Any experience with Industry Model & Talent Studio in Edgewater, NJ?

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Hi,
We were approached the same way in a mall by their Rep. It was 4 years ago and my son was around 2 years old at that time. Needless to say that we were very excited. We went to their office and spent half day meeting and waiting. Finally they asked us to spend more than $3000 which would provide us their facility for next 3 years and 2 photo shoots for portfolio. As the kids grow quickly, second shoot would be done free of charge after a year or so. We were just so excited that we did not see through their scam. We paid them the whole money. They took photos and prepared a portfolio. Truly speaking, I myself could take better pictures. Anyway, we thought they were professionals so we went ahead like that. 3 years have already passed and we did not even get one assignment or any follow up. We tried contacting them, they told that we could probably come for a free shoot if we want. That is all.

I would strongly advise to all my friends not to fall for their trick. They are making money off of innocent victims. I would think the better deal would be to agree to pay them a part of money you would make with your assignment. It would give them an incentive to get you work as well.

Best of luck.

Thanks,
-Rajeev

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Read these and decide for yourself – but I’d probaby listen to your friend after reading some of these
There are PLENTY more complaints if you google them

They also receive an “F” from the Better Business Bureau.

99.9% of people approaching you in malls regarding modeling are scammers or expensive schools. Gemma Ward is the only model I know of who was actually discovered in a mall.