Modeling is just like any other business: you have to make connections, get hired for jobs, be educated in your area of specialties, and know how to sell your talents. But unlike being a regular employee at a business, models have to continually job hunt and audition, while getting judged on their looks and skill.To [...]
8-year-old Natalie Johnson had success with her 2012 Midget Race Season. She completed her race year in the Junior Honda Class by placing 2nd in the overall Championship for Mini Indy Speedway. She is pleased with her accomplishments, but a little bummed since she won as many feature and heat races as the winner of [...]
TV Buzz: Parks and Recreation On January 17 “Parks and Rec” returns for their fifth season! What is special about this season? For starters, the episode is staged in Indianapolis! You can watch the stars of the show visit St. Elmo’s for dinner and then meet Jim Irsay, Andrew Luck, and other Colts’ players at [...]
Buzz-worthy news! We had a great time with talent on the set of Parks and Recreation this past Monday! There was the cast of Parks & Rec, Andrew Luck, Jim Irsay and more! As MSN Entertainment said.. Former Speaker of the House in the right place at the right time! Check out this great article [...]
Did you see the hula hoop bag by Chanel last week? If you missed it, check out some of the photos below. This purse has some loving it, but it seems as though many more are saying leave it. What is your thought? Check out the Purse Blog for more information and the latest statistics [...]
HWA presents our own talent, The Amazing Barry! Last week Barry taught our own, Lauren Weghorst, how to walk across glass. Check out the video here! Barry has an upcoming show on October 21, 2012 at 2PM at the Carmel Community Playhouse! Make sure to go to the Almost-Reality show where you [...]
A Win Is A Where… Winning. That’s an interesting concept. I used to believe that winning was this external event. I had beat some person, or some system in order to win. I had to be declared, publicly, as a winner. Now, I realize that a WIN can happen anywhere at anytime, and I am [...]
I booked the job! But, now what do I do? By Liz Collar Congratulations on landing the job/role! That is super exciting! I still get a bit giddy when I receive the call that they want to book me. Don’t tell anyone, but from time to time I have been known to do a little [...]
I have written a handful of columns for websites, magazines and print in the past on various topics, health and fitness, nutrition and of course motor racing. When asked to write something for HWA I was trumped on what exactly to talk about. I guess you could say that I’m a bit of a veteran [...]
It is no secret that The Helen Wells Agency has been providing the best talent for top companies for over 30 years. However, in todays ever changing world of technology and business it takes more than great talent, photos, and employees to stay at the top of your game. Last year Zappos undertook a new [...]
As a professional model it is our responsibility to keep our portfolio up to date with current pictures and job credits. Often times updating your resume and providing current pictures to the agency can be tedious, but these items are the lifeline for your career. Even though I have been modeling for several years, there [...]
You wake up and the choices line up before you like kids waiting in line for a new amusement park ride. Mental Attitudes fight for pole position in which will guide your thought processes and help shape others. Apparel companies beg to be unfolded and taken off their hanger to be hung on your frame [...]
Top Three Audition Tips By James Tillett 1. Make sure your slate is clean. When you say your name and agency, be sure to remember to speak clearly and distinctly. You may be familiar with your name, but the people watching your video audition are not. Introduce yourself with purpose, like a firm handshake. After [...]
Each member of the Helen Wells agency has their own reason for being a part of the audition, callback, and casting process. If you ask any of us why, you’ll probably get a range of answers. You’ll hear everything from the part-time Da Vinci’s, “It’s a fun and creative outlet for me to do on [...]
