A Future Model?

On September 26, 2014, Ashlynn signed a contract with IMG Models. We’re all very excited, but have to keep reminding ourselves that this doesn’t actually mean she’ll ever work as a paid model. It means that she’s currently in development to possibly become a fashion model.

Backing up a bit, after being told by multiple people (namely her grandmother and one of my friends) that she should consider modeling, Ashlynn contacted a few Dutch agencies. In October 2013, she and I had a meeting with Fresh Model Management, a small boutique agency. Although they opted not to represent Ashlynn, I thought it was fascinating talking about the industry with the founder, who was a successful Dutch model.

Fast forward to May 2014 and Ashlynn was scouted by several model scouts and photographers through her Instagram account. After doing some due diligence, I was shocked that she’d been scouted by Jeni Rose, Vice President of Development at IMG Models Paris, one of the world’s premier agencies. I contacted Jeni and we discussed the possibility of Ashlynn becoming an IMG Girl. Of course, I was curious how Jeni came across Ashlynn’s Instagram account; turns out that model scouts now use this social media site to search for potential models. Jeni actually maintains the IMG Instagram feed primarily so she can search through the teens that follow her, including Ashlynn.

Jeni asked for some current photos, so Veronica took these in the field near our house. Jeni must have liked what she saw because she asked us to meet her in Rotterdam in June to discuss things further. It’ll be interesting to see where this leads. In the meantime, Ashlynn has chosen not to tell her friends since it’s all make-believe right now.