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Micayla Maes 

Denver, Colorado 

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All about Fashion at 

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Festival of Colors 

Denver, Colorado 

By: Anthony Garnica 

and Associates 

* Photographers Copyright 

* Models Portfolio 

* Make Up Artist 

* Designers 

* Hair Stylist 

* Comp Cards 

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PHOTOGRAPHY and LIGHTING 

WORKSHOPS 

WHEN: 

On Going: 

http://www.meetup.com/modelsofcolorado 

WHERE: 

To Be Announced: 

Sometimes in a studio. 

Sometimes on location. 

Featuring Published Pro Photographers: 

Studio lighting 

Speed light lighting on and off camera 

Green Screen set up 

Posing models 

Sunset and Night Photography 

Portraits and lighting 

Portfolio building 

Model Comp Cards 

Calendars 

Photoshop 

Light-room 

ALL SKILL 

LEVELS FROM NOVICE TO ADVANCE 

ADVANCE PURCHASE 

CREDIT CARD 

PAY PAL CASH 

ACCEPTED 

WORKSHOPS ARE $25.00 PER HOUR 

Sign up through our Meet up site 

or 

Contact: 

James 303-726-8764 or Frank 303-884-5960 

BENEFITS 

Improve your skills 

Meet Models 

Have fun shooting 

Sell your work 


Thanks to all the great artist that participated in the 

Festival of Colors in Denver, Colorado. 

Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist. 

Tiana Porter 

Melanie Espinosa 

Ashley Dickey 

Morgan Locke 

Alondra Carmargo 

Kristina Cahill 

Izara Hdz 

Jasmine Thompson 

Jessica Marthaller 

Ashley Dobson 

Ashley Archuletta Allen 

Ashley Stacy 

Heather Ashley 

Nicole Francesconi 

Dmetria Page 

Ashley Dickey 

Christina Kayhill 

Alexia McLaughlin 

Riley Harrington 

Raven Ventura 

Dickey Tianna 

Porter Melanie 

Espinosa Brooklyn 


WELCOME TO MY WORLD 

Micayla is a woman with passion for life and pasion 

about her career in modeling, fashion and as anurse. 

She is a nursing student with dreams to give back and help 

others as a ER nurse. Micayla has a strong love for modeling, 

traveling, and her family and friends. Exploring the 

world from the high mountains in Colorado to the tropical 

Philippine islands, and recently in Costa Rica. 

MMMMMMMMMMmicayla’s idea of fun is covering new music, and competing 

in the martial art of judo, hiking, camping, reading, scary 

movies and working out. 

Favorite foods are Hot Wings, and Doughnuts when she’s 

not in training. 

She has found success nationally and continues to dream 

on. Now a Published model in MOC magazine. 

2017 is here, and it’s time to start thinking about modeling 

and Fashion. Models should start off by getting a WOW 

portfolio from reputable photographers. Do some studio 

and outdoors shoots and be creative. Only post the very 

best on your modeling page. Be pro-active and change 

photos often. Please give photographers credit. 


© Frank’s Photography, LLC 


MEET OUR SUPER MODEL DENVER COLORADO 

MICAYLA MAES 

Before you begin to create a Modeling Portfolio you 

should think about what type of modeling you can 

do or want to do. A portfolio of a Freelance model 

would probably include a variety of different types 

of photos between 10 and 25, while a portfolio of a 

high fashion model would have high fashion images, 

and so on. So be realistic from the very onset of your 

career to avoid any setbacks or rejections due to the 

fact that you are attempting to enter a type of modeling 

that is not best suited for you. However; if you 

are thinking that you want to do all kinds of modeling 

then practice is the key to posing. One major 

rule in doing a photoshoot with a photographer, 

never ever be late. Its a very tight community and 

photographers talk about model excuses, no shows, 

cutting the photoshoot sooner than expected. Be 

smart and please dont be late. Come camera ready to 

shoot, 

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time is very valuable to both of you. If you don’t feel 

comfortable with a lingerie shoot then don’t do it, It 

will show in the photos. 

You should always make sure that you are dealing 

with a professional photographer, especially when it 

comes to test shoots. There are lots of people luring 

and scamming young, impressionable models, and 

for this reason you should always consult a professional 

photographer for taking your photographs, 

especially if you are just starting out in the business. . 

So it’s worth to invest a bit of time and money in 

finding a professional to work with. Professional Photographers 

will have you sign a Model Release form. 

Portfolios can include, causal, swim, lingerie, editorial, 

commercial, fashion, cataloge poses, etc. Models 

should also have a updated comp card hand out to 

potential agencies, designers and photographers.




© Frank’s Photography, LLC © Frank’s Photography, LLC 

LETS TALK ABOUT COPYRIGHT 

Copyright 

A work is considered copyrighted from 

the moment of creation. In addition to 

photographs, other works subject to 

copyright restrictions are motion pictures, 

books, sculptures, architectural 

elements (not the building as a whole), 

textile designs, music, even some murals 

on walls. Photographs should not be 

altered in anyway shape or form without 

written permission from the photographer. 

