. "2016-09-22T00:00:00"^^ . "1"^^ . . "2"^^ . . "I went into this agency after being approached by a model scout. I already had a nice portfolio since one of my good friends is a professional photographer who has been published countless times. I was informed that i needed to purchase an expensive photo shoot to be eligible for bookings with their clients. When I asked what was wrong with my photos i was told, \"these arent what they are looking for.\" When i questioned it, since my portfolio was fairly large, i was met with hostility. It made me quite uncomfortable. I was offered acting classes even though i only wanted to model. I was told how successful i would be if i could get sent out to clients and how i would be busy with work and \"make up the $1,800 shoot in less than 2 weeks.\" I caved and paid. The photos came out pretty bad compared to my professional friend. I wouldn't use these images in my portfolio if i had the choice.\n\nIt's been over 2 months and I haven't gotten a single booking and i haven't been sent on a single audition. When i call i am sent to a voicemail or told that it's just slow right now.\n\nThe shoot had hidden charges and fees which were about $140.. so a $1,940 shoot outside in direct sunlight for 3 images that are shadowy and barely usable and absolutely no work.\n\nI've been told by 4 different people since this all happened that this place has gone by two names before and both were closed. Tru Talent and Press Talent."^^ . "1"^^ . "6"^^ .