Directory for Model Agencies in New Jersey

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AC Talent/McCullough Models & Talent 8 S Hanover Ave Atlantic City, NJ 8402 Phone: (609) 822-2222

American Beauty - 710 Black Horse Pike, Mt Ephraim, New Jersey 08059 (609) 931-5990

American Beauty Pose Inc - Sewaren, New Jersey 07077 (732) 634-1111

Artists & Audience Entertainment 4 Charles Coleman Blvd Pawling, NJ 12564 Phone: (845) 586-1452

Axis Models & Talent Inc 46 Church Street Montclair, NJ 07042 Phone: (973) 783-4900

Beauti-Fit Talent Agency PO Box 559 Closter, New Jersey 7624 Phone: (201) 767-1444

Cataract Inc - 2500 McClellan Boulevard # 350, Merchantville, NJ 08109 (609) 486-1777

Christine Models & Casting - 43 Rock Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 (973) 904-0300

Clancy Roz Casting RR2 POB 583A Titusville, NJ 8560 Phone: (609) 737-6955

CLERI MODEL MGMT. -145 Talmadge Road, Suite 11, Edison, NJ 08817 NY: (212) 721-6900 NJ: (732) 650-9730 - www.clerimodels.com - E-mail: naomi_alves@verizon.net

Cover Girl Studio - 630 Kinderkamack Road, River Edge, New Jersy 07661 (201) 261-2042 http://www.covergirlmodelmgmt.com

Creative Model Headshots - 925 State Route 23, Pompton Plains, New Jersey 07444 (973) 835-1849

Dell Modeling & Management Center - 370 Ganttown Road, Sewell, NJ 08080 (609) 589-4099

Elen's Kids Modeling and Talent Management - 116 Walnut Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 (908) 276-1188, Website: www.elenskids.com Email: info@elenskids.com

Diva Model Management 115 River Rd #106 Edgewater, NJ 7020 Phone: (201) 840-1007

First Impressions 113 Louisiana Trail Brown Mills, NJ 8015 Phone: (609) 893-3309

Georgeann's Delaware Valley - 156 East 3rd Avenue, Runnemede, New Jersey 08078 (609) 939-4600

Georgetown&co Productions (an upscale women acessory group offering modelling workshops to prospective models, serving Capitol Hill since 1986), 87 Gardenia Drive, Maple Shade, New Jersey 08052 Tel. No: (856) 482-9109, Tel. No: (856) 482-2433 Email: georgetownrunwayexpo@yaho.com

Giraldi Casting Agency 70 Ridge Rd N Haledon, NJ 7508 Phone: (201) 423-5115

Iftd Inc - 1544 Irving Street # 210, Rahway, NJ 07065 (732) 388-3777

Jo Anderson Models 1 Eves Dr #111 Marlton, New Jersey 8053 Phone: (856) 596-7200

Kathy Donahue Casting - 383 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 (609) 482-9113

Kayden Productions - 13 West Park Avenue, Merchantville, New Jersey 08109 (609) 665-2522

KD Casting 383 N Kings Hwy #5B Cherry Hill, NJ 8034 Phone: (609) 482-9113

Kids R It - 811 Church Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 (609) 239-3607

Larken Model Management P.O. Box 1292 Springfield, NJ 07081 Phone: 973-218-1976 http://www.larkinmodels.com

L & M Modeling Inc - 232 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, Newjersey 07604 (201) 288-2253

Lexium Model Management - 14 Annmar Drive, Matawan, New Jersey 07747

Lights Camera Action - 15 Gloria Lane, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 (973) 227-3991

Mccullough Associates 8 South Hanover Avenue Margate, New Jersey 0840 Phone: (609) 822-2222

Meadowlands Modeling Inc - 7601 Broadway, North Bergen, NJ 07047 (201) 861-7706

Meredith Models East - 767 Frederick Court, Wyckoff NJ 07481 07512, (201) 560-9992, FAX 201 560 9981

Michael Amato Agency - 10 Hill Street # 12A, Newark, NJ 07102 (973) 799-0599

Millie Spencer Management 16 Park Pl Verona, NJ 7044 Phone: (212) 765-1210

Miss American Petite Inc - 59 Mill Pond Road, West Paterson, NJ 07424 (973) 890-9191