Here are examples of works that are 

NOT copyrighted: Works created by the 

U.S. Government, ideas, short phrases, 

titles, printed forms and facts to name a 

few. “Facts” include things like cooking 

recipes, chemical formulations, telephone 

directories and databases. “Ideas” 

include things like dressing children up 

or posing a bride and groom or a model 

in a certain fashion. 

Who owns the copyright? 

The creator of the photograph is usually 

the copyright owner. A client does not 

obtain the right by purchasing copies 

of the work. Nor does the presence of 

someone in a photograph make them 

a “co-creator” of the work. However, 

there are some instances in which the 

photographer is not the copyright owner. 

These exceptions are as follows: 

Employees- When an employee creates 

an image in the course of their job, the 

company is considered to be the legal 

author. This is part of the “work-forhire” 

doctrine. In contrast, independent 

contractors own the copyright to the 

works they create, unless there is an 

agreement to the contrary. 

Signed Agreement – An artist who is 

contracted to create a work that will be 

incorporated into a larger work may also 

fall under “work-for-hire,” but only if 

they sign an agreement to that effect. 


COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP 

Copyright ownership is not the same as ownership of a 

photographic print, digital file or even a film negative. 

Without a written agreement by the Photographer, 

transferring the rights to the client, all the client owns 

is the physical object. The copyright owner of a photograph 

(The Photographer), has the exclusive right to, 

or to authorize others to, do the following: 

1. Reproduce the work 

2. Prepared derivatives based on the original 

work. 

3. Distribute copies of the work to the public 

by sale or other transfer of ownership. 

4. To display the work publicly. 

PHOTOGRAPHERS 

Protecting your copyright: 

Copyright is a federal law, and actions can only be 

heard in federal court. A photographer cannot sue 

for infringement in any state court, including small 

claims/magistrates court. Protect your copyright by 

clearly marking your photographs, whether printed or 

electronic. Registering your work with the U.S. Copyright 

Office also helps, as it will improve your access 

to damages should you need/choose to enforce your 

copyright in court. 

Visit these websites for additional information on 

copyright: 

U.S. Copyright Office – www.copyright.gov. 

Copyright Alliance – www.copyrightalliance.org 

Copyright Defense – www.copyrightdefense.com 

Lets Talk Model Comp Cards 

What is a Comp Card? 

A composite – “comp card” (sometimes called a 

ZED) is a model’s business card. 

Its a card that is approximately Post Card size in 

print to hand out to potential Agencies. Photographers, 

Colthing Designers, etc. 

Just like your portfolio, your comp card must 

tell a story – not a short story – just the abridged 

version of your portfolio. 

The card needs to show the obvious – that you 

are beautiful and in great shape. (Your card also 

needs to show range. Range of age, expressions, 

emotions and characters are all important to 

your comp card. 

5 good WOW photos, your contact information 

and stats are all that is needed. 

Head Shot, Swim, Casual, Fashion, Editorial. Of 

course this will depend on the type of modeling 

that you want to do. 

Get your cards printed on premium 130# Silk 

card stock. Dont skimp on this, it will be your 

first impression. Having your comp card prepared 

digitally and then burned to a CD (printer 

ready), ensures you the best possible quality. You 

can also have your Comp Card online. 

Stats for women: Hair color, Eye color, Height, 

Weight, Bust, Cup, Waist, Hips, Dress size, Shoe 

size. 

Stats for Men: Hair color, Eye color, Height, 

Weight, Suit or Chest size, Waist, Inseam, Shoe 

size 


MODELS 

Please be camera ready for photoshoots to photographers: 

Don’t forget to do your nails or have them done before the shoot. So 

many models forget to do their nails and it makes for horrible 

photos. Please be professional. If your going to do Boudoir 

barefooted make sure your feet are clean, 

Model: Kenzie Long 

Hint for Facebook Photos: 

Make a modeling page and only put modeling photos on it. 

No friends, family, boyfriends, parties, group shots, political 

things, you will limit yourself big time, 

Modelling Agencies: 

If you want to apply to a Modeling Agency, do your research. 

Most modeling agencies work for money, that’s ovious, they 

will try to get money from models, via classes, photoshoots 

with only their photographers that charge lots of money. 

Be very careful with contracts, they will own you, you will 

need to get approval for just about anything like no photoshoots 

outside of the agency, No magazine inserts unless 

approved by the Agency, They promise you everything and get 

not nuch in return, 

We Know of a few models that worked their butts off in the 

middle summer for 8 hours in heels and black outfits promised 

them pay and they never received a dime. They also had 

classes for the models and come to find out models were 

charged diffenent prices for the very same class. 

Just think of this, if a modeling agency has 5000 plus models. 

do you think the models they are working and making money, 

I doubt it. 

Stay with small Agencies and ones that are reputable if thats 

yourgoal. 

