Being scouted by Jeffrey Tunches/Eleven Model Management, and would like some more info
Hi & a very warm welcome to tFS! I’m no industry expert, but hopefully this will help:
First, if I’m not mistaken, this agency is in Los Angeles, correct? LA is quite the blossoming market for models both in editorial and commercial divisions, though it won’t provide many runway opportunities. This agency
very strongly leans on the commercial side of modeling, so, if that’s where you feel your niche is, then continue to shoot for agencies along the same caliber.
However, I took a quick look at their website earlier, and there seems to be a plethora of outdated photos, and no bonafide “star” (or any model I’ve heard of previously, for that matter), signed to this agency. If you’re looking for an agency in Los Angeles that is reputable enough to boost your career in outside markets, I suggest clicking this link and submitting applications to those that you feel are right for you:
Modeling Agencies - MODELS.com Participating Agencies Directory
Many of these agencies also operate as mother agencies, whose job is to get you placements & work internationally, rather than strictly in Los Angeles. If your nearest major city isn’t LA, then I’d suggest instead signing to an agency closer to you as your MA/mother agency (assuming you’re currently unsigned).
As for Jeffrey, I don’t know of him, so I can’t advise there. If you’re currently communicating with him or an agent directly, then that should provide a general sense of the environment you’ll be around when meeting with the agency.
As always, do be cautious of scams. Make sure the agency has a website, a location, staff you can reach directly, a number or email to contact, and wants to schedule a meeting with you, either physically or virtually (almost all agencies are conducting meetings strictly on Zoom at this time). Don’t pay any agency upfront, and don’t send nude or lingerie photos of yourself during the application process (even when signed, you’ll only have to take fully clothed & bikini digitals - lingerie is optional, and most models prefer to wear bikinis or sports bras as compared to the latter). If you receive a contract from the agency, read over it thoroughly, not only on your own but with someone who works in law (along with your parents, if you’re under 18). Any agency that asks for money in order to attend “modeling classes” is also a scam - these will be taught for free once signed.
Wishing you the best of luck! The industry can definitely be fickle, so if you ever need any further form of education, this forum’s definitely a large help in all aspects.
