Ashlan Gorse

Ashlan Gorse

E! News celebrity correspondent, E! Entertainment Televsion

“Laurens is flat out amazing.  He made me feel so comfortable and really listened to my ideas.  I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer and the proof is in the absolutely stunning photos he took of me.”

AJ Alexander

AJ Alexander

Playboy Playmate, actress

“Knowing his list of clients and fellow models, working with Laurens has been a career highlight. He’s 100% professional and honest, and simply put is one of the best photographers. I had a great time on set and I’m looking forward to my next opportunity to shoot with him again :)”

Brittany Binger

Brittany Binger

Playboy Playmate, actress

“I’m a seasoned model and actress and thought I already had what I needed in my book. My agency sent me to Laurens to get new commercial images for a Victoria’s Secret casting and am I ever glad they did! I’ve never been happier with images before and can’t wait to get more!”

Athena Barber

Athena Barber

NASCAR and Skoal spokesmodel, Sports Illustrated’s “hottest girl of motor sports”, television host

Working with Laurens has opened so many doors for me. Laurens is absolutely great to work with and has gone out of his way to help me become successful. It goes without mentioning what a phenomenal photographer he is. Only after working with him do you realize what it means that he can capture "the shot" in the most difficult conditions!

Carlee Ranger

Carlee Ranger

Model, actress

"I was at work when I met Laurens and he offered to shoot me. Normally it would have sounded like a line, but he seemed so above board I went for it and was I ever glad I did! I knew of his work but I never expected what happened next! I got internationally published and then became FHM Magazine's first ever Digital Darling! After that I moved to LA and worked on some films, and continued to work shoot with Laurens and FHM even getting to travel internationally! Thank you Laurens!"

Vanessa James

Vanessa James

40 magazine appearances and ads including Victoria’s Secret and Harley Davidson. Rockstar spokes-model.

"After 8 years of modeling if there’s anything I’ve learned it’s that the right pics are what keep me working. I have a book full of tear sheets but every six months I do another CAT shoot wiLaurens so that I have images that work when I’m casting. He’s an amazing photographer and creates indescribable images. But the best part is that they make me money!"

Holly Huddleston

Holly Huddleston

Model, actress (shot at Sunset Tan during the 2008 Los Angeles earthquake).

I have been modeling for a while and have come across so many photographers. When I was shot with Laurens for FHM the first time I didn't have any expectations, but the first shot he took, I literally shook like there was an earthquake! The whole day went great and the pictures were incredible! The second time was even more amazing and literally took my breath away! I sure hope I'll be able to work with the best photographer in the world again :)

Adrianna Costa

Adrianna Costa

Host, (Steven Spielberg’s “On the Lot)”, entertainment correspondent (CNN, Access Hollywood, E! News), actress

“Laurens makes every person he shoots look like a "10"! When Laurens takes your picture, you know he's good. When you see the picture, you realize he's PHENOMENAL!”

Erika Nicole

Erika Nicole

Television host, model

"I was very lucky to have my first professional shoot with Laurens…it literally changed my life!! My modeling career took off and now I’m hosting on TV!! I have worked with many photographers since that first shoot and Laurens is still by far my favorite! With his endless experience and industry knowledge, I became a better model every time we shot together!! He is always there for me, giving career guidance and solid advice, and I can’t thank him enough for what he has done for me!"

Holly Weber

Holly Weber

Model, actress (25+ magazines and calendars. 30+ films and TV shows)

Laurens was able to use his influence and incredible photos to get me featured in my first major national magazine. That exposure propelled my modeling career to a whole new level and has allowed me to expand into my dream of acting.  He has provided some of the best photos in my portfolio and I consistently receive fan mail asking for me to sign his images. Not only is Laurens a marvelous photographer, he has a wonderful personality, stellar character and has become a great friend.

Amanda Gift

Amanda Gift

FHM cover & Lingerie Guide, 25+ magazines including 5 covers - over 20 television appearances.

