Caia Models is a newly founded mother agency dedicated to discovering, developing, and guiding emerging talent into the professional modeling world. In the modeling industry, a mother agency serves as the first point of representation for a model — scouting new faces, building portfolios, providing career development, and introducing talent to top-tier agencies worldwide.

At Caia Models, we specialize in launching the careers of aspiring models by providing the tools, knowledge, and industry connections necessary for them to flourish. Our mission is to prepare and place our models with larger, established agencies — such as IMG, Wilhelmina, Elite, and others — while continuing to manage and guide them.

Soleya Massoud, a New York–based photographer and creative director, is the founder of Caia Models. With over 20 years of private photography experience, she is celebrated for her cinematic use of light and shadow, transforming ordinary moments into powerful visual narratives. Known for her exceptional ability to recognize modeling potential in everyday encounters, Soleya spent many years freelance scouting for modeling agencies before founding Caia Models to implement her unique, highly intuitive & authentic scouting process.

To maintain professionalism and safeguard our talent, all modeling inquiries are handled exclusively through Caia Models. All modeling inquiries are directed exclusively through Caia Models, with each signed model receiving a personalized booking link in the format [firstname].caiamodels.com. This process safeguards our talent, ensuring every opportunity is evaluated with precision and care.

Built on the pillars of intention, authenticity, and potential, Caia Models exists to launch careers that flourish — from the first test shoot to signing with the most prestigious names in the industry.