ATTENTION ALL MODELS!
Monday, October 30, 2006
My homie Taj Washington is looking for some models for his upcoming shoot. You can check out some of his photography above or on his website. Please read the following:
I am a New York City based photographer that will be shooting in Upper Manhattan on Saturday, 11/4/06. The purpose for this shoot is for the photos to be used as submissions to urban magazines. While there is no pay for this shoot, whomever gets chosen and participates in the shoot will receive magazine tears as they appear in the magazine, a separate individual photo shoot at a later date, and the possibility to collaborate again on future projects. There will be single shots as well as various shots of the models interacting with one another, as I am creating a storyline with these photos. All clothing, hair and make-up will be provided by my team and me. All ethnicities are welcome.
Please note that all models must show valid photo ID when they arrive at the shoot, as well as sign a Model Release Form.
I am looking for the following:
MEN
5’10” – 6’3”
31 – 34 waist
18-25 years old
WOMEN
5’8” – 6’0”
Size 4 – 6
18-25 years old
EMAIL ME AT: taj@tajwashington.com
*please send a picture of yourself or a link to your portfolio.
I look forward to hearing from everyone. You can also see some of my work at www.tajwashington.com








74 Comments
1.
Tee
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
Thanks ANGEL LA!
2.
misery
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
Angel La
he didn’t say how to actually contact him. Do u have to submit photo’s. There’s nothing on his site that says anything
3.
mizzlizz
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
im about like 5 inches too short… =(
4.
Gin
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
there’s a contact section on his site…
5.
surieal
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
Damn i’m 5′7 oh well better luck next time.
6.
surieal
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
I wouldn’t be picked anyway, i’m 5′7 waist 22 bust 34 and my hips are 36 i wear a size 1.
7.
phillylala
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
discrimination against us short people!
8.
Such Magnificence
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
I’m 5′8 but I’m a curvy chick…36-27-42!
So I don’t think I would make the cut! I want to model but I know the reality is unless I’m trying to shake my ass in a video…its not going down Lol!
9.
tjack25
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
Doesn’t it just make you mad!!
I’m a female and I’m 6′0, but I aint no size 4-6. I wouldn’t even want to see a girl my height wearing a 4-6, that would be str8 nasty.
Are you sure this is for Urban Mags???
But hey whatever floats his boat…
10.
mizzlizz
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
damn, what i would give to be tall…i mean at least 5′7 lol
11.
surieal
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
I just called the guy, I explained to him my measurements and height and he said to go ahead and send him pictures of anyway. so i’mma try, i just wanted to let all the models know that so they could try too.
12.
blk dds
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
I’m out…..
13.
Dre_sincere
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
I agree @#7, nothing against the photographer, but here we go with the thinking that tall and thin is what is beautiful and appealing. It kinda offends me being a man of short stature myself but whateva…..
14.
BashyBoo
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
WELL IM TOO SHORT TOO BIG AND TOO OLD…AWW WELL I GUESS I BETTER STICK TO MY DAY JOB! LMAOOOOO
15.
keshaboo
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
lol @ #9 tjack i understand cause i’m 6′2″ and a female and have never been a size 4-6 …the smallest i’ve ever been is a size 12 and at my height that looks like 4-6 alone…lol I don’t think this is for an urban mag either !!
16.
Angel
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
Too bad Im only 5′4. LOL (And not 18,but i look it)
17.
Such Magnificence
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
I know TJack25…ain’t nothing appealing about a tall ass stick chick!
I used to be a stick figure and I can’t say I miss those days…I love my curves and thank god for womanhood!
MizzLizz girl pleaze! Trust and believe being tall ain’t what its cracked up to be…finding dudes that are taller than u seriously becomes a chore once u hit 5′7 or 5′8!
18.
JDWhitedst
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
Aww man. I would love to shoot. I don’t live there. I am all the way in Texas.
19.
Such Magnificence
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
It seems like every dude I have a thing for is like 5′6-5′8!
It seems like alot of the cuties are 5′9 and under…and of course they want a petite girl!
20.
mizzlizz
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
@ such magnificence
yeah, i get your point. there are alot of short cute guys, but there are some FINE tall men! lol i’m around 5′3 and i dated a guy who was 6′2. let just say it was uncomfortable. i literally felt like a little girl next to him.
tall women just stand out more in my opinion. i guess it’s a complex i have lol and i agree about the being 6′0 and 120 pounds. that’s really nasty, i mean unless you are like that naturally, which i doubt would ever be the case. “urban mag” my ass haha =)
21.
bill
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
I would like to Nominate MissLiz, as Concrete Loops Top Model ?
22.
bill
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
oh wait a minute..you have to be 5′8 & 18 ??
I think MissLiz is a shorty…
And I don’t think she’s 18 yet…..
She’s such a cute girl !!!
