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The Brew Journal
Modeling tips, castings advice and industry news from our boards in Accra, Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Modeling Tips · 5 October 2026 · 5 min read
How to Take Model Digitals on Your Phone That Get You Signed
Agencies decide in seconds. Here is how to shoot clean, honest digitals at home with nothing but a phone and a window.
Read articleModeling Tips · 6 min read
How to Prepare for Your First Agency Test Shoot
A test shoot is where your portfolio begins. Arrive prepared and you will leave with images that start booking work.
Castings Advice · 6 min read
What Casting Directors Look For in Accra, Cape Town and Johannesburg
Castings are short. Here is what happens in the room and how to leave a lasting impression in under two minutes.
Castings Advice · 5 min read
Commercial vs High Fashion Modeling: Which Path Is Right for You?
Editorial, runway, campaigns, catalogue and commercials each ask for something different. Here is how to find your lane.
Industry News · 4 min read
African Models and the Global Fashion Stage
African talent, designers and creative teams are increasingly visible worldwide. Here is what that shift means for new models.
Industry News · 4 min read
SAFW AW27 Comes to Hyde Park Corner: What Johannesburg Models Need to Know
South African Fashion Week returns to Johannesburg from 21 to 25 October 2026. Here is how to be ready when castings and fittings start.
Industry News · 4 min read
Accra Fashion Week 2026: December Dates and the Face of AFW Model Search
Accra Fashion Week returns from 15 to 20 December 2026, and the Face of Accra Fashion Week search is underway. Here is what aspiring models in Ghana should know.
Castings Advice · 4 min read
Cape Town Summer Shoot Season: How Models Can Book Campaign Work
From late spring, international and local brands come to Cape Town to shoot. Here is how to be ready for castings this season.
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