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Fashion Photographer[www.georgekartis.com] with Local Ties to Conduct Area Model Search

Noted fashion photographer george kartis announces the inaugural modeling auditions of the George Kartis Model Search for men and women between the ages of 14 and 30 years, inclusive.

Individuals interested in a potential career as a model are invited to participate in the Model Search competition, which will be hosted at The Yacht Club at Marina Shores in Virginia Beach on January 16, 2010.

Registration for this event is $20.00. Participants will experience the process by which individuals are considered for the modeling profession. They will be photographed and evaluated by industry professionals. Their experience may include styling and make-up and modeling and social skills pointers.

According to Kartis, the George Kartis Model Search FACEBOOK page "has generated significant interest for this event. So much so, that we expect participants to number in the hundreds."

To accommodate all interested persons, four separate audition events are planned. In addition to January 16th, a second event is scheduled for January 31st. The dates, times, and venues of the third and fourth events will be announced at a later date. All registrants receive an Invitation Pass to the MODELMAKER PARTY, the culminating event of the George Kartis Model Search, when first-, second-, and third-place winners will be announced.

The female and male finalists among all the participants will received a prize package that includes an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City for introductions to top modeling agencies, photo shoots with portfolio, acting lessons, and so much more! Second- and third-place winners will receive a photo shoot, acting lessons, gift certificates from local merchants, and opportunities for local or regional work.

Kartis, who was raised in Virginia Beach, worked extensively throughout Europe for more than 10 years scouting and photographing models for print ads, editorial, cover, and catwalk. He has collaborated with prestigious fashion houses in Paris and Milan and shot national campaigns for major advertisers. He continues to work with internationally based modeling agencies connecting them with aspiring new talent.

Kartis has already "found" several models from this area; he expects to "discover" others. "This is a such great place to find new talent, and the Model Search makes it easy for area residents to learn if they have those traits and talents to become a model."

George Kartis Model Search is sponsored by Sinclair Communications; VOW Magazine; Light! Action! Eisman! (Mimi Eisman Acting); and L4 Productions, which will film the event for a potential television or WEB pilot.

Complete details and discussion boards about the event are provided on the George Kartis Model Search FACEBOOK page.