STYLE ELITE MODEL SETH GETS SECOND AUDITION FOR BYE BYE BIRDY MUSICAL PLAY

STYLE ELITE MODEL SETH GETS SECOND AUDITION FOR "BYE BYE BIRDY"MUSICAL PLAY. STAY TUNE FOR THE RESULTS.

SHY MAGAZINE REPORTS - RAMATU BARRY DMV’s Elite Model

SHY MAGAZINE REPORTS - Style Elite Model Ramatu Barry is DMV’s Elite Model

SHY MAGAZINE REPORTS. Watch out, Tyra. Ramatu Barry, 23, has her sights set on the top of the fashion and modeling industry. Born in Sierra Leone, Ramatu came to the Maryland area when she was 11 years old. When she was 16, a model search came to town and her godmother persuaded the West African beauty to give it a try. As a result, she booked her very first campaign, putting her face on billboards all over the U.S.

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Locally, you may have seen her in such events, like Capitol Catwalk and Fashion Fights Poverty. If you didn’t get out to those, you might have seen her on your television walking in BET’s Rip the Runway special.
Aside from modeling, she is also a sales associate at Saks Fifth Avenue. Her clients include some of our favorite area party promoters, like Dave & Ray and Omari Ware of The Standard, Randy Jackson from American Idol and Juan Dixon. She’s about to leave the DMV to move to the Big Apple so she can be closer to more modeling jobs. There, she also plans to earn a degree for a career in fashion buying. See the rest her interview at www.shymagazine.com.

Story by Jan F. Lee
Shy Magazine Staff Writer/Journalist

Style Elite narrows down 24 models and actors who try out for the VJ Spots on Real Hip Hop Network

Style Elite chose 24 models & actors to be interviewed for the VJ Spots on RHN (Real Hip Hop Network) Wednesday from 6:30pm until 9:30pm. Each model & actor waited patiently while their names were called one by one. The competition was thick in this talented group. They were asked questions like "What does hip hop mean to you?", "What about hip hop do you dislike?", "What have you done for your community?", and much more. Each person brought a different FLAVOR to the table. The choices for the VJ positions varied in style and technique making it interesting on which models were right for RHN. Check in at www.styleelitetalent.blogspot.com to see who made the cut.

STYLE ELITE'S ADVICE ON THE TOOLS NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN THE INDUSTRY

It is a fact that most young models are not visually in tune to what a great photo for their portfolio should look like. Your pictures, whether online or in your book, will determine how you’re perceived professionally in the industry.

High quality images will definitely have a positive impact on the jobs you get and the type of jobs offered to you in the future. Although you may not receive significant feedback from potential clients regarding your portfolio, believe me, much is being discussed. Models and their agents are not always privy to what is said behind the scene. To be competitive in the fashion industry, particularly as a model, you need to bring more than beauty to the table. Most models may feel their uniqueness will catapult them straight to superstardom.

The reality is modeling is a business and in order to be successful you must also be knowledgeable about what goes on behind the camera. As in any line of business there are many factors that dictate your degree of success. Marketing plays a major role and is an important tool used to build your reputation in the fashion and entertainment industries.

Models, actors and other talent are self-employed, entrepreneurs. With this in mind, it is very important to invest in yourself and your business. Image is everything. Therefore, it is imperative that you present the best product possible. Always remember the fashion industry is an extremely competitive multi-billion dollar business-treat it as such. Quality over quantity is the key.

As a new talent it is more important to present a few great images online and in your book than to show a variety of poor quality photos. Be careful about what you display to the public. Once your reputation is damaged, it is difficult but not impossible to repair. You can avoid a lot of the pitfalls by consulting with people such as agents, photographers and others in the industry to get a feel for what is expected. As your reputation and business grow you will be expected to invest more into the success of your venture.

PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES
Okay, so you're ready to become a “rock star” in the fashion world. You think all you need to do is contact a local photographer, set up a photo session, get your prints and put your book together, right? WRONG!!! You will definitely need a complete, impressive, professional, portfolio that will standout when you audition for work. This is one of the single most important steps you'll take so get it right!

COMPOSITE CARD DESIGN SERVICES
A composite card (sometimes called a ZED) is a model's business card. In most cases, your comp card is your one and only opportunity to make a good first impression. Some casting directors will not meet with you unless you have a comp card. Without this card you’re at a disadvantage. You need it to show your versatility, creativity and ability to portray various images. Your composite card is the tool agencies use to market you.

WEBSITE & MYSPACE DESIGN SERVICES
The key to success for any model, actress, or actor is exposure. By creating a web site, aspiring models, actors, and actresses can provide the world with easy access to their most important marketing tool, their portfolio. A talent’s portfolio should always include pictures, videos, a biography, and a resume of previous work. This will give casting directors and recruiters the ability to search your profile online from anywhere in the world. As mentioned earlier, this is a very competitive industry. You are competing with people all over the world and job opportunities are world-wide.

