How do I get started?

WE DO ACCEPT PHOTOS VIA EMAIL BUT PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY AS YOU MAY NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE IF YOU ARE MISSING INFORMATION OR YOUR PHOTOS ARE TOO LARGE. First, we prefer that they are jpgs and not over 256 kb ea and that you put YOUR NAME and NEW MODEL PHOTOS in subject line. Include your AGE all of your STATS, and contact information in the body of the email including all phone numbers. It is not necessary nor required that you get professional photographs taken at this time. Family or school photographs are fine. DO send a clear smiling photo that shows your teeth. If it is too dark we can not make an evaluation. Do send a full body shot. Do not send photos of yourself in sunglasses. Do not send more than two photos. It is wise to attach a read receipt so that you know if we received your email. (again DO NOT FORGET YOUR STATS- MANY PEOPLE FORGET THIS AND IT DELAYS THE PROCESS)If you prefer to mail your photos via US Postal service IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT ON THE BACK OF EVERY PHOTOGRAPH YOU SUBMIT THAT YOU HAVE YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBERS AND EMAIL ADDRESS ON THEM. YOU SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE YOUR AGE, HT, WT, HAIR COLOR, AND EYE COLOR. Mail to AMS Models PO Box 77 Clay NY 13041

Will I get my pictures back if I mail them?

Yes, your photos will be returned to you if you ask us to and AS LONG AS YOU INCLUDE A SELF ADDRESS ENVELOPE. Otherwise photos will only be kept for 3 months.

How will I be notified if I am accepted?

We pride ourselves in notifying everyone. If you are accepted into the agency we will email or snail mail you an invitation packet. Then we'll set up a new model orientation with you. PLEASE allow 4-5 weeks to receive a response(depending on whether you contacted us by US mail or email. As you can imagine, we receive a LOT photos daily.)If you do not receive a response from us then please drop us a line but make sure that you have followed ALL of the above instructions carefully and you have given us 4-5 weeks to receive and review your photos. If your photos were too large they may have been removed by our filters.

Are you a modeling school?

No, we are not a modeling school. We are a talent management company, which means, our job is to secure work for the model or actor. That is our PRIMARY function.

Can I join other agencies?

Yes, we are a non-exclusive agency, which means, you may seek representation through other agencies outside of the Syracuse, NY Area. If you are represented by AMS Models you will be considered as an independent contractor, which means you may decline any jobs we offer you. This also means that you may not Claim Unemployment benefits if you suddenly become unemployed. In addition, you must also carry your own health care and car insurance.

How much work can I expect from the Agency?

We are not casting directors therefore; all casting decisions are made by our clients and depend upon the advertising/marketing needs of the product project. As such, we do not guarantee every model or actor work.

Which demographic receive the most work?

Models and Actors who receive the most work in our area are men and women between the ages of 25 and 60. The toughest category to secure work for is teenage girls between the ages of 13 to 20. There is not a great demand for teenage girls in our market.

What is the AMS market?

AMS covers four major cities (and their surrounding suburbs): Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo and Albany. In each of these markets there are no full time actors/models that are employed by talent agencies. Every actor/model in these markets have either a full or part-time job. Our market demand for talent is not as great as say, markets in larger cities i.e. New York City, Miami, Chicago, or L.A. The more flexible your work schedule the greater your chance in securing work.

I live in a city or state outside of the Syracuse, NY can I still join your agency?

Unfortunately, we only represent local talent in the Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo and Albany, NY area.

Do you accept babies in your agency?

Unfortunately, there is not a great demand for baby models in our market. Again, the larger cities such as, NYC, Chicago, L.A., etc., have greater demand for baby models. We do have a baby book if you would like to submit your baby's picture please follow the steps described in question one.

What sort of jobs do you secure for your talent?

We secure commercial print, television commercials, runway, industrials and promotional assignments.

How much does it cost to join the agency?

Each Model must pay a very small web site fee (75.00 for the first year to set up your page, and receive all of our casting notices and 35.00 per year for each additional year you decide to stay with AMS). This covers scanning and retouching your photos and creating your web page as well as including you in the weekly casting notices. You must pay for your own professional photographs. (We can give you a list or you can secure your own photographer) Once you receive the invitation packet all of this information is explained in much greater detail.

AMS Blog

You can keep up with the Upstate New York modeling scene and Ann Marie at our blog amsmodels.blogspot.com