I took a chance in October of 2018 and I decided to send in images of a recent photo shoot...you see a long time ago back in the late 80's I was a LOOK model in my mid 20's through my 30's. My specialty was that of a Runway Model. I faded away from the Industry for quite some time...but something inside of me told me to trust myself so, I submitted online my new photos and I followed up with a phone call and I spoke to Ellisa (at that time) and she invited me to come to the agency for an interview. I brought in with me my old LOOK MODEL AGENCY Portfolio and the agents (Elissa & Robert) were amazed that I LOOK today like I looked back when I was younger...The agents said to me that..."We have been searching for a Male American Chinese Talent/Model to represent in the "Men's Life Style Division"...I was offered an Exclusive Contact with LOOK and I decided to sign on...the second time around with LOOK has been a good thing...I'm in my late 50's and I find it amazing that the "Lifestyle Division" at LOOK has booked me on some great assignments! Life is good with LOOK MODEL AGENCY! read more

Two years into the contract, Look continues to be the absolute best decision we have made. Less than 6 months in, they put my daughter in front of a scout of one of the biggest agencies out there and she was picked up by them for worldwide representation, while they remain her mother agency. I appreciate that all the agents always take my calls and make time to answer any question not matter how lame it might be that I have about the industry or contracts. I feel like having my daughter at Look Models is a truly great partnership and we couldn't be happier. read more

Look Model Agency - LK - Talent Agencies Near Me - San Francisco, California

This agency runs scams on their models and unfortunately I was one of them. I first signed with them when I was 23 year old and one of their agents, Ellisa, sent me to a photographer for photos for my portfolio. I paid the photographer $600 and the photographer, Deidre in Santa Cruz, refused to give me my photos. I was really young and didn't understand the industry or what it was to be taken advantage of so I let it go. You should always receive your photos after paying a photographer! When I was 30 I resigned with them again and had more issues. I was paid for a modeling job with Native and I had asked for over two months where my paycheck was and my agent Robert Bala kept telling me he did not have it and the client had not sent it over yet. By the second month I contacted the owner Cyril Kollock and he completely ignored my email. I then showed up to the office (three months after my shoot) and Robert continued to lie to me and tell me he had no clue where my check was. After over 90 days my agent in LA told me to tell them I was going to contact the client if they did not pay me and they paid me immediately. I contacted the client anyways and she sent me proof that they paid them four days after my shoot, which means they withheld my paycheck for over 3 months. The fact that I had issues with them at 23 and 30 says doing shady business is apart of their company culture. It's really sad that models get taken advantage of in the industry. I have proof of everything I am saying. There are better, more moral and ethical agencies out there. Beware of Cyril Kollock and Robert Bala they will lie to you and avoid paying you YOUR money. read more

A San Francisco original, LOOK is a boutique agency that still feels like family. From founder Marie-Christine Kollock to her son Cyril Kollock, and agents Robert Bala and Ellisa Worley, the support they give my teen daughter couldn't be better. It's certainly given her confidence in the world. My daughter was 14 when she walked into Look's office with a Costco envelope of 8x10s, and met with (or was seen by) Mme. Kollock and New Faces agent Ingrid. Since then she's had amazing jobs with top tech companies in Silicon Valley, & tech retailers; which were the best first jobs a high schooler could ask for! She absolutely loves it, and it's opened her horizons for her future. The crew at Look are quick and responsive, and we have also witnessed the extra care & support they give to the people they employ .... which may be why they run a better, smaller ship. Obvious to us- what you get from this experience depends on what you put into it..... definitely 'make your own adventure'. read more

