Q: What is Model Integrity?

A: Model Integrity is a resource group in the Twin Cities for aspiring models of all ages. Model Integrity’s focus is on getting aspiring models the information they need to understand the local modeling market, avoid model related scams (which plague the industry), and connect with a legitimate, local agency to find paid modeling work.

Q: Who founded Model Integrity?

A: Model Integrity founder Shannon Tacheny has been a part of the local modeling industry for over ten years as a model and a photographer.  Shannon has modeled for clients such as Best Buy, Fingerhut, and Rocco Altobelli Salons.  She now has two young children who model in the Twin Cities as well.

Q: Why is a business like Model Integrity necessary?

A:  Unfortunately, much of the modeling industry is plagued with scams and unnecessary expenses aimed at aspiring models.  When Shannon began her modeling years, she researched many different “starter-model” options, including modeling schools, scouting events, online sites, advertisements, and more, perhaps much like you are doing now.  Once she found her way into a legitimate agency, she realized that many of these most visible “opportunities” for new models were actually completely unnecessary, some of them even out-right traps costing people trying to pursue their dreams large sums of money.  After modeling for a number of years and learning more about the business, she founded Model Integrity to provide the direct, honest information people need to pursue real modeling jobs with a legitimate Twin Cities modeling agency.

Q: How does Model Integrity actually go about helping aspiring talent?

A: Model Integrity offers New Model Workshops on a regular basis (every few months), or the chance to book a one-on-one consultation to receive the same information.  Please see the “upcoming events” page for more on both of these.

After attending one of our workshops, you will have the knowledge to communicate effectively within the industry, direction for pursuing a Minneapolis modeling agency, and details on how to market yourself most effectively for getting modeling bookings.

Model Integrity also occasionally hosts open model call events to help models gain exposure or experience.  Model Integrity is not a modeling agency and is not intended to replace a local modeling agency in any way. Instead, we are a one step resource to help you cut out all of the unnecessary traps, expenses, and confusion, and provide you with the specific info you need to connect with a Twin Cities modeling agency and best market yourself for getting paid work.



Q: What do you actually cover in a New Model Workshop?

A: The workshops take everything you need to know, beginning to end, from understanding the local market to how to pay your taxes. Here are some of the details:
-Necessary and unnecessary expenses in the world of modeling
-Recognizing scams & identifying legitimate resources
-Contact info for established modeling agencies in the Twin Cities
-How to make the best submission possible to get an agency’s attention, specific to YOUR look
-Understanding model materials - photos, comp cards, portfolios, etc.
-Insider info on attending auditions & bookings
-Posing & runway basic training
-Plus, every model gets one-on-one time at the end of each group workshop to answer questions, evaluate any materials you may have now, help you identify what type(s) of modeling you may be suited for, and guide you in marketing yourself to get you noticed by agencies and clients.

Q: How much does a Model Integrity workshop cost and how often are they?

A: Model Integrity group workshops are offered as time and demand allows, generally one every few months. (So when there's one coming up, you may want to jump on it). As we grow and become a trusted name in the community, we'd like to offer them more often. Group workshops are generally $49 and include a portfolio of detailed information, as well as a free model bag. [FYI: Currently we have been offering a pre-registration rate of $39 for our group workshops as well as a photography gift card bonus.]  If no group workshop is coming up, you may request a one-on-one consulting appointment that will cover the same info for a rate of $95.  Or you can find a friend to register with you and we can open up a new “group” workshop with your schedule in mind!

Q: How many people are at these workshops?

A: To keep the individual attention up, we limit workshop size. There may be as few as two or as many as twelve in your workshop. To avoid missing out on the workshop if it fills up, register early.

Q: Does Model Integrity guarantee I will be able to find an agency or paid work after attending a workshop?

A: Absolutely not. This is exactly what makes us legitimate. Any resource in the modeling world that makes promises is likely a trap. We are hoping to restore integrity to the talent industry by offering affordable, honest, legitimate information to persons who have an interest in pursuing modeling in MN.

While we cannot guarantee agency representation or paid work, working with Model Integrity WILL point you in the right direction and CAN give you an edge over other aspiring talent. By helping you avoid costly scams and advising you on the right kind of submission to make to an agency, we can help you avoid mistakes that others are making. This can help you save money as well as give your agency submission the attention it deserves (rather than being immediately tossed in the trash!).  We want to help you define where you fit into the modeling world, showcase your knowledge of the industry, feature your strengths, and help your submission better suit industry standards.

Q: How do I get more info or register for a workshop?

A: You can email us at modelintegrity@juno.com or call 651.489.8281 to receive a registration form and info packet.