FHM has done incredible things for me and my career. I was amazed how much good fortune came to me from all the exposure, I have stayed busy since the very first time I was published!  Now, after multiple appearances (including a cover!) I’m experiencing life in a way I never imagined. I now represent many great companies, and meet countless wonderful people! All the exposure and credibility has helped me launch my acting career – wish me luck! Thanks to Laurens and everyone in the FHM family, you will be with me forever!

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Get Published

While FHM is best known for its ever popular celebrity pictorials (click the image for a small sampling of them), FHM also has features for next door types, upcoming Starlets and now even some high end fashion models are getting pictorials.

fhm_compilation_from_tim_tumbnailNext door types are generally published online and through FHM's vast global mobile network. There are two ways non-celebrity talent can be considered for a feature:

  • Attend and get chosen from a FHM Casting
  • Add a FHM Test Shoot to a CAT-Shoot.

If you are chosen from a casting you will get shot courtesy of FHM. Either way you can get invited to some spectacular shoots and events. See covers bigger.

Most models prefer to add a FHM Test Shoot to a CAT-Shoot to increase their odds by not having to compete with all the talent that shows up at castings. Instead of a quick look, a test lets you show yourself off in FHM style images shot by a FHM photographer that can even get published!

A successful test can result in three things:

  • You may get published.
  • You may get invited to a second and more comprehensive shoot (for free).
  • You may even get invited to one of FHM's awesome location shoots with many of the expenses paid. See video from FHM shoots here

 

FHM Test Shoots are easy, and we're told fun. You get access to the FHM documentation on our website and then we shoot the test the same day as your CAT-Shoot.

We don't really charge for the test shoot when you do one in conjunction with a CAT-Shoot, we just levy a $75.00 administrative fee to handle the contact sheets and images.

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There are some great advantages to doing the FHM Test Shoot in conjunction with a CAT-Shoot:

  • You get pictures for your modeling portfolio at a CAT-Shoot (but not from FHM Test Shoots)
  • If you have to travel to a casting, and again a shoot, you save money by only traveling once.
  • You eliminate the uncertainty of a casting.
  • And it's and great, fun experience!

We'd love to see you at a casting. To get notified about castings, join our mailing list. Or come for a CAT-shoot and add a FHM Test Shoot.        

•  Apply for a CAT-Shoot here.                 •  Why do we do these things for free?

  • Does getting published help me get signed?

    Not really. It may get you a spectacular image that gets you some attention and some agencies will like the fact you have it for your book (or modeling portfolio). Getting published is more helpful towards getting you some credibility. Especially if it's FHM.
  • How will getting published help my career?

    This is a difficult question to answer, but it's certainly not the end all. In fact it's probably overrated. It can be very helpful to promotional models as clients that hire them love published talent. Especially those published by FHM. For all other genres of modeling the most important thing to your career is the agency that represents you. If you are not signed, that should be your main goal.
  • Why is it so important to be published?

    Again, it's not the most important thing but a published image in your modeling portfolio gives you extra credibility. Having a book of all tear sheets is the norm for top models and because of FHM's heavy celebrity influence, it's one of the most desired. However, published images in the wrong place can hurt you immensely. We recommend staying away from the many made up publications that are so prolific online, they are the mark of amateur models.
  • Is there a guarantee that I will be published?

    No, that's not possible and you should be extremely cautious if anyone tells you so. Even if you are selected to be published, it doesn't happen until it happens. Editors always have the right to do as they please.
  • What are my odds of getting published?

    We cannot tell you that. Obviously if you are more qualified, the odds go up. There was a time that over 80% of all test shoots got published but now that we let anyone booking a CAT-Shoot add one, that has been going down. Please do not do a FHM Test shoot with any expectations.
  • If published, where will it publish?

