Walk With Talia
Walk With Talia is your guide through the dynamic world of modeling. Offering runway training, posing techniques, and essential fashion industry knowledge, this platform is designed to empower both beginner and experienced models. With tools for portfolio building, networking, and mental health support, Talia provides holistic guidance for every step of your fashion career.
About Talia
Talia Shvedova: Model, Agent, Coach, and Mentor
With over two decades of experience in the global modeling industry, Talia Shvedova began her career at the age of 14 in Omsk, Russia. After graduating from Modeling School, she quickly gained recognition through runway shows and local editorial work. Her success in regional beauty pageants, such as Miss Siberia and Miss Eurasia, opened doors to international opportunities.
Talia has modeled for top agencies across Europe, Asia, and the United States, working with renowned brands like Rick Owens, Dior, Malan Breton, L’Oréal, PRADA, Derek Lam, and many others. She has walked in prestigious shows like Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in cities including Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Her editorial presence has graced the covers and features of Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, New York Magazine, Look Now, Cosmopolitan, In-Style, and many other leading fashion publications.
In 2010, Talia signed with Q Models and moved to New York City, where she continued to thrive, becoming a fixture in high-profile fashion weeks and print campaigns. In 2018, Talia made the exciting transition to Los Angeles, where she expanded her career into acting. She had the privilege of collaborating with acclaimed directors such as Spike Lee, Martin Scorsese, and Damien Chazelle, and worked alongside legendary actors including Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Nicole Kidman, Joe Pesci, and many other talented performers.
Beyond modeling, Talia has also established herself as a successful model booker and agent. For the past five years, she has been running the LA office of EMG Models, managing over 100 models and collaborating closely with fashion clients. Her role involves setting up castings, securing bookings, and facilitating career development for new and established talent.
Having experienced the industry from multiple perspectives - as a model, agent, and mentor - Talia brings a unique understanding and wealth of knowledge to her coaching services. She is passionate about helping young talent navigate the complex fashion landscape, offering them the tools and insights to build sustainable careers.
Signature Projects & Highlights:
- Beauty Pageants: Miss Siberia, Miss Ural, Miss Eurasia
- Runway Shows: Paris, Milan, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Singapore, etc.
- Editorial Features: Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, WWD, New York Magazine
- Acting Projects: The Irishman, Babylon, Daisy Jones & The Six, The Perfect Couple
- Model Agent: Managing over 100 models at EMG Models LA
- Coaching & Mentorship: Personalized guidance for aspiring models
Program
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What is modelling
Remove stereotype thinking
Pros and cons of the industry
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Posture
Walk/base of the catwalk
How to measure yourself correctly
Vocabulary
Guidance for Polaroids/Snaps
Put your portfolio together
Model agency research. Prepare to apply.
Meeting with an agent. Dress to impress
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Preparation for the casting
Communication with designers and casting directors
Fitting process and posing at the castings
Self-tape casting
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Basic knowledge of working with clothing and accessories
Model test shoot
E-commerce shoot
Beauty photoshoot poses
Movement for commercial videos
Fitness modelling
Swimsuit and lingerie
Group photoshoot. Working with multiple models on set
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Master your catwalk
Types of catwalk
Posing on the runway
Work with clothing on the runway
Self-care during fashion week madness
Preparation for the Fashion Week
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1. Mindset & Breathwork: Focus on mindful breathing and building a resilient, confident mindset to handle industry pressures.
2. Body Practices: Incorporate yoga, Pilates, and other movement exercises to maintain physical balance and reduce stress.
3. Nutrition & Well-Being: Explore mindful eating habits and a balanced diet that supports both physical and mental health.
4. Communication & Boundaries: Develop healthy communication skills and learn to set boundaries within the industry for your mental well-being.
5. Emotional Support: Foster a community or support network—whether mentors or peers—to help navigate the emotional ups and downs of a modeling career.
Coaching Services Options
Access ongoing coaching, exclusive tips, and custom feedback to refine your modeling skills.
