Gage Models and Talent Agency 408 North Cedar Bluff Road, Knoxville, TN 37923

"Would give a -10 stars if possible. We paid them over $1200 to sign with the company, we paid approximately $500 for the photo shoot and we never heard another word from these people. We called and we emailed them but again never heard back from them. We have now found out that you should not pay someone to represent you. If you make money they make money. Do not throw your money away on this company."

"Great staff! The classes are wonderful and worth every penny! It’s a great place and nice runway for practice."

"The staff seemed very nice, however, you go and sit through the entire “application” process just for them to tell you at the very end that you have to take their modeling course before they will actually sign you. Over 2 grand…that they don’t ever mention in the presentation that they do. I was pretty disappointed. I know for a fact that you don’t need to take modeling classes to become a model. They also never discussed how many jobs you’d be guaranteed just that you’d get a contract once you paid for the schooling. So you won’t be signed unless you take the courses. Which made it seem a little sketchy. I feel as if an agency thought you needed more “training” they’d offer it at no cost considering they already get commission. *Edit because one of the staff members decided to be extremely rude to me once I told her that the classes and schooling were not in my budget* I called back to tell them that the classing just wasn’t in my budget and I appreciated the opportunity and was she proceeded to be extremely rude and insulting. When I said that I know you don’t need to take courses to be a model (especially since you can find a lot of stuff on the internet for free), she said “well, some people don’t want to improve their modeling skills, and that’s fine”. Excuse me? Just because I don’t want to pay $2400 for a modeling course that means I don’t want to better myself? Completely and utterly insulting. I’m just going to leave it at that. If you want to pay the money, go for it. But definitely do some research. I researched more about this company and found multiple bad reviews with close to the same complaints as mine."

"I'm giving this place a 4 star. We've only been here twice so far and I definitely can't complain about anything. I was disappointed that I couldn't watch my son's class but hey, rules are rules and I understand why they have them. That's just the way it is. I respect that. These people know what they are doing. I glad my kid can learn from them and hopefully sign on one day. Fingers crossed!"

"$1,995.00 - $2,735.00 is what you have to pay the agency for their modeling course before they will accept you as a talent. Know that before you go to their first info session. They should be more transparent and tell you that you have to buy their modeling course when you book your first info session so you get to decide if you go to their info session or not. Other than that, it looks like they have experience."