THE FASHION WORLD 

Model: Megan Leitte 

My thoughts are that, if you want to do Runway/Cat walk, 

learn how to walk and do the turn around which it the most 

difficult for new models. Watch You Tube and practice practice 

and more practice, It’s not easy. Go to some Runway 

Shows and watch the models do their walk. You will be able to 

tell imediately the novice from the profesionals. Try to be the 

best of the best, and keep practicing. Get to know models and 

Colthing designers, mingle mingle mingle with them. Hand 

out comp cards., and try to get contacts. Always try to look 

like a model to turn heads. They will start noticing you. Don’t 

bad mouth other models designers, or photographers it will be 

a disaster, no Drama. 

Please don’t worry about height, designers want to sell clothing 

to everyone, it’s all about the clothing not the model. 


SO WHAT’S A GOOD WAY TO 

CREATE A PORTFOLIO ? 

This depends on if you are going to show it to 

an Agency. A port folio should be well rounded 

with only the WOW photos. This includes 

a variety of photographs previously mentioned 

on page 6, and it will also depend on what the 

agency wants, either in print form or digital, 

Most agencies are going towards the digital 

portfolios so the model should ask the agency. 

If you have a tablet that will be best, (not a cell 

phone). 

Agencies look for and have clients that need 

specific shots whether it would be head shots, 

ligerie, swim wear, casualware, commercial, 

pictorals, cataloge, jewelery, editorial, fashion, 

etc. 

For example: if an Agency has a client that 

designes swim suits and is in need of sample 

photos of a particular model in swim, 

that client want to see only swim ware shots, 

approximately 12 wow photos, posing would 

probably be more of a cataloge style pose, so 

have these shots stored in an album/folder on 

your tablet. If the client is looking for comerical 

editorial fashion shots, then again have 

these stored in a separate album/folder on 

your tablet. It would be a good idea to do this 

for all of your photoshots and keep them them 

updated always. 

LIST OF A FEW AWESOME 

LOCAL DESINERS IN COLORADO 

They are all on Face Book 

Andreas Tsagas - Leather and Furs 

Denise Rennee - Fantasy Designs 

Duane Topping - Topping Designs 

Eva Juzwiak - Sauders Customs 

Francis D Roces - Kimono Dragons 

Jenn Costello - Jeninifer Apparel 

Raven Ventura 

Shawn Schram - S&K Custom Clothin 

Sherry’s Angels 

Sierra Wonderlynd - Sumeria Desings 



Denise Renee, a fabulous designer in Denver Colorado. Denise 

was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. Denise started 

in her middle school years; “I would alter and make my own 

clothes”. In 1987 Denise went to cosmetology school, following 

in her mother’s footsteps. After completing cosmetology, she 

had realized the need for make-up artists, so that is when Denise 

went back to school and took several courses. With all of 

the demands of being a single parent, She then started making 

Halloween costumes for her kids, and started small, cheerleader 

outfit, went to Diva Dolls then to Harajuku dolls as well as 

Angel Wings. At that point she knew she had a creative side, so 

Denise started making costumes yearly. 

I am natural creative artist. I don’t use patterns and I never 

had any training. In 2009 I had a tragic event happen in my 

life. I needed an outlet to consume my time. I was given the 

opportunity to model. I did a little bit of that and noticed I had 

endless ideas that would be in demand. 

One day I visited a fabric store and as soon as I started looking 

through fabrics I was over whelmed with many creative 

ideas. Through my modeling with different photographers and 

through my photo-shoots, I networked! Within 2 years, I directed 

and was the creative designer for a body paint calendar. 

I have also directed body tape photo-shoots and events in the 

Denver metro area. My pieces have been featured in 3 fashion 

shows and I plan to expand my designs just from the feedback 

and the responses that I have received from the fashion industry. 

My strongest motivations and influencers would have to be 

my children. To see them live, laugh and love is most important 

to me and to see them be successful and happy, as well as 

know “the in”, through them, is beneficial. Through networking 

I met J Anthony Owner and CEO of Beautiful Distractions, 

he has been a huge mentor and motivator for me. My 

dream is to continue my designs and have my pieces distributed 

worldwide, as well as continue making people feel good 

and feel beautiful. I’m grateful that I have the ability to wake 

up each day and be a part of design and fashion. This is an 

actual dream I am living. Who knows what the future holds, 

so cheers to new beginnings and new endeavors. I appreciate 

all of the love and outpouring of support from the Denver 

Fashion & Modeling Community. Some of my favorite quotes 

would be “I am my own Glam Squad!” –Denise Renee and “I 

dream better when I am awake.” – J Anthony. 

Facebook- @Denise Renee and @Fantasy Designs By Denise 

Renee 

Instagram- @Jazalicious 

Bookings and Inquires: 

Email- fantasydesignsbydeniserenee@gmail.com 

Festival of Colors 

Designer: Denise Renee 


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Designer: Denise Renee

Model: Halie Gianulis Desiner : Denise Renee 





Designer: Sherry’s Angels 


I’m Denise Renee

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