I was so happy to sign with Look in April 2014 for a 2 year contract. The New Face Agent at the time, Chelsea, was so amazing. In 2015 I graduated from high school and planned to go to Japan. I told Chelsea about this and she immediately began looking up agencies in Japan for me to work with while I would be there. Chelsea ended up leaving the agency for a different job, and the intern, Olga, took her place as the New Face Agent. By this point I was in Japan and had to work with Olga, trying to set up meetings in Tokyo. Which she didn't do. Olga was the absolute worst. It surprised me how rude and passive aggressive she was. She so unprofessional, unhelpful, and uncaring. She continued to only tell me that no agencies wanted to work with me and that there were other "complications" as to why nobody wanted to let alone meet with me. Turned out she only reached out to two agencies. My sister ended up reaching out to these same agencies and got me meetings with them that week. I emailed Olga to let her know and she replied: "Have a great time :)". I was still in Japan by my two year mark with my contract - April 2016. When I went to get some of MY digitals off the Look website I came to find that I had been deleted off the website completely. Nobody had contacted me to renew my contract or even talk to me about it, I was just dropped like I hadn't even been a part of the agency. After I met more people in the modeling industry, when I would tell them I had been signed with Look in San Francisco they all made the same face; one of disdain and sympathy. Still extremely disappointed by this agency and the person they chose to try and fill Chelsea's shoes. I truly hope the other models are treated better than I was during my time with Look. read more

When I initially walked into this agency, I was ignored. Upon finally getting the attention of the staff, they were not friendly at all. In fact, they came off as stuck up and extremely coarse. The entire experience was disappointing, especially since I had driven over an hour to get to the agency. My advice is if you want to be treated with the respect any decent person would give, do not come to this agency. Elisa was the worst and made me feel as if my questions/concerns were not worth her time or attention. I would give this place 0 stars if I could. read more

LOOK is as good as it gets. They blow their competition away with their professionalism, and attention to detail. It is so refreshing to have calls and emails returned in a very timely matter (usually within the hour!) Other bay area modeling agencies I have worked with have done nothing but disappoint; they nickel-and-dime their models and clients, and reduce their integrity by assigning "model numbers" huh?? Overall, LOOK is an excellent agency. Professional, with a boutique feel. I highly recommend working with them! read more

LOOK is a top-rate and highly professional agency. The people are what make modeling and talent agencies tick, and Al Lacayo and the rest of the LOOK staff are knowledgeable and skilled in the industry--specifically in the Bay dealing with the biggest clients. Al is awesome. read more

I just called Look modeling Agency and the Lady who answered the telephone was very unprofessional. The conversation went like this. Her..Look modeling agency"..me...Hello good morning how are you?... Her..What? Who is this?.. me...Im only a Parent looking for a modeling agency for my child... Her...And??? me I just asked you how are you doing? Her ...again who is this? Me..Im just a Parent looking for a modeling agency for my child but .I'm sorry but your telephone etiquette is very unprofessional and you don't sound friendly or reputable at all, thank you, good bye. read more

Look Models is one of the best agencies that has ever represented me in my career over 20 years in markets that include NYC, Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong. When I started with them I was a student at Stanford and they worked so hard to get me great bookings that didn't conflict with my class schedule that I was able to pay for my degree thru modeling. When I was in Paris and needed assistance with an agency I called Marie Christine who helped me immediately. In short I can't say enough good things about Look. 5 stars is not high enough. read more

This agency has my heart. Marie-Christine and all of the look staff took such good care of me when I was working with them. They always had my best interest in mind, cared for me, and really enforced the values of being professional, smart with money, and timely, among many other things which apply to being successful in life. It's an experience I will never forget and am forever grateful for. read more

This agency runs a scam where they charge you over 4 grand to meet a model then refuse to refund after their model does not meet you. Watch out when doing business with this agency. read more

Look Model Agency is professional, personal and an amazing agency to work for. Even when I went there for my first interview they made me feel so comfortable. The Look agents are wonderful at communicating with you and making you feel appreciated. My experience in this business with the agency, the clients and the other models has been nothing but stimulating and rewarding. FYI: I first went to Look when I was over 50. read more

