Nike Football FC247 – YouTube.

Introducing the Nike Free Trainer 5.0 – YouTube.

SLU Models Kori T, Jackson C and Cupid A for Nike Running

SLU Model Courtney B by Ben Pigao

SLU Model Courtney B by Ben Pigao

SLU Model Courtney B by Ben Pigao

SLU Model Courtney B by Ben Pigao

SLU Model Courtney B by Ben Pigao

SLU Model Courtney B by Ben Pigao

SLU Model Courtney B by Ben Pigao

Check out Courtney’s full portfolio

Thank you Ben Pigao and everyone at Empire Green Creative!

SLU Model Katie D for Athleta

SLU Model Drisana C for Athleta

SLU Model Katie D for Athleta

SLU Models Drisana C and Katie D for Athleta

SLU Model Katie D for Athleta

SLU Models Michelle L and Amos S for ICON Motosport 2013 Spring/Summer Catalog

SLU Model Jake B for ICON Motosport 2013 Spring/Summer Catalog

SLU Model Amos S for ICON Motosport 2013 Spring/Summer Catalog

SLU Model Michelle L for ICON Motosport 2013 Spring/Summer Catalog

SLU Models Jake B and Amos S for ICON Motosport 2013 Spring/Summer Catalog

SLU Model Michelle L for ICON Motosport 2013 Spring/Summer Catalog

SLU Model Jake B for ICON Motosport 2013 Spring/Summer Catalog

SLU Models Jake B and Amos S for ICON Motosport 2013 Spring/Summer Catalog

SLU Model Amos S for ICON Motosport 2013 Spring/Summer Catalog

SLU Model Michelle L for ICON Motosport 2013 Spring/Summer Catalog

Amazing work to all of you!!

SLU Model Ross H for Golf Digest

SLU Model Taylor H for Lululemon

SLU Model Taylor H for Lululemon

SLU Model Taylor H for Lululemon

SLU Model Sierra Q for Lululemon

SLU Model Kori T for Reebok.com

SLU Model Kori T for Reebok.com

SLU Model Alexis H for Reebok.com

SLU Model Alexis H for Reebok.com

SLU Model Alexis H for Reebok.com

SLU Model Elyse M for Reebok.com

SLU Model Elyse M for Reebok.com

SLU Model Elyse M for Reebok.com

Great job girls!!

SLU Model Phil Z by Eric Wainwright

SLU Model Phil Z by Eric Wainwright

SLU Model Phil Z by Eric Wainwright

SLU Model Phil Z by Eric Wainwright

SLU Model Phil Z by Eric Wainwright

SLU Model Ryan S for Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort

SLU Model Ryan S for Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort

Way to go Ryan!

SLU LA Model Marc H

SLU LA Model Marc H

SLU Model Evan K for High 5 Sportswear

SLU Model Evan K for High 5 Sportswear

Thank you everyone at Swanson Studios!!

SLU Models Katie D and Lauren C for Athleta

SLU Model Drisana C for Athleta

SLU Model Ross H on Fortune Mag Cover Feb ’13

Way to go Ross!!

Xavier T

Xavier T

Natasha W

Phil Z

Phil Z

David C

David C

Isaiah S

Isaiah S

Michelle T

Michelle T

Lilya A

Alex A

Levi W

Kylie L

Kylie L

Kimi P

A big thank you to Zach Ancell for shooting this project with SLU models.

Thank you Swanson Studios!!

SLU Model Destiny M by Connie T

SLU Model Destiny M by Connie T

SLU Model Courtney B by Connie T

SLU Model Courtney B by Connie T

SLU Model Courtney B by Connie T

SLU Model Jake B by Rob Werlinger

SLU Model Jake B by Rob Werlinger

Check out more of Kori T!

SLU Model Alex A for Bowflex

SLU Model Alex A for Bowflex

SLU Model Lee A for Bowflex

Check out more of Alex here

Check out more of Lee A here

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SLU Model Amber F for Bowflex

SLU Model Amber F for Bowflex

SLU Model Tao W for Bowflex

SLU Model Kim S for Runners World!

Check out Kim’s full Portfolio.

SLU Model Ross H for Patagonia

Way to go Ross!

SLU Model Cupid A

What is your sports background?

I grew up playing basketball and baseball mainly. I started playing baseball in Little League and  I started  playing basketball when I was 13. Funny thing is, I actually ended up being really good at basketball though I technically wasn’t taught the fundamentals. Played baseball, football, basketball and ran track in high school. By my senior year of high school, I dropped football (got my bell rung during a game, decided I was too frail for all that!), dropped baseball, stopped running track and concentrated on just enjoying basketball. I ended up getting a basketball scholarship to play in college.  Played four years!

SLU Model Cupid A

SLU Model Cupid A

SLU Model Cupid A

If you could give new aspiring models one tip, what would it be?

Be courteous and respect peoples times. I always make it a point to introduce myself, hang my clothes up, leave promptly and generally be positive. I think courtesy takes you along way. If  I could give another tip, it would be: don’t be afraid of rejection. I’ve been passed over for bookings for things I had in the bag. But it always evens itself out.

SLU Model Cupid A

 
A big thank you to Cupid!!

Thank you Marcus, Allison and everyone else at Swanson Studio for working with SLU on this amazing project.

Second Step Housing Holiday Drive

SLU’s Portland office is now taking donations for Second Step Housing for this holiday season.  Items in need are toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, disposable razors, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, laundry detergent, all-purpose cleanser, dishwasher detergent and any like items.

Read more about what Second Step Housing is doing for our community.

Please bring your donations by our office from 8:30-5:30 Monday-Friday before Dec 18th.

www.secondstephousing.org

SLU Models Behind the Scenes for Riddell

SLU Models Behind the Scenes for Riddell

SLU Models Behind the Scenes for Riddell

SLU Models Behind the Scenes for Riddell

SLU Models Behind the Scenes for Riddell

SLU Models Behind the Scenes for Riddell

SLU Models Behind the Scenes for Riddell

SLU Models Behind the Scenes for Riddell

SLU Models Behind the Scenes for Riddell

SLU Models Behind the Scenes for Riddell

SLU Models Behind the Scenes for Riddell

SLU Models Behind the Scenes for Riddell

SLU Models Behind the Scenes for Riddell

 

Thank you Ben Pigao and everyone at Empire Green Creative for sending these images!!

Courtney B for Nike Women’s Holiday LookBook behind the scenes video!

Client: Nike/Dick’s Sporting Goods
Agency: Empire Green
Producer: Mike McGrath
Photographer: Ben Pigao
Assistant: Zach Ancell
DIT/Retoucher: Matt King
Styling: Kami Gray
Hair & Makeup: Destiny Taylor via Roster
Model: Courtney Bird via Sports and Lifestyle Unlimited
Video: Max Lopatin

Nice work SLU Models Sean B, Isaiah S, JB, Valentino L and Tyler F!

Director: Dominic Duchesneau (Empire Green Creative)
Director of Photography: Ben Pigao (Empire Green Creative)
Creative Director: Kent St. John (Empire Green Creative)
Producer: Mike McGrath (Empire Green Creative)

Check out her video and you’ll be as excited as we are for more!!  She will be releasing her full album in 2013.  Congrats Tess!

