Ed Hardy Spring/Summer 2009 runway photos

I photographed the Ed Hardy by Christian Audigier runway party last night and had a really good time. It was pretty dark in the club for runway since they didn't turn on the house lights. I had to shoot at 1250 ISO, but managed to get a few decent shots.
Ed Hardy runway show gallery

Model Open Call: Milwaukee, Chicago, Madison

(Above photo of KjLyn I snapped at last year's runway show)


CASTING CALLS
4/11/09 Milwaukee: 6-7:30 pm, Milwaukee Art Museum
4/17/09 Madison: 3-5 pm, Sconnie Nation, 521 State Street
4/18/09 Chicago: Time tba, Chicago Sound Bar, 226 W. Ontario St.

More information and entry form at: www.wisconsinfashionweek.com

1st Model Open Call for Madison Fashion Week

FWD BULLETIN

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The 2nd Annual Madison Fashion Week is back! This year, the series of runway shows, workshops and shopping experiences will be from May 19-24 in various stylish places around the city.

Last year we held our first model competition and awarded 3 top models some crisp C-Notes thanks to Prep Cosmetics. This year we've got some great upgrades in store for the competition.

Interested in rocking the runway? Come out and meet us and learn more about how we can make you an official diva/divo.

HOW TO DRESS:
- heels for women, dress shoes for men
- slim-fitting clothes
- light make-up
- stylish look... we want to see your personality

WHAT TO BRING:
- portfolio
- 5 comp cards or photos with contact info and measurements clearly written on the back with a permanent pen/marker

WHAT TO EXPECT:
- to have your picture taken
- to give your best runway walk

This is a COMBINED event with our non-profit partner for Madison Fashion Week - the Go Red for Women campaign from the American Heart Association.

FROM GO RED FOR WOMEN:
"We want to hear compelling stories of choice and will select women who can help ignite action and inspire others. Join your local American Heart Association, City Goes Red Sponsor UW Health and NBC 15 News featuring anchor Carleen Wild for a chance to become a spokeswoman for the cause – representing Go Red For Women on our Web site, in our marketing materials, at events and possibly in our upcoming NBC television special. One local winner will receive a ticket package for the 2009 Madison Fashion Week.

If you can't come to the casting call, but would still like to share your story with others, click here [link].

Go Red For Women, powered by the American Heart Association’s research, educates and connects millions of women of all ages. GoRedForWomen.org is the No. 1 online destination where women can learn how to make heart-healthy choices every day.

The Go Red For Women movement is nationally sponsored by Macy’s and Merck & Co., Inc, with additional support from the local ‘City Goes Red’ cause sponsor, UW Health and local media sponsors NBC 15 and WOLX 94.9."

Open modeling call: Madison

ABOUT FASHION FRIDAYS:
Madison's most stylish party catwalks into town every season to play host to the city's fashionistas. Fashion Fridays was first held during Madison Fashion Week in April 2008. The event originally served as an after-party with a focus on fashion industry networking but soon became a mainstay on the style scene. Each season, Fashion Fridays offers an opportunity to learn Madison’s fashion faces alongside a runway show highlighting the latest trends hitting the streets. Just like Madison Fashion Week, Fashion Fridays is open to the public.

• Show Date: February 20th
• Venue: Cardinal Bar, 418 E. Wilson St., Madison, WI
• Theme: "Stylista" - You'll be working with several independent fashion, hair and make-up stylists

MODEL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ages- 16-34 (Models under 18 must be accompanied by parent/guardian)
• Height- open (prefer Women 5'7"+, Men 5'10"+)
• Size- open
• Complete fittings by 2/15/09
• Attend 5:30 pm rehearsal on 2/19/09
• Arrive at Cardinal Bar on DOS 2/20/09 at 5pm, end time apprx. 11pm
Benefits:
• 1 complimentary ticket
• Portfolio/resume building (will receive tear sheet of photographs from event - MULTIPLE photographers)
• Networking with local fashion industry reps for future gigs

APPLICATION:
Email the following to info@madisonfashionweek.com with the subject line: "Model Application"
- Completed application. Download here: www.madisonfashionweek.com/ff/ModelApplication.doc

- Email link to online portfolio
OR
- Email photos (1 head shot, 1 full-length shot)

DEADLINE: January 31, 2009

Test shoot with Lucinda

I worked with Lucinda yesterday at my studio and it went really well. She is an agency model and has done runway modeling in Paris and New York. Here's a few photos from the shoot!

Runway Model Open Call :: Sunday 9/14 :: Madison

Wear fitted clothing, women wear heels, bring portfolio or comp card if you have them.

Portfolio shoot with KJ Lynn

KJ and I did a shoot at my studio Friday. My friend Ken Udell assisted me. I'm pretty happy with the lighting and look on these.

Print portfolio information for aspiring models

The standard print portfolio size for modeling is 9"x12". When setting up shoots with photographers remember to request 9"x12" high-resolution RGB .jpg files on CD for your book! If you don't ask specifically for that size and resolution you will not likely get images you can use for your print portfolio.

9"x12" prints are available online from Adoramapix. [link] The price is $2.99 per print and shipping is $5 regardless of how many you buy. It's easiest and cheapest to place a big order all at once since you can just upload everything in one sitting and pay for shipping once. Prints should arrive to your door in around seven days so order prints well in advance of your interviews.

The industry-standard portfolio is the Scuba available for around $50 (phone them for shipping prices) [link] or from [link]. Ten pages should be enough, as each page is double-sided and can hold two prints. Itoya makes a budget portfolio for around $10. It's available from the University Bookstore or from Masco Art Supplies both in downtown Madison. If you're even considering visiting agencies in a major city, get the Scuba. One of the best articles written on the subject of creating your book is by Dan Hood on the ModelMayhem forums (sixth post down). [link] Dan gives excellent insight as to which shots to keep in your book and which shots to avoid.

Newmodels.com is also a great resource for information on the industry. [link] The author of that website is a respected industry insider named Roger Talley who penned an informative book on the subject titled The Professional's Guide to Modeling.

Elite Model Management is looking for models...

FWD BULLETIN:

If you are interested send pix to 404 Park Avenue South, 9th Floor New York New York 10016 tel: (212) 529-9700 fax: (212) 475-0572 or email: info@elitemodel.com Please take the following shots: one headshot (face close-up) with a smile, one headshot without a smile, one full-length body shot, one 3/4 length body shot. Do not wear makeup. Keep your hair natural and away from face, do not pose, use a plain (preferably white) wall. Wear a two-piece swimsuit photographs can either be polaroids, snapshots or digital pictures. Notice: I am not affiliated with Elite.

Ford Models Milwaukee: Open Calls

Here are some open calls from the agency's website in case anyone is interested. Ford Models

Female models needed. Open Call. Saturday April 5th, 2008. 10am-2pm. Age 18-70. Size 8-20. Height: 5'1"-5'10". All ethnicities. Location: Ford Milwaukee, 807 N. Jefferson St. Suite 200. Milwaukee, WI 53202. Please bring one non-professional photo. No fee to participate.

Milwaukee Adult Division. Adult open call (ages 13 and up). Women 5'6" and taller, men 5'10" and taller. Every Thursday between 3pm-4pm. Location: Ford Milwaukee, 807 N. Jefferson St. Suite 200, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Please bring one non-professional photo. No fee to participate. Notice: I am not affiliated with Ford or any other agency.