Representation
How to Get Discovered: Navigating NYC Modeling & Talent Representation
As a photographer, one of the most common questions I get from talent after a photoshoot is: "Now that I have my headshots/portfolio, how do I find an agent?"
Over my years working in the New York market, I’ve collaborated with a wide network of incredible agents, bookers, and managers. To help you jumpstart your search, I’ve put together a curated list of active, reputable agencies in NYC and the surrounding areas.
💡 Quick Tip for Submitting
Go Digital: Forget mail-in headshots. Nearly every agency listed below handles submissions digitally via a portal on their website. Check their specific "Submissions" or "Become a Model" tabs for guidelines.
The Active NYC Agency & Management Roster
| Agency / Management Name | Website / Link | Industry Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Lynn Models | www.abbeylynnmodels.com | Boutique Print / Management |
| About Artists Agency | www.aboutartistsagency.com | Legit / Theater / TV |
| Avalon Artists Group | www.avalonartists.com | Bi-coastal Talent |
| Bella Agency | www.bellaagency.com | Commercial & Fashion Print |
| Bicoastal MGMT | www.bicoastalmgmt.com | Commercial, Lifestyle, & Fit |
| Bloc NYC | www.nyc.blocagency.com | Dance, Commercial, & Choreography |
| BMG Models | www.bmgmodels.com | High Fashion & Commercial Print |
| Buchwald | www.buchwald.com | Full-Service Entertainment |
| CESD | www.cesdtalent.com | Commercial, Print, & Voiceover |
| Clear Talent Group | www.cleartalentgroup.com | Dance, Commercial, & Legitimate |
| Creative Artists Agency (CAA) | www.caa.com | Mega Full-Service Entertainment |
| Daniel Hoff Agency | www.danielhoffagency.com | Bi-coastal Commercial & Legit |
| DDO Artists Agency | www.ddoagency.com | Commercial, Print, & Youth |
| Fenton Model Management | www.fentonmodels.com | Commercial & Print Boutique |
| Funnyface Today (FFT Models) | www.fftmodels.com | Lifestyle, Real People, & Commercial |
| HCKR Agency (Formerly Harden Curtis) | www.hckragency.com | Theater, Film, & Television |
| Independent Artists Group (IAG) (Formerly Paradigm) | www.independentartistsgroup.com | Full-Service Entertainment |
| Innovative Artists | www.innovativeartists.com | Bi-coastal Full-Service |
| Malissa Young Management | www.malissayoungmgmt.com | Talent & Career Management |
| Model Management Group (MMG) | www.nymmg.com | Modeling & Commercial Talent |
| MSA Models | www.msamodels.com | Lifestyle, Fashion, & Fit Modeling |
| New York Model Management | www.newyorkmodels.com | Commercial (Direct) & Fashion |
| Parts Models | www.partsmodels.com | Specialized Hands, Feet, & Body Parts |
| Posche Models & Talent | www.poschemodels.com | Worldwide Model & Talent Net |
| Professional Artists | www.professionalartists.net | Legit Theater, Film, & TV |
| State Management | www.statemgmt.com | Modern Fashion & Lifestyle |
| Take 3 Talent Agency | www.take3talent.com | Full-Service / Adults, Kids, & Teens |
| TalentWorks | www.talentworksny.com | Full-Service Talent |
| Wilhelmina Models | www.wilhelmina.com | Mega Commercial, Lifestyle, & Print |
| Wolf Talent Group | www.wolftalentgroup.com | Selective, Elite Legit Representation |
