Just checking with everyone to see who knows the agency Peak Models & Talent in Valencia, CA and what their experiences have been.

On an interesting coincidence, I recieved an email from them wanting to represent me just after I had decided to get into an agency (but haven't started the process yet). 

Thanks!

Thanks.  Anyone else know anything about them?

I was with them for a while.  They are non-exclusive so give it a try and see what happens.  I never got any work out of them, but they seem like nice people.

I don't know how they are in terms of work.  I have been asked by them to come in too.  I seem to never be available for the call/interview though.  They are licensed.  I have the number somewhere.  I could find it if you like.  Otherwise, it should be listed on the Department of Labor Web site.  Does "Talent" mean acting?  If so, they may be on the SAG Web site too, but I've never checked.

They checked out legally (SAG franchised and all).  I had the meeting today and got the best compliment ever from an agency.

"You are so high fashion that we may not have enough jobs for you to hold you."

*beams*

Last time I checked into agencies (3 years ago) most said I was too commercial for them.

They're sending some of my photos to their clients anyway to see what the response is.  Which gives me ample time to submit those past agencies and see if they've changed their minds...

In California, all talent and modeling agencies must be licensed.  The Dept. of Labor has an internet accessible website to check the license status at http://www.dir.ca.gov/databases/dlselr/Talag.html

Congrats.  The agency that praised you is a legitimate, licensed agency.