23.
mizzlizz
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
well thank you bill! i’m glad to see you again. i had to leave CL for a while to concentrate on midterms. CL is too addictive!!!
yes i am a shorty, and actually i’m almost 19, but i look like im 14, it’s good tho =)
24.
SUGA BUGA
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
too short!! Man , you gotta be tall and SKINTY!!
25.
Marie
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
I FEEL YA #18 I’M IN TEXAS TO I WONDER IF IT’S ANYWAY TO SUBMIT PHOTOS..
26.
bill
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
on Monday, October 30, 2006 @ 2:34 pm
mizzlizz said:
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well thank you bill! i’m glad to see you again. i had to leave CL for a while toG concentrate on midterms. CL is too addictive!!!
yes i am a shorty, and actually i’m almost 19, but i look like im 14, it’s good tho =)
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Good to see you round & about too MissLiz…..
You would make a good catch for my 17 year old son…
Columbian & 5′3…
Lord, that WOULD be a blessing !!
27.
saturdai
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
AMEN @17
i’m 5′8″ so my minimum requirement for dudes is at least 5′11″ so i can wear heels and not look down on them
@ 18. i feel you too. damnit i wish they were shooting in the south (texas) ! i’m 5′8″ size 6 and 23yrs old. i fit the requirements and everything… ah boo, guess i should get back to studying huh?
28.
Ne-Ho for Ne-Yo
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
MIZZLIZZ,
WHERE ARE THESE TALL CUTE MEN YOU SPEAK OF AND HOW CAN I FIND THEM? LOL
NO LOVE FOR THE AVERAGE HEIGHT…5′6 CAN’T MODEL?
29.
qtfromok
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
Lol! Bashyboo you crazy az he**
30.
tjack25
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
Such Magnificence
I feel ya…being a tall female is not what its cracked up to be! Cause you right, trying to find a “man” that’s taller than you is almost like having a part-time job.
And I like wearing heels so I definately have a hard time
31.
Marie
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
HEY THEIRS NOTHING WRONG WITH BEING TALL & SKINNEY, IM 5′8 AND 125 WITH BOOTY,,,,IM LOVIN IT…AND I PUSHED OUT A 9POUND BABY AND BOUNCED BACKED…..LOL….
32.
mizzlizz
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
bill you are crazy =)
well ne-ho (i crack up everytime i read that name lmao) you gonna have to take a trip to NYC, and lemme show you around LOL… there are plenty of them where I stay!
33.
elles_closet
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
who wants to model anyway!!!
34.
Diana
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
Aww to short and thick, NOT FAT, thick damn it. lol. Let me know when they want short girls, I’m in.
35.
keisheloca
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
I would love to do that cuz im 5′9 And wear size 5-6. i have a very unique look What are all the specific rules?
36.
Meatloaf
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
#24 Bill Said:

We don’t belive you..You need more people !
We need Proof via Pictures, Ms. New Booty…
My Brother, Meatloaf is going to fall in Love with you lady…
=====================================================
LMAO Bill. My Boo has me on lockdown! When I logged on this morning, the first thing I see is Halle and Opie, so I got her drift! I’m chillin!
This is a great opportunity for those who are near the criteria. I’ve been working with Taj Washington for 8 months and I’m getting lots of magazine work through his company! I also work with 4 other agencies when I’m not performing! He’s good! That’s all I can say! Its easy money and fun!
I encourage you to go forward and apply even if you don’t think you meet all the requirements! Just look at Eva! She was actually too short!
37.
tjack25
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
yall know that most females are 5′5 and under anyway, so if they did have a height requirement for the shorties the turn out would be overwhelming!
Lol, there would probably be over a million girls in line
38.
Ora
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
SIZE 4-6 DID THEY FORGET TO PUT A 1 IN FRONT OF THOSE NUMBERS?
39.
Chellybop
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
Shit, count me out I’m 5′2 and I wear a size 12, too thick for this BS!!!
40.
bill
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
Dag,
I can’t imagine what a Woman who is 6″0 and is a size 6 looks like…
That’s why I can’t watch fashion shows…
They have the strangest looking woman….
Most Black Men like their woman between 5″0 & 5″7, with a Big Booty & no smaller than a size 5/6….
I love the way God designs woman….
Black Woman have the perfect Coca Cola Bottle figure….
A Woman’s Physique is an Amazing Architectural Design
Thank-You Jesus…
41.
bill
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
on Monday, October 30, 2006 @ 3:19 pm
tjack25 said:
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yall know that most females are 5′5 and under anyway, so if they did have a height requirement for the shorties the turn out would be overwhelming!
Lol, there would probably be over a million girls in line
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on Monday, October 30, 2006 @ 3:23 pm
Ora said:
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SIZE 4-6 DID THEY FORGET TO PUT A 1 IN FRONT OF THOSE NUMBERS?
