I too received an interesting email...and I automatically sought out advice due to the fact that a fee was requested for the models that were selected to compete...the email that was sent to me can be read below...Just didn't feel right:
Congratulations! You have been selected to participate in Fresh Faces Magazine 2007 NATIONAL COVER MODEL competition. This is the most anticipated National Cover Model Fashion Show Competition EVER! This is the chance you have been waiting for! FFM realizes that exposure is very important to a new talent. Since the launch of Fresh Faces Magazine in 2006 we have had a tremendous amount of success. We are the premiere magazine helping to launch aspiring models & talents to the world of entertainment. Our current issue features Hip Hop Princess CIARA. Landing CIARA on the cover was a huge success. NOW IT’S YOUR TURN! Again, this will be the most anticipating national cover model competition EVER! Models are traveling from all over to participate in this exciting fashion show competition. The competition will be judged by a professional panel of Modeling Agencies, Photographer’s, Industry Executive’s, Celebrities and Audience participation. So encourage your fiends to come out and support you. Models will have the opportunity to network with modeling agents looking to hire models. This event is tailored just for you.
As the winner you will grace the cover of Fresh Faces Magazine, win $1,000 CASH, national editorial exposure and a priceless portfolio session with one of our top photographer’s. Talent agents and modeling agencies worldwide will have an opportunity to hire and read all about you. You will share the likes of top models and celebrities as an official cover model. We will help maximize your editorial exposure and career. Imagine adding such a prestigious title to your resume. In addition to the overall winner there will be thirteen (13) finalists’ selected. Each finalist will receive a featured editorial spread (valued at $1,200 each). Additional cash prizes will also be awarded to the Most Outstanding Model (Voted on by audience), Most Photogenic Model (via picture submitted) & Best Presentation Model on the Catwalk. Picture submitted for the most photogenic model competition should be submitted when you check-in. Also please include a photographer’s release form on photo submitted. Pictures without a release will not qualify for Most Photogenic competition. The competition will take place:
Date: Saturday, August 25, 2007
Models Check-In Time: 12noon
Show Time: 7p.m.
Place: Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd., NW,
Atlanta, Georgia 30313-1591
Check-in at 12noon for rehearsal/preparation and fashion show walk through. You are also required to bring 2 changes of clothes of your choice for the competition. Models are required to wear all black in the introduction scene. NOTE: A non-refundable $145 sponsor/registration fee is required at check-in. You may solicit sponsors for support. It’s your time to SHINE! We look forward to meeting and working with you. Please confirm your participation ASAP via email. You must confirm to be eligible to participate. Please feel free to contact us at 404-484-4284.
www.Myspace.com/FreshFacesMagazine .
Have a great day!
Sincerely,
Diane DeMary
Coordinator
07-22-2007, 09:31 AM
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