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Beware of False Advertising! Photoshop... our bittersweet best friend

Posted by Lady West on Friday, July 10, 2009, In : Identity 
As I've progressed gradually into the world of casting I have noted something very specific, and very frustrating. Over Photo-shopping. Now I am not casting blame. I'm just throwing out a warning to all of you out there. There is nothing quite so frustrating as trying to cast someone and 
 
 A. They show up looking 10 years older than their pictures. or 

 
B. I can tell that their photographer was either lazy, or a poor editor and all their pictures make their faces look plastic. 

 
C. Worst of all...
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She's Got the Look. What's Yours?

Posted by Lady West on Monday, March 16, 2009, In : Identity 
One thing that is very important to remember in this industry is knowing your look. As I've said before, you are a product. If you know your best features and the best way to dress yourself, do your hair, and do your makeup, you will be much more successful. Of course most people want a model that can be a chameleon. The ability to be versatile should not be underestimated, however if you don't have a specific look that you fit into, you are going to have trouble. Most companies that cast hav...
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