SLU Model Chloey L for Chasing Fireflies!!

SLU Model Chloey L

Great work Chloey!!!

SLU Model Sierra Q for American Eagle!

SLU Model Sierra Q for American Eagle!

SLU Model Sierra Q for American Eagle!

SLU Model Sierra Q for American Eagle!

SLU Model Sierra Q for American Eagle!

SLU Model Sierra Q for American Eagle!

SLU Model Courtney B for Nike

SLU Model Courtney B for Nike!

SLU Model Courtney B for Nike

SLU Model Courtney B for Nike

SLU Model Courtney B for Nike

SLU Model Courtney B for Nike

SLU Model Courtney B for Nike

SLU Model Courtney B for Nike

SLU Model Courtney B for Nike

SLU Model Courtney B for Nike!

SLU Model Courtney B for Nike

SLU Model Courtney B for Nike

Nice work Courtney!!

SLU Model Kori T

SLU Model Kori T

SLU Model Kori T

SLU Model Kori T

SLU Model Kori T

Kori T Model Interview:

(Q) What is your sports background?

(A) I played volleyball since I was 7 years old. I had the opportunity of playing at the collegiate level. I now enjoy beach volleyball and coaching the youth! I love golfing and surfing for fun and keep yoga a priority for my health and happiness!

(A) I started modeling as a baby. My first job was for Fred Meyer here in Portland. At the age of 14 I signed with  an agent and began traveling internationally around the world. Korea, Japan, and Singapore were my favorite  places to travel!! I have been so blessed to have the best job in the world.

(A) When I was in Korea I had a lead role in a major film!! I didn’t know any Korean at the time (even though I am Korean) and had a translator feed me my lines one at a time. The entire experience was so amazing!! I learned so much!! This was definitely my favorite job that I will never forget!

(A) My favorite place to travel was Singapore!!! It was so beautiful!!!! If I could go back anywhere this would be my top pick!!

(A) What I love about modeling is the people I meet!!! Your always working with someone new!!! I enjoy hearing others experiences and getting to know so many different individuals! Modeling has definitely made me a well rounded person!!

(A) I work out 7 days a week chasing after my 1 year old daughter!! and on top of that I weight train, run, cycle, dance and do yoga weekly!! I continually mix it up… after all working out should be fun and enjoyable!!

(A) My favorite workout would be training at the track in the morning, going out for a good surf in the afternoon and ending my day with yoga!! If I had all the time in the world this would be on my daily “to do” list!

(A) I don’t have a “special” diet but I do try to eat as healthy as possible!! I am passing along good healthy habits to my daughter so eating lots of veggies and fruits are important to me! We eat a green smoothie everyday!! I also drink as much water as possible! Hydration is key!

(Q)If you could give new aspiring models one tip, what would it be?

(A) Wow! I could list so many that I have picked up along the way! BUT the most  important tip I could give would be to always be yourself, believe in yourself, and follow your heart and dreams!

A big thanks to Kori for taking the time to share with us!

SLU Kid Model Makay C for Chasing Fireflies

Danielle P for Skechers “Flex-Fit”

SLU Talent Danielle P on Scottsdale Health Cover 9/12

SLU Models Chris M and Terrick F for Scheels.com

Check out Terrick and Chris’s entire portfolio!

SLU Model Cupid A for Collier at PDX Fashion Week

SLU Model Drisana C for Athleta!

SLU Models Katie D, Drisana C and Lauren C for Athleta

SLU Models Katie D and Drisana C for Athleta

SLU Model Lauren C for Athleta

SLU Models Drisana C and Lauren C for Athleta

SLU Model Katie D for Althleta

SLU Models Lauren C and Drisana C for Athleta

SLU Models Katie D and Simon G for SanMar

Ariel S and Ross H for REI

SLU Welcomes Jennifer T!

http://dickssportinggoods.shoplocal.com/DSG/default.aspx?action=entry&pretailerid=-99270&siteid=643&storeID=2594720

SLU Sports Model Ariel S

SLU Sports Model Johnathan J

SLU Sports Model Danielle H

SLU Sports Model Jason Y

SLU Model Finn F for Land's End

SLU Model Finn F for Land's End

SLU Model Finn F for Land's End

SLU Model Finn F for Land's End

SLU Model Corey W

SLU Model Katie D

SLU Model Katie D

Way to go Katie!

SLU Model Boston P

SLU Model Boston P for Home Force

SLU Model Monica C for Merrell

SLU Model Clive O for Nike Men's Basketball

SLU Model Clive O for Nike Men's Basketball

SLU Model Clive O for Nike Men's Basketball

SLU Model Valentino L for Nike Men's Basketball

SLU Model Valentino L for Nike Men's Basketball

SLU Model Lily M for Land's End

SLU Model Watson B for Land's End

Congrats Lily M and Watson B!!

Step into Fahion 2012

SLU Model Katie D for Athleta

SLU Model Lauren C for Athleta

SLU Model Lauren C for Athleta

SLU Models Katie D and Lauren C for Athleta

SLU Models Katie D and Drisana C for Athleta

SLU Model Danielle H for Athleta

SLU Models Danielle H and Monica C for Athleta

SLU’s Katie D

SLU’s Drisana C

SLU Model Danielle H

SLU Model Lauren C

SLU Model Monica C

SLU Model Danielle H for Runners World!

SLU Model Cupid A for Timberland

SLU Model Cupid A for Timberland

SLU Model Cupid A for Timberland

SLU Model Cupid A

Check out Cupid’s full portfolio!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDQYFhb-9T0

Michael H – Swimmer

Danielle H – Runner

Kelly C – Runner

SLU Sports Model Michael H

SLU Sports Model Danielle H

SLU Sports Model Kelly C

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz4cCSfRbWg&feature=plcp

SLU Sports Talent Jon C

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2-K71fMTMo

SLU Sports Model Dionte H

SLU Sports Model John P

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/shows/newyorklive/Athleta-and-Yoga-in-Times-Square/159864925

SLU Sports Model Drisana C

http://bit.ly/KTUd6n

SLU Sports & Lifestyle Model Tenley M

SLU Sports & Lifestyle Model Kiptyn L

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjrQRbaOMyM&feature=share

SLU Sports Talent Andrew H & Jonathan C Hanging Out Behind-The-Scenes

SLU Sports Talent Andrew H and Jonathan C Warming Up

http://www.athleta.net/2012/06/05/mind-over-madness-4-tips-from-drisana-carey/

SLU Sports Model Drisana C

http://hyperice.com/athletes/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSgdrAwVTUo

SLU Sports Model Lauren C

Here’s the link to watch and vote: http://promoshq.wildfireapp.com/website/6/contests/219930/voteable_entries/51766668?post_id=100003271549699_288756624553795#_

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E49bUh5G-LI&feature=relmfu

SLU Model Casey K in Women's Running

SLU Model Casey K in Women's Running

SLU Model Casey K in Women's Running

SLU Model Casey K in Women's Running

SLU Model Casey K in Women's Running

SLU Lifestyle Model

SLU Lifestyle Model

SLU Sports Model

SLU Model Sierra Q Featured in ESPN

Make sure to read the whole ESPN article on Sierra Q!

