Excellerate your acting & modeling career at this dynamic one day event!

If you are an aspiring actor or model looking to start your career… THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!

Collage of ten diverse portraits of men, women, and children, including a young man in a black tank top, a monochrome image of a shirtless young man, a smiling woman with wavy blonde hair in a white t-shirt, a woman in a bright red coat, an older woman in a cozy sweater, a woman in a black sequined dress with dark hair, an elderly man with a hat, an elderly couple smiling, and a young boy with brown hair in a plaid shirt.
Event details for a hairstyle event at Jose Luis Salon on February 12, 2023, in Austin, Texas, including the address 1717 W. 6th St. Suite 123.
Red and black stamp-style graphic with the text 'NO FALSE PROMISES' in bold, uppercase letters.
A red and black sign that says 'No Overspending.'
Red rectangular stamp with black text that says 'NO GIMMICKS'
Red rectangular stamp with black text saying 'NO SCAMS'.
We offer over 50 years of real hands on experience in the entertainment and fashion industry


You will gain valuable information along with the tools to help launch your acting and modeling career in the direction you have always dreamed of.

Your day will be overflowing with inside tips on posing, getting an agent, a professional photoshoot and styling from the best and well respected pros!
TRUST
Green checkmark inside a circle.
INTEGRITY
Green checkmark inside a green circle.
CAREER STRATEGY
Green checkmark inside a circle indicating approval or completion.
  • A black and white photo of a young woman with long hair, wearing a patterned blouse and a black skirt, posing with one arm raised behind her head.

    — Amanda

  • A black-and-white portrait of a young man with short curly hair, looking to the side with a surprised or concerned expression.

    — Holden

  • A woman wearing a red coat with a black top underneath, standing against a dark background.

    — Jamima

  • Black and white close-up portrait of a man wearing a cowboy hat, with a serious expression.

    — Walt

  • A young woman with long blonde hair, wearing a red top and layered necklaces, standing outdoors with a blurred natural background.

    — Brooke

  • A shirtless, muscular man with a serious expression posing in a gym, resting his arm on a piece of exercise equipment.

    — Curin

  • A young woman with long dark hair, wearing a black turtleneck, posing outdoors against a cloudy sky.

    — Mia

  • Close-up of a smiling young boy with brown hair, wearing a plaid shirt, resting his face on his hand.

    — Giovanni

  • Close-up photo of a middle-aged man with blond hair and blue eyes, wearing a dark-colored shirt.

    — Will

  • A woman with curly hair in a pink top smiling and making a peace sign with her hand outdoors.

    — Abbey

Trust is so vital in this business so you can rest easy that you are in great hands. We are here to guide you with real in's and outs of the business, how to avoid scams and kick start your career.
The Package

⇒ Industry Guidence
⇒ Posing Assisted Photoshoot
⇒ Hair & Makeup Studio
⇒ Digital Comp & Headshot
⇒ Direct Submission to Agents on a National & International Level
⇒ Contract Evaluation
Our Team
A middle-aged man with short dark hair and a beard, wearing a red shirt, looking at the camera with a confident expression.
JOHN CONROY

John’s experience as a successful international model launched his career as a professional photographer. His images appeared in advertisements for Neiman Marcus and Calvin Klein and graced the covers and pages of Men’s Health and GQ. While working as a model, John was naturally attracted to the creative field of photography. John had the privilege of being photographed by industry icons Albert Watson, Aldo Fali, and Tony Duran just to name a few. Working as a professional model, John appreciated the artistic aspect of photography noting the importance of composition and light. John has shot a broad spectrum of personalities and heroes—from Grammy winners to Olympic gold medalists. From high fashion to high voltage, John has the distinct ability to make his clients and subjects feel at ease while simultaneously keeping them totally involved in the image they create together. Throughout John’s 30 plus years as a model and photographer he was always helping fellow models get representation from the agencies he was signed with. In this competitive industry John was always there with solid advice and guidance. After hearing misleading information and horror stories of people being taken advantage of, John felt the need to start his own mother agency and scouting company John’s keen eye for scouting new talent and his impeccable reputation in the industry is a dynamic one-two punch for placing future stars.
Black and white photo of a smiling man with gray hair in a suit jacket and white shirt
JOSE BUITRON

