Carlee Ranger

Carlee Ranger

Model, actress

"I was at work when I met Laurens and he offered to shoot me. Normally it would have sounded like a line, but he seemed so above board I went for it and was I ever glad I did! I knew of his work but I never expected what happened next! I got internationally published and then became FHM Magazine's first ever Digital Darling! After that I moved to LA and worked on some films, and continued to work shoot with Laurens and FHM even getting to travel internationally! Thank you Laurens!"

Ashlan Gorse

Ashlan Gorse

E! News celebrity correspondent, E! Entertainment Televsion

“Laurens is flat out amazing.  He made me feel so comfortable and really listened to my ideas.  I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer and the proof is in the absolutely stunning photos he took of me.”

Brittany Binger

Brittany Binger

Playboy Playmate, actress

“I’m a seasoned model and actress and thought I already had what I needed in my book. My agency sent me to Laurens to get new commercial images for a Victoria’s Secret casting and am I ever glad they did! I’ve never been happier with images before and can’t wait to get more!”

Holly Huddleston

Holly Huddleston

Model, actress (shot at Sunset Tan during the 2008 Los Angeles earthquake).

I have been modeling for a while and have come across so many photographers. When I was shot with Laurens for FHM the first time I didn't have any expectations, but the first shot he took, I literally shook like there was an earthquake! The whole day went great and the pictures were incredible! The second time was even more amazing and literally took my breath away! I sure hope I'll be able to work with the best photographer in the world again :)

Amanda Gift

Amanda Gift

FHM cover & Lingerie Guide, 25+ magazines including 5 covers - over 20 television appearances.

FHM has done incredible things for me and my career. I was amazed how much good fortune came to me from all the exposure, I have stayed busy since the very first time I was published!  Now, after multiple appearances (including a cover!) I’m experiencing life in a way I never imagined. I now represent many great companies, and meet countless wonderful people! All the exposure and credibility has helped me launch my acting career – wish me luck! Thanks to Laurens and everyone in the FHM family, you will be with me forever!

Adrianna Costa

Adrianna Costa

Host, (Steven Spielberg’s “On the Lot)”, entertainment correspondent (CNN, Access Hollywood, E! News), actress

“Laurens makes every person he shoots look like a "10"! When Laurens takes your picture, you know he's good. When you see the picture, you realize he's PHENOMENAL!”

Athena Barber

Athena Barber

NASCAR and Skoal spokesmodel, Sports Illustrated’s “hottest girl of motor sports”, television host

Working with Laurens has opened so many doors for me. Laurens is absolutely great to work with and has gone out of his way to help me become successful. It goes without mentioning what a phenomenal photographer he is. Only after working with him do you realize what it means that he can capture "the shot" in the most difficult conditions!

Vanessa James

Vanessa James

40 magazine appearances and ads including Victoria’s Secret and Harley Davidson. Rockstar spokes-model.

"After 8 years of modeling if there’s anything I’ve learned it’s that the right pics are what keep me working. I have a book full of tear sheets but every six months I do another CAT shoot wiLaurens so that I have images that work when I’m casting. He’s an amazing photographer and creates indescribable images. But the best part is that they make me money!"

Erika Nicole

Erika Nicole

Television host, model

"I was very lucky to have my first professional shoot with Laurens…it literally changed my life!! My modeling career took off and now I’m hosting on TV!! I have worked with many photographers since that first shoot and Laurens is still by far my favorite! With his endless experience and industry knowledge, I became a better model every time we shot together!! He is always there for me, giving career guidance and solid advice, and I can’t thank him enough for what he has done for me!"

AJ Alexander

AJ Alexander

Playboy Playmate, actress

“Knowing his list of clients and fellow models, working with Laurens has been a career highlight. He’s 100% professional and honest, and simply put is one of the best photographers. I had a great time on set and I’m looking forward to my next opportunity to shoot with him again :)”

Holly Weber

Holly Weber

Model, actress (25+ magazines and calendars. 30+ films and TV shows)

Laurens was able to use his influence and incredible photos to get me featured in my first major national magazine. That exposure propelled my modeling career to a whole new level and has allowed me to expand into my dream of acting.  He has provided some of the best photos in my portfolio and I consistently receive fan mail asking for me to sign his images. Not only is Laurens a marvelous photographer, he has a wonderful personality, stellar character and has become a great friend.

