IMAJ Artists is a boutique artist agency representing photographers, wardrobe stylists, hair and makeup artists. Based in New York City and Miami, IMAJ founders Michelle Leo and Tonya Pittman set out with one goal in mind, develop true connections between artists and clients through their professional insights. Coming from opposite ends of the industry with long lasting relationships and collaborations, this strong female duo joined forces to take their agency a step beyond booking.
Michelle comes to IMAJ with 15 years of agent experience, having helped launch FORD Artists in NYC and later relocating to Florida to become the Director of FORD Artists Miami. A few years later Michelle joined Creative Management where she was the go-to agent for clients booking artists for celebrity, campaign, editorial and catalog shoots. Tonya started her industry career as a Best of Boston award winning hairstylist, later in NY becoming an International Educator for L’Oreal Professionnel. She met Michelle at FORD where she was discovered as a model 16 years ago and became a recognizable face in campaigns and commercials for Tommy Hilfiger, Brooks Brothers, Lane Bryant, Chico’s, Supima, Macy’s and many more. Tonya is currently represented by the same agents who started her modeling career, the owners of JAG Models.
By having a 360 degree understanding of the industry, Michelle and Tonya bring a unique approach to artist relations and client needs, making a perfect union and curating longstanding and meaningful relationships.
IMAJ meaning image in a few languages around the world: a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art.
