Modeling Camp Chicago

Modeling Camp

Ages 12 & up

Chicago

Session Fees Include:

  • Posing and Runway Workshop
  • Photo Shoot (all images included)
  • Prep Day
  • Meet the Agencies Day
  • Agency Follow Up Service

Session Fees: $1295

2025 Session Dates

Sep 13th-14th

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Kickstart your modeling career!


Discover the world of modeling in the Mid West's busiest market - CHICAGO! Modeling Camp Chicago is a two day boot camp open to all models both new and experienced. Come enjoy everything the Windy City has to offer as you explore the world of modeling in this amazing location! Modeling Camp CHICAGO brings aspiring models and top Chicago modeling agencies together! Our boutique style, boot camp event is the perfect place for anyone interested in exploring the world of modeling and anyone who is seeking possible placement and representation with the top Chicago modeling agencies!

Start your boot camp experience off with a Runway and Posing Workshop (virtual) with Midori Amae from TV:s hit show 'America's Next Top Model!'. Then come to Modeling Camp and experience a fabulous few days of all things modeling! On Day One, you will have your own professional photo shoot with a top LA photography team! Start building your own modeling portfolio or add to what you might already have! After completing your photo shoot, you will return on Day Two for your Prep Appointment as our Directors prep you to meet the agencies! Later that day, you will return for the big Meet the Agencies Event where you will meet and interview in person with the TOP Chicago modeling and talent agencies! This can be an amazing way to kickstart your modeling career or simply a great way to experience the exciting world of modeling and fashion!

Modeling Camp invites all the top Chicago modeling agencies to attend the Meet the Agencies Event! Ford Models, Select Models, 10 Mgmt One Mgmt, Wilhelmina Models, The Rock Agency and many more have all attended our events to scout for new talent. This could be your chance to be discovered, so come join us! Come get discovered!!

Modeling Camp events take place year round across the country. Currently we host events in New York City, Atlanta, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, and Miami! Early registration is highly recommended as space is limited at each event. (Registration fee applies)

Elite, Ford, Wilhelmina, Select, NY Models…ALL the top modeling agencies have signed attendees from Modeling Camp…YOU could be their next new face!

Network, Connect and Sign! Come join us!

"Wonderful! All talent were really professional and trained so well in the interview process. Great experience. Thank you!" - Anna Rachford FORD MODELS

AVA

Signed by Society!

Ava, age 17, came to the Modeling Camp NYC after her summer camp session and met all the top modeling agencies! After many call backs she ended up signing with Society Model Mgmt and is headed to model in Europe this year!

"Great to see a group of people so enthusiastic about fashion! This program seems to be an amazing opportunity for young people interested in the industry!" - Autumn Cannella FORD MODELS, NYC

Modeling Camp Chicago is held at the Hilton Chicago Hotel - where the stirring grandeur and architecture of the Roaring 20’s blends seamlessly with contemporary luxury. Conveniently situated on South Michigan Avenue, with picturesque views of Grant Park and Lake Michigan, the Hilton Chicago has been the Windy City’s foremost address since 1927.

SAGE

Signed by Wilhelmina Models!

Sage came to Modeling Camp CHICAGO and received multiple contract offers from the agencies! She decided to sign with Select Models and is now working all over the world!

DIRECTED BY HEATHER COLE

The Director of Modeling Camp Chicago is the founder and owner of Modeling Camp, Heather Cole. A former Elite model, Heather started her modeling career in London. Having appeared in magazines such as Elle, Vogue and Marie Claire, Heather went on to open Modeling Camp in 1995 which has since grown to incorporate programs in Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Paris, Miami, and London.

 

MODELING CAMP ITINERARY

Our boot camp offers you a series of exciting experiences all designed to kickstart your modeling career!

Here is your Modeling Camp Itinerary:

EXPERIENCE 1:

Your virtual orientation and model coaching with Midori Amae from ANTM

EXPERIENCE 2:

Your in-person, one on one photo shoot with a top fashion photography team

EXPERIENCE 3:

Your in-person, private Prep Appointment with a Modeling Camp Director

EXPERIENCE 4:

Your in-person, Meet and Greet interviews with the TOP modeling agencies!

"The girls were beaming with confidence! I was impressed by how many girls came from different states and countries! It’s a great opportunity to learn from others, make friends and enjoy fashion and modeling together in a fun environment!" - Delpha Ramos ELITE MODEL MANAGEMENT
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WILLIAM

Signed by Next!

William, age 18 attended the Modeling Camp MIAMI and signed with Next Models!. Since then he has modeled in Miami, NYC and Europe!

