Male Models: Don't Let Girls of Glam Fool You

The great thing about Girls of Glam is our diverse roster of models, which also includes male models. This is something that sets us apart from other promotion agencies. Rather than looking for males to fill a client’s job with a request for male models at the last minute, Girls of Glam has a full roster of experienced male models ready for work!

The most deceiving part is our branding – Girls of Glam does not particularly appeal to our male roster. However, we are excited that we are able to offer clients our roster of males. Male models are great for many events – including brand ambassadors, bartending and serving, modeling, and many others. Males are becoming increasingly popular for promotional events because they offer a new flavour to the scene, and also more diversity.

Girls of Glam have been receiving more requests for male models and this is something that is really exciting for us as an agency. Our roster is stacked with males who have experience, and it’s only getting stronger. As Girls of Glam continues to grow rapidly, we will be adding more male models to our roster and start to actually push them out to clients more. This means more for our clients to choose from and also more bookings for males. The industry is getting more competitive, and Girls of Glam are happy that we are leading as an example for other agencies.

If you are interested in booking male models for an event, please email us at glam.promotion@gmail.com

If you or someone your know would like to be a part of the Girls of Glam team – MALE or female, email us for more information glam.promotion@gmail.com

Paid-To-Party Events: Clearing up the Misconception

Girls of Glam have a strong presence in the club scene, mainly because nightclubs trust our brand and have been pleased with our models in the past, so we continue to maintain our relationships with them. Not to mention, we love hosting Paid-To-Party events. The one thing we want to clear up however, is the paid-to-party misconception. The idea that drunk models are going to be partying with guests in the club all night, and drinking vodka straight from the bottle. Wrong.

Girls of Glam enjoy doing paid-to-party events because it gives guests at the club a new social experience. Models get ‘paid-to-party’ so they can socialize with guests, and make them feel welcome and comfortable. When we are hired to host a nightclub event it is Girls of Glam’s duty to ensure everyone around us is happy, and enjoying their experience at the club. Whether we are greeting guests, serving them samples, or encouraging people to come dance on the dance floor – we ensure it is not our duty to get drunk and party hard, but rather to make sure everyone else is having a good time with us.

Every model must meet the requirements of a paid-to-party event which ensures absolute professionalism, while still being able to enjoy working at the club. The job is titled paid-to-party, but we are still able to maintain our professionalism, and make sure the client gets exactly what they are looking for.

What Do You Get When You Hire Paid-To-Party Models from Girls of Glam

• Girls who have no problem socializing with others
• Friendly, respectful, and outgoing
• All girls must arrive looking polished with full make-up
• Prepared with acquired attire, or ready to wear provided uniform
• If they are offering samples, they will be briefed on the brand
• If they are required to gather a guest list, they will prep the list a week in advanced unless booking is short notice.
• They will maintain professionalism, and will not become intoxicated while working
• If you have invited Girls of Glam to host an event, it’s a great way to spread word of mouth, and also to make the event that much more enjoyable.

Having models at the club is a great wait to get people to socialize, and it also gives the club a more welcoming atmosphere. Guests will have an opportunity to socialize with girls who are representing the club. If you would like to have Girls of Glam host an event at your club, contact us at glam.promotion@gmail.com

Scams in Modelling: How to Protect Yourself Against Modelling Fraud

Making it in the world of modelling is always tough – especially on your own. As a representative of many talented females and males, Girls of Glam always wants to ensure the safety of their models, and also those who are not part of our team.

We have seen many cases of fraud on websites such as ModelMayhem, and other model / photographer sources. No model ever wants to be misled, or caught up in a scam that could end in a very dangerous situation. Some of these model / photographer sources are great for networking and getting work, but you always have to ensure your safety.

Our blog this week was inspired by an event where someone under the name Bryan Jacobs stated he was representing Girls of Glam and offered a model a job. Of course this was a scam, but convincing a model that she was being scammed was difficult – and under no circumstances do we want any model to be misled into fraud - whether they are pretending to represent us or any other agency.

Here are some tips on how to do a background check on a photographer:

• ·         Google the name. Do they have a website? Do they have a portfolio? Are they represented well online? Do they have a physical location? Check these items to show the person offering you the gig has some authority built behind them.
• ·         If they don’t have some or any of these, ask if you can bring an escort – a friend, a make-up artist, a stylist – someone who can be there with you. If they say no, don’t go. No photo is worth your safety.
• ·         Ask around. Ask other models on Model Mayhem or other sources where you can contact others who have worked with this person. Find out what they were like to work with, if they made you feel comfortable, if they were forceful or not. These will help you decide whether you should work with them or not.
• ·         If you are ever unsure or uneasy about working with a photographer, or someone who has tipped you off to an agency – always trust your gut. 

In this business, you can never take any chances. Starting out can be tough, but by working with Girls of Glam you can eliminate some of the stress of finding work because we find the jobs for you. But for the girls who are out there on there own, use these tips to make sure you are safe. When an agency contacts you for work - email them at their general email address to confirm your booking. If you hear nothing, call them. Then you know for sure.

Stay safe!

Girls of Glam: More than Just Models

As the warm weather approaches, Girls of Glam starts getting bookings for more corporate events. While we are well known for being great models, Girls of Glam is also very well known for working corporate events as well. As we begin getting more requests to host corporate events, we thought we would treat you all to some information about staffing Girls of Glam for these types of events.

Many times a company, business, or big corporation will hold an event that requires some extra hands - whether it's serving, bar tending, hosting, or just making sure everyone is having a great time. We are so pleased to have a handful of girls and guys who are trained well for professional events. This includs bartending and serving – all are Smart Serves certified, and hosting among many others. We have a full staff of professional models that are very experienced and enjoy working at these types of events.