Bill Said:
This “Model Search” isn’t for your average woman it seems…
They should be seeking out sisters that play for the WNBA or Woman that live in Africa…
42.
Such Magnificence
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
LMAO @ Bill…
I can’t put my booty pics on here!!! This is Concreteloop not King Magazine…lol!
Plus I think the ladies don’t wanna see all that!
Of course I got some though! And everyday I pray my ex don’t post my pics on his Myspace account for a lil get-back!Lol!
43.
caff
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
I’m 6′4″
-=)
44.
Marie
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
LOL #43…Myspace has become so dangerous with them old pics now a days….LOL
45.
trace
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
damn. im 5′9.5 and in manhattan but i wear a size 9. im not skinny like that and i wanna model. i might go but im too fat.
46.
caff
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
5′8″ - 6′ is common for women who live in NY and Caliornia. Most women who want to become models move to those two places. Walk around Soho on even given day and 80% of the women out will meet those requirements.
But looking for a woman with those numbers on this site is pure comedy.
47.
mizzlizz
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
Yes, I agree with Caff. I used to work in Soho, and there are some tall ass women around there. Matter of fact, there are tall women in all the trendy areas - Greenwich, TriBeca, Chelsea, etc.
48.
mizzlizz
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
and damn Caff, 6′4! That’s pretty huge lol
49.
STEPH_86
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
Hey Caff,
I fit those requirements and I visit this site everyday. I bet he already got a bunch of e-mails.
50.
VWBunnie81
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
DAMN I’M 7 INCHES TOO SHORT… AND 4 SIZES TOO BIG ;(
TAJ NEEDS ATLEAST ONE THICK SPANISH MAMI FOR 1 OR 2 PHOTOS!!
JEEEEZZZZZZZZZZ… LOL
51.
caff
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
Yezzur..
I’m the perfect package. >=)
52.
caff
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
VWBunnie, he has a thick chick (by my standards) on his site. She’s leaning on the gate, on page 2.
Maybe he’ll let you slide.
53.
mizzlizz
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
Confident as well =]
I’m sure plenty of people that visit CL will meet those requirements. His inbox must be flooded already. I think everyone in NYC is a wanna be model hehe
54.
caff
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
Pretty much…
NY = Has wanna be models where everyone has a portfolio of pictures to show you.
Cali = Has wanna be actors/actresses where everyone has a movie idea they want you to read.
55.
EZElmo
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
LMAO @BashyBoo.
I feel you. I’m too old. I meet all the other requirements but now that I think about it, urban mags don’t really target the thirty-something crowd.
Guess I’ll stick to my day job……doing the “after” pictures for the +12” penis enlargement ads.
56.
Ne-Ho for Ne-Yo
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
LOL @ BILL. THEY PLAY THOSE COMMERCIALS ALL THE TIME IN DC TOO. AS FAR AS I KNOW ITS JUST SOME LONELY PEOPLE CALLIN OTHER LONELY PEOPLE AND CHATTIN. NOT UNLIKE A CHATROOM ONLINE. YOU STILL MIGHT WANNA BLOCK THOSE LINES THO. NO GOOD CAN COME FROM TALKIN TO SOME PAID PHONE HOOCH OR SOME LONELY BROAD AT ALL HOURS OF THE NIGHT.
MIZZLIZZ,
YES GURL! NEW YORK IS A HOT-BED OF MALE FINENESS! I’M UP THERE EVERY SO OFTEN ON BUSINESS AND THE FINE MEN ARE ON EVERY CORNER. I WISH I COULD SAY THE SAME FOR DC.
57.
droptopgirl
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
im only 5″6 and 1/2. one day
58.
bill
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
on Monday, October 30, 2006 @ 4:42 pm
Ne-Ho for Ne-Yo said:
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LOL @ BILL. THEY PLAY THOSE COMMERCIALS ALL THE TIME IN DC TOO. AS FAR AS I KNOW ITS JUST SOME LONELY PEOPLE CALLIN OTHER LONELY PEOPLE AND CHATTIN. NOT UNLIKE A CHATROOM ONLINE. YOU STILL MIGHT WANNA BLOCK THOSE LINES THO. NO GOOD CAN COME FROM TALKIN TO SOME PAID PHONE HOOCH OR SOME LONELY BROAD AT ALL HOURS OF THE NIGHT.
Bill Said;
Thank you for your quick response !!!
My 17 year old son is becoming such a horny little guy, and I need to start taking precautions…
I’ll put a block on my phone NOW !!!!
Thanks for the advice !!
I appreciate you !!
59.
Asentha
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
Oh, well. I’m too old and short. LOL!!
60.