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A refined, one-on-one consultation designed to elevate your understanding of the modeling world. Together, we refine portfolio curation, polaroids, casting preparation, and agency strategy. Perfect for reviewing your progress, receiving personalized feedback, and strengthening your industry knowledge from anywhere. A bundle of 3 sessions comes with discount %
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A premium hands-on coaching experience, tailored to perfect your runway presence, posing artistry, movement, and work with clothing and accessories. This session mirrors real industry environments - runway, castings, fittings, and camera work - to shape you into a confident, polished, high-level talent. A bundle of 3 sessions comes with the discount %
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A curated blend of online and in-person sessions crafted to guide you through the complete modeling process. From mastering foundational skills to advanced runway work, photoshoots, casting performance, and Fashion Week preparation—your bespoke journey unfolds step by step, fully tailored to your ambitions.
Start Your Journey
A private luxury consultation designed to immerse you into the world of fashion and modeling from an insider’s perspective. Together, we refine your understanding of the industry, portfolio direction, agency preparation, casting etiquette, communication, and personal branding — while building the confidence and mindset required to navigate the fashion world with elegance and professionalism.
A tailored experience offering clarity, strategy, and elevated industry insight.
An exclusive hands-on coaching experience crafted to perfect your runway presence, posing artistry, movement, and ability to work effortlessly with clothing and accessories. Through personalized guidance in a professional setting, you will develop the confidence, grace, and polished presence expected within the luxury fashion industry.
A transformative session designed to elevate both your image and performance.
Signature 3-Session Bundle (2 Online + 1 In-Person)
A curated introduction to the modeling industry designed to combine insider knowledge with hands-on refinement.
Your two online sessions focus on the foundations every aspiring model should understand before entering the fashion world: industry expectations, portfolio curation, polaroids, agency preparation, casting communication, and developing a confident professional presence.
Your one in-person session brings the experience to life through runway coaching, posing, movement, and learning how to work naturally with clothing and camera presence in a professional setting.
A balanced and elevated introduction to the fashion industry — all for $300 (valued at $350).
Signature 5-Session Bundle (3 Online + 2 In-Person)
A curated journey blending deep industry understanding with hands-on refinement.
Your three online sessions focus on the essentials every model must master before stepping into the spotlight: what modeling truly is, industry expectations, stereotype-free thinking, portfolio curation, perfect polaroids, agency research and applications, and elevated casting communication.
Your two in-person sessions bring it all to life with practical runway work, posing, movement, and working with clothing.
A complete, elevated introduction to the fashion world — all for $500 (valued at $600).
Free 30-Minute Consultation
Not sure where to start?
Book a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your ideas, goals, and what kind of session would work best for you. No pressure — just a quick conversation to see if we’re a good fit.
Portfolio Build Services
Polaroids
$400
Polaroids / Digitals
Polaroids are an essential foundation of every successful modeling career — from aspiring beginners to established professional models. Before a portfolio, before campaigns, before the runway, every model must have strong, clean digitals that naturally capture their look, proportions, and presence.
This session is designed to create elevated, agency-standard polaroids with a carefully selected network of professional fashion photographers. Together, we focus on presenting your natural beauty with confidence, simplicity, and authenticity — exactly what agencies, casting directors, and clients are looking for.
Test Shoot
$800
Test Shoot
Begin building your professional modeling portfolio through a carefully curated test shoot experience created in collaboration with selected fashion photographers from the industry. Guided by Talia’s creative direction, styling insight, and modeling expertise, this session is designed to capture clean, elevated, agency-quality imagery that highlights your natural beauty, versatility, and presence in front of the camera.
You will receive a selection of professionally retouched images (10–12 final photographs) — perfect for beginning your model book as a new face or refreshing and elevating the portfolio of an established model.
Editorial Shoot
$1500
Editorial Shoot
Experience a full-scale luxury editorial production created alongside a professional fashion team, including photographers, stylists, hair and make-up artists, with creative direction and personalized guidance from Talia throughout the entire process. Designed to capture elevated, magazine-worthy imagery, this experience focuses on storytelling, movement, posing, and developing a strong editorial presence in front of the camera.
You will receive a curated selection of professionally retouched images (8–10 final photographs), with potential submission opportunities to editorial and fashion publications based on the final shoot results.
An exceptional opportunity not only to elevate your portfolio with a high-level creative team, but also to build your publication history and professional industry presence.