Exclusive & Intensive Model Workshop & Shooting
Become a model in 3 days Become visible
Become a pro
Want to become a model but don't know how, or want to give your career a boost? Looking for the fastest yet most professional route into the modelling world?
In this intensive 3-day workshop, you will learn everything you need to know for your modelling career from a team of experts – from your first Polaroids to how to present yourself professionally in front of the camera in order to land modelling jobs worth 4-5 figures.
No theory course, but real practice with an experienced team of casting directors, acting and posing coaches, make-up artists, style consultants and photographers who will personally accompany you. Acquire the important modelling skills and photos you need to get started in the modelling market.
*If you are not in Hamburg, please contact us directly. We also offer online workshops.
What to expect
In three days, you will gain all the knowledge that would otherwise take months to acquire – condensed, practical and tailored to your individual needs.
Day 1
Foundation
How to get started in modelling
Day 2
Posing & Casting
Learn how to persuade clients
Day 3
Photoshooting
Your professional portfolio is created
Who is this workshop ideal for?
For beginners who want to start modelling
For new faces and best agers who want to discover their potential
For models with initial experience who want to develop professionally – topics can be tailored to your individual needs!
Before & After Stories!
Our before and after stories show how our clients embark on their journey. With coaching, castings, shoots, styling and personal support, they have boosted their self-confidence, redefined their look and are now pursuing their careers as professional models with renewed energy.
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MODEL WORKSHOP CONTENTS
Model basics & industry knowledge
- How the modelling world works: agencies, castings, clients
- Type analysis & positioning for your success
- Professional feedback on images & appearance
Posing, Casting & Performance
- Natural appearance & body language in front of the camera
- Posing, expression & emotional training
- Simulated live casting & e-casting Tips from practice
Styling, make-up & appearance
- Find your look & present yourself professionally
- Styling that impresses agencies and brands
- Preparation for auditions, shoots and applications
Career, etiquette & portfolio development
- Perfect agency application & self-marketing
- Contracts, fees, buyouts & business basics
- Professional photo shoot & comp card creation included
PORTFOLIO | COMP CARD • PHOTOSHOOTING
Portfolio development
Show yourself at your best – with photos that impress agencies and customers
Concept consulting:
Together, we will select themes and looks for your shoot – tailored to your style and goals. Whether modern, sporty or elegant – we will design your styling so that you can start with a perfect portfolio or add to it. Your own ideas and wishes are always welcome.
Hair and make-up:
Look forward to professional styling that emphasises your natural charisma. Our make-up artists and stylists will create your individual look – fresh, modern and authentic.
Styling consulting:
Together, we will find outfits that impress agencies and clients and have proven themselves on the market. You will receive suitable suggestions with links to choose from and bring your favourite looks to the shoot.
Photo-Shooting :
Experience s shoot with different looks – in the studio and (if possible) outdoors. With professional guidance, you will create natural, powerful images for your portfolio and comp card.
Impressions from our shootings
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itsYOU team of experts
Katrin
Photographer • Posing Expert • Model
Katrin is a sensitive photographer who captures genuine emotions, natural moments and the beauty of the moment in authentic, timeless images with heart and creativity.
Anja
Hair & Make-up Artist • Model • Posing Expert
As an experienced hair and make-up artist and model, she not only stands for professional styling, but also offers valuable tips and experience.
Alicja
Hair & Make-up Artist
Alicja is an expert in make-up and hair and is known, among other things, as a judge on the VOX TV show ‘Let's Glow – Die Make-up Challenge’ alongside Boris Entrup.
Hubert
Photographer • Videographer • Casting Director
Hubert is the casting director behind KUKI Casting – with many years of experience, passion and a keen sense for people and brands, he finds the perfect face for every production.
Hi, I'm Birgitta!
With over 30 years of experience in the fashion, film, casting, advertising and modelling industries, I know exactly what matters in front of the camera – and what decision-makers really want to see.
I have worked with renowned brands, directors, photographers, actors and models around the world, discovering talent and preparing them for major campaigns.
I accompany models, actors and career changers on their journey into the modelling world with itsYOU consulting and coaching – individually, honestly and practically.
My goal: to show you how to recognise your potential, make it visible, be perceived confidently as a professional model in the market, and get off to a quick start.
I look forward to accompanying you on your journey!
Sincerely,
Birgitta Gallagher
International Casting Director • Photographer • Casting Camera Posing Expert • Style Consultant • Agency Owner • Marketing & Career Consultant
‘I can immediately see what someone is capable of – and I can help you make that visible.’
It works!
