Wollyton - Giveaway

This Weeks Winner - Stacey Hamilton

I love looking for new fun items to buy. We found this shop that has the cutest stuff ever. It's called Wollyton. We like it so much we decided to giveaway a fun item!

Add Woollyton as a friend on myspace! http://www.myspace.com/wollyton/

COME WIN THIS CUTE PENDANT:

One lucky reader will win their very own Wollyton Pendant. Simply visit Wollyton Shop Take a look around. Come back here, leave a comment on the blog and tell us which piece is your favorite and why.

This giveaway will run through midnight on June 28, 2009 pst with winners being announced on June 29, 2009. Winners will have 48 hours to contact me before another winner is chosen. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only

Dylan's Candy Bar - Giveaway

This Weeks Winner - CurVQT Charissa

Welcome to our new blog. More content and fun stuff will be added daily. Take a look around, tell us what you think. We're giving away Dylan's Candy Bar gifts just to welcome you to our "spot".

Acting/Modeling Photos- Dazzle Model & Talent Agency

I could really make this a long article, but I’ll be short, sweet, and get straight to the point. If you’re a seasoned talent, you already know how important it is to have a great head shot. But, it goes a little further than that. Your head shot could be the key to a future in the entertainment business. Great photo’s can “make you or break you” as far as getting an audition. BUT, your photo’s are also going to be one of your biggest and best investments in your career so be prepared to pay a little money out. It will be worth it.

Who needs a professional photo? Every agency has their own policy with ages. Babies should not need professional pictures because their looks change so much and this can get quite expensive to have their photos taken every three months throughout their toddler years. I, as an agent, now prefer children 5 and older to get professional photo’s taken. It tends to make a better impression with some casting directors, but that’s not always the case.

A casting director or talent agent would much rather see one great picture rather than 6 “pretty good” pictures. Either a natural smiling or serious photo works, but I think a child with a big grin on their face not only shows their true beauty, but personality also. For teens through adults, either works fine, but I still prefer color over black and white, although opinions may vary.

And lastly….I cannot stress how important it is to keep your photos current. If you color your hair or have it cut, (get new photos). If you no longer look like your picture, get new photos. For adults, I suggest they get a new portfolio (which consists of both head and body shots) done at least once a year as long as they still look like their picture. It’s always nice to have an outside photo session because it gives you so much more ability to be creative.

Here’s how it works….you get an audition and its time to see the casting director, producer, or photographer for face to face confrontation. In front of them will be the photo that was sent in by you or your agent and what there are expecting is to see the person in the picture. There should be no difference between you and the photo they have. If there is, this could cost you not only an audition, but you have now wasted precious time for a director who is extremely busy.

So, after reading this article, I hope I have given many, an insight as to how important pictures are in the entertainment industry. Good luck with your photo sessions and have fun with them. It’ll show in the outcome of your photos!

Kelly Neff - Owner
Dazzle Model & Talent Agency

Hudson's Childrenswear Review - Apr/May Backcover

I've been taking photos for years. I didn't really consider doing it professionally until Bri started modeling. I finally decided to take the plunge from "hobby" photographer to "professional" photographer. It's exciting to see all my hard work pay off.

A photo I took of Bri was published on the back cover of the Apr/May issue of Hudson's Childrenswear Review. Greggy Girl posted an article about it on their Greggy Girl Talk Blog if you'd like to read it.

Until next time...

Dylan's Candy Bar - Giveaway
This Weeks Winner - Delicious Dimples

Welcome to our new blog. More content and fun stuff will be added daily. Take a look around, tell us what you think. We're giving away Dylan's Candy Bar gifts just to welcome you to our "spot".

Greggy Girl - Giveaway
Winner - The Banks Girls

I have to tell you that we are comfort clothes people. Yes, we like to look great when we go out and about. But for the Brown Family, it's all about style and comfort. If your girls are anything like Bri, then you've heard the "get it off, it's itchy battle cry!" Well those calls will be silenced with the new Greggy Girl® summer line exclusively at Costco. The fabric is 96% cotton 4% spandex. The spandex makes it comfy and gives a little room for a good fit. Bri wants to wear them EVERYWHERE! I'm having a hard time getting her to stop wearing the green/pink Miami Set. The skirt has cute built in scooter shorts. She even wore the set to cheerleading tumbling practice.

My smart alec 18yr old son Will has given the sets a name. He calls them "Bri's famous clothes" because she wears them so much lol lol. You know you want a famous set... Here's how to get yours and hear these words around your house "She needs to change clothes, she has on the famous set again!"

COME WIN ONE:

One lucky reader will win their very own Greggy Girl® summer set of choice from us. Simply visit Greggy Girl®Talk Blog Take a look around. Come back here, leave a comment on the blog and tell us which outfit is your favorite and why.

This giveaway will run through midnight on June 21, 2009 pst with winners being announced on June 22, 2009. Winners will have 48 hours to contact me before another winner is chosen. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only