Ricky deemed as “great Santa image in Hollywood”:

[1]- Booked full cover photo shoot on Hollywood’s VARIETY, captioned: 

Ricky Baldwin, “America’s Santa”.  [2]- “Directors/producers here in L.A. book Ricky often as he takes direction well, is sweet & looks great, (Gabrielle, Sessions West Casting Director).  [3]- Booked Broadway show TV ads for “White Christmas”

[1]- After viewing all bearded talent in our LA system, we chose Ricky to represent our December web page: www.lacasting.com  (LA Casting database managers).  [2]- He’s the rare photo model known as SANTA in Hollywood’s www.IMDB.com

Being among the biggest NY & LA talent agents with approx. 700 talent, we want Ricky’s perfect photogenic image!  He’s booked huge Wal-Mart TV ads, Soap Operas, Broadway show ads and more! (P. Novick, Abrams Artists Agency)

Television appearances:

You earned this SAG booking the minute the client saw your photo - loved you!  (R & L Models, NY, booked Ricky in a Cliff Freeman produced TV ad)

Ricky’s a fun ‘natural’ as he joins my NEWS Anchor Desk.  (M. Drayer NBC)

Clients inspired to create TV & Print Ad campaigns around Ricky’s art:

"Ricky's unique demo stirred our creativity.  We reviewed our client list & created a new campaign w/ Ricky at the core.  (H. Thorndal, Aitken Advertising)"

I’m happy you were referred by the Mills James studio staff.  Your photos tell the WHOLE story, and I’m glad we booked the best!  (M. Garvey, Victoria’s Secret)

After Ricky sang, joked, and posed for corporate party photos, I called my ad man and said: “Gotta put Santa Ricky in our next TV ad” (J. Wade, Piano Gallery)

Our best advertising?  Santa’s photo display 24/7/365.  Clients pour in, to ‘shop where Santa does’.  Ricky is a different kind of Santa -he’s not in it for an easy fee; he’s about Art, & Real Character.  (T. McNemar, Arlington Optical)

Seeing Ricky’s portfolio, we KNEW he’d get the shot!  With the time he saved us, we generated dozens more photo themes, (LaDawn, Dick’s Sporting Goods)

Events,  Public Relations, Marketing Success, and Cost Effective productions:

I booked Ricky to accompany my delivering holiday treats to media clients. His Polar Bear puppet charmed everyone, (L. Webb, RIS Paper)

When we learned Ricky had been selected as the metro Symphony Orchestra stage-Santa, we had to book him!  (R. Suddendorf, Former OSU band director)

In booking Ricky for several catalog cover shoots, I was able to get hundreds of great shots per HOUR; I even used Ricky for my own business greeting cards with me on Santa’s lap! [1]- Krema Nut “sisters shot”,  (L. Sifferlin Photographer)

Appeal beyond the Santa Claus image:

With his fun beard as inspiration, I shot Ricky as Sailor, Biker, Cowboy & Farmer.He takes direction skillfully & professionally,  (E. Mull Photographer)

Quality appearances of all kinds, Trade Shows & Charity:

As master of ceremonies & a people-magnet, Santa Ricky is fun, fun FUN!

Partial Résumé and client list:

     Print ads-

Dick’s International Sporting Goods Chain

National Soccer Team

LA based web page booking

Rod’s Western Palace

Popcorn Factory

                 Suburbia of Mexico City

Featured in print as unique singing Mall entertainer

Featured on TV News as unique Mall entertainer

School Supply & Toy drives

Stage experience-

Dozens of shows; list available on request

Charities-

Health Fund Raisers

Preemie Baby clothing

Pizza guest judge, Children’s Hosp

Speaking appearances-

Corporations

Churches

Senior Citizen clubs

Civic Organizations

Golf Courses

Unusual Bookings-

Delivered Wedding Proposal

Invited as Bachlorette host

Santa ‘vacation’ bookings

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