What our clients say about us:
Alex, 51 years old, Commercial Model, IT specialist
He had already tried his hand at modelling as a hobby, but got stuck and couldn't get any jobs from his agency.
It was clear that he had the wrong photos in his portfolio. That was quickly changed. Thanks to our network of photographers, he now works as a professional model and is in demand at many agencies.
Mila, 53 years old, Commercial Model, Coach
Mila came to us as a complete beginner. She wanted to learn how to become a model. It worked!
Thanks to our extensive international agency network and our professional photographers, she is now impressing many professional agencies with her fantastic new photos, and is now working for them.
She now goes through life with a confident aura.
Mariola, 59 - BestAger Commercial Model
As a complete newcomer with no experience as a model, Mariola discovered her passion in front of the camera!
She has discovered her passion for photo shoots! She now knows how to take great photos and videos for her auditions and portfolio. She now knows how to use lighting and the right camera position to present herself in a completely professional and authentic way. And she can do it all by herself at home. With a new hairstyle and look, she now shines as a model.
Petra, 72 - Best-Ager Model
She started out as an extra in 2023, but the leap to advertising model didn't work out on her own.
Thanks to our itsYOU strategy & marketing consulting, success came right away. Petra had two advertising shoots with Rossmann & McDonalds, which already earned her €5,300.
Rosa, 32 - Model
Rosa didn't want to keep trying things out on her own as a model either! With itsYOU consulting, she was able to improve her photo portfolio and auditions so much that she was finally booked for a car campaign and earned €25,000 for one day's work and numerous usage rights.
Nasibeh, 38 - Model
Thanks to our itsYOU marketing and strategy consulting services, Nasibeh was booked for her first e-casting for an advertising shoot and photo shoot for Fielmann and Samsung after just three weeks, earning over €6,500.
Modelling is helping her build another source of income, even though she had no experience before our consultation.
Elena, 42 - Model -
Coach/Trainer for Olympic figure skaters
Elena built up her portfolio with us and learned how to present and film herself professionally in videos.
Thanks to our strategy and marketing career advice, she now confidently masters interviews – even on Swiss television. Today, she feels completely at ease in front of the camera.
Esther, 38 - Model
Esther didn't know what she needed to improve. No feedback, no bookings. With our itsYOU Marketing & Career Consulting, she finally received clear, individual feedback, targeted improvements and a strategy to build herself up in the top league. Now she knows what matters – and her career is taking off!
Christine, 54 - Bestager Model, Doctor & horse rider
Christine has already appeared in a commercial with her dog Chewbacca! Now they are back in casting fever for a major German pet supplies customer. There is €12,400 up for grabs.
Christine is a passionate model and has already gained experience in photo shoots. Thanks to our marketing advice, she has been accepted by numerous professional agencies. We are now advising her on ‘the perfect eCasting’ to help her land 4‒5 figure advertising shoots.
Laura, 36 - Actress and Model
Laura had already done a few small jobs, but never made it into the big leagues of well‒paid and prestigious clients.
Laura worked on her self tape Castings and mindset using our strategy and achieved lucrative success as a result. She landed exciting TV series jobs, namely for the RTL TV series ‘GZSZ’ and the ARD TV series ‘Sturm der Liebe’. We are extremely proud of Laura!
Alex, 51 years old, Commercial Model, IT specialist
He had already tried his hand at modelling as a hobby, but got stuck and couldn't get any jobs from his agency.
It was clear that he had the wrong photos in his portfolio. That was quickly changed. Thanks to our network of photographers, he now works as a professional model and is in demand at many agencies.
Mila, 53 years old, Commercial Model, Coach
Mila came to us as a complete beginner. She wanted to learn how to become a model. It worked!
Thanks to our extensive international agency network and our professional photographers, she is now impressing many professional agencies with her fantastic new photos, and is now working for them.
She now goes through life with a confident aura.
Mariola, 59 - BestAger Commercial Model
As a complete newcomer with no experience as a model, Mariola discovered her passion in front of the camera!
She has discovered her passion for photo shoots! She now knows how to take great photos and videos for her auditions and portfolio. She now knows how to use lighting and the right camera position to present herself in a completely professional and authentic way. And she can do it all by herself at home. With a new hairstyle and look, she now shines as a model.
Petra, 72 - Best-Ager Model
She started out as an extra in 2023, but the leap to advertising model didn't work out on her own.
Thanks to our itsYOU strategy & marketing consulting, success came right away. Petra had two advertising shoots with Rossmann & McDonalds, which already earned her €5,300.
Our clients
itsYOU offers innovative consulting services in the advertising, film and modelling industry.