SLU Model Carl H for Merrell

SLU Model Richard H for Nautica

SLU Model Kylie L for Oh! Heels

SLU Model Kylie L for Oh! Heels

Good Job Kylie L!

SLU Commercial Talent James E for El Pollo Loco

SLU Los Angeles Lifestyle Model

SLU Los Angeles Sports Model

SLU Los Angeles Lifestyle Model

SLU Sports Model MahinaLani

SLU Sports Model MahinaLani

SLU Sports Model MahinaLani

SLU Sports Model MahinaLani

SLU Sports Model Adidas Ad

SLU Sports Models Phil Z, Johnathan J and Ariel S for Runner’s World May 2012

SLU Sports Model Phil Z for Runner's World

SLU Sports Model Johnathan J for Runner's World

SLU Sports Model Ariel S for Runner's World

SLU Sports Models Ariel S and Johnathan J for Runner's World

SLU Lifestyle Model Alisa M

SLU Lifestyle Model Alisa M

SLU Lifestyle Model Alisa M

SLU Lifestyle Model Alisa M

SLU Lifestyle Model Alisa M

Lifestyle Model Brandon S for Royal Robbins

Lifestyle Model Brandon S for Royal Robbins

Lifestyle Model Brandon S for Royal Robbins

Way to go Brandon!

SLU Sports Models for adidas

Sports Model Valentino for adidas

Sports Model Terrell for adidas

Sports Model Terrell for adidas

Both of these sports models are highly skilled basketball players, and bring an authentic level of athleticism to any project they’re on. If you need sports or fitness models for your next shoot, make sure you contact Sports+Lifestyle today for a specialized submission of talent! 503.227-3449.

Lifestyle Model Amanda C

Lifestyle Model Amanda C

Do you need reliable lifestyle models for your next project?  Give SLU a call today! 503.227.3449.

Danielle H had the pleasure of shooting with prAna in Park City, UT. The view is sure to have made an excellent backdrop–we can’t wait to see the finished product! Meanwhile, here’s one the model snapped herself:

Park City, UT

Our girl also was able to work with some especially friendly costars…

SLU Model Danielle H on set

Katie D, on the other hand, was all the way in North Carolina working with Champion on an active gear shoot!

Backstage in North Carolina

Our own Ariel S flew to New York City to work with Nike on the Olympic Launch — making history and marking the day with exclusive signatures on the new footwear.

SLU Model Ariel S Making History

Wherever your project may take you, SLU models are ready to deliver authentic skills and outstanding imagery. Way to go, ladies!

Do you need authentic sports models for your next project? No matter the look or skill, SLU has the talent to provide that edge. Give us a call today! 503.227.3449.

Sports Model Cupid

Sports Model Cupid

Thanks, Nike! And way to go, Cupid!

SLU Sports Models Cupid and Terrell

Check out the full website here. Congrats, guys! And a big thanks to Nike!

If you’re looking for sports models for your next shoot–look no further! Our talent have authentic skills and can deliver the look you need for your next project. Give us a call today! (503) 227-3449

SLU Model and Survivor Star Michael Jefferson

But as soon as I get him talking, I can’t help but question the label he’s been given. One of the first things he brings up is his volunteer work as a mentor with Big Brothers, Big Sisters. “I hang out with this awesome kid, Matt, and we basically just run around the woods all day,” says Jefferson.

The 30-year-old Marysville native is much more comfortable exploring the great outdoors than sitting behind a desk. “I love the Northwest,” says the avid hiker. “Anything you want is right here—lakes, rivers, mountains, anything!”

Jefferson camps, hikes, plays soccer, and hits the gym five times a week, which viewers can expect to give him an edge in the rigorous games on the show. “It was definitely something I wanted,” he says, “and I had to apply three times to prove it!”

He explains that the premise of this season is a battle of the sexes. Jefferson, who was Washington’s Hottest Bachelor in Cosmopolitan, noted before the games started that he was “definitely looking for a Mrs. Jefferson—and she could be on this island.”

But with men and women on opposing teams, was there really any room for romance? Jefferson grins and admits, “I am actually dating someone now,” but won’t confide whether or not it’s a fellow contestant.

Changing the subject, what I really want to know is how a philanthropic, romantic, Northwestern mountain man got labeled as Survivor’s newest “villain.”

He laughs when I ask about it, clearly not bothered by the stigma. “You know, at first I wanted to go in as the hero—of course. But now I love it! I’m going with it!”

It’s true that the rules change when you’re on the island, though I have a hard time believing he’s done anything nefarious enough to earn true villain status. Watch the premiere tonight on CBS to find out, and check back with us for more insider perspective as we follow Michael throughout the season.

I don’t know about you, but the stunts these fitness models are pulling sure make me excited to get outside. Summer can’t come quickly enough!

Thanks for a great shoot, Merrell!

Do you need outdoor fitness models for your next project? Make sure to give us a call today for a submission catered to your specific needs! Whatever skills you’re looking for, our fitness models can deliver. (503) 227-3449.

Whether you’re looking for football players or dancers, Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited has the sports models for you. Our database is full of models who collectively have just about every skill set you could think of! Just give us a call at 503.227.3449 or click on the “Request Talent” button on the top right of your screen to see what we have to offer.

Lauren C can be seen staring us down from yet another cover shot, taken in Belize:

Fitness Model Lauren C for Athleta

Lauren is an all-star track athlete who will be training for the Olympic trials in high-jump this summer. She is also an expert gymnast, runner, and power-weights lifter.

Fitness model Katie D went for it with a sprint on the beach in Kauai, and we’re loving the inspirational words lining up alongside her. It’s a pretty sweet campaign:

Fitness Model Katie D for Athleta

Katie is a runner and an avid soccer player who also can lift some serious weights. This was her first Athleta booking, and we couldn’t be more proud! Way to go, Katie!

Fitness Model Danielle H for Athleta

Danielle H, seen above, is a pro on the volleyball court and — as you might be able to tell from those triceps — rocks the shot put, among a long list of other track and field events.

Then there’s Drisana, our resident yoga queen:

Fitness Model Drisana for Athleta

Drisana is also a personal trainer, track and field athlete, and cyclist–there’s really not much that the lady can’t do.

Fitness Model Corinne G for Athleta

Corinne G , seen above, is our girl for all things water–whether it’s freestyle, snorkeling, jet skiing or surfing, this native Hawaiian has it handled.

Want to see more? Check out the Spring 2012 Athleta catalog for some great shots, fitness models, and an array of awesome women’s workout gear.  Thanks, Athleta!

Are you interested in booking one of these models, or some fitness models with a different set of skills? We have what you’re looking for! Give our offices a call today for an individualized submission catered to your specific project needs: (503) 227-3449. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Lifestyle Model for Kerrits

Whatever skills you’ll need for your next project, Sports + Lifestyle has the models who can deliver! Just give us a call or click on the “Request Submission” button on the top right of your screen today for a personalized submission of talent.

Big thanks to Athleta for treating our girls so wonderfully!

