Contest Winner: Alphamale and Blacklace

Title: The Not so Innocent Bride
Model: Thalia Jie
Photo by duality photography

Congratulations to Thalie and the co-owners of duality photography Kristianne Matfield and Bendoverand Hammerer!

Click here for more!

CONTEST WINNER: Flamingos and Flamencos

Photo Title: "They'll never find me here"

Congratulations to Kristi Maurer!

Kristi submitted the winning photograph to the Flamingos and Flamencos Photo Contest. Click here for more!

Emvee Cuba L$10,000 Photo Contest - Deadline: May 16

L$10,000 Photo Contest May 2 - 16!!

1. Take pics at Emvee Cuba

2. Submit pics to the Metaversatility Flickr Group

3. Three high-res photos will be named winners and photographers will receive an 8x10" high quality print of their winning image

4. One grand prize winner will also receive L$10,000

5. All images will be considered for inclusion in the Emvee Cuba in-world gallery

For more information visit Emvee Cuba Flickr Discussion Group Click here for more!

JCNY MODEL'FEST, MAY 2008 Deadline: May 28th

::::: MODEL'FEST, MAY 2008 ::::::::
- 30 Day Modeling Summit at JCNY Collection

Headline Sponsor: BEST of SL Magazine

WIN 30,000L IN CASH, JCNY Model Contract and SL Fashion Industry Package

**WOMEN and MENS Entries NOW ACCEPTED.
Entry Deadline May 28th. Winner Announced June 1st.

YOUR INVITED TO ENTER ::::::: ENTRY GUIDELINES ( SCROLL TO BOTTOM )
REQUIRED: JOIN 'JCNY Collection' Group to enter this contest.

JCNY and proud sponsors would like to invite you to enter and experience fashion modeling in a professional enviroment. This is the 8th Model Search that JCNY has hosted in Second Life. MODEL'FEST will be judged by a panel of SL's top designers. There are no voting machines or technology driven programs that will decide the winning model. The models are judged by real life people with an eye for fashion and design. If you share the same passion for fashion and modeling, pass this notcard on to a good friend and get him/her involved with us!

WHAT IS MODEL'FEST?
MODEL'FEST is a collection of the hottest models in Second Life gathering during the month of May 2008 at JCNY Collection on Farrah Island. MODEL'FEST Runway is located at the JCNY Collection Flagship Store and will be open for public viewing during this 30 Day Event. Showcase Models will be selected to take the runway at JCNY each week of the contest.

SHOWCASE MODELS
After entering your photos you wil be up for 'Showcase Modeling' during the month. A Collection of 20 models are up for showcase during each week of the contest. These models are hand selected by the judges to take the runway at the JCNY Flagship Store. SL Newspapers, Fashion Photographers, Model Agencies will all be randomly present to view the showcase models. If you are selected as a showcase model you will receive a group tag from JD Hansen of JCNY. You will be paid 15L an hr for being part of the showcase during the festival. The models who are showcased are considered to be the featured models of the current weeks entries and are not in any specific order of placement in the runnings. As a showcase model for MODEL'FEST its completly up to you to participate in the runway invite.

Watch your Manners!
There will be no voting for the models present. Showcase models will be presented as ambassadors of modeling and fashion in SL. Please do not engage in any foul language or argumentative public chat. You are expected to be on stage with a sense of class and style. Anyone acting in an unkind manner on stage wil be kindly asked to leave MODEL'FEST Runway. Showcase models are here for your viewing pleasure and soley for fashion modeling. Please chat with respect and kindness.