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alexis farmer tYou may remember the casting we put out called “Paid gig ($15,000) for models with tear sheets”. We couldn’t say what is was for then, but we can now and Alexis Farmer is one of the stars along along with two of our other subscribing members: Aspen Widowson and Jassmine Amos.

Yep, $45,000 was paid out to three of our members, and there’s still $100,000 waiting for the named spokes-model! So what’s the show? And what who will the winner be presenting?

The show is called Model Employee. It’s a reality based docudrama that chooses a winner to become the spokes-model for MGM’s Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Someone will be plastered all over Las Vegas on billboards, in ads and on posters, you’ll have to watch to find out who.

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Laura Jacobs tLong time Laurens Antoine member Laura Jacobs runs a successful agency in Los Angeles that specializes in placing models overseas. We considered several agencies that specialize in placing models abroad, but Laura really stands out because she not only currently has over 20 models working internationally, but until recently, Laura was also a very successful American model in Asia herself.

This article, written by Laura will help give you some great insight as to if modeling overseas is right for you.

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3O8E2557 tThere are two very different types of mother agencies. Both play an important role in your career, but they are very different, and you need to understand the role of each before signing another contract.  

To keep things simple and separate, we’ll call one a mother agency, and the other a mother agent.

  • Mother agencies are agencies that contract you out to other agencies. By default, an agency you have an exclusive all-encompassing contract is a mother agency, although they may not all contract with other agencies for more work.
  • Mother agents are individuals and or non-agencies that act as a mother agent, help develop you and get you signed. In short, more like a manager.
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Erin Winters April 2011 thumb"Polaroid" may be a dated camera, but the word is commonly used for test shots by photographers (roids), and within agencies when describing un-retouched, non-professional images of talent used to depict their real selves.

These are the most important shots you can take when trying to get signed as a fashion model. We take them at CAT-Shoots as part of agency submissions but you can take them yourself!

Here's a step by step guide to how to get these important shots without making common mistakes that can keep you from getting signed!

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Model agency contractWe all make mistakes. Choosing the wrong agency is a big one to make. You may have signed a contract saying you agree to be exclusively represented by an agency you later find out isn't really all that great, or not getting you enough work. Now what do you do?

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Model photographer Megan FoxWhen it was first discovered that Megan Fox was going to top the FHM Sexiest Woman in the World list, we hoped the story would have legs. Megan was gorgeous, really gorgeous! But not the super celebrity she has become.

There's no question that being named the sexiest woman in the world by FHM helped propel her career. Here's how it happened.....

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Model portfolio SharonaSharona Maria first shot with us in March of 2011. Soon after she was signed by Otto Models and at one of her very first auditions she landed a job with Canon as the face for their 2012 launch of their higher end professional cameras.

Based in San Diego, Sharona has also served as a test subject in our studio for new makeup artists. Expect to hear more about her soon!

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If already on our mailing list submit to be featured.

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Note: Before reading about positioning, please read the blog “The Genres of Modeling”.

Modeling agency get signed chartIt doesn't need to be said that only a handful of aspiring models ever become truly successful professional models, it's a low percentage. However, one of the reasons so many fail isn't that they aren't qualified. It's that they fail to position themselves correctly.

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Model portfolio BrookeOne of our all time favorite models, Brooke Mangum will be featured in a summer edition of WWE Magazine as a WWE Sexy Superfan. We can't show you the exact picture until she's published but we'll put one up from her recent CAT-Shoot at the Los Penn Preserve in February.

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    "Laurens Antoine and his team are amazing. I have been modeling for a long time and I have never been so impressed by a photographer and photo team. They make you feel comfortable and beautiful in front of the camera. Laurens and his team pay attention to every detail to ensure that your photos look perfect. Thanks you guys, You rock!!"