    That has been changing. Test shoots used to get published as U.S. Honeys. However, being a FHM Honey, depending on the territory, has now become the title of contests and other features and its sure to change. Features are ever-changing, as are where they are published.
  • Can I do a test shoot without doing a CAT-Shoot?

    Only if selected from a casting. FHM Test Shoots by themselves are not directly bookable.
  • I have a great story, will that help me get published?

    If you are a celebrity, or an upcoming starlet (meaning you have strong new credits or are booked for an upcoming film or television series) you may qualify for a full pictorial. If that's the case, tell us at your test, or look for the celebrity link at the top of the Get Published page. Please do not confuse walk on or extra type work with being a staring or supporting actress!
  • My dream is to be on the cover of FHM or Vogue, can you help?

    FHM almost always published celebrities on its covers. There have been some special editions (for example Girls of Myspace), and non-celebrities have appeared on the covers of some very small editions, but the short answer is you will not be on a FHM cover unless you become a celebrity. We cannot help you with Vogue or any other magazine.
  • What does it mean to be invited to a FHM shoot?

    We do FHM shoots that are separate from CAT-Shoots, and not just celebrity shoots. Moreover, not all the non-celebrity features we shoot are at CAT-Shoots. Some are expressly setup for Honey type features, and others are done as part of a series of events often called FHM Weekends where you may be put up at a resort for a few days and get shot on location there. Invitations to these come either from a successful FHM Test Shoot, or castings.
  • What type of shots get published?

    Non-celebrity features for FHM are primarily lingerie, or if shot around water in bikinis. Having a great body is important for this type of wardrobe, as is good skin. If you are shy, FHM is not for you. FHM is one of the few brands you can show yourself off with respect. Countless A-list celebrities have done it and an image in lingerie is perfectly acceptable anywhere if it has the FHM logo on it.
  • I am not doing a CAT-Shoot, how else can I get published?

    Unless you are a celebrity, attending and getting selected from a casting is your best option.
  • If I don't get published, will I get the pics?

    Pictures shot at any FHM shoot, including test shoots are not available for personal use unless published. If published you may be able to use the image under a special license granted at FHM's option. You want this picture!
  • Will you submit me to other magazines?

    Because of Laurens' contract with FHM, we cannot submit you to other magazines. When you see our images in other (and non competing) publications, it's because he was hired only as the photographer with no other responsibilities.
  • Can I submit my pictures to other magazines or websites?

    You may use images from CAT-Shoots to cast with anyone you like. However, they may not be published anywhere. We do CAT-Shoots for next to nothing but charge publishers and agencies a lot more to shoot for them. Permitting our images to be published without our consent (which only comes with payment from the publisher) would damage our lucrative editorial and advertising business.

 

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About Laurens

While you probably know Laurens Antoine as one of the world’s leading celebrity magazine photographers, but that alone wouldn't qualify someone to lecture on getting work, signed or published.
 
In his 25 plus years in fashion and publishing Laurens has also worked as a brand manager, creative director, PR director and more. He has produced countless ads that have included the casting and hiring of talent and Laurens is currently in charge of casting for one of the world's largest magazines.
 
Laurens has helped over 1000 models get signed, published, and begin or better their careers. Be it a tear sheet, or images from a CAT-Shoot, no book or modeling portfolio is complete without a Laurens Antoine image in it! 

  1. "Working with Laurens was awesome! I have never worked with such an efficient photographer and their team of people. I feel so lucky to have worked with someone that is an industry leader. He has such a great eye for what models want and need to propel their career!"

    Tammie Yip; Cliffside Park, NJ

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    "The whole experience of shooting with Laurens was fabulous!! It was quick, yet efficient and tips given along the way that I am still referring back to. Having the hair and make-up artist on hand was great!! I felt like a movie star having them tend to the stray hairs and shiny forehead. The communication before and after the shoot has been wonderful. I never felt like I was missing out on anything. The trip was totally worth it and I hope to be able to take part in another CAT shoot soon. Thank you EVERYONE!!"

