Introducing Michael Cairns: Director/Instructor

Michael Cairns has been a professional photographer in Orlando since 1987.  Born in New York and raised in Florida,  he returned to Orlando after spending several years in Honolulu and Colorado Springs.  He has worked with entertainers of all types from screen legend Vincent Price to pop stars Mandy Moore,  and the Backstreet Boys as well es Brittany Snow now starring in NBC's "American Dreams".  Presently he is the photographer for the Orlando Magic dance team as well as WESH Channel 2 and Orlando Ballet.  Michael is the owner of Wet Orange Studio's.  His artistic vision enables his clients to achieve their photographic needs.  Wet Orange Studio creates exceptional birth announcements, remarkable family portraits, and unusual holiday cards; in addition to the publicity photos that entertainers and models need to get noticed in a very competitive market.  Michael assist actors and models in putting together their head shots and composites.  (Not model portfolios; they aren't used to get work in Central Florida.)  He also works hard to maintain a fine reputation and prefer to be aligned with those agent that operate at a higher level on your behalf.  In order to educate talent entering the Entertainment market Michael conducts a monthly marketing workshop designed to help
entertainers from getting ripped off. 
       A Professional Photographer should be capable of just about anything you need within his or her specialty.  Michael Cairns specializes in people.  His relaxed manner makes photo sessions seem effortless. 
 

Model Development 101 (Class Info... model_development.htm)
Our Mission: To train young people in skills necessary for success in the modeling market. 
A solid grasp of these skills will enable them to be successful in all areas of their lives. 
Emphasis will be placed on:

• Personal grooming and proper attire
• Professional business skills
• Interview skills and on-camera techniques. 
• Students will a optional  head shot and full length photo session (Additional Cost required)
• The opportunity to meet with a qualified agent one on one.

Introducing Teresa Kirigin: Instructor

Teresa has been a professional model in the fashion industry for over 19years and her forte is runway.  She has modeled for top designers such as Oleg Cassini, Victor Costa, Dana Buckman and Nicole Miller just to name a few.  She has been seen on the runway during the grand opening celebrations of The Florida Mall, Hard Rock Café with Elton John, and The MilleniaMall. Teresa has modeled in almost all of the major department stores in Orlando and Tampa and has modeled everything from $10,000 evening gowns, million dollar jewelry to Harley-Davidson biker outfits.  She has also been seen on the Home Shopping Network including shows with Susan Lucci. Teresa now enjoys teaching the up and coming runway modelsin Central Florida.
 

Runway Modeling
(Class Info... runway_modeling.htm)
 
 

Our Mission: To train young people in skills necessary for success in the modeling market. A solid grasp of these skills will enable to be successful in all areas of their lives. 
 

• Want to walk like a runway model? 
• Want to look like a runway model? 
• Want to be a runway model?