José is a master stylist who uses his thirty years of experience and training from all over the world to execute his vision. Well known for his signature cutting technique, José personally trains each team member in not only his cutting but also coloring expertise. Recently, Jose was inducted into the elite Intercoiffure –Mondial. This is an international organization that recognizes the beauty industries “best of the best”. Jose was asked to travel to Paris to work for Giorgio Armani doing hair for the Fall Armani Prive fashion show. Often in New York and other locations doing photoshoots, Jose continues to work with prominent beauty and fashion leaders around the globe. His work is featured in local and national magazines and on the runways. He prides himself on not only the dreams he has for the salon but also his aspirations for his community. An avid contributor to local charities and organizations, José stays close to his hometown through his humanitarianism and philanthropy.
Are you Ready! Let's go!!
9:00 – 9:30: BIO INTRO TO JOHN CONROY
       ⇒ Brief history of his 35 plus years in the business
       ⇒ Journey from small town to the big time
9:30 – 10:00: INDUSTRY VOCABULARY and BUZZ WORDS
         ⇒ Pro Power Tips
         ⇒ Slate
         ⇒ Casting
         ⇒ Go See
         ⇒ Option
         ⇒ Headshot
10:00 – 10:30: ACTORS AUDITION PROTOCAL
          ⇒ Slate
          ⇒ Profiles
          ⇒ Head Shot Ideas
          ⇒ Clothing for Audition
          ⇒ Monologe
          ⇒ Microphone
          ⇒ Back Drops/Ring Lighting
          ⇒ Posing
10:30 – 11:00: MODELING DISCUSS DIFFERENT MARKETS
          ⇒ Fashion
          ⇒ Lifestyle
          ⇒ Plus
          ⇒ Fitness
          ⇒ Digitals
          ⇒ Each City is Different
          ⇒ Testing
          ⇒ Hair/Nails
          ⇒ Natural Make Up
          ⇒ Posing
          ⇒ Fashion vs. Commercial Comp Cards
11:30 – NOON: MONEY – BUSINESS TALK
          ⇒ Social Mediea/Beware
          ⇒ Managers Agents 20% 10%
          ⇒ Travel Expenses
          ⇒ Tax Write Offs
          ⇒ Pictures
          ⇒ Portfolios
          ⇒ Hotel
          ⇒ Meals
          ⇒ Email Transer of All Picture Edits for E–Card
          ⇒ E–Headshot
          ⇒ Digital Head Shot and Comp Card Submission to               City you Desire and Placement Options
11:00 – 11:30: GROOMING
          ⇒ Dos and Don'ts
          ⇒ Cologne
          ⇒ Gum
          ⇒ Tattoos
          ⇒ Piercing
          ⇒ Each City is Different
          ⇒ Color/Hair
NOON: LUNCH
1:00 – 6:00:: HAIR & MAKE UP WITH JOSE LUIS TEAM
          ⇒ Very Clean Make Up
          ⇒ Measurements
          ⇒ Digital Video Walk??
          ⇒ Actors: Two Outfit Changes for Headshots
          ⇒ Models: Three Outfit Changes for Headshots
              • One Headshot
              • Two Lifsyle/Fasion
              • Clothing Discussed Prio
         ⇒ Hands-on Runway Tips
          ⇒ Posing for Headshots
          ⇒ Facial & Head Angles
          ⇒ Hand Placement
          ⇒ Pockets
          ⇒ Eyes
          ⇒ Shifting
          ⇒ Real Smile vs. Fake
          ⇒ Action Fitness
          ⇒ Editorial Poses/Commercial

6:00: CLOSING

          ⇒ Wrap Up ??
          ⇒ Encouraging Words

Placing talent with the top agencies in the industry
Young woman with curly black hair sitting near a window, wearing a lavender top and pink pants, holding her knee and looking at the camera.
A muscular man outdoors near a body of water, holding a wakeboard, and wearing a life vest.
A woman with blonde hair and blue eyes wearing a teal top, looking directly at the camera.
Close-up portrait of a man with short hair wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a slight smile.
A woman leaning on a vintage car, wearing sunglasses and a sleeveless black top, with a man in the background also wearing sunglasses and a dark suit.
Close-up of a young girl with blue eyes, wearing a blue fuzzy hat.
  • A close-up of a black handwritten note that says, 'The only way to do great work is to love what you do,' in neat cursive on a piece of white paper.

