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Modeling
We publish amateur models for free on this site.  You can see our male and female line up below.

Female Models         Male Models

Here is an exhaustive list of places you can get information on modeling.  Try any of the links below and send them a photo.  We have a new section for models on our site where we publish models for free.  So, if you want to be a model click here.  It cant hurt right.  Well that is unless you prefer to pay an agency to scam you.  Got the ring, you paid them to scam you.  Well here is information on what a modeling scam is and how to avoid them.

You can click here to have your photos evaluated and forwarded or you can go to one of the listed agencies directly.  The choice is yours I would not expect the results to be any different either way.  The following is a collection of sites where some of the finest women and men on the net can be found.

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A survey was done on Blackplanet to determine how many beautiful African American models who really qualify wanted to model but did not peruse the career.  Over 50 were surveyed and over 94% wanted to model yet had no idea of how to get started.  Most of the women surveyed were within height and weigh requirements and very well could have qualified for a position. If you feel that you qualify ten click here.  I WANT TO ME A MODEL.  We will have a section of this page dedicated to models male and female who want to have their photos reviewed.  No promises made, but we will send those photos to agencies at no charge to the models, no fees, no hassles and in privacy.  Some individuals or agencies may ask for a fee, but that will we between the model and the agency.  We are simply the messengers the middle mode of transportation.  All inquiries for modeling should include the following information:

What trade or wage requirements you might expect to obtain. Amount of experience as a model. Acting, drama classes, etc.. Your statistics:  Gender, age, height, weight, hair color, eye color; for females bust, waist and hips. Also include your contact information. A color photograph, no larger than 4 by 5.


BBA "Bobby Ball Agency"

Based in Los Angeles, BBA (established 1985) is a full service agency with a strong commercial, print, sports, theatrical, children's and specialty departments. In addition, BBA revolutionized the world of dance movies and created a new demand for dancers, unlike any time before in commercial or movie making history. Modeling clients range from advertisers to catalogues, top photographers to national magazines and has powered this agency to its current success with bookings reaching into the millions.

Empire

Empire Model Management is a Los Angeles based model management agency formed in 1997, management being the key. The philosophy of the agency is to follow a girl through development and into any other direction they wish to go in the entertainment industry.
Since merging with Diverse Talent Group of Los Angeles in November of 1999, we successfully helped many girls cross over into other fields of interest.
Our board consists of 40-60 models at a time, each of them having a unique edge or quality. A few recognizable names are C.K. model, Heather Knese, Victorias Secret's Kim Smith, and Guess?' Megan Ewing. We focus strongly on direct and foreign bookings.


T Management

There's a new model agency player in town and the name is T. Owned by mogul Donald Trump, T is lining its board with hot new faces the results are exciting. With these breaking faces shooting everything from Italian Vogue to Harper's Bazaar to Numero and Allure, T is clearly here to stay. Signing here gives you the advantage of "boutique" management, mixed with a savvy that will surprise you coming from an agency this new. The T crew has worked hard to make their mark and they are hungry for the inspiring new talent that will take the agency to its destined spot in the upper echelons of the industry. Their models include Mini Anden, last season's Gucci girl, new Ralph Lauren face Greet and girl-about-town Nicky Hilton.


NY Models

NY Models is one of the hottest new modeling agencies with a revolutionary editorial vision and a scouting crew whose talent borders on genius. They currently represent such stars such as former Calvin Klein campaign star Colette and such rising faces as the new YSL girl, Kim Piers.


R&L

The heritage of R&L traces back nearly 20 years to the origins of commercial print modeling as a business specialty. The founders of Rogers and Lerman are generally considered to be the fathers of the "commercial print" agency in New York, and R&L was for many years the dominant commercial print agency in New York. Today R&L is a full-service agency which handles models of all ages and types.
Although we do occasionally service requests for screen and television work, we specialize in commercial print and commercial fashion print work. Our clients are a cross-section of America's largest corporations.


Major

A rising young editorial agency in New York with great connections in Milan, Major is swiftly making a name for itself


Boss

Founded in New York in 1988 by British photographer David Bosman, Boss Models Worldwide has offices in New York, Cape Town and Miami.
In stark contrast to department store style agencies of the 80's, Boss Models' boutique philosophy has successfully reinvented the role of a model agency within the fashion and entertainment industry.
One of the giants of the male modeling agencies, Boss Models launched to superstardom such venerable icons as Marcus Schenkenberg and David Boals. Now, the women's division has also become a serious contender with rising stars Omahyra and Danielle

African American Models

AmericanModel.net is representing over 1000 models worldwide and has representatives worldwide. Their models include magazine cover girls, major international model contest winners and new student models from institutes such as Stanford University and Yale University.  Their models worked for fashion shows, print advertisement, business conferences and film/TV projects. Our clients include Eddie Bauer, Time Warner, NBI, Image Bank, CATE, La Chine Classic Inc., ITE, Lafa Knits, Silicon Valley INTERNET Conference, Color with Style plus many fashion designers and many well-known photographers. Many newspapers and TV stations such as San Jose News Channel have reported our work.

Asian Model

Asian Model Network (AMN) is the only model promotion network specialized in serving Asian models both in the United States and in Asia. AMN.  Our models worked for fashion shows, print advertisement, business conferences and film/TV projects. Our clients include Eddie Bauer, NBI, CATE, Image Bank, San Francisco Fashion Forum, La Chine Classic Inc., ITE, Lafa Knits, Ethnic Beauty, Silicon Valley INTERNET Conference, Color with Style plus many fashion designers and many well-known photographers. Many newspapers and TV stations such as San Jose News Channel TV have reported our work.