There are a lot of benefits of having models from Girls of Glam at your event. We ensure that your guests are treated professionally, and we provide a friendly and social atmosphere to get things going. Each of our models are trained to work at corporate events and have past experience working at them as well. We want to ensure your guests feel comfortable at your event – whether it be a golf tournament, charity dinner, or PR event.

If you decide to hire Girls of Glam to represent your company at an event, here is what you will get:

 Professionalism

·        Friendly mannerism, and socialization to keep your guests entertained

·         Knowledge and experience

·         Smart served employees

·         Willingness to participate in dress code properly

·         Enthusiasm

·         Well prepared, and on time

·         Helpfulness

Girls of Glam is most proud of their girls for the professionalism they have when hosting corporate events. Make sure you book us for your next event!

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Submitting Photos for Jobs with Girls of Glam: The Do's and Don't's

We get lots of girls who want to be a part of the Girls of Glam roster. Since the requirement to apply is to send us 3 photos of yourself, we review a lot of photos of girls. However, the stakes tend to be high, and when it comes down to choosing a model to be a part of our team, we appreciate professional photos the most.

The bottom line is: if you want more jobs, make sure you take the time to get some professional photos done.

Here are the reasons why self-portraits or photos taken by someone who is not a professional photographer is not a good way to apply for a modelling job:

• Using a regular digital camera will not capture the best lighting - which in turn makes skin and facial features seem bland or awkward.
• Taking a photo of yourself in the washroom is unprofessional, and the backdrop...let's be serious - of all the places to take a picture of yourself the bathtub and toilet are not pleasant, and distracting.
• Professional photographers can help you with poses that are flattering for your body and can even make you appear thinner. If you don't have someone directing you, your poses can make your body appear bigger, and also awkward.
• Employers want to hire models who are professional. Submitting a photo that you have taken yourself does not look professional at all, and makes you appear as though you have no experience.
• You may have a great camera - But when it comes down to that perfect shot you want to make sure the perfect light is hitting all your best features, you have a great expression on your face, and you are making the right pose. It's very difficult to achieve this on your own.
• The kissy face is fun when you are snapping photos with your friends, but it's not fun for an employer to have to see when they want to hire you. Especially if you are making the kissy face in the bathroom..or your messy bedroom.

If you are serious about getting into modelling, or landing jobs with Girls of Glam make sure you contact a professional photographer for some  professional photos. Before heading on Model Mayhem and posting self-portraits seek out professionals for a session. If you are on a budget, look for a new photographer just out of college trying to build their portfolio. Many of them are really good, and will photograph for a cheap price.

If it's your first photoshoot, save photos you really love - figure out what you love about them, and try mimicking the model's expression and pose. Figure out what is flattering for your body. Practise at home in the mirror. Bring clothes that are flattering - a sexy black top and a pair of jeans, or a slimming dress. Start simple!

Here are some examples:

A cute top and a pair of fitted jeans are a great start - and a smile always looks amazing!

A flattering dress that you feel comfortable in always looks great and gives you confidence.

Black is a great staple for any photoshoot. Black looks good on anyone, and creates a great shape!

If you are having trouble finding a photographer, but want to be a part of Girls of Glam, email us and we can give you some suggestions of photographers to contact. Glam.promotion@gmail.com

Girls of Glam on Set: #1 Fan Peter Jackson feat. Karl Wolf

Girls of Glam has the opportunity to host many events, attend different functions, and take part in special bookings. We love being able to have our girls represent so many different things! Girls of Glam was especially excited when we were asked to be in the Peter Jackson feat. Karl Wolf #1 Fan music video.

As big fans of both Peter Jackson and Karl Wolf we couldn't wait to get our girls in the studio to represent two amazing Canadian artists. Girls of Glam spent the entire day (and night!) Thursday April 12th in the studio. Of course - being in a music video is not exactly grueling work....the girls had such a great time filming, getting their make-up done, and being gorgeous music video vixens!

We had the girls keep a day diary complete with photos of their day on set - and we are thrilled to be able to share it with our fans!

Allison was so charmed by the courtesy she received on set, it made her experience that much more enjoyable:

"I had an amazing experience on set at the music video.  From the moment I got there Peter Jackson and all the girls were so welcoming and we immediately started talking and taking pictures together. Peter was amazing, it was cold on set so right away he offered me his jean jacket to wear to warm up. Karl Wolf was also so humbling and so friendly and chatty with all the girls."

Even though all  girls enjoyed the company of Peter and Karl, they also took in the wonderful company of the girls. They all appreciated being given the opportunity to work with other Girls of Glam. Juilianna in particular loved the experience of meeting the Girls:

"Working with the other girls made the experience such a blast. They were all so kind, and really sweet and all looked TOTALLY HOT in their club dresses! It was my first time meeting them all and I can honestly say that they never made me feel uncomfortable - we all became friends in such a short time!"

While everyone was working so hard on set, Alicia noted that the staff made sure everyone still had a little bit of down time:

"I love being apart of photo shoots and this music video experience was no different. However, I'd have to say my favourite part of the day was just hanging out with the entire cast and crew behind the scenes. I had a great time getting to know everyone working so hard to make all aspects of the day successful. We made time to relax, laugh, pig out on pizza and watch the Jays season opener. I felt like I've known these people for so long, and I can't thank them enough for making that day such an unforgettable experience."

We are thrilled to see the girls from Girls of Glam worked really hard to help make a great music video, and also felt comfortable on set, and be appreciated for their hard work. We are so proud of our hard working, professional, and approachable girls for their fantastic work on the set of #1 Fan! We can't wait to showcase the music video on our blog!

To hear Peter Jackson Feat. Karl Wolf #1 Fan, go to iTunes to download it!