Do you have a manager, agent or representative who helps you sign or close deals? Why or why not? If you do have one, how did you find them and how did you know they were the right one for you? These are some of the questions we asked some very talented folks from the community and we’ve shared their responses below.

Takaria Nash

I signed my first modeling contract in 2015, I took some years off & signed to Ursula Weidmann Models in ATL during the pandemic. I was a server at the time making so much money, all of a sudden no one could work anymore but the bills didn’t stop so I decided it was time for modeling to actually pay my bills. Read more>>

Jon Flaming

The traditional gallery will always have it’s place, but the landscape is changing quickly for galleries/reps mainly due to social media (Instagram) – I’ve been represented by a number of great galleries over the past 25 years and have great relationships with them. Read more>>

Alphonso A’Qen-Aten Jackson

Yes, I absolutely have representation. It’s almost a must nowadays. The way that I met my agent, is after booking my 1st appearance on Black Lightning I reached back out to the casting director who booked me & sent him my reel. Read more>>