Take a look at Style Elite’s blog to get information on the many services and workshops that are available to boost your modeling or acting career. We work with some of the most prestigious photographers, makeup artists and acting coaches in the industry. Our talented models and actors are regularly featured in fashion shows, movies, videos, and print. We represent and coach some of the most sought after talent in the industry.

If you’re serious about getting on the A list and taking your career to the next level, contact Style Elite.

Remember- models are made not born.


Mary Ann (Style Elite Public Relations Coordinator)

Style Entertainment Model Management & Style Elite Talent Agency
Address: 8115 Fenton Street (Suite 208) Silver Spring MD 20910
Telephone: 301 562-5930 or 301 562-5931
Facsimile: 301 562-5932
Email: stylebookings@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.styleelitetalent.com/
Blog: http://www.styleelitetalent.blogspot.com/

STYLE ELITE BOOKS MODEL JENNIFER JONES FOR A 50 CENT CURLY SKIT VIDEO SHOOT WITH ACTOR CLIFTON POWELL

STYLE ELITE MODEL JENNIFER JONES SHOOTS A 50 CENT CURLY VIDEO SKIT WITH CLIFTON POWELL FILMED BY MOVIE DIRECTOR JESSES. DIRECTOR JESSES INFORMS AGENT MIKE STYLES THAT JENNIFER DID AN EXCELLENT JOB WITH PLAYING HER PART. STAY TUNE FOR THE PHOTOS OF JENNIFER AND CLIFTON POWELL SHOT BY STYLE ELITE CELEBRITY PHOTOGRAPHER HEATHER DRAKE.

STYLE ELITE WORD OF THE DAY

THE TRUE DEFINITION OF SWAGGER:
1. How one presents himself to the world, the ability to handle a situation with a sense of calm and uncanny grace. The ability to maintain a healthy level of self-confidence without appearing arrogant.
2. The seeming effortlessness to a person's admired style, the way they walk, talk and dress.
3. The inability to be easily shaken by anyone or anything.

THE OFFICIAL TOP 10 THINGS MIKE STYLES LOOK FOR WHEN SCOUTING TALENT

Okay, listen up. I'm about to dish out what our top Casting Agent, Mike Styles, look for when casting models and actors. These are key elements that can make or break a career. We want our talent to be on point, so without further ado:

(1) Pay attention to your waistline ladies. Whether you aspire to work glamour or high fashion your waist must be in proportion with the rest of your body.

(2) Men, six pack abs are a necessity! Make sure your stomach is toned and flat. Having a banging stomach will make you stand out in a crowd of other models & actors.

(3) Healthy skin is a plus. Having good skin does wonders for getting booked for jobs.

(4) Straight teeth and a great smile will get you noticed quicker than a glass of water in the desert.

(5) You should always have a positive attitude. The right attitude will open the right doors.

(6) Always bring your A game. Great work ethics are a plus.

(7) If you want to be taken seriously you must be available to work. Make sure you are truly dedicated & be prepared to give 100 percent. Your competition is other talent world-wide. So again, be prepared.

(8) If you aspire to work in Style Elite's Children's Division you gotta have the "right Stuff." We need our young talent to be animated, able to work well with people they don't know and most importantly, they should enjoy acting & modeling. In other words have personality and show dedication!

(9) You must be versatile! This is an industry of change. You must be willing and able to think out of the box and to keep up with the latest styles and trends.

(10) CONFIDENCE-CONFIDENCE-CONFIDENCE.


DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

STYLE ELITE OFFERS WORKSHOPS TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE THESE TOP 10 SUGGESTIONS. STYLE ELITE'S CURRENT WORKSHOPS ARE:


POSING
PREPARING FOR A CASTING & ETIQUETTE
RUNWAY
APPLYING MAKE-UP & SKIN CARE
FITNESS & NUTRITION
ACTING
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT ALEX, STYLE ELITE
AGENCY & BOOKING ASSISTANT AT (301)562-5930

INTERVIEW OF MIKE STYLES BY MARY ANN G.
STYLE ELITE PR COORDINATOR
STAY TUNED FOR MORE TO COME...

Over 30 Style Elite Talent Agency Models and Actors Earned a Role in the "STATE OF PLAY " Movie to be Released April 17th, 2009

STAY TUNED TO WATCH THE TALENTED STYLE ELITE MODELS & ACTORS WHO WERE CAST IN THE NEW STATE OF PLAY MOVIE COMING TO A THEATRE NEAR YOU ON APRIL 17TH, 2009. STYLE ELITE MODELING & TALENT AGENCY BOOKED OVER 30 OF ITS MODELS AND ACTORS FOR ROLES IN THE FILM.