My first modeling photo — 1982
I want to share something that happened today as a gentle reminder of the values we follow here. A young aspiring model reached out to me and shared that she loved modeling and cosplay. She seemed sweet and enthusiastic, and I was excited at the thought of helping someone discover their creativity and confidence in front of the camera. But during our conversation she mentioned that her parents didn’t know she was online or speaking with me. At that moment I had to pause the conversation and remove the account. Not because she did anything wrong — she was kind and excited — but because nothing involving young models should ever happen behind a parent’s back. Hollywood Modeling School is meant to be a place where learning, creativity, and opportunity happen openly and safely. If you are young and interested in modeling or acting, your parents or guardians should know about it and be part of the journey. In fact, I love when families are involved. Modeling can be an amazing creative experience when it’s shared with the people who care about you. This community stands for a few simple things: • honesty • transparency • family support • safety When those things are in place, wonderful things can happen. And if you’re young and dreaming about modeling, I hope one day you’ll be able to share that dream proudly with the people who love you most. Photography by Peggy Sirota HMA Beth Kataz