Scam Buzz Words

We're often asked how to spot scams.  Well.....there are a lot of them these days!  The Internet has made it far too easy.

We do have a  few hints:

• If they are national, and have an office in Indy and 45 other places, it's a scam.
• If they have no office in Indy but come here 2x a year and meet in a hotel, it's a scam.
• If they use words like "bootcamp" and "mother agency", they're a scam.
• If they post each and every day about someone being "on set" with a client, they're a scam.
• If they want over $1000 of your money, they're definitely a scam.  

The best advice is to not show up at these places with your eyes wide open and just looking to be scammed.  If you do a decent job of evaluating what's being put in front of you, the scams are actually easy to spot.  Don't let the glitter fool you....keep your feet on the ground.  

Real Modeling vs Scams

25 years ago, there were only 2 agencies in Indianapolis.  Today....there are several who pretend to be "agencies."  In reality, however, there are still only 2 legitimate agencies in Indianapolis. 

Avoid the scams that tell you they are going to make you a model in Los Angeles, New York, etc.  It's just a scam to get you to pay them a lot of money.  Same with the scam "agencies" who post, almost every day, that they have someone working "on set" with some local company whose name was chosen for the scam because they know they won't get caught using it.  And then there's the national scams with an office in Indy.  Only a fool would get caught in that scam.  Don't be a fool.   

Just as it was 25 years ago, there are 2 legitimate agencies in Indianapolis.  Stick with what's real and avoid the clever scams that just want your money (and a lot of it.)

Model Open Call

IndyModels is hosting an open model call on Sunday, September 8th, at our downtown office (120 E. Market, 46204.) Ages 4-15 will be seen at 11:00 am and those age 16+ at 1:30 pm. You will be directed at the door.

To be seen, you MUST send us email (visit the Contact page on our website) and let us know the name & age of the talent we will be interviewing. No one will be admitted who is not on our list. The doors will be locked at 5 minutes after the posted start-times and no one arriving late will be admitted. You should also not arrive more than 15 minutes early. Dress to impress. Absolutely no phone calls.

You will receive an email confirmation when you email us the name/age of the talent who will be coming to see us. Expect the process to last no more than 45 minutes. We will be seeing all ages, sizes, genders, etc.

If you have been wanting to get involved with modeling and/or acting, but didn't know where to start, this is a chance to be seen and start your journey!

Monthly Studio Theme Shoots

Our monthly theme shoots are a great way to stay active & keep your look updated.  If you haven't already, sign up for one today!

Heat Wave!

Indy is seeing some hot weather but our shoot schedule continues as planned!  If you have been thinking about getting involved with an agency, now is the time to visit our Join Us page!

It's Officially Summer!

Watch for our summer shoot specials as the season unfolds!

Shooting Outside

We're shooting outside again and say....hello summer!  If you have been wanting to get started, now is the time!  Visit our Join Us page today!  IndyModels