Taj The Photographer
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
All,
I thank everyone for their interest in wanting to work with me. However, I have been noticing that people are calling me and not thoroughly READING the casting call. Why is it that everyone that is between 5′0″ and 5′4″ feel the need to be offended because I want people 5′8″ and up? I am going by industry standards. I didn’t make the rules.
Also, the reason I put the height limit at 6′3″ for men was because the stylists for the shoot has labels from various urban designers which would not fit someone who is that tall.
Also, why are people going of topic and using this as a hook-up forum for their kids?!?!?
And one more thing, I should have specified that this casting is only open to people in the the NY Metropolitan and surrounding areas, as well as NJ, and CT. Why am I getting calls from people in Missouri and Canada?
Also, you are responsible for your own transportation. I do not provide Metrocards and/or Livery cabs. In any case, I look forward to meeting with all of you that are truly serious about getting some great shots and possible tearsheets. And I wish everyone the best in their future endeavors.
-Taj
61.
devilicious
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
Damn, im 5′7′
62.
Dawn
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
He wants to be taken seriously as fashion photographper. He has to take these uber thin model types that are unrealistic. I have seen these model types and they are disturbingly thin. The girls do not eat. I am 6 feet tall and at my thinnest I was size 8. I tried to model but they told me I would have to get down to 125 lbs from 145lbs. My brother wanted to put me hospital at a size 7/8. I am a thick happy size 16
63.
bill
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
on Monday, October 30, 2006 @ 5:36 pm
Taj The Photographer said:
Also, why are people going of topic and using this as a hook-up forum for their kids?!?!?
Bill Said:
Yes Sir,
I Apologize.
No Disrespect was intended to you or yours..
64.
i.trustless
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
man im like off!
WHY CANT U HAVE SOME THICK WOMEN?! lol.
im like 5′7 to short.
Size 9-10 To big.
..saying im to fat? lol jk.
65.
asbury
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
What a fuckin ego!!!!!!!
66.
bru-know
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
PLEASSSSSSSSSSE bend rules for MIZZLIZZ.
PERRRFECTION IS SHE.
WHY the HIEGHT RULE? YOU DON’T LIKE NORMAL PEOPLE?
DUMMIES models come in all sizes WHEN they gonna RECOGNIZE my PETITE BEAUTIES???????????????HUH
67.
droptopgirl
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
i agree with the photographer if you want to do plus sized modeling or be a foot model , a hair model, a fill in the blank model you can go and try. I used to model when I was younger cause i was almost 5″7 and i have been ever since so now i dont make the height requirement for some places weight for others or my look is too ethnic or not ethnic enough blah blah. Still not everyone is doing the “dove” thing.
68.
bru-know
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
@ #34 DIANA you’re IN allright!!!!!!!!!!!! MY DREAMS
GO ON WIT YO FI——–NNNNNE ASS SELF
MY PRAYERS WOULD BE ANSWERED YOU LIL OL DIVA
69.
mizzlizz
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
Damn Asbury, I couldn’t have said it better myself!!!!!!!!!!
70.
Taj The Photographer
Monday, October 30, 2006 /
All,
Do not think I have anythinga against anyone of a short stature. As I said previously, it’s industry standards. And for the person who said I have an ego and the individual that co-signed on it…that’s not the case. I am the nicest and most humble individual you will ever meet. Sure, I have my flaws (as we all do) and I go forward and improve myself every day.
Howvere, you should not wear your emotions on your sleeve because you are not included on a casting. Because guess what? Tomorrow is another day and last I checked, life will go on. If you let one incident with a casting call discourage you, then you don’t need to pursue modeling at all because when you go to those agencies in New York, Miami & Los Angeles, they will shut you down like a Chinese sweat shop. Just walk tall and be the best that you can be. REMEMBER: Eva Pigford is only 5′6″ and she is killing it out there right now, so there is hope for everyone, indeed.
-Taj
71.
Queshia
Tuesday, October 31, 2006 /
lol @ measurements thats my ass size..
72.
whyblkpeepalwhy
Tuesday, October 31, 2006 /
@70
At 67 1/2″ and 127 lbs..
AND ALL OF THIS HALLOWEEN CANDLE..
YUMMMYYY!!
I AM DEFINITELY OUT OF THE “LOOP” ON THIS ONE!
BUT GOOD LUCK W/ YOUR ENDEAVORS.. AND
DARN, NICE OF YOU TO RECRUIT FOR NEW TALENT..
BUT, IF YOU WANT TALL AND SKINNY.. GO TO WASH D.C.,
EVERYBODY HERE IS ABOUT 6′ FEET TALL..
73.
bru-know
Tuesday, October 31, 2006 /
MISSLIZZ i keep tryin to BLOW YOUR PICTURE UP but it DON’T WORK DAMN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!what a CUTEY
74.
keisheloca
Tuesday, October 31, 2006 /
aww I live to far but thanks for giving more specific rules. im still making a trip to new york to check out some agencies. wish me luck