ROCK THE RUNWAY AND THE CAMERA
WITH MIDORI AMAE FROM ANTM!

Before heading to Chicago, Modeling Camp Chicago attendees will have the opportunity to have a prep session with top runway coach, Midori Amae! This virtual workshop will help prepare you to be in front of the camera and make sure that your runway walk is ready to meet the agencies! Midori was DCW50’s America’s Next Top Model Fan Favorite, has walked in 30 NYFW, was the finale for Rihanna’s FENTY x PUMA pop-up fashion show experience, joined the cast of DMV Podcast and began hosting the popular Indian fashion TV show Style 24/7.

She has coached models and pageant queens internationally, helped develop hundreds of models and has produced numerous fashion shows! Get ready to slay the runway girls and prepare to own the camera, with this fabulous runway and posing coach as she preps you to meet the top agents on Model Showcase Day!

 

Meet the Agencies Day!
"This is a lovely camp for grooming, developing and training aspiring models! It’s also a wonderful networking opportunity and a brilliant idea!" - Donia Khalifa Major Model Mgmt

Magazine

has scouted at Modeling Camp! You never know who might show up at camp to discover YOU this summer!
"Great! Cool girls, fantastic energy! Great diversity of girls which is so important to us at Seventeen!" - Guillermo Perez SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE


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PROFESSIONAL PHOTO SHOOT!

SHOOT WITH A TOP PHOTOGRAPHY TEAM BEFORE YOU MEET THE AGENTS!

All Modeling Camp attendees will have a professional, on location photo shoot with a top fashion photography team as part of their Modeling Camp experience. This will give you the opportunity to start or update your modeling portfolio so you can follow up professionally with the agencies at the Model Showcase.

Two looks and Hair & Make-Up is all included in this photo shoot! All the images from your photo shoot will be delivered to you digitally and should arrive in time for you to use to meet the agencies. Other images are available for purchase if you wish to get more! This is a wonderful opportunity for you to start your modeling portfolio and a fabulous way to get some amazing pictures of yourself!

INTERVIEW WITH THE TOP AGENCIES!

CONGRATULATIONS! After completing your Runway and Posing Workshop, Photo Shoot and Prep Day, you are now ready to attend the Model Showcase where you will meet the top modeling agencies in Chicago! Here, you will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the TOP modeling scouts from the Chicago market! All the TOP agencies scout at Modeling Camp! YOU could be their next new face!

“Modeling Camp was a great experience for me as a model scout so I can only imagine how it was for the models! The girls were well groomed, educated about the modeling business and I believe I have found some stars! I will be back next year for sure to find more great models!”

“The organization was wonderful...and the model selection was better than ever!”

"Modeling Camp was the best possible choice I could have made in following my dream." - Katherine, Age 15
"Very organized! Models were very prepared and well spoken!" - Samanthan Rolph
ELITE MODELS

CHANTEL

Signed by Elite Models!

Chantel, age 17, came to the NYC Model Showcase after being invited by Modeling Camp Models and met with all the top NYC modeling agencies! After several contract offers that day, she decided to sign with ELITE MODELS and is now pursuing her international modeling career!

"I think Modeling Camp is one of the best experiences for girls who are wanting to get in to the industry. Modeling Camp is definitely the push that gets you in!" - Addie, Age 15

RENEE

Signed by Select!

Renee, age 17 came to the Modeling Camp MIAMI after boot camp and signed with Select Model Mgmt! She is now signed in Miami, Atlanta and NYC!

 

"Amazing! Would love to come again!" - Alex Claire ONE MANAGEMENT

 

 

"I thought it was a fantastic experience and it gave me all the tools I needed to start my modeling career. It also gave me a confidence I never had!" - Mariel, Age 15

 


"Amazing! I loved it!" - Raquel Repkas THE ROCK AGENCY

MODELING CAMP WARDROBE & STYLING OPTION

Attendees have the opportunity to add on the Modeling Camp Wardrobe and Styling Option where they are able to select clothes from the Modeling Camp Wardrobe to wear for their photo shoot. This collection of clothes and accessories has been hand-picked by fashion stylists and photographers exclusively for these photo shoots. Choose from tons of outfits and look like you have just stepped right out of a fashion magazine!

BRIANNA PIERSON

Modeling Camp Chicago

Signed with

FACTOR WOMEN!

BROOKE EBNER

Modeling Camp LA

Signed with

ELITE!

AVA ALBINSON

Modeling Camp NYC

Signed with

SOCIETY MGMT.!

SAGE ANDALKAR

Modeling Camp NYC

Signed with

WILHELMINA MODELS!

For more camper updates, please visit our Alumni Page!