    Cortney Martinez;  Hughson, CA
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    "Laurens Antoine is truly a magical photographer. His expertise and experience have given me some of my best pics ever!"

    Tara;  San Diego, CA
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    "Shooting with Laurens Antoine was such a great and rewarding experience that gave me a lot of insight and some amazing photo's which I've used to book numerous jobs since. The entire staff was very welcoming and friendly and made it a fun atmosphere to shoot in. I would recommend Laurens to anyone looking to make it in the modeling industry or just wanting some great pictures all around!"

    Abi Esmena;  Cincinnati, OH
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    "I learned more in my first shoot with Laurens than I did in nearly 10 years as an independent model. I wish I had done a CAT with him sooner, because it would have saved me the regret of wasted time, money and dignity trying to make things work with incompetent, so-called photographers. Laurens is the real deal." 

    Kristy Narkunas;  Portland, OR
  6. " I've worked with a plethora of photographers in the early stages of my career. If you enjoy working in an environment that is focused on your success, then Laurens Antoine is where you need to be. He is professional, fun and dedicated to every project"

    Sarah Figueroa, San Diego, CA
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    "Shooting with Laurens Antoine was a great experience. I received a lot of direction, and was really pleased with how the photos turned out when they were finished. I also had the opportunity to shoot in designer clothes that were supplied to us from the Summer Elizabeth collection, which really made the photos turn out amazing!"

    Emma Zerner;  Los Angeles, CA 
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    "Shooting with Laurens was an amazing experience. He made me feel so comfortable while shooting and the pictures turned out great!"

    Vanessa Robbins;  Portland, OR
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    "Working with Laurens Antoine was a dream! Laurens is an absolutely fabulous photographer, who captured the most beautiful photos of me. His staff is amazing, the made the experience stress free and a lot of fun."

    Lena;  Denver, Colorado
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    "My Full-CAT shoot was one of the best experiences in modeling that I have had. As a model with quite a bit of experience, I was able to learn from Laurens and the crew. They made the models as comfortable as possible and still managed to have a great time in the process. I can't wait to shoot with them again. : )"

    Angela Gayle;  Nashville, TN
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    "Shooting with the Laurens Antoine team is an EXCEPTIONAL opportunity and experience for any model. I'm very proud to have the Laurens Antoine name in my book and it speaks volumes to the clients when they see it there too."

    Saffron Rayn;  West Hollywood, CA
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    "Shooting with the Laurens Antoine team was amazing. They work with you in any way possible and are super friendly to shoot with."

    Samantha Bedolla; Diamond Bar, CA
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    "I love working with Laurens and the whole crew! Everyone is so professional and passionate about their work which makes it so fun, but also such a great learning experience! :)"

    Alexandra;  Oak Park, CA
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    "The experience as a whole was not only fun but I learned so much. I thoroughly enjoyed my time shooting with Laurens."

    Kirstee Criswell;  San Diego, CA
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    "Shooting with Laurens is an experience  never to be forgotten!!  He keeps you laughing the whole time and caters the best food on the planet!!!"

    Deonna Marie; San Francisco, CA
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    "Everything was great and the staff was awesome. Full of energy and lots of fun!!"


    Alexis;  New Smyrna Beach, FL
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    "Working with Laurens Antoine was an amazing experience. He made me feel comfortable immediately and his team were very helpful and friendly throughout my shoot. The set designs, props, and hair and make- up were exceptional. I had no doubt the results would turn out as highly as my expectations and they did! I could not have asked for a better photo shoot! Thank you Laurens & Team! :)"


    Milanya Maria;  Los Angeles, CA
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    "Shooting with Laurens gave me the opportunity to show casting directors I was serious about my career by working with the best of the industry. I learned an immense amount from Laurens and his staff and hope to return soon. The photos I took are phenomenal and incomparable to anything else in my portfolio!"

