In March 2023, while searching for modeling opportunities, I came across Noemí's agency and sent…read moreher my portfolio from a previous shoot with Premiere Modeling Management. She responded positively and suggested we meet in person.
During our meeting, Noemí was professional and friendly but expressed that my previous photoshoot did not meet her quality and resolution expectations. She also criticized my hairstyle and makeup from that shoot. I explained my financial difficulties and inability to afford another session at the time. She then quoted $550 for the shoot, plus $150 for the makeup artist.
Determined to pursue my dream of modeling, I agreed to pay in installments. For six months, I made weekly payments via Zelle, and by September, I had paid the full amount. We scheduled the photoshoot for that month.
On the day of the shoot, I was surprised to learn that Noemí herself would be the photographer. To enhance the session, I arranged a collaboration with a clothing brand, securing their garments for the shoot. Noemí assured me that she would credit the brand on Deco Models' Instagram, but she never followed through. When I followed up, she avoided giving direct answers, and in the end, the brand was never credited. This left me feeling embarrassed in front of the brand's owner.
Additionally, Noemí never posted my photos on the Deco Models website as she had promised. Every time I asked about it, she claimed the website was under renovation, but there was always another excuse. Despite repeatedly raising my concerns, I never received a resolution.
Although Noemí sent me to two castings, I started to feel that she was not trustworthy or transparent. It became clear that she was more focused on taking my money than actually supporting my modeling career, and I began to feel like I had been scammed.
Things took a turn for the worse when I contacted another model to ask about her experience with Noemí. Noemí reacted negatively, accusing me of being dramatic and even threatening to remove me from her casting network. This response was unprofessional and mean-spirited, especially considering that I had paid her in full. She never provided me with a contract, and her actions showed a clear lack of integrity and professionalism.
I also discovered that Noemí had edited my photos in a way that made me look unnatural and unrecognizable. When I questioned her about it, she insisted that she knew more about the modeling industry than I did. However, when I compared my photos to others in the industry, it was evident that her editing style did not align with professional standards.
While I had no issues with the makeup artist's work, my overall experience with Noemí was disappointing, and I felt taken advantage of.
After speaking with the other model to gain more insight into her experience, Noemí's attitude completely changed. She became cold, rude, and honestly, quite disrespectful. Once she had received my full payment, she told me that I could use my photos with another agency. This struck me as extremely hypocritical. It became clear that she never intended to sign me as a model for her agency her only goal seemed to be making money off me with false promises and empty illusions.
As a result of her actions, I felt used and wasted my time and energy with no real reward. I am sharing this review to warn others because my experience with Noemí was terrible. She treated me poorly and then disappeared without a word. Looking back, I now realize that her behavior reflects narcissistic tendencies. I did not deserve to be treated this way, and her actions clearly showed that she was never looking out for my best interests. This was one of the most painful experiences I've ever had in the modeling industry. I can't expect others to operate the same way I do or treat me with the respect I deserve.