Next time you’re looking for authentic, athletic fitness models, make sure you give Sports + Lifestyle  Unlimited a call at (503) 227-3449. We’ll be happy to coordinate a submission of talent catered to your specific project needs.

Fitness Model Lauren C for Runner's World

Way to go, Lauren! We’ll be rooting for you this summer!

Do you need fitness models with authentic skills for your next project? Call Sports+Lifestyle Unlimited today for a specialized submission catered to your specific production needs. (503) 227-3449.

Lifestyle Models Emma, Allegra and Natasha

Do you need lifestyle models who can bring a professional and positive attitude to the set of your next project? Call SLU today for an individualized submission! (503) 227-3449.

Seattle Model Corey W

Seattle Model Corey W

Seattle Model Corey W

Seattle Model Corey W

Check out the full editorial here. Thanks, Ben Trovato!

Do you need local Seattle models for your next project? How about Portland? LA? NYC? You name the city, and we can get some local talent to you. Just give us a call at our headquarters in Portland for a specialized submission! (503) 227-3449.

Do you need authentic sports models for your next production? Contact Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited today for a submission of models with the specific skills you’re looking for. (503) 227-3449

Fitness Model Caroline S

Do you need experienced, hard working fitness models for your next project? Call SLU today for a submission specialized to your specific needs! (503) 227-3449.

Fitness Model Ariel for Reebok Armani

Fitness Model Ariel for Reebok Armani

Fitness Model Khino for Reebok Armani

Fitness Model Khino for Reebok Armani

Fitness Model Kori for Reebok Armani

Fitness Model Lauren for Reebok Armani

What sort of talent do you need for your next project? SLU fitness models are skilled, authentic, and experienced in a wide range of categories. Call our offices today for a talent submission catered to your specific project needs, or click on “Request Talent” on the top right of your screen. (503) 227-3449.

Fitness Model Stephanie H

Fitness Model Stephanie H

Fitness Model Meghan M

Fitness Model Lauren K

Fitness Model Charday H

Fitness Model Charday H

Way to go, girls! And thanks to Nike for such an awesome shoot.

Do you need experienced fitness models for your next project? Sports + Lifestyle  Unlimited fitness models are well-versed in print, runway, promotional events, on camera, and more–so call our office today for an individualized submission catered to your specific project needs! (503) 227-3449

Our LA event was just as lively, as you can see from this little teaser:

Want to see the rest of the excitement? Check out the albums on our Facebook page!

Thanks so much to all who attended! Happy Holidays from the SLU Team!

Fitness Model Caroline S

Pick up an issue today for the full interview with our fitness model, Caroline S. Congrats, girl!

Interested in booking Caroline or another one of our experienced, professional fitness models? Call our offices at (503) 227-3449, or click on the “Request Talent” link above.

Lifestyle Model Chad P for LL Bean

Lifestyle Model Chad P for LL Bean

Lifestyle Model Chad P for LL Bean

Lifestyle Model Chad P for LL Bean

Great work, Chad!

Are you looking for reliable, authentic lifestyle models for your next project? Call SLU today at (503) 227-3449 for a specialized submission free of charge, or click on the “Request Talent” on the top right of your screen.  Happy Holidays!

Kids Models--playing dress up!

Kids Models for Chasing Fireflies

Kids Models for Chasing Fireflies

Kids Models for Chasing Fireflies

Kids Models for Chasing Fireflies

Way to go, girls!

Do you need kids models for your next project? Click on the “Request Talent” button on the top right of your screen or call our offices today for an individualized submission catered to your projects’ specific needs.

Fitness Model Cupid A for Nike Golf

Fitness Model Cupid

Cupid is a true athlete, with advanced skills in basketball, baseball, running–you name it! He’s a fitness model with authentic skills that can help you out on your next project!

Call SLU today at (503) 227-3449 to get a specialized submission of fitness models, sports models, or lifestyle models who can meet your specific project needs. You can also click “Request Submission” in the top right corner of your screen! Happy Holidays!

Fitness Model Brett J

Fitness model Brett J is advanced in both weight-lifting and basketball, among other things.

Fitness Model Jennifer R

Fitness model Jennifer R is, as Bowflex notes, hooked on ab workouts! She’s a yogi who loves to run, hike, and stay active in the great outdoors.

Fitness Model Katie D

Fitness Model Katie D loves hiking, soccer, horseback riding and hitting the hills on her ATV! She’s a hard working fitness model who can truly deliver.

Fitness Model Liz B

Liz B is another fitness model who loves the great outdoors–from running to hiking, rock climbing to snowmobiling, she loves to try it all.

Fitness Model Tamara S

Fitness Model Tamara S

Fitness model Tamara S always has a positive attitude to share, and she’s advanced in tennis, volleyball, and snow skiing.

These fitness models and more are ready to help you out on your next project, whatever it may be! Call SLU today for an exclusive submission based on your specific project needs, completely free of charge. (503) 227.3449.

Fitness Model Jermaine Smith in Nike's body scanner

Read the full article here!

What project are you working on this week? Call SLU today to book skilled, professional fitness models who can meet your specific production needs! (503) 227.3449

Fitness Model Monica C works it

Fitness model Monica C  practices yoga, long-distance running, cycling, and dance.  She is one active fitness model who loves what she does and can bring some intense skills to any shoot.

Fitness model Katie D picks up the pace

Katie D is another incredibly active fitness model who loves soccer, running and horseback riding. Shooting on location in San Francisco provided a great opportunity for a sunny workout, and both models had a blast! Thanks, Moving Comfort!

Fitness Model Monica C always has a smile ready!

Do you need fresh, athletic fitness models for your next project? Call our offices today–we’ll send you a line-up based on your specific needs completely free of charge or obligation.

Way to go, Temryss, and many thanks to the folks at Women’s Running!

Do you need skilled athletes and/or fitness models for your next project who can also deliver high-quality work? Click on the “Request Talent” button on the top right of your screen or call our offices for a personalized submission–free of charge or obligation.

Read the full article here.

Do you need sports models who can deliver advanced skill sets, experience, and expertise? Call our office today for a personalized submission free of charge or obligation.

Fit model Kylie shows off a Carnival dress for Nike

“The hardest part was simply standing for those few hours–the dress was so heavy!” Kylie exclaims. But stand she did, and her positive attitude never faltered. “I felt like a princess,” says the fit model with a smile.

Fit model Kylie in full Carnival make-up

Do you need professional fit models for your next presentation or project? Don’t hesitate to call our offices or click on the “Request Talent” button on the top right of your screen. We look forward to hearing from you!

Do you need fitness models for your next project? Don’t hesitate to call our offices or click on the “Request Talent” button on the top right of your screen today.

Mario Lopez interviews SLU fitness model Drisana

Drisana poses with Mario Lopez after her EXTRA interview

Drisana led a yoga class for the opening of Athleta

Thanks to Mario Lopez and Athleta! And way to go, Drisana!

Whatever your needs are for your next project, SLU Agency has the sports models to deliver authentic skills. Give our office a call or click on the “Request Talent” button above to see who we have to offer.

