Before You Invest in Modeling, Understand the Industry.
A Practical Introduction to the Modeling Industry
The Model Workshop is a one-day educational event that combines a morning lecture, a live demonstration with a professional model, and an optional afternoon photoshoot experience.
Throughout the day, participants gain a practical understanding of how the modeling industry actually works. Topics include agencies, portfolios, castings, bookings, client expectations, professional etiquette, and the realities of pursuing modeling as a business.
Attendees also observe a professional photoshoot from start to finish, including hair and makeup preparation, wardrobe changes, posing, direction, and the decision-making process behind a working shoot.
All attendees participate in the morning lecture and live demonstration, providing a comprehensive introduction to the industry and the way professional shoots operate in practice.
A limited number of participants continue into the afternoon for a guided photoshoot experience, working directly with the creative team through multiple looks while receiving professional direction and applying the concepts discussed earlier in the day. Because of the hands-on nature of this portion, participation is limited to just 8 spots.
See the Industry in Action.
Morning Lecture
The day begins with an extensive discussion covering agencies, portfolios, castings, model categories, industry expectations, finances, professionalism, and the realities of pursuing modeling as a business. Questions are encouraged throughout.
Live Demonstration
Watch a professional model work through a complete shoot demonstration from start to finish. Observe hair and makeup preparation, wardrobe changes, posing, photographer direction, communication on set, and the decision-making process behind creating professional images.
Questions & Discussion
Throughout the day, attendees have the opportunity to ask questions and receive direct answers from working industry professionals. The goal is not only to provide information, but to help attendees understand how that information applies to their own goals and circumstances.
Afternoon Shoot Session
Shoot Participants continue into the afternoon for a guided photoshoot experience. Participants work directly with the creative team through multiple looks while receiving professional direction and applying the concepts discussed earlier in the day. Observer attendees participate in the lecture, demonstration, and discussion portions of the workshop before the afternoon shoot begins.
How the Modeling Industry Actually Works
Working With Agencies
How agencies fit into the modeling industry, what they look for, and how agency relationships work from a model's perspective.
Castings and First Impressions
How to approach castings, what to wear, how to present yourself professionally, and why etiquette matters.
Getting the Job
What clients, photographers, and creative teams are looking for when they book models for commercial and fashion work.
Getting Booked Again
How professionalism, preparedness, attitude, and performance on set affect whether a model is hired again.
Posing and Direction
How models work through posing, take direction, adjust quickly, and understand what is being asked of them on set.
Money and Industry Realities
A realistic discussion of finances, expectations, common misconceptions, and what new models should understand before investing further.
Most New Models Don't Know Where to Start.
Meet Your Instructors.
In addition to his private studio work, Anthony has spent the past eight years photographing for Rue La La and Gilt, where he works closely with art directors, stylists, hair and makeup artists, and professional models in a high-volume commercial environment.
His experience spans art direction, casting, and talent development, giving him a practical understanding of what clients, creative teams, and agencies are looking for when evaluating and booking models. Evan brings a unique perspective from both sides of the industry, helping attendees understand not only how modeling works, but what separates successful models from everyone else.
The Location
You will be learning in Anthony’s fully equipped fashion photography studio in Beverly, MA. With separate areas for hair and makeup, learning, and photography, the studio will provide a true sense of modeling in a professional space. Parking lot attached for easy access. Directly accessible by train from North Station in Boston. The address is 59 Park St, Beverly, MA 01915.
Putting What You've Learned Into Action.
The morning portion of the workshop teaches how professional modeling works. The afternoon session gives participants the opportunity to experience those concepts firsthand.
Shoot Participants work directly with the creative team, receive professional direction, move through multiple looks, and experience the pace and expectations of a real shoot environment.
The goal is not simply to create photographs. The goal is to understand what it feels like to be the model.
Questions Before You Register?
Choose Your Workshop Option.
Education & Demonstration
- Morning lecture and industry discussion
- Live demonstration with a professional model
- Questions and discussion throughout the day
- Observer attendees depart before the afternoon shoot
Full Workshop Experience
- Everything included in the Observer experience
- Guided afternoon photoshoot session
- Three photographed looks
- Hair and makeup included
- Professional direction and feedback
- Limited to 8 participants