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Viva Las Vegas - FACT SHEET
WHAT
A group photo shoot featuring select models of the Great Model Showcase (GMS), and four highly experienced and qualified photographers will gather in Las Vegas, Nevada for the 2021 GMS group shoot, Viva Las Vegas. The three day photo fest will include a day of shooting at the fabulous Frank Sinatra House, a mid-century homage to the great Frank Sinatra, plus a day of shooting at some of Vegas' iconic downtown locations, as well as a number of nearby natural locations.
The third day is optional, for those models who want to also shoot video projects. Models will have the opportunity to shoot a public service announcement, s 60 second lightning round interview, and finally, to participate in very cool "lip synch" music videos, sure to get fantastic social media reviews.
The Viva Las Vegas GMS Group Shoot is the first event organized, and presented by GWK Images AZ, the new Arizona affiliate of GWK Images and the GMS.
PHOTOS FROM PREVIOUS GMS EVENTS
WHEN
Friday, May 21, 2021 - Sunday, May 23, 2021. A third day, Monday, May 24, 2021 is an optional day dedicated to video projects featuring the participating GMS models.
WHERE
Various areas in, and around Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Sinatra House photo house in Las Vegas.
WHAT IS THE GMS?
The Great Model Showcase (GMS) is a cadre of mature models (generally about 40 and up). All were found by the groups's principal photographer, and producer, Gary Keith, of GWK Images. Keith found nearly all of the GMS models through his long term photo project, The Great Model Search Project (also GMS), which he began in 2004, and continues to this day. Most of the models had never modeled before they first appeared before Keith's camera in their first professional fashion/glamour photo shoot. A few had modeled in their youth, some 30, or more years before modeling for Keith in his "Search" project. The current members of the group range in age from 38-72. They work individually in just about every photographic genre, and as a group in various projects, including the upcoming Viva Las Vegas GMS Group Shoot.
PHOTOGRAPHERS
We are talking with some truly spectacular photographers, trying to get everyone's schedules aligned. Announcements will be forthcoming, no later than April 1, 2021.
MODELS
Sixteen (16) GMS, and former GMS models have been invited to participate in the Viva Las Vegas Group Shoot. The candidates must apply no later than April 1, 2021 to be considered.The four participating photographers will each have the option of nominating one non-GMS model they have worked with, to participate. The prospective candidates will be reduced to a total of eight (8) participants. The models selected to participate will be notified, and announced no later than April 1, 2021.
HOW MODELS ARE SELECTED
Invited GMS models, and any that are nominated by the participating photographers must register by submitting the online registration form, or confirming to the new, May dates no later than April 1, 2021. The Producer of the Viva Las Vegas Group Shoot, Gary Keith of GWK Images (who is also one of the four photographers), will consult with the participating photographers to get their input and preferences before naming the eight participating models, and two alternates, who will be granted status if any of the selected models is unable participate for any reason. Gary Keith, of GWK Images shall make the final selections of participating models and photographers. The eight models who will participate in the Viva Las Vegas Group Shoot will be announced April 15, 2021. See the GMS models who have been invited for consideration here.
SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, May 21 1:00p-5:00p Arrive, Check-in, tanning
1:00p-5:00p Open shooting, models and photographers may shoot together
6:00p Group dinner
SATURDAY, May 22 Inside shoot day, Frank Sinatra House
8:00a Photographer call time at the shoot house
9:00a Model call time at the shoot house 8:00a-9:00a Photographers: ready the sets, models: make-up, hair, prep
9:00a-6:00p Round robin 50 minute rotating photo sessions (60 minute lunch)
8:00-9:30p GMS group photo session
SUNDAY, May 23 Location shoot day, Outdoor locations in and around Las Vegas
10:00a-2:00p First Session, each photographer takes two models on location
3:00p-7:00pm Second Session, photographers switch off models for more location shoots
This concludes the formal Group Shoot
MONDAY, May 24 Video day (optional)
9;30a-11:00p Video session 1: "60 Seconds With..." rapid fire interviews
11:30p-1:00p Video session 2: Individual 30 second public service announcements
1:30p-3:00p Video session 3: Lip-synch music videos
HOST HOTEL
The Worldmark/Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV. All arrangements for accommodations for the Viva Las Vegas GMS Group Photo Shoot are made through the producers.
LOCATIONS:
THE SINATRA HOUSE
This unique home, very near "The Strip", is an 1,800 square foot homage to one of the greatest performers in the history of Las Vegas. Each room is decorated in period "mid-century" furnishings and finishes that evoke visions of old Vegas, and the "rat pack". See a preview of The Sinatra House here.
REMOTE LOCATIONS
A second day of shooting has the photographers and models shooting at various outdoor locations in, and around Las Vegas. From sets that feature the iconic Vegas skyline, to more intimate settings featuring some of Vegas' amazing murals and street art, to natural locations near Las Vegas. The diverse locations promise a wide variety of themes, and storylines for the photographers and models to explore. Get a sneak peak at just some of the locations here.
COVID-19
Las Vegas, and the State of Nevada are under a number of restrictions intended to quell the spread of COVID-19. The Viva Las Vegas photo shoot will observe all measures in effect at the time of the shoot, May 21-23, 2021. At the time of this writing, these restrictions include, but are not limited to the wearing of masks when in any public space, social distancing in all situations, and frequent washing of hands. Due to the size of the group, additional operational restrictions may be imposed.
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