Finding authentic, believable fitness models for a project like this can be overwhelming. They’ll need the technical skills and the camera chemistry only a model can provide. Interested? Let Sports+Lifestyle Unlimited meet your project’s needs today–click on the “Request Talent” button on the top right of your screen or give  us a call!

Call SLU today to book one of our sports and fitness models for your next project! You can also click on the “Request Talent” button on the top right of your screen to directly place a request. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Alix blazes a trail through the wilderness.

Our sports model Lauren cross-country skis.

Jim and Nick are hitting the slopes.

Surf's up for Corrine

Our girls rocked an extensive shoot out in New Zealand, proving once again that SLU models are fit, fresh, and have mad skills. Keep up the good work, girls! And many thanks to Athleta for a wonderful time. Check out athleta.gap.com to see more of the SLU models in action!

Drisana dominates the net!

Bridget braves the snow

Monica shows off her yoga skills

Dani's out for a ride

Lauren's running like a pro

Lauren and Drisana pushing for the finish line!

Lindsey's just hangin' out

Choosing to swim, bike and run on a Sunday morning is a regular occurrence for San Diego talent, to keep in tip-top shape and ready to rock any demanding sports photo shoot. SLU models are fierce athletes and true competitors but they also possess sunny personalities ideal for lifestyle projects. Just as the city they call home, SLU’s San Diego sports talent and lifestyle models are vibrant and beautiful! Take a look!

max

katerina

claudia

justin

lauren

brianna

tenley

drisana

Let's play Eye Spy!! If you see an ad, sign or billboard of an SLU model, snap a pic with your camera phone email it to us (info@SLUagency.com) and be entered into a monthly drawing!!

September/October Issue of Women's Running - Photographed by Ty Milford - www.tymilford.com

Nike SPARQ Training Vapor Strobe Commercial featuring Mico T, Ariel S, Tyler F, Jane K, Michael W, Chris S, Christian G.

Ariel had the pleasure of working with celebrity stylist Mel Ottenberg for Nike’s Spring 2012 photo shoot. He’s the master behind Rihanna‘s Loud tour look, and he’s also styled the covers of top fashion magazines around the world. Find out more about his perspective on fashion at the gym, ideal athletic styles, and even find out what’s on his iPod: http://go.nike.com/05n56ak3

Danielle and her Daniquinn

Ali, Lauren, Dani, Drisana + Karen

Karen + Drisana

Lauren, Dani + Drisana

Lauren, Dani + Drisana getting interviewed

Lauren + larger than life Lauren!

What:   Step into Fashion runway show, dinner and silent auction to benefit Second Step Housing

When: Wednesday, September 7, 2011

5:30 pm – Silent Auction

6:30 pm – Dinner

7:00 pm – Fashion Show/Makeover Reveal

Where:  The Hilton Vancouver, Discovery Ballroom, 302 W. 6^th Street

Tickets: $40 – Contact events@secondstephousing.org or 360-993-5301

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]]> http://www.sluagency.com/blog/index.php/sports-fitness/ariel-for-nike-com/feed/ 0 http://www.sluagency.com/blog/index.php/sports-fitness/slu-talent-featured-in-megafon-commercial/ http://www.sluagency.com/blog/index.php/sports-fitness/slu-talent-featured-in-megafon-commercial/#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:30:20 +0000 admin http://www.sluagency.com/blog/?p=4055 Check out SLU talent Lauren, Kiptyn, Sean, Danielle, Matthew and Bailey in a Megafon Summer Mix commercial!

This past Sunday, over 2,000 athletes competed in the Solana Beach Triathlon. Known as the “classic beach party triathlon”, the race consists of a 1/4 mile ocean swim, 9 mile bike ride, and 3 mile run in sunny San Diego County, California. SLU’s very own Lewis crossed the finish line 1st overall for men and SLU talent Katya finished 1st overall for women! The only thing better than finishing a tough summer workout is walking away with a first place medal! Way to go Katya and Lewis.

Photography by Ty Milford – www.tymilford.com

A well dressed mannequin is the first thing shoppers see as they pass a storefront window or walk through the front door. Thus, the look and build of a mannequin is crucial to attracting customers. Today, brands are dedicated to displaying their clothing on mannequins with an authentic build. That is why Athleta chose SLU model Danielle as their mannequin muse. Danielle is a track and field athlete training for the Olympics whose build provides the ideal “Dani-quin” for Athleta sportswear.

Here is an inside look at the man behind the ski mask.

Where are you from? Megeve, France. It is a small town in the French alps.

How old were you when you began skiing? 18 months old. My parents threw skis on me and sent me down the driveway in front of our house. I joined ski school when I was a bit older but began skiing at a very young age.

Do you participate in any sports besides skiing? I honestly play a little bit of everything! I played hockey as a boy. I also enjoy snowboarding, horseback riding, rock climbing, all mountain sports, and especially surfing. I have been surfing for 16 years and it is pure fun. I also base jump professionally and enjoy sky diving as well.

What is your favorite sport? Skiing is the most meaningful sport to me since it has shaped me into the person I am today. It kept me out of trouble as a kid! But each sport fills its purpose in my life. Some, like surfing, are purely for fun!

Sport has taken you across the world. Where is the most extreme location you have been? The most extreme location I have ski base jumped is the Matterhorn! That was unreal.

Where is the most unique location you have traveled to thanks to your sport? The most unique experience I have had is skiing in the Arctic Circle and seeing the midnight sun. There is nothing like skiing at 3 in the morning with the bright orange sun hovering above the ocean.

How long have you been modeling? I have been ski modeling for 8 years and about the same time for sportswear modeling.

What is your favorite commercial shoot to date? Base jumping with a 360 degree camera off a bridge in Idaho. The 360 degree camera provided complete 360 views of what a base jump looks like. As far as shoots I’ve done on my own, the avalanche video on youtube that has nearly 1.5 million views is my favorite so far. That was the ultimate ride as a skier. That is what you hope for, an experience like that.

Do you have any advice for someone with hopes to enter the sports modeling industry? Have everything documented because you may only be able to do it once. Also, whatever projects you are working on, have fun! When you are very driven and focused it can be easy to forget that having fun is the most important part of it all. If you’re having a good time, it will come across the best on camera.

What is your favorite pastime? Hanging out at home with my lady and cooking healthy food. Eating well is an important part of performing well, so that is important to me. Also, surfing as much as possible because its just plain fun.

What is your ultimate goal? I’m pretty much living my dream, but I hope to do even more and knock more projects off of my list. I hope to focus 100 % of my time to jumping and skiing. One of my ultimate goals is to ski base jump at 26,000 feet in the Himalayas!

Photos by Ty Milford

www.13bdesign.com

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Click the image to watch the video!

Tim Day (Football Player), Mike Depinna (Golfer), Monica Carlson, Ariel Shaw & Alyssa Tibbs (Track Stars)

Click the Image to watch the Video!

