Pictures from my portfolio

Ron Warner Shoot

Here are some of the photos from my shoot with Ron Warner in NYC. I LOVE them!

Thanks for viewing!

Classes, Commercial Rep Update

This past week has been crazy busy. First off, I sent my materials to several commercial agencies in New York. I'm targeting the smaller boutique agencies because although I have a lot offer, I don't have many credits on my resume. I believe working with a boutique agency will aid me better than getting lost in the fray with a larger company, especially with minimal experience. Well this Monday I received two emails. One turned me down because they didn't have a need for someone with my stats and to apply in 6 months. The second.......DRUUUUMMMMMMSS PLEASE........picked me up! I am now officially apart of Flaunt Model Management! I am so excited! I didn't expect it to happen so fast, but it did. I went in this Tuesday and met with the president of the company and got everything I need to get started. I can't wait to start going out on auditions for them. Now I have pictures, but I'm in dire need of a better, diversified portfolio. I'm in the process of setting up several test shoots to increase my book. That means money I didn't intend to spend anytime soon. I have a few TFP shoots coming up, so I'm not going to break the bank just yet. I'm going to keep being smart about my business and not go crazy with the spending. I still have to get comp, post and business cards made too. This is all out of my pocket. Many people believe that models get all of that stuff for free. WRONG. Most of the time these costs are passed on to the model. I've reached out to several models I know for referrals and Gene gave me a list of photographers that I can choose from, so I'll start there. I'm still waiting to hear back from the rest of the agencies as NYC is mostly non-exclusive when it comes to representation.


After I went into the agency Tuesday, I went to audit and watch Anthony Abeson's acting class. I spoke with him the day before and he invited me to sit it for free and observe. I loved the class. At first I was a bit put off because of the size (20+ actors), but Anthony handled the size well and it seemed everyone was benefiting. The format was nice and I heard from a student who had just booked a really big role in an extraordinary way. I even got to participate a little because they were short on girls. I will definitely be back as an official student. I also took a free Intro to Improv class at the Magnet Theater. I did really well in class and it reminded me that even though sometime I get a little intimidated, I did learn in college and I do have the talent and know how. I just need to tighten up my skills. I start my on camera class with Angela Mickey this upcoming Monday and I'm about to register for an 8 week improv class. I'm so happy my career is on the fast track now. All I have to do is keep up!

P.S. - I have an audition tomorrow for a once act play festival. Wish me luck!

New Experiences: Korean Fashion Show

Well yesterday I was contacted by my friend Nathan who had a friend that was in a bind. She had a scholarship fashion show the next day she was a contestant in and one of her models had dropped out that day. So right after rehearsal I stopped by Parsons Design School and met with her. The job wasn't paid but I wanted to help her. I remember those days in Directing I & II where you hoped and prayed your actors would show up and show out. The show was a success. I thought it was funny how all of the Korean designers loved my hair and said they wished their hair could be like mine.  Hyeyoung, my designer, had me comb my hair out as big as it could be. (How ironic; most black women run from their natural texture and here these women with long silk hair are coveting MY hair.) I had a great time and met some amazingly talented designers and other models. Plus, although the gig wasn't supposed to be paid, Hyeyoung gave each of us $50 giftcards! That was truly a blessing because I need all the help I can get. I had my first tastes of many Korean dishes and even saw a few women in traditional dress. It was a very interesting and fulfilling experience. It renewed my desire to know more about other cultures as well as my own. All in all, I'm glad I did the show and I hope to work with or at the very least hang out with my designer again.

P.S. - Hyeyoung, If you ever read this, I would LOVE to have the leggings you made for me and the jacket you made for Ashley. ; )

Me, Hyeyoung (designer), and the other model. Her name is Ashley too. We truly were Ashley²: Ebony and Ivory edition. lol