Read about the great experiences our students have had including a speech from Jena Sims, 2007 Miss Georgia Teen USA, Barbizon of Atlanta Alum (‘01), and former Junior Barbizon Model of the Year, at a Barbizon Fashion Show. Click Here to View The Speech
“Wow, I am not sure where to begin. Barbizon has truly impacted my life! Going into Barbizon, I had low, low, low self-esteem, and taking classes at Barbizon taught me ways to view myself in a positive light, and healthy ways to eat and exercise. It also taught me ways to enhance my natural beauty. I learned that you don’t have to wear tons of make-up. It taught me how to be professional, and make a good first impression. So, thank you Barbizon for getting me ready to go out into the modeling industry!” ~ Jordan L.
“There are no words to describe what Barbizon has done for me. The doors it has opened up and the things I was taught, the world will never know. Barbizon has given me a lot of emotional stability that I was not able to have because of certain things going on. Barbizon was not just a learning environment, it was a family environment, and I will keep that with me always. Thank you Barbizon.” ~ Kimberly W
“When I came to Barbizon I had always dreamed of being a model but never knew the steps on how to get there. They have taught me all the basics on how to improve myself as a person. Once I believed in myself, my emotions for acting have started evolving. Now I know steps and procedures on ways to get me where I want to be in life. Barbizon means the stars are in reach” ~Stephanie Y.

“Thank you Barbizon for the opportunity you gave me to attend your school. I have gotten out of Barbizon what I was searching for when I first went in, confidence and info. about modeling and acting. Now, more than before, I am interested in that career. I learned so much that even if I don’t make it as an actress or model, I can use those things in my everyday life, and pass them on to family and friends. I am glad that I attended Barbizon, not only because they educated me, but also because I got to make friends, and have a good environment to socialize in. I am thankful for this experience. Thank you Barbizon!” ~ Dalia R.
“Before I joined Barbizon, I had many insecurities about myself and was not as confident as I am now. In my personal opinion, I don’t think I took care of myself as well as I should have. During the course of the classes, I learned skin care, posing, hair care, make-up tips, acting, runway, and much more. All these classes helped with my self esteem and confidence. Along with learning during these classes, we had a lot of fun. I want to thank Barbizon for helping me become the person I am today.” ~ Rachel S.
“As cliché as it is, Barbizon really has changed my life. Just a mere 2 months before I started, my life was 100% different. I was a regular junior in high school; a few really close friends, kind of shy, and I usually spent my time reading books in the back of class. I unfortunately had the reputation of “that quiet girl.” About the time I signed up for Barbizon everything just kind of flipped upside down. I became home schooled, I moved churches, and my social life had taken a huge downward turn. Now, I know that really has nothing to do with Barbizon, but I had a lot of change going on all at the same time and it had begun to wear on my nerves. Going to Barbizon every other week was the one thing that I could count on to get me in a good mood. I could count on leaving with a smile across my face. As the classes continued, I could really feel a difference in how I carried myself. I was [and am] definitely more confident. Barbizon definitely has changed my life; I’m inspired to take my modeling career to the next level. I’m no longer that shy girl, I feel confident and beautiful [and I take a heck of a picture. Haha] and have Barbizon to thank for that.” ~ Crystal S.
“Barbizon gave me confidence and respect for myself. I learned the perfect hairstyle for me, how to put make-up on, poses, runway, and techniques for acting. I improved my English, because I interacted with other people. Barbizon has helped me to love ‘me’ more, how I am, and not how other people want me to be.” ~ Andrea C
“Barbizon has helped me grow physically and mentally. They paved the road that leads directly to the industry. With fresh ideas and words of wisdom, I am able now to have more confidence and knowledge than I could have ever imagined.” Mary C.