Ocean Model Group is a Chicago's premier promotional staffing and modeling agency servicing models for trade shows, promotional models, product models, events & club models

Navigating your way through the Chicago modeling industry can be an intimidating task, here are several of the most common newbie questions answered by our agency Director.

Every Chicago model, novice or veteran knows how important your head shot can be. As your first impression on a potential client or agent, having a strong image to represent yourself is a major key to success in the Chicago modeling scene. It is important to remember a few guidelines when choosing a photographer to [...]

The idea of modeling is sometimes so tantalizing that people are susceptible to believing whatever they hear from someone promising them a succssful career in modeling. And there are people out there who would like nothing more than to get your hopes up, then take your money and run. The following story is one account [...]

Hello ladies, for the next couple of days I’m going to write about modeling scams.  Unfortunately they really are out there and as a new promotional model looking for opportunities in a big city, they are targeting you.  I have talked before about promotional modeling being a two way street with risks and rewards.  Promotional [...]

I get this question a lot. With so many agencies listed in the yellow pages, it can be really difficult to tell the difference between an average Chicago modeling agency, and Ocean Model Group.

A long time ago, a professor in college stressed to me the importance of treating each individual you meet with kindness, fairness and respect, saying “You never know who you may need a favor from in the future!” Since then, I have taken that advice to heart, starting a modeling agency in Chicago that treats [...]

So you decided you’re going to become a model. You’ve got it all and you know you’re going to work hard, be professional and make every event amazing! There is only one thing missing… jobs.

Model Spotlight: Lindsey Granata

Bottom of the ninth, bases loaded with two outs.  The smell of hot dogs penetrates the air and people from all walks of life unite if just for the few hours to take in the thrill of a baseball game.
For long time baseball fan and Chicago promotional model, Lindsey Granata, this was [...]

Being a model can be a rewarding way to make money, being a model in Chicago is the best! Here are the top 5 reasons its great to be a Chicago Model.

Good looks? Check. Outgoing personality? Check. Ambition? Check.
You have it all, but now what? Entering the Chicago model scene can be a confusing task. Where to go, who to trust…there are a lot of factors to consider when beginning your career in the world of modeling. You need relationships you can rely on and a [...]