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Model Masterclass
THE MARKETABLE MODEL: Portfolio Building Workshop with SHAMAYIM
Turn Your Portfolio into a Client-Magnet
Date: Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: SHAMAYIM Studios, New York City
Duration: 4 Hours
Instructor: SHAMAYIM
Special Guests: Agents from MUSE Model Management & Elite Models NYC
Includes: Guided portrait session for your portfolio
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
Your portfolio is your most powerful marketing tool—and the difference between landing the job or being forgotten. In this 4-hour master workshop, I will show you exactly how to make your portfolio irresistible to clients, and you’ll leave with both the knowledge and a professional portrait shot by me for your book.
To make this even more valuable, you’ll have direct access to two top NYC model agents from MUSE Model Management and Elite Models NYC in an exclusive 1-hour live Q&A, where you can ask industry questions and hear exactly what agencies look for in a model’s portfolio.
By the end of this workshop, you will:
Understand your true market niche
Know exactly which images sell you best
Gain insider knowledge directly from top agents
Leave with a powerful, retouched portrait for your portfolio
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
8:00 – 8:40 AM — Knowing Your Market
High Fashion vs. Commercial vs. Luxury Beauty: What each market demands
Aligning your personal brand with target clients
“Brand You” exercise: defining your market adjectives
8:40 – 9:20 AM — The Anatomy of a Marketable Portfolio
Why fewer, stronger images win
The 8 must-have portfolio shots:
Polished Headshot
Beauty Close-Up
Full-Length Fashion Shot
Commercial Lifestyle Image
High-Fashion Editorial
Movement/Dynamic Shot
Swimwear/Fitness (if relevant)
Black & White Portrait
How to remove weak images & plan strategic test shoots
9:20 – 9:50 AM — Keeping Your Portfolio Alive
How often to refresh your book
Seasonal and trend-based updates
Building shoots with market value
9:50 – 10:50 AM — Live Q&A with MUSE Model Management & Elite Models NYC Agents
Ask questions directly to top NYC agents
Hear what they look for in portfolios when signing models
Understand how they decide who books jobs and who doesn’t
10:50 – 12:00 PM — Guided Portrait Session with SHAMAYIM
Each model receives a personal portrait session
Expert posing and expression guidance
Professionally lit and styled for your target market
Includes 1 retouched, high-resolution image for your portfolio
WHAT TO BRING
Your printed or digital portfolio for review
A simple, flattering outfit for your portrait
Any personal styling pieces that align with your brand
Notebook for strategy notes and Q&A
LIMITED TO 10 MODELS ONLY
Every attendee will receive direct feedback, agent access, and a professional image to strengthen their portfolio immediately.
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THE MARKETABLE MODEL: Portfolio Building Workshop with SHAMAYIM
Turn Your Portfolio into a Client-Magnet
Date: Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: SHAMAYIM Studios, New York City
Duration: 4 Hours
Instructor: SHAMAYIM
Special Guests: Agents from MUSE Model Management & Elite Models NYC
Includes: Guided portrait session for your portfolio
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
Your portfolio is your most powerful marketing tool—and the difference between landing the job or being forgotten. In this 4-hour master workshop, I will show you exactly how to make your portfolio irresistible to clients, and you’ll leave with both the knowledge and a professional portrait shot by me for your book.
To make this even more valuable, you’ll have direct access to two top NYC model agents from MUSE Model Management and Elite Models NYC in an exclusive 1-hour live Q&A, where you can ask industry questions and hear exactly what agencies look for in a model’s portfolio.
By the end of this workshop, you will:
Understand your true market niche
Know exactly which images sell you best
Gain insider knowledge directly from top agents
Leave with a powerful, retouched portrait for your portfolio
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
8:00 – 8:40 AM — Knowing Your Market
High Fashion vs. Commercial vs. Luxury Beauty: What each market demands
Aligning your personal brand with target clients
“Brand You” exercise: defining your market adjectives
8:40 – 9:20 AM — The Anatomy of a Marketable Portfolio
Why fewer, stronger images win
The 8 must-have portfolio shots:
Polished Headshot
Beauty Close-Up
Full-Length Fashion Shot
Commercial Lifestyle Image
High-Fashion Editorial
Movement/Dynamic Shot
Swimwear/Fitness (if relevant)
Black & White Portrait
How to remove weak images & plan strategic test shoots
9:20 – 9:50 AM — Keeping Your Portfolio Alive
How often to refresh your book
Seasonal and trend-based updates
Building shoots with market value
9:50 – 10:50 AM — Live Q&A with MUSE Model Management & Elite Models NYC Agents
Ask questions directly to top NYC agents
Hear what they look for in portfolios when signing models
Understand how they decide who books jobs and who doesn’t
10:50 – 12:00 PM — Guided Portrait Session with SHAMAYIM
Each model receives a personal portrait session
Expert posing and expression guidance
Professionally lit and styled for your target market
Includes 1 retouched, high-resolution image for your portfolio
WHAT TO BRING
Your printed or digital portfolio for review
A simple, flattering outfit for your portrait
Any personal styling pieces that align with your brand
Notebook for strategy notes and Q&A
LIMITED TO 10 MODELS ONLY
Every attendee will receive direct feedback, agent access, and a professional image to strengthen their portfolio immediately.