    Brooke Mangum;  Salt Lake City, UT
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    "Shooting with Laurens and his team was a great experience for me. I was immediately welcomed and felt so comfortable the whole time I was there. I will definitely recommend Laurens as a photographer and would love to shoot with him again!"

    Jennifer Pitts;  Frisco, TX
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    "I was so nervous this being my first photo shoot but Laurens and his staff made me feel so comfortable and confident! Laurens and his staff are AMAZING!"

    Tara Hall;  Hutchinson, Kansas
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    "Laurens pics helped me get a better agency, I booked so many jobs thanks to them! The shoot was a lot of fun and I look forward to shooting with him again:-)"

    Melissa Cantatore, Los Angeles, CA
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    "Laurens Antoine helped me create a diverse portfolio with the highest quality images.  Within days of posting, those images propelled me way ahead of the competition and brought several new opportunities for published work."

    Tanah;  Whitestown, IN
  6. "Working with Laurens was awesome! I have never worked with such an efficient photographer and their team of people. I feel so lucky to have worked with someone that is an industry leader. He has such a great eye for what models want and need to propel their career!"

    Tammie Yip; Cliffside Park, NJ

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    "Shooting with Laurens gave me the opportunity to show casting directors I was serious about my career by working with the best of the industry. I learned an immense amount from Laurens and his staff and hope to return soon. The photos I took are phenomenal and incomparable to anything else in my portfolio!"

    Ashley Hebert, Baton Rouge, LA
  8. " I've worked with a plethora of photographers in the early stages of my career. If you enjoy working in an environment that is focused on your success, then Laurens Antoine is where you need to be. He is professional, fun and dedicated to every project"

    Sarah Figueroa, San Diego, CA
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    "I had such a great time working with everyone, it was professional and fun and I can't wait to shoot with them again."

    Crystal Parnell;  Tulsa, OK
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    "Shooting with Laurens was a one in a lifetime experience. Him and his entire staff were so wonderful. They taught me so many little secrets I will use throughout the rest of my modeling career."

    JessicaKathrny Perry; Edinburgh, PA
  11. "As soon as I walked into the door, I felt so comfortable and welcomed. I was blown away with the professionalism, execution of the shoot, knowledge of the entire crew, and dedication everyone had to make every shoot amazing. We had so much fun on the shoot, it was almost hard to leave. I am absolutely going to be using Laurens Antoine Photography again!"

    Alyssa Doyle;  San Antonio, TX
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    "I love working with Laurens and the whole crew! Everyone is so professional and passionate about their work which makes it so fun, but also such a great learning experience! :)"

    Alexandra;  Oak Park, CA
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    "Shooting with Laurens Antoine was such a great and rewarding experience that gave me a lot of insight and some amazing photo's which I've used to book numerous jobs since. The entire staff was very welcoming and friendly and made it a fun atmosphere to shoot in. I would recommend Laurens to anyone looking to make it in the modeling industry or just wanting some great pictures all around!"

    Abi Esmena;  Cincinnati, OH
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    "I learned more in my first shoot with Laurens than I did in nearly 10 years as an independent model. I wish I had done a CAT with him sooner, because it would have saved me the regret of wasted time, money and dignity trying to make things work with incompetent, so-called photographers. Laurens is the real deal." 

    Kristy Narkunas;  Portland, OR
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    "My experience with Laurens Antoine was a very positive one.  It's a very professional, fun environment.  The pace of the shoot depends on ones' experience in front of the camera and if you need assistance with posing, they provide guidance in a patient manner.  I absolutely loved my make-up/hair stylist!  She set the tone for my whole experience! :)"

    Brynn Baird;  Lawrence, KS
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    "Laurens and his crew are seasoned, passionate, and energetic people, they make it very easy to warm up to the camera and they're always helping you look your best on set! You will be amazed at how professional your photos will turn out, all due to the hard work and effort they put into each aspect of the shoot!"

    Jenny;  Denver, CO
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    "Laurens Antoine is truly a magical photographer. His expertise and experience have given me some of my best pics ever!"