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JCNY - FASHION THEATER
The JCNY Fahsion Theater will be up and running random entries. This slideshower will be updated daily as the new entries come to us. This is a viewing area for everyone to see who is entering and chat about the beautiful fashions and styles.
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HISTORY
JCNY Collection hosts the largest and longest running model search in Second Life. We've entered fashion shows across SL since 2006. Over 75 stores gridwide, and partnered in the newest KaDeWe 100th Anniversary Store. The search was developed by JD Hansen to promote fashion involvement among avatars and aspiring models. There is no cost to enter the contest
and is completely free of charge to anyone interested. This month we are returning to the original model judge and jury. This process is a person by person judging process. A panel of five judges composed of top designers in second life will judge model photo submissions.
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MODEL'FEST PRIZES :

JCNY Collection - Prize List

• 30,000L IN CASH
• 3,000L Gift Certificate
• 2000L JCNY Gifts
• Paid Model Contract for June 2008
• Featured in June JCNY Ad Campaigns
• In Store Posters, Billboards, Website Ads
• Future Photo shoots with JD Hansen

Sponsoring Prize Listing:

• BEST OF SL Magazine - Featured Spread in JCNY Collection's Ad
• Nicky Ree Designs - 2500L Store Certificates, from Nicky Ree
• Styles of Edo - Gifts including 3500L of Formal Attire
• UK Couture Franchise Sponsor - 10 New Womens Clothing Sets, Lucky Raymaker
• Apple May Designs - 1365L Store Certificates, from Apple May

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HOW TO ENTER:
Please read the entry guidelines below. As the rules have changed for May 2008.

::: ENTERING YOUR PICTURES ::::::::::::
THE CONTEST RULES FOR MODEL PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION:

Please follow these instructions carefully. Your submission will be trashed if not done correctly.

We require all entries to the exact details as follows:

1. OPEN THE SEARCH TAB: Click groups, Type JCNY Collection. Join the Group.
You must be in the JCNY Collection group to be elligable! Profiles will be checked.
MUST BE IN THE JCNY COLLECTION GROUP TO ENTER MODEL'FEST..

2. PORTFOLIOS must be a FOLDER with the text 'JCNY MODEL'FEST' -- 'Your Name'

3. A total of THREE of your best photos inside the FOLDER (**DO NOT put Pics inside notecards...)
Name each photo: 1- Your Name 2- Your Name, 3- Your Name
Lastly, use the JCNY Photo Studio to take a shot of yourself in front of the JCNY logo wall. This is the wall of JCNY Logos. We will accept 2 photos, plus your JCNY Logo wall shot. Use the JCNY Photo Studios at the Main Store for your logo wall photos or any other photos you need. The first photo will be a close up facial shot. The second photo will be a full body shot.
Any Photographers, or Agencys may be used for developing your style or photos.

4. A notecard detailing the creator of all clothing worn in the photos. As well as
any skins, hair, accessories and jewelry. Lastly, A Short paragraph about your
impression of JCNY and the Fashion Industry in Second Life.

*** All Photos MUST BE full permissions. This means Copy, Modify, Transfer. Any conflicts from Model Agencies or contracts, in the use of submitted photos, will be deleted from the contest.

5. Drop your Folder on JD Hansen's profile to submit. Make sure your submittal is
right the first time. Multiple submissions with different skins are accepted. Offline
entries will be auto received.

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ONSITE PHOTO SUPPORT ::::::: JCNY PHOTOSUDIO, Farrah Island

FREE TO USE PHOTO STUDIO, also professional onsite photographers assisting new models.

'Ely' Photography Agency Photography will be onsite assisting aspiring models with quality photo services. Photo Sessions with "Ely' will be limited, please contact Elysium Eilde for your shoot.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!

Supporting Website Links:

JCNY Website:
http://.jcnycollection.blogspot.com

JCNY Fashion Blog & News:
http://.jcnycollection.blogspot.com

JCNY Sponsored Photography Support: onsite studio.
Ely Photograhy Agency, Contact: Elysium Eilde.

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PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE ENTERING ' MODEL'FEST

DISCLAIMER: Please be advised by submitting photos to the MODEL'FEST, each photo becomes property of JCNY Collection™ - JCNY retains exclusive rights to use and or distribute any photos entered in the contest. Plausable by Greenburg & Lierbermann Law Office, Washington, DC, USA. www.aplegal.com By submitting photos you are subject to the rights and terms of the contest owner and creator, JD Hansen.