    Ashley Hebert, Baton Rouge, LA
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    "Shooting with Laurens was a one in a lifetime experience. Him and his entire staff were so wonderful. They taught me so many little secrets I will use throughout the rest of my modeling career."

    JessicaKathrny Perry; Edinburgh, PA
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    "I have received many opportunities after shooting with Lauren's such as further magazine work and also filmed a Reality TV pilot which is set to air this year by a CBS affiliate! He opened many doors for me to advance my career due to his good work and his strong name in the Industry!

    Thanks Laurens"

    Tracy Lear;  Louisville KY
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    "My time spent with Laurens was everything I had wished for. They exceeded my expectations with flying colors and delivered an extremely enjoyable time and an outstanding product. The job opportunities I have received from them are unbeatable and the level of professionalism is refreshing.

    Thanks for everything!"

    Aubreyana Marie;  Seattle, WA
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    "I was so nervous this being my first photo shoot but Laurens and his staff made me feel so comfortable and confident! Laurens and his staff are AMAZING!"

    Tara Hall;  Hutchinson, Kansas
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    "Laurens Antoine helped me create a diverse portfolio with the highest quality images.  Within days of posting, those images propelled me way ahead of the competition and brought several new opportunities for published work."

    Tanah;  Whitestown, IN
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    "Laurens and his crew are seasoned, passionate, and energetic people, they make it very easy to warm up to the camera and they're always helping you look your best on set! You will be amazed at how professional your photos will turn out, all due to the hard work and effort they put into each aspect of the shoot!"

    Jenny;  Denver, CO
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    "Shooting with Laurens and his team was a great experience for me. I was immediately welcomed and felt so comfortable the whole time I was there. I will definitely recommend Laurens as a photographer and would love to shoot with him again!"

    Jennifer Pitts;  Frisco, TX
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    "My experience with Laurens Antoine was a very positive one.  It's a very professional, fun environment.  The pace of the shoot depends on ones' experience in front of the camera and if you need assistance with posing, they provide guidance in a patient manner.  I absolutely loved my make-up/hair stylist!  She set the tone for my whole experience! :)"

    Brynn Baird;  Lawrence, KS
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    "I did a Cat-Shoot in August and it was a wonderful experience. Laurens spent a lot of time discussing and giving me great advice on my career. I was very impressed with the photo shoot and learned so much from him. I get a lot of work with the photos I took with him!"

    Akacia Boven;  Irvine, California
  28. "I’m a stand-up comic that’s shot with Laurens Antoine twice and I would book again in a heartbeat. Their staff is professional and very pleasant to work with. Even though I was unsure of what to do, Laurens and his staff made me feel comfortable in front of the camera and I ended up with amazing  images that have helped me with my career. I highly recommend them! It was a great experience."

    Cathy Zukimoto; Los Angeles, CA
  29. "As soon as I walked into the door, I felt so comfortable and welcomed. I was blown away with the professionalism, execution of the shoot, knowledge of the entire crew, and dedication everyone had to make every shoot amazing. We had so much fun on the shoot, it was almost hard to leave. I am absolutely going to be using Laurens Antoine Photography again!"

    Alyssa Doyle;  San Antonio, TX
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    "Laurens pics helped me get a better agency, I booked so many jobs thanks to them! The shoot was a lot of fun and I look forward to shooting with him again:-)"

    Melissa Cantatore, Los Angeles, CA
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    "I had such a great time working with everyone, it was professional and fun and I can't wait to shoot with them again."

    Crystal Parnell;  Tulsa, OK
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    "Laurens Antoine and his team are amazing. I have been modeling for a long time and I have never been so impressed by a photographer and photo team. They make you feel comfortable and beautiful in front of the camera. Laurens and his team pay attention to every detail to ensure that your photos look perfect. Thanks you guys, You rock!!"

    Brooke Mangum;  Salt Lake City, UT
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