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PHOTO CONTEST

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Enter each month for your chance to be one of our

MODELS OF THE MONTH.

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Top Ten are chosen each month from

October to March and advance to the

MODEL OF THE YEAR contest.

 

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The Prizes

 

Models of the Month​

Top Ten Juniors and Seniors:

  • Featured on NOW MODELS website and social media

  • Advance to Model of the Year contest with opportunity to win NOW MODELS NYC EXPERIENCE.


Model of the Year

Junior and Senior winners:

  • VIP trip to New York City

  • Airfare for the Model of the Year winners

  • Airfare for one adult family member accompanying the Junior winner

  • Luxury accommodations at the New York Marriott Marquis Times Square

  • Airport-to-hotel transportation

  • Professional NYC editorial photo shoot

  • Multiple styled wardrobe looks, clothing is yours to keep

  • Professional hair and makeup

  • Professional photographer

  • Professionally edited images for your modeling portfolio

  • Behind-the-scenes photography and video, NYC street-style and Times Square content, social media video reels and personal branding content

  • $500 NYC shopping gift card

  • Broadway show ticket for winners and for adult family member accompanying junior winner.

  • Exclusive Now Models VIP swag bag, including:

    • Now Models robe

    • Now Models luggage tag

    • Now Models notebook

    • Now Models water bottle

    • Special treats

  • Customized materials and virtual modeling development session with professional modeling experts with guidance on portfolio development, castings, posing, camera presence, personal branding, social media, and next steps in modeling

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PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY

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Birthday (must be at least 4 years of age):

Month
Day

You must indicate how many photos you are entering below and then click +Upload File to upload your photos and then hit SUBMIT. You will then be directed to the page to pay $10 per photo and your entry will be complete.

Select how many photos your are entering
Photo$10

If you would like to enter more than 5 photos, enter your first 5 with this form, and then complete another form to enter additional photos.

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THE RULES

  • Increase your chances of winning by entering multiple photos. There is no limit to the number of entries. Each photo entry is $10. 

  • If you make the Top Ten, the photo that scores the highest is the one that will be featured on the website and social media and will be displayed for the final round for Model of the Year.

  • You can enter every month. If you make the Top Ten in more than one month, you can choose which photo you want entered for the final round for Model of the Year. 

  • Must be a legal resident of the U.S.

  • Entrants must be at least 4 years old. Contestants under the age of 18 must have permission from a parent or legal guardian, and all submissions for minors must be completed by a parent or guardian.

  • Professional photos are welcome, but not required. Cell phone photos and selfies are accepted. Color and/or black-and-white photos may be submitted.

  • Choose photos that showcase confidence, personality, and a positive, age-appropriate image. No swimsuit, lingerie, or provocative photos will be accepted.

  • Entries must be the original work of the entrant and may not infringe upon the rights of any other person or photographer. By entering, entrant confirms they have permission of photographer to submit and use all images entered in the contest.

  • Judges’ decisions are final. No refunds.

  • Senior (ages 13+) and Junior (ages 4-12) Top Ten Models of the Month are selected by a judges panel each month. These monthly winners advance to the Model of the Year contest. The two Model of the Year winners (one Junior and one Senior) are selected via People's Choice voting. 

  • If contest does not include enough entries for prize award, entry fees will be refunded.

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Photo Usage Permission

By submitting an entry, entrant (or parent/legal guardian for entrants under 18) grants NOW MODELS and Inspired Life Productions, Inc. permission to:

  • display submitted photos for contest judging purposes;

  • announce and promote winners and entries;

  • post entries on NOW MODELS and Inspired Life Productions websites, social media platforms, promotional graphics, digital advertisements, press releases, and related marketing materials. Entrants understand that photos shared online may be viewed, shared, or reposted by the public, and NOW MODELS is not responsible for unauthorized third-party use of images once publicly posted.


Additional Terms

NOW MODELS reserves the right to:

  • disqualify any entry that does not comply with contest rules; is deemed inappropriate or inconsistent with the brand’s standards;

  • cancel, modify, or suspend the contest if necessary due to technical issues, fraud, or other circumstances beyond control.
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This contest is conducted by NOW MODELS, a division of Inspired Life Productions, Inc.

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NOW MODELS provides monthly and an annual contest for aspiring models. NOW MODELS is not a school, modeling or talent agency and does not provide casting, booking, placement, or management services. Participation in any NOW MODELS program does not guarantee employment, representation, auditions, casting opportunities, or paid work in the modeling or entertainment industry. Any success in the modeling or entertainment industry depends on individual talent and effort, market demand, professionalism, and other factors beyond the control of NOW MODELS.

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SAFETY POLICY: Safety is our highest priority, and we are committed to the protection of models and aspiring talent. Use caution when communicating with anyone claiming to represent any organization, including ours, and verify identities before responding to messages or opportunities. NOW MODELS will never request inappropriate photos. If you ever receive communication that feels suspicious, inappropriate, or uncomfortable, please contact us immediately for verification.

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