This agency is a waste of your time. Elisa told me to come in through email and then when I drove an hour to Sf she had her assistant tell me "it's a no" within the first few minutes. They had already seen the photos I submitted online and I look exactly the same as in those photos. Elisa tried to apologize in an email and claim that I'm not 6'3", which is funny because I just went to the doctor and I was 6'3"...interesting. Even if I wasn't 6'3", it's the maximum height they allow, so why would it matter if I was 6'1" or 6'2". These are pathetic excuses. DO NOT go to this agency or trust they have your interest in mind. They told me to "bulk up and get a crazy hair color." No thanks, why don't you guys just get some class and respect. Try giving people a chance and actually take their photo or ask for a walk before you waste their time and money. If this is how you treat someone who you ask to come in, then it's no company I would ever want to represent. Enough excuses, handle things better. Be smarter than I and avoid this low-end place. read more

My daughter has been an independent model for over three years. Now that she just turned 18 she wanted to try an agency and did her research. She found Look Model Agency and had a meeting with them. They were so friendly, took their time talking to her, and all around every person she met was extremely nice. I would recommend them to any model wanting to have a modeling agency represent them. They explained the different types of modeling, how your contracts works, and really were informative. Good luck to anyone who wants to model :) read more

I have been to the open calls twice now, and although I did not get signed with them, I received very professional, encouraging feedback. The modeling industry is extremely competitive, so it wasn't a surprise that I didn't make it this time. Al Lacayo, men's division, took the time to personally go over my portfolio and give a proper explanation to me. I disagree with the other review that said they felt "despensable." In such a cutthroat business, Look is a refreshing change--they actually care. I know I will keep coming back to this one! read more

I've been modeling/acting and living in LA for for the past year and a half. I'm now back in SF and walked into LOOK the other day and had the warmest welcome from everyone. MC couldn'have been more gracious and Al as always was a doll. It was great meeing Molly and Nicole. I've been in the modeling buisness for 25 years, 20 of those years have been with LOOK. They are a very professional agency and they're in the buisness of getting work for their models and they're very successful at it. Im very happy to be back in town and working with everyone at Look once again read more

MY daughter came for an interview and Jada was very nice and professional. I think that if a model is within model standards and has potential, this is the agency to go with. They are bad at keeping in touch though. read more

LOOK has been my daughter's mother agency since she started modeling when she was 14 years old. I have to say, both Cyril and Marie Christine (and their team) are absolutely wonderful human beings. They take the "time" to promote, guide and train their young models every step of the way. Imagine how challenging it can be for a modeling agency to manage a large portfolio of young models starting out in hopes of building their career all while going through the ups and downs of their teenage years? Oh boy! LOOK has been so incredibly patient and caring with our daughter as she has built an amazing career as a model - and it hasn't come easy. It takes thick skin, diligence and one heck of a strong agency to have your back.... Cyril and MC have always been there for our daughter. (Even when I've wanted to pull my hair out as a mom).... They have an amazing way of teaching the models how important it is for them to be professional and responsible as they build their portfolio. Cyril and MC have really been a pillar of support! I can't say enough how thankful we are to have them as the mother agency for our daughter! read more

My teenage daughters have all been with other agencies in SF, and Look is by far the best! They are super responsive to calls and emails. They provide a personal and caring touch that other agencies lack. One of my daughters spent a year with another agency doing little to nothing in the way of bookings or even castings. Within a month of switching to Look, they had her booked for a spring print ad campaign for a major national retailer not even located in SF. They work super hard to provide opportunities for their talent and you never feel like just another face on their wall. read more

Let's get this review straight....LOOK Model Agency is a GREAT agency! I have been with the competition in San Francisco and i can personally state that if you are looking for an agency that is heart warming, caring, 100% professional, but at the same time an all around fun place to work, then LOOK is the agency for you. I wouldn't go with any other agency in San Francisco now that i have worked with the amazing staff at LOOK. Unlike the agency i was previously with, LOOK throughly puts time and effort into responding to your phone calls and emails because they actually care about you. :) read more

The whole point of a modeling agency is to book you for your look. you ARE always dispensable, even if you are a top model. Sorry to break it to you C.E. but thats just the nature of the business. As a model, you are an object. thats it. welcome to the industry. read more