Angela Leong (Tennis Player)

www.zachancell.com

www.zachancell.com

Ariel

nike+ product packaging featuring lauren

Nick & Danelle

Mark

Katie

Cupid

Alex

{click the image to watch} video featuring desiree + andrea

Top {Katie, Troy, Tara, Stephanie} Bottom {Evan + Jesse}

Click the Image {Watch Our Athletes in Action} Alyssa Tibbs (Track), Lauren Collins (High Jump), Chris Randolph (Javalin}

Sam

Kristina

KC

Ariel for Nike Free Run+ 2 iD

Desiree

Chardy + Monica

Monica, Charday + Andrea

Andrea

Monica + Charday

Andrea + Desiree

Monica + Desiree

Monica, Charday + Andrea

Desiree

Monica

Monica (left) + Charday (Middle)

Photographer: www.tymilford.com

Lauren's Full Page Ad in Fitness Magazine for Athleta

SLU's Alissa Bagan, on set in Seattle for Ann Taylor LOFT

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Photo Credit: Ty Milford | Model: Tamara Schmitz

Kelly Russell

Susan Ostmo

Khino Brackeen

Jessica Cain

Kelly Russell

Susan Ostmo

Jessica Cain

Khino Brackeen

Khino Brackeen

Jim Golden Studio

Photographer + Retoucher + Problem Solver

Click here to learn more and to register for the event!

Photographer: Jeff Shanes | Make Up: Michelle Lummus | Model: Emma Pelett

Lauren Collins

Drisana Carey

Lauren Collins + Lindsey Tijan

Danielle Jayne

Lauren Collins

Lindsey Tijan

Lindsey Tijan

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Lauren Kelley :: www.zachanchell.com

In this episode of [FRAMED] photographer Charles Chesnut and his team take us to Beaverton, OR, home of Nike headquarters, where he and his team share the mechanics of a large studio shoot with three Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited models on set.

But these aren’t your average models, these are real athletes…with muscles.

As a commercial photographer, Charles Chesnut has opened eyes around the world with his product, people, and location photography.  Charles has worked with all kinds of products, athletes, models and corporate honchos.  He spent more than 5 years as senior photographer for Nike and 17 years in commercial photography and visual communications.

Photographer: Charles Chesnut www.charleschesnut.com

Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited Models: Valentino Lucas, Terrell Wallace, Geronne Black

Producer: Karen Beck
Photo Assistant: Kyle Heddy
Photo Stylist: Sharon Inahara
Retoucher: Bruce Harris

Tim Jones Photography :: tjphoto.net

jermaine, brandon, valentino & terrell

charday, casey, ariel & alyssa

Danielle Jayne | Full Page Ad in FITNESS Magazine | April 2011

Models: Valentino Lucas, Geronne Black | Photographer: Charles Chesnut | Website {www.charleschesnut.com}

Mico Tanner + Chuck Strogish

Mico Tanner - Jermaine Smith - Brandon Kishpaugh

Danielle for Athleta

Tara Manning

Emma Carlson (left, center)

Mico Tanner

Mico Tanner

seattle sports + lifestyle model mico tanner

Ariel Shaw (Front + Center)

heather chase (right)

anthony mcgrath (left)

heather chase (center)

anthony mcgrath (left)

heather chase (right)

heather chase (right)

January/February 2011 Issue of {Women's Running Magazine}

Sports Model: Katie - Photographer: Ty Milford

The season premier kicks of in the streets of Seattle. Tune in and watch SLU’s Brady Romberg co-host along side Blair Herter. As a fellow free-runner and member of Team Tempest, Brady’s the perfect person to weigh in on the talent!

What is Parkour? The physical discipline of training to make one’s movements as quickly and efficiently as possible while going from one place to another.

What is Free-Running? Incorporates the theory of Parkour, but also throws in the flair, tricks and acrobatics used to show off a free-runner’s self expression.

Now for the very first time, 4 teams of elite urban athletes go head-to-head for 8 weeks in this high flying competition, to find one champion team.

Jump City takes Parkour back to where it all started, in the streets.

Click HERE to watch a sneak peek of the show!

]]> http://www.sluagency.com/blog/index.php/sports-fitness/jump-city-premieres-tonight-brady-romberg-co-host/feed/ 0 http://www.sluagency.com/blog/index.php/agency-news/1st-annual-kusewera-benefit-2/ http://www.sluagency.com/blog/index.php/agency-news/1st-annual-kusewera-benefit-2/#comments Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:04:09 +0000 admin http://www.sluagency.com/blog/?p=3005 The 1st Annual Kuséwera benefit at the W Hollywood was a success!  The stars came out to the red carpet, Cary Brothers and Aqualung performed, all in support of SLU Agent, Karen Osborn’s foundation, Kuséwera, a foundation that empowers children in African Orphanages through active and productive play.   Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited sponsored the event, with all proceeds going to the foundation.  We couldn’t have done it without the help of volunteers like SLU talent Jennifer Widerstrom, Michelle Chapman, Heather Storm, Sharmila Sahni and Tenley Molzahn, and SLU’s Ali Cernich and Sophia Recalde, among many others.

Click HERE to watch Tenley on the red carpet!

Kuséwera also provides humanitarian service trips so that volunteers can personally help implement the Kuséwera program in Africa. For more information on the foundation, go to www.kusewera.org.

SLU's Katie - The Oregonian - Photo by Benjamin Brink

Come spring, don’t look for Dober’s bicycle in the racks during Timbers games at PGE Park. The 25-year-old drives a 3/4 ton, silver Chevy Silverado when she comes in from Gales Creek, near Forest Grove, where she was born, lives and works.

Her family has roots in real timber: Her grandfather owned a sawmill, her uncle logs and her dad’s construction company (her place of employment) builds logging roads. “They do some logging; but there’s no yard, so no big logging jobs,” says Dober, an experienced handler of the bucksaw she grips in her billboard.

Get this look: “(The Photographer) said give us strong – not mean – but your best tough look. ‘Smile through your eyes, but look strong.’ ”

The Message she’s aiming to project: “We’re standing here, we’re ready for you, bring it on.”

How long before we see a female professional women’s soccer player on a billboard? “The Women’s World Cup starts this June,” says Dober, who has played soccer since she was 7, and coached youth and high school soccer teams. “So I think pretty soon.”

(Article Courtesy of The Oregonian)

Lauren Collins for Nike Training Club | Download the free app to your iphone today!

Photographer: Lori Adamski Peek

Sports Model Lauren Collins :: Photographer Lori Adamski Peek

Lauren Collins (Left) + Danielle Jayne (Middle) :: Photographer Lori Adamski Peek

Lauren Collins :: Photographer: Lori Adamski Peek

Our friends at Swanson Studio, turned to us as they set out to embark on an exciting adventure to create and capture 20 test shoots, in just 2 short months.

For those of you who do not know, a test shoot is a photo shoot that is planned around an idea. Everyone involved in the shoot trades their time and service for a portfolio piece. Photographers get to experiment with new techniques and concepts while models and stylists get to update their books with fresh imagery. Everyone wins!

As a way to celebrate this achievement and share their hard work, Swanson Studio hosted a 20/2 exhibition the last week in January. The images were TOP SECRET until they released the book and shared the images at the event…We’ve been dying to share them with you! So without further ado, enjoy!

Jump.

