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By model photographer fashion model porfolios and commercial modeling portfolios are created by model photographer Laurens Antoine at CAT-shoots in the Scripps CAT-Shoot studio in San Diego, just two hours from Los Angeles. Over 1000 models have been signed and published by Laurens Antoine and countless more have Laurens' images in their modeling portfolios. "There's not a model or modeling portfolio that cannot be improved by the addition of a Laurens Antoine image in it" - Kay Parkinson, 2010.
"Fashion model photographer Laurens Antoine has consistently delivered the best modeling portfolio images to our talent for almost a decade!" Christopher Lukawski
"Get shot by Laurens Antoine and complete your modeling portfolio" - Jo Gabrielle
"I walked into the agency with my modeling portfolio for an open call and couldn't believe the attention it got...." Megan Green
"I first tried getting images for my model portfolio of one of the model photographer websites and wasted three months shooting to get nothing. Then I finally booked with Laurens and got immediate interest from three agencies. If you want to be a fashion model, it's all about your modeling portfolio! Cindy Monson
"I know when I see one of Laurens' images in a modeling portfolio, even if the logo isn't there. It's a waste of time going to a model photographer when Laurens charges the same or less and is a true celebrity magazine photographer" - Michael James
"Trusting where you get images for your model portfolio has always been a challenge. Thankfully one famous photographer isn't greedy. I couldn't recommend anyone higher than Laurens Antoine!" Sue Grandon
"20 years in the business of signing models and I've never images as productive as those that come from Laurens Antoine. If you need a model portfolio or images, I couldn't recommend anyone more."
Model photographer, modeling portfolios for fashion models
Modeling portfolio
Shooting with Laurens Antoine was such a great and rewarding experience, I've used to book numerous jobs since. I think the fallacy with a modeling portfolio is that
making a model portfolio
Making a model portfolio is not what people think. Paying for images (or getting them in some form of trade) doesn't get you the image needed to be a top model. Those come after being signed and starting to work.
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Working with Laurens was awesome! I have never worked with such an efficient photographer. Modeling portfolio work, CAT-Shoot, Scripps
How do i get signed by a modeling agency?
"How do i get signed by a modeling agency?" is a very common answer, and without a real answer. You'll get advice from many sources that have a profit motives, but the real answer isn't just your modeling portfolio, far from it
Modeling is a first impression business. To get work as a model you need to immediately capture the attention of “casting agents” (anyone that makes a decision on you getting an assignment or signed). All casting agents have one thing in common: Too many models, too many emails to open, and too many pictures to look at.
Casting agents rarely look past the first picture or two so it’s very important to show the right ones, and they aren't the type of images you might expect. Coming off too strong or not getting straight to the point can also use those precious seconds up.
Set yourself apart by using the right types of pictures along with immediate information casting agents want to see. Read more about pictures in the "Your Book & Modeling Portfolio" section just below.
Most email are opened by interns who operate under strict guidelines. One of the common instructions is to delete any incomplete emails. You may have the best look, perfect picture and be an ideal candidate and never get seen. Read casting notices carefully!
If you get past the first 5 seconds and pass the intern test, your email will still get read quickly. If's it too long important points you are making may get lost. Use bullet points, especially to outline the requested information!
Modeling portfolio gets you....
Fashion models
Are the staple. Click Models, Elite models, Next, IMG, Ford Models are all agencies you can bank on. Modeling portfolios for models and talent. Actress and more.
Modeling portfolios in San Diego at the Scripps CAT-shoot studio
Model Portfolio
Model portfolio is an overused term
Start modeling
To be truly successful its best to start modeling early. Modeling portfolio
Model portfolio
Also called your book. Your book or model portfolio isn't as important as people think until you are actually signed. Modeling portflios come in
CAT-Shoots for your book
Cat-Shoots get you images for your book. Experienced fashion models and upcoming teen models all stand to benefit from CAT-Shoot images in their modeling portfolio....
- Fashion model's modeling portfolio
Modeling portfolio, actually called "your book" is the collection of images you carry with you, or display to
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In certain markets, some agencies will sign you if you are 5'8".
If you are young and still growing, and the agency forecasts you to grow to their minimum height, they may sign you (see more in Teen Models).
That's it. If you do not fall into one of these categories, it's pretty much absolute. You will need to consider another genre of modeling (See more in Get Signed). Your modeling portfolio is important but not if it doesn't suit what you are
Model photographer
Whats a model photographer? there's no such thing unless you include the titles bestowed to photographers that don't shoot professionally but do shoot models. Model portfolios don't come from
get signed by a modeling agency
To get signed by a modeling agency you need to be more than just beautiful, especially if you want to be a fashion model. Fashion models are routinely 5'10 - 5'11 and if you are under 5'9 (5'8" in smaller markets) neither we or anyone else can help you no mater what you spend for your modeling portfolio, schools or anything else. For example
I want to be a model is an often heard phrase, but few of these girls will ever make a living modeling. A modeling portfolio is overrated and is also
The cost is high when you use the wrong images: You don't get the job, you don't get signed.
DO NOT use overly artistic pictures - they detract from the subject (you). Dramatic lighting with strong shadowing may look great, but is ineffective. What casting agents can’t see, makes them suspicious.
No matter how beautiful they may be, don’t send high fashion shots unless it’s a tear sheet. Casting agents don’t want to see what a great job photographers or stylists do, they want to see the real you.
When casting you want simple, crisp, images that only show you off in your modeling portfolio..
A-list talent like Megan Fox have been featured by FHM as many other famous celebrities. Quoted from...
- My modeling portfolio was clearly the best at the audition, especially those from Laurens Antoine. Most everyone there was a fashion model and there were quite a few with Laurens's pictures in their portfolios. I was lucky, mine were brand new from the new sets and just hearing how well they were received gave me extra confidence.
Model photography and model photographers are not real terms. Modeling portflio is slang
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CAT Shoots at the Preserve
We've obtained permission and permits from the County of San Diego to shoot at this beautiful preserve including the historic adobe Ranch House, one of California's first structures.
As the only photographer currently authorized there, we first used it for agency tests and now have negotiated its use for CAT-Shoots. There is no place better to shoot for your book!
These Special Edition shoots are both in studio, and at the Preserve. Expect a long day, but the most productive of your career!
Shoot any or all styles: Fashion, commercial or promotional. A full day can include:
- Studio Polaroids for agency submissions.
- FHM Test Shoots in studio.
- Commercial, fashion and swimwear shots at the Preserve.
- Lingerie for promotional or fashion models (studio).
- "Head-shots" for commercial models (studio or location).
- All with no set limit of looks!
Also included with these Special Edition CAT-Shoots is:
- All 1st cut images on contact sheets (for selection purposes.
- Four images of your choice fully retouched.
- More images available for just retouching costs).
- Digital Polaroids for agency submissions shot at no extra fee.
- Prints at Costco's cost for just a small admin fee to create files.
- No set limits of looks!
Pricing: These shoots are the same price as a regular CAT-Shoot ($450*).
- You can add a FHM Test Shoot for an admin fee of just $75.
- Contact sheet of the digital Polaroids $50 (Only recommended for fashion models).
Lunch and soft drinks are catered and included.
To book or get more info:
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Recent pics are appreciated :)
If new, please apply using the CAT-Shoot application at: CAT-Shoot application
Currently open dates:
- April 22, 2012
- May 5, 2012
All shoots have a non-refundable deposit of $200 due at booking that goes towards the total cost of the shoot. Extended payment terms may be available for those in need. A data security fee of $40 is added to all shoots.