http://syracusemodeling.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:12:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Models needed for promotional photo shoot for a local dinner/party cruise boat in Brewerton on July 20th at 4pm. We are looking for a variety of people, male and female 20-something party goers, couples, families and senior citizens.  The photos will be used to promote the boat company, Seaway Navigation ... http://syracusemodeling.com/calls/casting-call-dinner-cruise-passengers/ I have been shooting my tail off and Matt has been editing like crazy but there's nothing I can show you guys.  It's all been for a different project so I don't have any photos that I can put here.  But now our schedule is opening back up again and ... http://syracusemodeling.com/calls/weve-working-really/ Korrie came to us on the recommendation of Vanessa.  And whaddyano?  Korrie rocks , too.  We had a ton of fun goofing around with all her different outfits and props.  I just love actresses, they can pull anything off.  She actually came to us for some headshots but decided to ... http://syracusemodeling.com/models/meet-korrie-actress-model/ Kali is a spirited 5 year old who is becomming a great little actress.  She is alarmingly cute and obviously loves the camera, even though she pretends she doesn't want to do it mostly because she wants to go get ice cream.  If you have enough ice cream buying power ... http://syracusemodeling.com/models/child-model-kali/ I just had to share this.  Remember what I said was my pet peeve?  Models that don't show up, right?  Well, I guess it's not just me... check this out: I really want a plush WTD stuffed duck!  He needs to sit on my desk and keep my cat company.  LOL No ... http://syracusemodeling.com/buzz/what-the-duck-my-favorite-comic-strip/ Wow.  I've had a run of good looking dudes here at the studio this past month.  Lucky me!  ;-) Travis helped me out by playing a military guy and doing some fitness stuff.  He is a great, professional model with a lot of potential and I really enjoyed ... http://syracusemodeling.com/models/another-shoot-travis/ When I put up the Casting Call for health and fitness I had no idea that I would get a guy who is actually a personal trainer!  I couldn't have asked for anyone better to shoot with.  Billy is a gorgeous man, first of all, and really easy to work ... http://syracusemodeling.com/models/health-and-fitness-shoot-billy/ I took a bit of a break from shooting people these past couple of weeks and started shooting some pets.  It was a lot of fun and I want to thank all the people who brought their fur kids out to me. I never knew SO MANY people had costumes for ... http://syracusemodeling.com/models/animal-models-here-they-are/ Matt here - I rarely write on Syracuse Modeling but I thought it was overdo.  I wanted to give everyone the quick and easy explanation of our services.  We offer three levels of pricing at Syracuse Modeling.  $495, $150 and free. If you want to pay to have a portfolio professionally ... http://syracusemodeling.com/buzz/495-vs-free/ Vanessa has worked with me several times now so she was the perfect choice for our first Model of the Month.  She is absolutely fantastic and I thought she would give everybody some great insight into the world of modeling and acting. Vanessa has been acting since she was 3 years ... http://syracusemodeling.com/models/model-of-the-month-vanessa/ What is stock photography? Stock photography is pre-existing photography that can be used for print and web ads, in books and magazines, in news, on websites, in brochures and packaging. Most designers would LOVE to hire an agency for each photo they use.  That way they have perfect control over the ... http://syracusemodeling.com/models/stock-photography-for-models-yes-or-no/ I have a few different themes I want to work with this month.  When you contact me, please let me know which one you are interested in. Swimming/Mermaid/man: My project is to create isolated shots of people in various swimming positions.  This is going to take imagination!  For this project I am ... http://syracusemodeling.com/mods/concept/casting-call-various-themes/ Models need to stay in shape and keep their bodies looking good.  It doesn't work to starve yourself because first, it's unhealthy, and second you don't have the energy for long photo shoots or other assignments.  Most people know what they have to do to get in shape; eat less, ... http://syracusemodeling.com/tips/nutrition-and-fitness-tracking/ This is one of the shoots I did for our career series.  Sheila was good enough to let me borrow almost her whole family AND her classrooms.  I've worked with her kids, Arthur and Rosemery, before and she said I could work with her this time, too.  YAY.  Both Arthur ... http://syracusemodeling.com/models/concept-shoot-teachers-and-students/ A colleague of mine, Shavonne,  found this ad on craigslist and I thought I would pass it on.  I have no affiliation whatsoever with whoever is putting this on, but I thought it might be a good opportunity for the models that I work with: Lava Night Club at Turning Stone ... http://syracusemodeling.com/calls/ed-hardy-fashion-show-open-call/ Matt and I are trying to decide where to go for our next modeling tour.  We were thinking Vegas, and maybe up through some of the cool parks out that way.  Then we got adventurous and started thinking big and it turns out that we can go to Europe for ... http://syracusemodeling.com/buzz/planning-our-next-trip/ The career shoots are going well.  We've worked on Carpenter/Contractor, artist, a fantastic teacher shoot and even a couple Goddesses and warriors.  I didn't get to shoot as much as I was hoping because several of the models didn't end up making final plans with me and faded away somewhere.  ... http://syracusemodeling.com/mods/concept/some-results-from-the-career-shoots/ I have been working out. I didn't try to make this a "New Years Resolution" but it did happen to fall on the New Year so I guess we can look at it that way.  I've been down this road many times.  I start to work out and have fabulous ... http://syracusemodeling.com/tips/changing-your-workout/ January is going to be the month of the career here at Syracuse Modeling.  We would like to have many character/commercial shoots portraying many different industries and jobs.  Here are some examples:  Waitress/Waiter Bartending Office worker Car mechanic Architect Teacher Doctor Police Officer Librarian Farmer Veterinarian Animal ... http://syracusemodeling.com/calls/casting-call-professions/ I hope everybody is having a wonderful New Year, staying safe and having a great time, too.  We want to thank you all for all the fun times and amazing images over the past year. This was our first year in the studio and we have used it right up.  We ... http://syracusemodeling.com/buzz/happy-new-year/