Kalindra McFadden

Laura Coyier

Swanson Studio is kitty-corner from SLU’s PDX office and located under the tied arch of the Portland Fremont bridge. Simply step out the back door and you will find a maze of urban graphic shapes permanently suspended overhead. Marcus Swanson chose to seize the opportunity and experiment with the fleeting moments of suspension that could be created by throwing talent into the air like popcorn. Okay………. they did not actually throw them into the air, they drug a trampoline into the back parking lot and had our models sign a liability waiver.

Offense.

Tim Day

Tim Day

Tyler Ashlock’s inspiration was forever circling around the idea of shooting a Football themed test. Unfortunately, they could not find the right Talent for the job. Funny enough…… We had sent Tim Day to be the second boxer in the “boxing” shoot. Tim walked in, and the Swanson team looked up in awe! They HAD to shoot Tim again! Tim is an amazing guy, an ex Cincinnati Bengals player (due to an injury) he’s skilled, and authentic, which makes him a great Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited model.

Dunk.

Xavier Taylor

Xavier Taylor

Valentino Lucas

xavier taylor

Sean Reynold’s idea was to capture the EPIC DUNK shot in a different way. Instead of focusing on the static “perfect moment,” Sean wanted to capture the process as a whole.

Sean captured a sequence of positions in one shot. Adding to this, Sean used ambient light and longer exposures to introduce motion trails. The motion trails served to combine each static image into one energy filled shape.

Spray.

Katie Dober

Katie Dober

All of the ‘water’ themed tests took place in the studio… In a pool. One 10ft x 10ft indoor pool made out of 3/4′ plywood and 36 custom apple boxes.

The pool was then filled with 750 gallons of water (8400 pounds of downward pressure and 750 of outward pressure) and trying to keep it warm is no joke.

The studio made great efforts to make sure Katie didn’t catch cold. They began with 50 degree tap water and rotated three, 15 gallon pots of boiling water to slowly recycle the pool water. By the end of the day, and after approximately 30 pots of boiling water they were able to bring the temperature up to a whopping 94 degrees! Impressive.

Splash.

Leslie Vorhees

Tyson Nead

Andrea Dittmer

Roman Tencza

Run.

Alex Jones

Alex Jones

Marcus Swanson takes some things very seriously. Especially photography. For this project he wanted to explore running so they called us, in search of serious runners. Alex Jones lives and breathes running. In High School Alex was a 5A Division Champion for 3 consecutive years. He went on to place Top 20 in the State in the 5K. Alex is currently training full time, in hopes of qualifying for the Olympic trials.

Street.

Taylor Kneuven

Matt Staib

Matt Staib

As a sports based studio, it was important for Swanson to keep a lot of their tests in the sports vein.

The shoot was to be edgy, and true to life. The location was a beautiful spot in SE Portland that resembled parts of Europe, so the talent needed to be perfect. It is important to know that when it comes to shooting sports, having the right talent is imperative. As a Sports agency we specialize in scouting talent that actually play sports! The images were shot with the Polaroid SX-70.

Boxing.

Tim Day

Tim Day

A huge thank you to everyone at Swanson Studio, for allowing a handful of our talent to  be a part of your 20/2 project!

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The Challenge: Make the best Super Bowl ad. The Reward: Have the world’s biggest stage with a 100 million people watching and a million dollar paycheck.

Athleta is about real athletes inspiring active women in a variety of venues. On the Athleta Chi blog, our featured athletes share their expert advice and insight, and our catalogs are filled with pages of performance gear put to the test by women athletes against stunning backdrops around the world.

When we set off on the journey to bring Athleta to “brick-and-mortar” in our flagship San Francisco store, we knew we couldn’t have our real-life athletes there to inspire customers and demonstrate the performance and beauty that’s core to everything we create. So, we started an exhaustive search for athletic mannequins and (no surprise) couldn’t find any that were truly feminine AND athletic — both in the figure and the pose. That’s when we knew we had to venture off the beaten path to create uniquely Athleta mannequins.

Affectionately called “Daniquins,” the mannequins are inspired and modeled after our very own Danielle Halverson. Over the years, Dani has traveled to distant lands with our team of athlete models and creative gurus, becoming an important part of the Athleta community. She’s a strong, beautiful person inside and out, and to give you a sense of who she is as an athlete, here are just a few of her accomplishments…

• 9 time H.S. Track & Field State Champion
• 2 time H.S. Basketball State Contender
• GNAC Conference Record Holder
• NCAA Nationals Track & Field Championships
• 2 time Runner-up Finish in Heptathlon
• 1 time National Champion (High Jump)
• USA Track & Field Championships
• Currently training for Olympic Trials, and for the Olympic Games London 2012.

Dani came to Athleta through Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited, an agency that helped land her on the cover and in the pages of notable publications like Runner’s World, Shape, and Women’s Health. As her agent, Karen Osborn, attests, “Danielle epitomizes the beautiful athlete that the Athleta brand represents, so we were thrilled to facilitate that relationship, along with our other great models they use!” We couldn’t agree more.

A few months ago, Dani traveled with members of Team Athleta to Broomfield, CO, where Fusion Specialties is based. There, overseen by Creative Director Stacie White, Dani was digitally scanned in various action sequences and static poses that included running and Trikonasana (aka triangle pose). A fiberglass prototype, having the basic dimensions but lacking the finer details, was created from these scans as a template for the seven on-site sculptors who would artfully hand-etch Dani from a pile of clay, down to her tiny delineations of sinew and muscle. The Fusion Specialties team worked tirelessly over months to fine-tune this special project for Athleta.

That dedication to their craft is apparent in attention to details that may surprise the layman. Mannequins suffer from what Stacie calls “losing a moment in time,” a quality that often distinguishes great photography from the rest. Similar to one of our photo shoots, computer images were taken of Dani in rapid-fire succession before finding one with the right spark. Human details, too, can be unexpectedly exaggerated — in mannequin form Dani’s legs appeared bigger and more venous. These incongruities were “mannequized” with guidance from Team Athleta. The final product is breathtaking, to say the least.

Just walking through the San Francisco store, it’s apparent these statuesque mannequins are more effigy than mannequin, their precision-carved bodies an homage to Dani’s athletic physique. The untrained eye may overlook the differences between our Daniquins and other, run-of-the-mill mannequins, but we know you’ll appreciate the attention to detail, and hope you enjoyed learning more about the woman who breathed life into our “Daniquins.”

Les Mills shot the images below for their ‘For A Fitter Planet’ campaign in New Zealand. Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited Model and certified Les Mills trainer Joel Freeman helped bring the images to life!

SLU’s Joel Freeman (featured right)

alyssa tibbs - northwest sports model - front and center for nike.com

Amy Jo + Angel

Chase grabbed his team and friends, including SLU model Lindsey Tjian and took to the road to make it happen. Here are a few images of Lindsey for your viewing enjoyment, we especially love the images with the beautiful sun flares.

Check-out behind-the-scenes video from the shoot.

CLICK HERE to see Finn get ready for bath time!

Tamara Schmitz

Jennifer Rogers

Jesse Taylor

Jennifer

Mike Chapin

Tamara

Katie Dober

Tamara

How did you get started in the sports modeling industry? What intrigued you about SLU that made you want to join the agency?

