Velour Model Academy

JULY INTAKE IS ONGOING!

Whether your goal is modeling, pageantry, dance, or personal development, our programs are designed to help you discover your potential, refine your skills, and shine with confidence.

Join our professional training programs in:
1. Fashion Modeling
2. Commercial Modeling
3. Beauty Pageantry
4. Etiquette and Walking in Heels Classes (New)
5. Dance Classes (New)

At Velour Model Academy, we don't just teach skills; we help you build confidence, presence, and the mindset to succeed.

📍 Limited spaces available.

Apply now: https://velourmodelacademy.co.ke/apply/

Beauty Pageantry is Expensive!

If you intend to compete in a pageant in 2026, understand this:

1. Pageants are Profit Businesses
2. Franchise Fees and Pageant Related Expenses are constantly increasing
3. Demand for Global Visibility is much higher

To keep up with the constantly changing industry, you need to:

1. Package yourself as a valuable asset and partner to the organisation
2. Have Visibility, you are going to be a public figure (influencer) once you win, so start building visibility early.
3. Be the winner- this is the most expensive part. You need to show up like you have already won, from the Application Video to the Final Night.

Here are 5 ways to raise money for your next pageant while building your brand, skillset and networks.

Full Article is available on our Website.

We recently did a collaborative Photography Workshop with

The goal was to introduce our students to the basics of lighting, and posing. Anyone can plan a photoshoot and take photos, but capturing someone else's vision while still incorporating your artistic signature takes some practice.

This was such an eye opening session, and our students got a chance to feel what it's like to be infront of the lens.

Thank you for such a wonderful and enlightening session and these stunning images.

Mastery...

Event: 2026
Model:
Designer: .angeliqueofficial
Casting & Choreography:

Breaking into commercial modeling in Kenya looks easy from the outside… until you realize the same faces keep getting booked again and again.

Why does that happen? And how can new talent position themselves for real opportunities?

We’ve shared a new blog post breaking down:

• Why the same models dominate major campaigns
• How the commercial modeling industry really works in Kenya
• The role of castings, agencies, and social media
• What aspiring models need to do differently in 2026

If you’re an aspiring model, parent, creative, or someone curious about the business side of modeling, this will give you a clearer perspective.

Read the full article here: https://velourmodelacademy.co.ke/2026/04/26/commercial-modeling-tips-for-aspiring-models-in-kenya/

Commercial Modeling Tips For Aspiring Models In Kenya - Velour Model Academy Why do the same faces dominate advertisements in Kenya? Learn how the commercial modeling industry works and how to access opportunities in 2026.

Maybe the reason you haven’t been signed by a modeling agency yet is that you’re applying to the wrong agencies and doing it unprofessionally.

Being new to the modeling industry doesn’t mean you should be unaware of the basics… especially something as simple as sending a formal email.

At Velour Model Academy, we don’t just train you — we guide you on how to find the right agency for your look, your strengths, and your long-term career goals (if signing is the path you choose after training).

You probably just need the right knowledge to move forward.

Read this article to understand what to do differently before your next application:
https://velourmodelacademy.co.ke/2026/03/27/how-to-apply-to-modeling-agencies-in-kenya/

And when you’re ready, sign up for one of our classes.