    …very professional, his work is clean, reliable and he really brings out the models natural beauty.

  • Ford Models logo in black and white text

    The pictures turned out wonderful! Thank you so much! You can come back anytime.

  • American Idol logo in blue and white

    IDOL STAR + PHOTOGRAPHY STAR = AMAZING IMAGES!

  • Text displaying the names of cities: Houston, Dallas, Austin, under the heading "Page Parkes."

    John’s professionalism and storied career in the fashion and talent industry rivals all others. I trust him not only as a talent, but also as a scout and photographer.

  • The logo of The Campbell Agency, featuring blue text on a white background.

    …a special eye for shooting models for building their portfolios for work…great client for booking models for many advertising jobs.

  • Logo of Model Management with a stylized 'Q' and the words 'model management' in black.

    John Conroy is a great photographer…and he always manages to deliver exactly what we are looking for.

  • BMG Models logo in black text on a white background.

    I’ve known John Conroy for over 30 years! It was great to represent him as a model and it’s been a real pleasure to work with him as a Scout and Manager. . . John is the real deal!

  • Kim Dawson Models logo with stylized text

    …creative eye that is so important in our industry…20 plus years of experience as a professional model having worked with the best photographers in the world.

  • The word 'elite' in black lowercase letters with a stylized 'e' and 't' on a white background.

    …multi-faceted photographer who shoots with the right balance of light, skill and talent…pictures the models will love, the agents will always use, and the clients will always book!

  • Jeffrey Banks Home logo

    John Conroy’s photography invokes the glamour and romance of the greats like Hurrell and Horst, while having a clean modern edge that always allows his subject to look…BEAUTIFUL!

  • Logo of C&G Models with the text 'division of Grossman & Jack Talent'

    When talent shoots with John they are sure to work. He knows how to shoot the images that make money

  • Logo with a gold circular icon and cursive text reading 'Pastorini-Bosby' underneath.

    Consistency, vision and professionalism…A great headshot is still the most important marketing tool for an actor. We are glad that our talent has John as resource in this market.

  • Title of a publication called The Society Diaries in pink text.

    On both sides of the camera John Conroy is a master…a total pro. John’s talents will have New York and Los Angeles beckoning for his talents on a regular basis.

  • Text-based logo with bold 'DT' and the words 'MODEL MGMT.' underneath in outlined letters.

    …a fantastic eye…in front and behind the camera …to develop and nurture a new model and make them into stars…long time relationships with clients, photographers and agents all over the world…one of the most well respected international managers and scouts.

  • Logo with the text 'ANHM' and 'New York' below it.

    John has given me the opportunity to work with some very good talent that he has found…his background in the industry has given him a certain eye for talent. I look forward to working with him in the future.

  • Logo of Naturally Fit Agency with a large green and lime 'N' and text 'Naturally Fit Agency, Fitness, Lifestyle, Edge' below.

    …have always been impressed by his insight, drive and professionalism. John has placed amazing talent with me as well as shooting both fitness and lifestyle images for the model profiles used on our website. He has a great eye and true talent for scouting!

  • Logo with the word 'IMAGES' above 'Models & Talent' and 'USA & Canada' in black and white design.

    John Conroy exemplifies the character and professionalism we need at every step in this business. Not only is he still a working model, but as a talented photographer with an eye for talent, he can give insightful guidance to the models he works with.

  • Text of the book cover titled "Boss Babe Models" by Marie P. Anderson.

    John Conroy’s beautiful photography, reliability and professionalism are unparalleled in the often unpredictable industry.

Pricing

$1500

per person • ages 10 and up

Two young women posing for a photo while a man takes their picture with a camera in an outdoor park or campus area.
A man with gray hair holding a hairdryer and a round hairbrush in a salon, smiling.
A photographer takes a picture of seven women posing on a couch in a room with red walls and large windows.
A black square with a gold border and a gold stylized letter 'L' in the center.
SIGN UP