When I was 15-years old I really wanted to get into modeling but I wasn’t sure about where I would fit in. I learned about SLU from my cousin who was interning there at the time. 

I joined and almost immediately booked my first job for a cheerleading supply vendor.  I’ve come to find that sports modeling was definitely the right fit for me.

What are some of your favorite sports and why?

Basketball and track. I’ve always loved basketball for the competitive edge and team work. Track allowed me to compete as an individual as well as a team member. Furthermore, track provided multiple competition options, i.e. triple jump, 100 meter, 200 meter, hurdles, relays, and high jump.  I even dabbled one year with cross country which is a funny story. My freshman year, I was running across the track field and didn’t think anything of it as I always ran everywhere. My running caught the attention of the cross-country coach who recruited me. As my mom says, it was a Forest Gump moment, i.e. he said that girl can run.

Describe some of your favorite project/shoot experiences.

I’ve had so many great experiences on all of my shoots. I never go to a shoot and come away with a jaded feeling or without a new experience. Each shoot I learn more about the industry, myself as a worker in the industry, and I get build new relationships or build upon relationships with people I’ve worked with in the past. However, if I had to choose a favorite job, it would definitely have to be traveling to Alaska in September of 2009. Aside from Oregon, Alaska was one of the most beautiful states I’ve ever been to. The scenery and things we got to experience were just unreal.

What kind of physical regimen do you follow to keep yourself fit for sports modeling?

I try to build upon what nature gave me by always making time to go to the gym and by playing basketball 6-7 days a week. As a sports model, I also have the advantage of working out while working.

Nutritional regimen?

Eating healthy for me was a struggle at first, especially on shoots! They always have the best food and I love to snack. I’ve always been able to eat whatever I want and stay thin but to really get the results I wanted I knew I had to cut that out. I now eat really healthy, lots of protein, fruits, veggies, complex carbs, etc. but on the weekends I let myself splurge a little! I was on a shoot in Utah a couple of weeks ago and discovered a new guilty pleasure —Nutella!

Can you tell us the mentality you bring to a shoot, in light of the demands and expectatio of the project?

I just go to each shoot with the same mentality as I always do. No matter how much experience I have, I treat each job like an audition. I have to understand what they want from me and each individuals’ role on set so that I can provide the services for which I’ve been contracted. It’s always a special treat when they want to extend another booking. But the main thing is to really understand what the client needs from me, respect the product, and represent the integrity of my agency.

How about some information about yourself, i.e. personality, future goals, and aspirations.

I like to consider myself a really hard worker with a lot of goals. I’m fairly introspective and I know when I need friends and family time and time to myself to decompress from my busy schedule. Aside from sports modeling and playing ball, I’m currently studying to obtain my degree in Accounting. I’ve dabbled a bit in acting through the help of SLU. I had a small speaking role in a made for TV movie and a featured extra role in Leverage. I’m hoping that even more acting opportunities arise.

What do you enjoy most about sports modeling?

Sports modeling has given me so many opportunities. To be able to work for some of the world’s largest corporations has really been an honor. It also gives me balance, if I weren’t doing this I’d just be studying and socializing but it really grounds me and expands my boundaries. It’s an honor and a privilege to model but it takes perseverance, dedication, and hours of effort and sacrifice to produce seconds of film or that perfect photo.  Overall it’s a humbling but an exhilarating experience. It’s something that I could see myself continuing to do for years to come.

What words of wisdom would you give to those who want to get into the business?

You definitely need to have a lot of PATIENCE; working in this industry is like a roller coaster with a lot of ups and downs. During slow times it’s easy to want to give up but you just have to remember that SLU is a great agency and they are working hard for us; the only thing we can do is to keep bettering ourselves and give them the tools they need to market us to the best of their ability. Don’t take anything for granted and do NOT lose faith in our wonderful agency! Always be PROMPT; if you’re not ahead of time, you’re not on time. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF; people are relying on you to be fit, healthy, and capable of doing the work that you are given (which could be very physically demanding). Recently, within 48 hours I was in 3 states, worked an AM job in Seattle, flew to San Jose to shoot all night for a commercial, rushed to the airport, flew back to Seattle, drove back to Portland, AND still had to play in a basketball game that afternoon and study for finals! That just goes to show you, you can open yourself to all kinds of possibilities so don’t limit yourself but most importantly- STAY HUMBLE!

Jim Pytel + Emmery Raw for Columbia.com {Photography by Mike Gray}

Katie for the Timbers

Check out the latest Timbers Billboard Campaign for the 2011 Season. The Timber ‘ARMY’ is part of the team… so they are featuring FANS larger than life! Have you seen any others?

Stay tuned for more popping up around town in the next couple of months.

Rip60 turned to SLU when casting fitness models for their newest workout video. Despite a gruesome 8 hour workout, the crew still managed to have some fun on set!

Strike a pose!

Ariel Shaw, working hard.

Athleta showcased their versatile clothing line to a select group of fitness writers and offered an amazing yoga class with astound yoga instructor, and SLU model Drisana Carey.  Carey has been practicing and teaching yoga for several years. I decided to interview her to get insight on the practice of yoga.

How long have you been teaching yoga?

I started guiding my roommates and friends in yoga classes while living in France in 2004, I had been practicing for 4 years and couldn’t find any classes in the area so we used my living room/bedroom to do yoga together, while I talked through the movements and postures. The following Spring of 2005 I returned to the states and took my first teacher training course in Los Angeles and started teaching at the same studio just after finishing the training I’ve been teaching at different studios around Southern California ever since.

In your opinion what are some benefits from practicing yoga?

There are many positive changes people experience during each class and even more benefits unfold after practicing yoga regularly. The more obvious ones are increased flexibility, strength, balance, improved posture, stable moods, and a reduced stress.

Many students have mentioned that they were surprised when they started sleeping better, relaxing more deeply and recognized a better sense of awareness, so less mistakes in their day to day life. The benefits are so numerous it all depends on what you really want to get out of the practice. I’ve found that when I set an intention then letting go of it while I practice surprising changes and gifts appear in my life.

What do you love most about this form of exercise?

I love the sense of connection.  Connection with what is going on in my body; what is circling around in my mind and especially the connection with my breath. Connection also with the people and the environment around me, I love practicing outside near the ocean or in the sun on a warm day and even inside the dinkiest of studios have surprised me with a warmth of energy and connection with friends and strangers that cannot be quantified but fills me with a wonderful sense that keeps me continuously inspired to practice.

What are some other ways you stay in shape?

I love just about anything active. I run a lot, play beach volleyball, Pilates, plyometrics, biking, swimming, surfing, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, hiking. I’m usually up for whatever friends, weather and time supports.  Regular trips to the gym bore me, so I love to mix it up and use the outdoors as my gym/playground.

Lastly what do you love most about Athleta clothing?

Athleta really gets the female athlete. The clothes are functionally designed extremely well, with performance, comfort and style in mind. Its clear when you feel the clothes that the designers are female athletes themselves.  The materials are the kind that once you feel them on; you never want to take them off. I’m always on the go, being active is only part of my day and Athleta’s clothing can take you anywhere from the studio to the shops, to dinner wherever.

For more information visit  http://athleta.gap.com

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