Congrats Model of the Year Winner, Julianne Walker!

Julianne Walker, shot by Emily Scimeca

Height: 5’9″    Age: 18    Size 1-2

Julianne is currently in her freshman year at UVA. Brains and beauty! Keep an eye on my blog to see where her future of juggling books and bookings takes her! 

Julianne Walker, shot by Kayla Simon

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Model of the Year Updates

Em Marie, Model of the Year 2016

Em is enjoying supermodel status in Asia, where she has been working in Japan, South Korea, and China. She has landed numerous bookings including editorials in Vogue and two editions of Harper’s Bazaar! Her Toyota commercial is super fun too. Though up before dawn most days and working nonstop, Em has found time to launch a blog. Ride the ups and downs of modeling with her and follow her on adventures across the globe: My Life as Em Marie

Alexa Kissling, Model of the Year 2017

Alexa signed with top agency The Industry Model Management in New York last spring and spent this fall modeling in Tokyo, falling in love with the beauty of Japan. She has a ton of new tears, including Numero, and I can’t wait to see where 2019 takes her!

Modeling Mentor Winners Land Top Modeling Agents, Fashion Editorial, and Talent Agents!

It’s been a super exciting year at Modelingmentor.com. Our Models of the Month are gaining international recognition from agencies and clients, and I can hardly keep up with all the updates on contracts, bookings, and adventures! Since we are mid-way through 2018, I thought I’d share some updates, which are sure to inspire those of you who dream of pursuing a path as a model or performer.

Em Marie, Model of the Year 2016

Em Marie wearing Chanel, in Ginza magazine, shot by Katsuhide Morimoto, styling by Yuriko E, hair by Taku, m/u by Uda

Em Marie, wearing Chanel, in Ginza magazine

After I scouted Em Marie while she was performing in Maine (she is a dancer and aerialist, in addition to being stunning…and kind and sweet and super disciplined and basically a role model in every way!), she promptly landed an agent. Em, along with her mom, has had an amazing time in Tokyo with Image Models. Stay tuned for a guest post from her on her experiences there. Highlight: A 7-page editorial in Ginza magazine!

Alexa Kissling, Model of the Year 2017

Alexa entered my model search last year, and I was instantly wowed by her email submission! On Zoom, I was smitten with this cutie’s personality (and she was just as gorgeous without a bit of makeup as she was in her photos). The Industry Model Management immediately noticed the 5’10″ lanky beauty. Now Alexa is living in New York and living her dream as a model with The Industry. Compare her Model of the Year photos to these latest shots, and check out the transformation! This girl is such a chameleon. She can do it all!

Alexa Kissling, shot by Sam Gold

Alexa Kissling’s new New York look! With The Industry NY

Alexa Kissling, styling by Theo Banzon

Isabelle Boughner, Model of the Month, October 2015

Isabelle has hit the magic age of 16, when model development really kicks in for women. She is the complete package of adorable, cool, and talented (she is a guitarist, singer, and composer). I’m in love with this test shoot she did in Westport, CT.

Isabelle Boughner, shot by Tomira Wilcox

Isabelle Boughner, by Tomira Wilcox. Jacket by Zoe Mann.

Julianne Walker, Model of the Month, February 2018

I’ve had an eye on Julianne for almost her whole life (she happens to be my husband’s second cousin!). Julianne signed with a mother agent within a couple months of winning Model of the Month. She has begun testing and just graduated from high school. Julianne will attend UVA in the fall and continue to build up her portfolio and pursue modeling opportunities in the summer months.

Julianne Walker, shot by Emily Scimeca

Julianne Walker by Kayla Simon

Ida Nevstad, Model of the Month, May 2018

Ida also has been offered a contract by an agent! She has been testing and finishing her busy junior year. She will be heading to Europe for part of the summer.

Ida Nevstad, by Tomira Wilcox

Cooper Gusick, Model of the Month, November 2015

Cutie Cooper just signed with Innovative Artists, a top talent agency in New York (and L.A.). His face is already known the world over from this Dear Evan Hansen Mash-Up (Minute 1:50). I can’t wait to watch this great kid’s career!

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Congrats, Julianne!

Model Julianne Walker, Shot by Beth Cardwell

Height: 5’9″    Age: 18    Size: 2

Based in Lancaster, PA

Seeking Representation
Photo by Beth Cardwell

This stunning, all-American beauty is a top student, great athlete, and, obviously, very photogenic! There is interest brewing with an agent. Stay tuned to follow Julianne’s journey and see how college, lacrosse tournaments, and catwalks all fit together! These days, with the right guidance, modeling does not mean giving up everything else to follow your dream.

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