Model Team - 55 Central Avenue, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756 (732) 988-3648 http://www.modelteamllc.com

Models On The Move - 1200 Route 70 East # 6, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 (609) 667-1060

Morton Rayfield Unlimited Inc - 659 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 (973) 736-6966

National Talent Associates - 2201 Route 38, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 (609) 663-8500

National Talent Associates Inc - 186 Fairfield Road, Fairfield, NJ 07004 (973) 575-7300

New Talent Management - 590 Route 70, Brick, NJ 08723 (732) 477-3355

Park West Model & Talent 372 Ogden Ave Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 Phone: (201) 447-3335

Patricia Rainey Inc - 175 Fox Hollow Road, Wyckoff, NJ 07481 (201) 652-1990

Prestige Models Inc - 7 Circle Avenue, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417 (201) 891-8600

Primo Max Talent 45 hiway 46 east Totowa, NJ 07512 Phone: (973) 472-3663

Priscilla Parker Talent Action - 2317 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226 (609) 399-7065

Screen Test USA - 1700 Galloping Hill Road, Kenilworth, NJ 07033 (908) 298-8000

SEM Talent, Inc 282 Pavonia Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07302 Phone: (201) 656-3919

SPA Models & Talent One Avenue at Port Imperial 1328 West New york, NJ 07093 Phone: (201) 974-1182

Special Artists Management Inc - 43 West Front Street, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 (732) 758-9393

Supreme Talent Management - 3711 Dell Avenue, North Bergen, New Jersey 07047 (201) 223-0969

Talent Marketing Inc - 1135 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013 (973) 779-0700

Tayler Made Talent 341977 Valley Rd Gillette, NJ 07933 Phone: (908) 604-6687

Unique Modeling Agency - 30 Two Bridges Road, Fairfield, NJ 07004 (973) 227-0003

Zazou - 158 Linwood Plaza, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024 (201) 346-6667

Zur Inc. Promotional/Talent Agency 329 Myrtle Street, Box 42 Cliffwood, NJ 07721 Phone: (732) 566-9282

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How To List Your New Jersey Talent Or Model Agency Do you have or know of a NJ modeling agency you would like to see included in our directory? Please use the exact format (below) with upper and lower case letters and punctuation... Your New Jersey Model Agency Name - 4456 North ABC Road, Ocean City, New Jersey - Phone:(609) 555-0320 Fax: (609) 555-0320 E-mail: you@yourname.com Website: www.bobpardue.com Submit your New Jersey modeling agency info here ..

In the middle of the Northeastern USA, NJ has modeling opportunities for teenagers, male and female hopefuls wanting to make a career in the performing arts. The requirements vary with each talent scout or agent. Some frequently asked questions from models are, how tall do I need to be, do I need to be pretty, what to wear to an agency interview and others. We will address some of these answers here.

Getting Started in Fashion and Runway

Taking the plunge into high fashion or walking the New Jersey runway is risky, but profitable if you make the right connections and meet the criteria. To work in nearby New York City for top list companies like IMG, Elite or Ford, just think tall, slim and gorgeous. 5 ft 9 inches is considered borderline for new runway models. Hair, teeth and skin all need to be close to perfect without many acne scars or other blemishes.

At the Beginning

It is important to have photos taken by a professional portfolio photographer in NJ, both full body and headshots, and compile a book or get comp cards made. 

These pictures will be the first thing an agency sees when deciding whether or not to take on your child or teen girl as a client. It is often best to begin modeling for catalogs and getting local work in New Jersey fashion.  This can be the easiest entry and can also be the entrance to bigger and better things.

Do Your Homework When Searching for a Modeling Agency

If you have always dreamed of becoming a model but you don't live in New York there are still many avenues that can lead to a career in modeling.  

While there are definitely some requirements for both males and females for entry into the world of high fashion, the most important start it to find a modeling agency.  It may seem simplistic but the yellow pages are a very good place to start looking for a reputable agency. 

