north shore news __ MAI BOX Portfolio scam clarified Dear Editor: Thank you for taking the time to interview both Aaron Dudley and myself for the “Role Model” and “Have You Got What it Takes” arti- cles published in the Sunday, Aug. 16 issuc. In “Role Model” you captured Aaron’s non-glam- orous, role model persona. It was a wonderful article. The majonty of the “Have You Gor ‘hat It Takes” article is insightful and an accurate reflection on the industry today ... good advice for would-be models. However, I am misquoted in the fifth paragraph and would like to clarify. When asked to comment about modelling scams, | mentioned so-called “agen- cies” that hire “in-house” amateur phorographers to shoot new models. The model pays “agency” a Jarge sum, the “agency” pays the pho- tographer a small portion of u. The result is sub-standard photos which are uscless in a professional portfolio. 1 absolutely recommend thar a model spends up tc $700 to start a portfolio with a professional fashion pho- the tographer recommended by a reputable agency once it is determined that a person has a look that is marketable. The model pays the pho- tographer dircetly so the agency doesn t profit from it. No agency will pay for a model's portfolio so the mode! must invest in him- self/herself with guidance and direction from their agent. The only fee a model should be paying an agency is the standard commission on bookings. Melanie Hawthorne Blanche’s Model and Talent, agency director xo NN ~ “MIN@UA Gieat Pictures. ~ and Great Value! . | of © Indudes: Case and battery © Auto focus, auto flesh and auto site ty de DD © Large viewfinder / All glass lens © Red eye reduction / Self Timer Give us your memories. We'll make you Smile. - Visit the Japan Camera iiearest you: RICHMOND: . Richmond Centre (604) 270-1237 : NORTH VANCOUVER: Lougheed Mall (604) 444-3342 Capilano Mall (604) 987-0780 Metrotown Centre (604) 439-1551 KAMLOOpS: Eaton Centre Metrotown (604) 439-0969 Thompson Park Shopping Centre (250) 372-2611 “fara dovbin A Me wal ses wth porchece of the Macha five 78 90 bt. > 23 A> gs - 25% OFF SALE ¢ REAL COOL Bea PLENTY OF REE PARNG Over-eng The price of the ee high-performance NAD AV 713 “ Audio/Video Receiver has been slashe i Made te sell for $1000, a huge factory price redudion has made this best selling, top value NAD A/V Receiver more affordable than ever. Or for slightly lower power needs and fewer inputs choose the. NAD AV 71) for only $499 ~ Quantities are limited. | When they're gone, - they’re gone. © In the NAD ne frills tradition the AV 713 concentrates on performance, both for surround sound and stereo music reproduction. NAD’s renowned amplifier technology will handle any loudspeaker load wiih ease. It has enough iriputs to handle all the audio and video sources you are ever likely to use (including phono — rara in receivers these days) and system remote control. now for oly 599 iy COMPLETE COOLING - SYSTEM, FLUSH & FILL. And if you are looking for a bargain- priced speaker system, to complete your “Open | Monday Saturday 8: 00. am to: 00 pm/ LONSDALE & 13TH, - 988: 4050 >