Production Practice
AI Video Generators in Fashion Preproduction
What generated video can help plan—and what it must never replace—in casting and production.
The Journal
Notes From
Notes From
The Board
Guides and industry notes written by working B|E agents — no fluff, no gatekeeping, just how the business actually works.
Getting Started
Commercial Modeling vs Fashion Modeling: Where New Talent Fits
How new faces can compare market fit, portfolio needs and safety questions without chasing the wrong signal.
Getting Started
What New Faces Should Expect From a First Agency Meeting
What happens in a first agency meeting, what to ask and which pressure signals deserve a pause.
Getting Started
Agency Submission Photos: What to Wear, Frame and Leave Out
What to wear, how to frame the set and what to leave out before sending agency submission photos.
Getting Started
How to Build a Modeling Portfolio That Casting Teams Can Scan Quickly
A practical checklist for building a compact, truthful portfolio that lets casting teams understand your fit quickly.
Scouting
How to Get Scouted by a Model Agency: What Scouts Actually Look For
Forget the myths. A senior B|E scout explains where we find talent, what a good submission photo looks like, and the red flags that get applications ignored.
Career
Your First Photoshoot: The Complete Survival Guide for New Models
What to pack, how to prepare your skin and sleep, what actually happens on set hour by hour, and the etiquette that gets new faces rebooked.
Industry
Casting Trends 2026: How Brands Are Choosing Faces Now
Self-tapes, street casting, longevity contracts and the quiet return of the supermodel strategy — what our casting desk is seeing across hundreds of briefs.
While You're Here
Ready For The Real Thing?
Reading about the industry is step one. Step two is a message to our scouts — free, honest and answered within two weeks.