Even though the major top list agencies are in New York City if you live in or near a major metropolitan area like Jersey City or Newark there will be several from which to choose.

It is important to do your research and check out several different companies and it is always in your best interest to check out the reputation.  This can be done via references and checking out the Better Business Bureau. 

A really good tip for models is to have an idea of the requirements for teenagers and adults, male and female, ahead of time and what type of model a particular New Jersey agency represents.  If you go to an open call make sure you are prepared with that professional portfolio of pictures that show yourself in a variety of poses.

It is often these images that agencies will use to base their decision on whether or not you have what it takes in this glamorous yet competitive business.

Get Used to Rejection

When talking to an appropriate manager or model agent in NJ it is important for teens to understand that hearing the word no is a part of performing arts and not to quit at the first few.  Study your local market and go to open-calls whenever you can.

Poses for professional photographers is an essential part of getting work. You need to practice and establish a style of your own to show in your pictures. 

Beauty

To be considered for high fashion runway, or some catalog work like Victoria's Secret et. al., you need to be a really beauty, even without wearing makeup. Now on to other modeling types.

Glamour Modeling Career

Do you fill out a swimsuit or bikini in all the right places? You'll require measurements around 34-B, 22 to 24" waist and 32 up to 34 inch hips. Your posing needs to be full of the right body language and you need to be capable of sexy facial expressions.

New Jersey female glamour models have everything it takes and you must be willing to show your body in a bikini ( or less clothing ), or doing artistic, implied or figure work. Be careful to draw the line. If you feel uncomfortable with this type modeling maybe you should try commercial arts (below).

Commercial New Jersey Model Agencies

Even in towns like Newark or Jersey City, there are talent scouts who represent teens and even senior models in the commercial category. Height, age or color is not normally important. Job openings in this modeling type for males and females, young and old. Baby boomers and senior adults are good examples.

Children's Modeling in New Jersey

If you are the proud parent of a child or baby who is not shy around your photographer's camera you may have the next NJ child model hopeful. This portfolio of pictures needs to be in lifestyle and natural with cute poses along with a couple of head shots.

Finding Professional New Jersey Photographers and Designing Portfolios

Find a professional portfolio photographer to help you create a portfolio to show New Jersey agents. Make sure the man or woman you select has experience with modeling pictures, knows how to get great images for your particular goals, and can give you a model release for reprinting. From your cd or dvd, you can make prints or composite cards to show and leave with NJ agencies and to take to your next open call.

Requirements for a Professional Modeling Portfolio

The pictures you show are extremely important, no matter if you are submitting a portfolio to New Jersey modeling agencies or the top list NYC agents. Your portfolio needs headshots to full length with a straight on head shot and a profile pic preferably outdoor in natural light with little or no makeup. The agent director may also want to see a pose wearing a swimsuit, tight fitting blue jeans, sweaters, among others. Variety is key.

Especially if your child is super young, or if you are a teenage model in New Jersey, you need to keep an updated portfolio of recent pictures. If your hairstyle has changed, take more photos to reflect this.

Number and Style of Portfolio Pictures

Very important: Only show your very best pictures. A professional portfolio usually includes between eight to twenty poses in size 9x12 or 8x10 prints. Slowly build your modeling portfolio by working with a variety of photographers.

Depending upon the type jobs you are looking for in New Jersey include some headshots, lifestyle, high fashion, fitness, glamour, etc. Each person you pose for will see you as a different person and this will give you some really eye-catching photographs for your NJ modeling agencies to enjoy.

Finally and this is not the end of it: Whatever the modeling types you plan to do, you can search for a New Jersey female model agency to help you find an open cast call and reach your goals in the entertainment industry. Remember, if you are pretty, short, tall, petite, plus size or thin, there could be a model agency in New Jersey just for you.

You might need some imagination and you absolutely must remain positive through the "nos" you'll get but modeling agencies in New Jersey are searching for models with your exact attributes as you read these tips.

Make your contacts, discover your niche, go to as many open cast calls and interviews as possible and practice your posing, body language and facial expressions. Then, you have a chance to find a NJ model agency to manage you and your career. Turn your dreams into daily goals and learn how to get started as a teenager in modeling now.

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