I worked with Avanti about three years ago. They wanted me to pay over $850.00 for training and that didnt include photos. Needless to say, after working with them for a year. I didnt get ANYTHING! Any place that asks you to pay for training up front in a large lump sum is a scan. As alot of industry professionals say ""You've got to fake it, to make it,"" and these people are faking anyone out that they can. In addition, after I quite working with Avanti and moved on to find a legitimate agency, the agency I signed with (well two, actually) only asked for me to cover the cost of my portfolio (a total of $150.00!) and that was it. Of course I had to print pictures, pay for grooming, and some travel, but the amount I have made for such a small investment in myself was tenfold. Like I said look up REAL companies who manage talent and only take a commission out of getting you work.\r
more