Expert: Kitty Kavey - 5/11/2006

Question
I AM 15 YRS OLD AND I AM VERY BEAUTIFUL.I HAVE VERY LONG BLODE HAIR AND BLUE EYES. I AM 5 FT 5 INCHES TALL.BUST 33
WAIST 23 HIPS 33 WEIGHT 98 SHOE SIZE 8 PANTS 0 SHIRT SMALL.I HAVE RUN WAY EXPERIENCE BUT AM TOLD I'M TOO SHORT. I WOULD LIKE TO BREAK INTO COMMERCIAL PRINT. I LIVE IN AUGUSTA GA ABOUT 100 MILES FROM ATLANTA GA. I HAVE A PORTFOLIO BUT NEED TO GET COMP CARDS. WHAT WOULD YOU SUGGEST OR WHOM WOULD YOU SUGGEST I TRY TO GET REPRESENTATION THROUGH? ANY HELP WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED

KAYLA BYRD

Answer
To start out with, if there is any way you can get to Atlanta - that's where most of the work in that area is.  There are a number of SAG-franchised agencies there who would be a great place to start:
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Atlanta Models & Talent, Inc.
3091 Maple Drive, Suite #201, Atlanta, 30305
Tel: 404-261-9627

Aw/Atlanta
887 West Marietta Street, Suite #N-101, Atlanta, 30318
Tel: 404-876-8555

Elite Model Management Corp/Atlanta
1708 Peachtree Street NW, Suite #210, Atlanta, 30309
Tel: 404-872-7444

Houghton Talent, Inc.
919 Collier Rd. NW, Atlanta, 30318
Tel: 404-603-9454

Richard S. Hutchison Management, Inc.
3071 Arden Rd. N.W., Atlanta, 30305
Tel: 404-261-7824

Talent Network - Atlanta, Inc.
5416 Glenridge Dr. NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, 30342
Tel: 404-303-1117
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You will have to contact them to verify that they have a commercial print department, and what criteria do they have for new faces.  Of course you want to know what their submission process is for consideration as well - is there an open call, or do they want mailed in information?  Will they accept snapshots, or do they require a composite card in your mailed in info?  Are they willing to consider someone who is about an hour and a half away from them?  
Make sure you choose an agent who you feel comfortable with, and who understands that you may need advance notice of upcoming work opportunities, or perhaps someone who is willing to book you outside of school hours, or on days/times when travel would be most convenient for you.
Good luck to you,
~Kitty