    Tara;  San Diego, CA
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    "The experience as a whole was not only fun but I learned so much. I thoroughly enjoyed my time shooting with Laurens."

    Kirstee Criswell;  San Diego, CA
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    "My time spent with Laurens was everything I had wished for. They exceeded my expectations with flying colors and delivered an extremely enjoyable time and an outstanding product. The job opportunities I have received from them are unbeatable and the level of professionalism is refreshing.

    Thanks for everything!"

    Aubreyana Marie;  Seattle, WA
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    "Shooting with Laurens was an amazing experience. He made me feel so comfortable while shooting and the pictures turned out great!"

    Vanessa Robbins;  Portland, OR
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    "Shooting with Laurens is an experience  never to be forgotten!!  He keeps you laughing the whole time and caters the best food on the planet!!!"

    Deonna Marie; San Francisco, CA
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    "Working with Laurens Antoine was a dream! Laurens is an absolutely fabulous photographer, who captured the most beautiful photos of me. His staff is amazing, the made the experience stress free and a lot of fun."

    Lena;  Denver, Colorado
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    "Working with Laurens Antoine was an amazing experience. He made me feel comfortable immediately and his team were very helpful and friendly throughout my shoot. The set designs, props, and hair and make- up were exceptional. I had no doubt the results would turn out as highly as my expectations and they did! I could not have asked for a better photo shoot! Thank you Laurens & Team! :)"


    Milanya Maria;  Los Angeles, CA
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    "Shooting with Laurens Antoine was a great experience. I received a lot of direction, and was really pleased with how the photos turned out when they were finished. I also had the opportunity to shoot in designer clothes that were supplied to us from the Summer Elizabeth collection, which really made the photos turn out amazing!"

    Emma Zerner;  Los Angeles, CA 
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    "Everything was great and the staff was awesome. Full of energy and lots of fun!!"


    Alexis;  New Smyrna Beach, FL
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    "I did a Cat-Shoot in August and it was a wonderful experience. Laurens spent a lot of time discussing and giving me great advice on my career. I was very impressed with the photo shoot and learned so much from him. I get a lot of work with the photos I took with him!"

    Akacia Boven;  Irvine, California
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    "I have received many opportunities after shooting with Lauren's such as further magazine work and also filmed a Reality TV pilot which is set to air this year by a CBS affiliate! He opened many doors for me to advance my career due to his good work and his strong name in the Industry!

    Thanks Laurens"

    Tracy Lear;  Louisville KY
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    "Shooting with the Laurens Antoine team is an EXCEPTIONAL opportunity and experience for any model. I'm very proud to have the Laurens Antoine name in my book and it speaks volumes to the clients when they see it there too."

    Saffron Rayn;  West Hollywood, CA
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    "My Full-CAT shoot was one of the best experiences in modeling that I have had. As a model with quite a bit of experience, I was able to learn from Laurens and the crew. They made the models as comfortable as possible and still managed to have a great time in the process. I can't wait to shoot with them again. : )"

    Angela Gayle;  Nashville, TN
  30. "I’m a stand-up comic that’s shot with Laurens Antoine twice and I would book again in a heartbeat. Their staff is professional and very pleasant to work with. Even though I was unsure of what to do, Laurens and his staff made me feel comfortable in front of the camera and I ended up with amazing  images that have helped me with my career. I highly recommend them! It was a great experience."

    Cathy Zukimoto; Los Angeles, CA
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    "Shooting with the Laurens Antoine team was amazing. They work with you in any way possible and are super friendly to shoot with."

    Samantha Bedolla; Diamond Bar, CA
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    "The whole experience of shooting with Laurens was fabulous!! It was quick, yet efficient and tips given along the way that I am still referring back to. Having the hair and make-up artist on hand was great!! I felt like a movie star having them tend to the stray hairs and shiny forehead. The communication before and after the shoot has been wonderful. I never felt like I was missing out on anything. The trip was totally worth it and I hope to be able to take part in another CAT shoot soon. Thank you EVERYONE!!"

    Cortney Martinez;  Hughson, CA
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