Model industry experts Karen Lee and Shawn Ehlers combine their talent to create the most exciting model camp ever!
This program gives aspiring fashion and commercial models the edge they need to compete in the world of modeling. It's a sensational program for all young women because it instills beauty from the inside out, teaches confidence and self-esteem. This dynamic team seeks to empower and inspire all girls. With Shawn's model/ photographer background and Karen's talent for finding and developing that next new face, this duo possesses the knowledge to prepare talent for success.
Together you will be exploring all facets of beauty, culture, exercise, food, fashion, self-presentation, photography and more!
"Besides being one of the best scouts in the business and instrumental in finding many of today's top Stars, Karen Lee understands the needs of a model and truly cares about their well-being."
–John Casablancas
Founder of Elite
CEO of Joy Star System
"Photos that "wowed" every agent! I have never seen my agents so excited about my photos and I have been modeling and acting for over 20 years. My agents Bella Agency Images NYC, CESD, Ford AZ as well as others in Europe are promoting me with Shawn Ehlers' photos and I am booking!! Agents and clients love her work and her energy is so wonderful to be around, it's really a "no-brainer" for me. . .she is my favorite photographer!"
–Lisa M
–John Casablancas
Founder of Elite
CEO of Joy Star System
"Photos that "wowed" every agent! I have never seen my agents so excited about my photos and I have been modeling and acting for over 20 years. My agents Bella Agency Images NYC, CESD, Ford AZ as well as others in Europe are promoting me with Shawn Ehlers' photos and I am booking!! Agents and clients love her work and her energy is so wonderful to be around, it's really a "no-brainer" for me. . .she is my favorite photographer!"
–Lisa M
Meet Karen Lee
Karen Lee's expert eye for top models combined with her extraordinary knowledge of the modeling business has provided her with the unique ability to discover that great new face! After receiving a Master's Degree in Education, Karen combined her background of modeling in New York's top showrooms, as well as being the director of health and fitness for "Camp Model" to eventually travel the globe in search of young women who possess the special qualities necessary to be successful in the modeling business.
Karen has been instrumental in discovering, developing, and promoting many of the top models in the industry today. Her scouting for Wilhelmina, Pauline's,and Elite Model Management gave Karen the opportunity to discover great talent, but most importantly, to empower young women by helping them develop a sense of health, wellness, style and confidence.
Karen Lee Group was founded in 2009, a scouting and consulting firm. In 2011 Karen Lee Group and Shawn Ehlers Photography combined their expertise to launch NY Model Camp. KLG and NYMC shares in-depth knowledge at various workshops, and model searches in NYC and throughout the country.
Karen supervises the Elite model house, has been a guest judge on Tyra Bank's "America's Next Top Model" and is a certified yoga teacher who teaches privately as well as at model conventions worldwide.
Karen Lee Grybowski— Founder Karen Lee Group LLC
& International Model Scout
Meet Shawn
Shawn's career as a model and now as a fashion photographer has given her the opportunity to pursue her greatest passion which is teaching new talent.
As a model, she was booked for top fashion and beauty campaigns: Chanel, Gucci, Maybelline and Gianni Versace. She walked the runways of all the major fashion designers and was represented by Elite and Ford model agencies.
Her modeling career led her to become a model coach and develop several exciting workshops which she took across the US. Shawn's renowned workshop, "Walk This Way" was featured in "Glamour Magazine" and "Fox Channel Five News" for it's ability to instill self-confidence through movement.
As a professional photographer working with aspiring models, Shawn understands the importance of moving well in front of the camera which sparked her to produce the DVD "Model Moves". This instructional DVD shows models how to move confidently in front of the camera and includes tips and information that only a professional model would know. In addition, her iPhone app Model Shoot helps prepare models for their photos. It's Shawn's passion to teach aspiring models about the modeling industry, to instill self-confidence, self-esteem and to make sure they are getting the correct information in order to become successful.
Shawn Ehlers
— Model, Photographer, Creator of Walk This Way, Model Moves and Model Shoot.
Shawn's career as a model and now as a fashion photographer has given her the opportunity to pursue her greatest passion which is teaching new talent.
As a model, she was booked for top fashion and beauty campaigns: Chanel, Gucci, Maybelline and Gianni Versace. She walked the runways of all the major fashion designers and was represented by Elite and Ford model agencies.
Her modeling career led her to become a model coach and develop several exciting workshops which she took across the US. Shawn's renowned workshop, "Walk This Way" was featured in "Glamour Magazine" and "Fox Channel Five News" for it's ability to instill self-confidence through movement.
As a professional photographer working with aspiring models, Shawn understands the importance of moving well in front of the camera which sparked her to produce the DVD "Model Moves". This instructional DVD shows models how to move confidently in front of the camera and includes tips and information that only a professional model would know. In addition, her iPhone app Model Shoot helps prepare models for their photos. It's Shawn's passion to teach aspiring models about the modeling industry, to instill self-confidence, self-esteem and to make sure they are getting the correct information in order to become successful.
Shawn Ehlers
— Model, Photographer, Creator of Walk This Way, Model Moves and Model Shoot.
There are no guarantees to placement due to the competitive nature of the business. These are educational, inspirational and fun workshops.