***UPDATES WILL BE GIVEN THROUGH THE JCNY COLLECTION GROUP CHAT WINDOW. YOU MUST BE IN THE GROUP TO RECIEVE 'MODEL SEARCH UPDATES' AND CONTEST NEWS. DON'T PASS UP THIS CHANCE TO WIN AND GET SEEN BY OVER A MILLION SL VEIWERS!

*Deadline can be otherwise changed due to Second Life issues, or downtimes. Click here for more!

JULY FACE OF ZANPHORIA - Deadline June 15

MODELING CONTEST - JULY FACE OF ZANPHORIA

Zanphoria Galleries and Studios is all about excellence and elegance. We are now putting a new face every month to that philosophy.

WINNER WILL RECEIVE:

• 1000L
• Will be the Zanphoria Ad Model for the month (and we advertise aggressively-Model name on the ads)
• One free month on the Zanphoria AdBoards (300L value)
• Will be one of the chosen paid models for 2 shows in the Gallery (usually 1 hr @ 200L per hour.)
• A photoshoot with the Zanphoria photographer; photos softly edited and enhanced; and a full perm portfolio book with the 10 best shots.

TO ENTER THE CONTEST:

1. PLEASE read the few rules below these instructions.
2. JOIN the Zanphoria Group
3. PLACE YOUR PHOTO IN THE VOTING BOARD (any photo you desire, no nudity - you may want to keep in mind that Zanphoria is about elegance. That can come through in a gown, lingerie or just the style of photo but you might want to lean toward a more elegant feel.) The board will deliver instructions on how to upload your image and note if you need it.
4. SUBMIT A NOTECARD to: Sapphoria Shilova with the following information:

• Full name,
• SL birthdate
• Time zone
• Any time periods you are generally NOT available
• Tell us briefly how you would describe your typical style.

Please feel free to include up to 5 additional photos in the notecard.

Entries and voting will be ongoing. We will close the board to entries and votes on June 15th. The winner will be announced on June 25th and the photo shoot of the winner will need to be during the last week of June (so they are ready to use in July ads)

HOW THE WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN:

We realize that sometimes the "voting" contest can be little more than popularity contests, however it is effective and the preferred method. We also believe it shows enthusiasm to encourage your friends and associates to support your modeling by giving you their vote. But we will also use final judging. When the board closes, the top four (4) models with the most votes will be reviewed by a panel of 4 judges in the industry and a final winner will be chosen. The 4 finalists will be asked to submit a notecard with additional photos. PLEASE NOTE, it is possible that the model among those 4 with the most votes will not be judged the final winner. The voting board will determine the 4 finalists and the winner will be chosen by the judges.

A FEW LITTLE RULES
1. You may NOT include freelance information and/or rates on the voting board. You may have one photo and a notecard with general information about yourself. However, we do recommend you lease a regular Zanphoria AdBoard where you can put your photo and anything you like in the notecard. You are NOT required to lease one of the regular AdBoards to enter the contest.
2. If we discover you have paid anyone for votes, you will be disqualified.
3. Any attempts to manipulate the board will result in disqualification.

GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN!

Sapphoria Shilova
Zane Farman
Zanphoria Galleries Click here for more!

ScarlettCast @ Digital Image Deadline: Ongoing

Scarlett Niven introduces her new venture, ScarlettCast @ Digital Image.

Using her RL voice and lip syncing technology to match her spoken words, Scarlett will be utilizing snapshot slideshows and video segments from SL on the various topics listed in the introduction video and presenting it in a news-cast fashion.

With each monthly installment, Scarlett is holding a contest she calls "My Favorite Looks". Scarlett will be pick one winner per month from the submitted photos.

Contestants should submit a folder labeled - ScarlettCast/My Favorite Looks - (YOUR NAME).
Please submit only 1 photo per entry with details on what is being worn.

The winner will be featured in the next ScarlettCast episode, will have their avatar animated for the segment and will win $1,000L!

Scarlett is very excited about the new way of blogging/reporting and building on her fashion blog, www.digitalimagefashion.blogspot.com, with news from other areas.

Scarlett welcomes idea, people wanting to be featured or suggestions of who you think should be featured.

ScarlettCast covers fashion & lifestyle in Second Life(tm).

Make sure you don't miss a new installment by subscribing via the many avenues available or join her Group, ScarlettCast for notifications and monthly freebies! Click here for more!

Son!a Haute Couture Fashion Female Model Deadline: Weekly until June 30th

Welcome to Son!a Haute couture Fashion Female Model search contest
Contest begins April 10th and runs until June30th 2008

What do you need?

1. A great avatar
2. Join In-world group "Son!a"
3. Contact "Sonia28 Jie" to get your package (starting April 10th and not before that please)

How it works:

1. Picture 1: Each model will be given a set "necklace and earrings" for free.The model must take a 1st picture wearing this set. The picture must present not only the beauty of the model, but also bring the best in the necklace and earrings she is wearing.
2. Picture 2: Simply take another picture of yourself wearing any item of jewelry or garment from Son!a's Boutique.
   
3. Picture 3: Your Choice!
4. Very important ALL PICTURES MUST BE FULL PERM.. and each week one model will be selected "the model of the week" till the final result.
5. The picture might be adjusted in Photoshop and retouched.
6. Create a folder in your inventory and name it: Son!a contest summer model:
7. Upload the photos and name them: Son!a contest summer model: 1-2 & 3
8. Create a note card describing your look
9. Put everything in the folder, please note 3 pictures must be in folder with one note card and send to "Sonia28 Jie". FULL PERM
   

Again, this contest is not like any other contest in second life; it is not a popularity contest OR winning by the numbers of votes, you don't have to beg for a vote because at the end a jury and the designer will decide who deserves to get the title of: "Son!a Super Model for Summer 2008"

The reward:

Unfortunately only one model can win the contest, and she will get

• 2000$L cash
• A custom made dress and jewelry and shoes that will be named after her SL name and will sell in-store for 1000L
• In-world poster in Son!a Boutique

Good luck!

The winning model must have a mod shape and willing to adjust and be free for a photoshoot on weekends. The model must also be polite, respectful and professional.

From designer - Sonia28 Jie Click here for more!

::The Violent Nightmare Model Search:: Deadline: May 16th

::The Violent Nightmare Model Search::

The Violent Nightmare Fashion Show ~ May 21st at 7 PM SL

You can submit your entries from May 2nd until May 16th at 11:59 PM SL. The winners will be notified and announced on May 17th.

How to enter:

1. Take some photos of you rocking your favorite Sn@tch outfit, Philotic Energy hair, Nomine skin, and/or with your favorite Vital pose. At least one item or pose in your submission must be from *one* of these four designers. The SLURL for each store is included below. Show us how you wear it - extra points for creativity! No explicit pornography, please. We don't actually want to see yer sn@tch!

2. A minimum of postprocessing is allowed, but major photoshopping is *not* encouraged. We're looking for models that fit our theme for the show and express themselves with a unique style, not the best photoshop artists.

3. In order to take part in the search, you must have a Flickr account. You can sign up for free at www.flickr.com if you don't already have one.

4. Join the Sn@tch Flickr group and submit up to 3 photos to the group. In your description, you must include what item you are wearing or what pose you're using that is from one of the four designers. Any picture that fails to identify which item or pose they are using will be disqualified.

5. Submit your photos by 11:59 PM SL on Friday, May 16th! Seriously, this is the deadline - no sob stories!

6. You must be available to be in the show at 7 PM SL on May 21st. We may need you for a rehearsal and fitting, and we'll try to give you as much advance notice as possible.

What you win:

• A Prize package of Sn@tch Clothing, Philotic Energy Hair, Nomine Skin and Vital Poses totaling more than $5000 L
• A Selection of Professional Modeling Photos for your Portfolio
• A Spot in the Violent Nightmare Fashion Show May 21st
• $3000 L Cash Prize
• Infamy and Fabulousness

::The Violent Nightmare::
Sn@tch
Philotic Energy
Nomine
Vital Click here for more!