How do you get involed in a modeling career?

Question

My name is Angie , and Im 15 years of age. People always stop me on the streets, at an occasion (etc) about how beautiful my eyes are! They always add how I should take up a modeling career . I live in ONTARIO... and im very proud to be a Canadian. If you can answer me with information as to my question it would be very much appreciated! thanks alot for you time <3 Angie M.

Answer 1

hi angie,

let me offer a little advice, be very wary of modelling agencies and schools. i dated a few models, and one was pretty successful and made good money, but you're going to end up dealing with a lot of bull from a lot of ppl, and they pretty much run every facet of your life. they tell you what your hair is going to look like, what clothes you can wear, what you can eat, where to be and at what time, and how many things are wrong with you. and thats not just when you're on the clock, its ALWAYS. my ex wasnt allowed to wear certain brands of clothes EVER, not just at work. and she even had to only drink certain bottled water. it was the most retarded thing ever. also, if you walk into any modelling school, theres gonna be girls that are gorgeous, and those that are NOT. anyone with sense in their head could tell immediately which girls wont make it, but the school doesnt care, and is just there to take their money. the girl that i dated that made money at it just couldnt stand it after a few years of it, and at that point she had a ton of issues with herself (which was really stupid, she was absolutely flawless and had all these imaginary problems), and she had totally lost all concept of having her own opinions, she had been told what to think for so long.

so be very very careful, and dont let anyone make you believe anything other than what you already know. its a shame that so many nice girls get their heads messed up by the fashion industry.

Answer 2

I have heard a lot of bad thing about SOME (not all) modelling agencies and how they make you pay for photos and photo sessions before they take you on then never give you any work. My advise to you is if you have a friend who is reasonable with a camera (do not have to be a professional) Just take 100 photos of yourself in different poses, clothing and backgrounds then pick out 10-20 nice photos. You can then use this as a portfolio, and even better instead of printing them which cost you money every time, host them on a website and get some business cards print with the website address on and just hand these out instead. This is a far cheaper way of doing it and with no RISK.

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Answer 3

Just make sure you know what you're getting into, and have your parent's and any other responsible adult be involved in anything to do with the business. You could easily be taken advantage of or worse by unreputable people who are looking for girls like you to prey upon.

Have professional photos taken, headshots and full body shots and start sending them into modelling agencies with well known names and better than average reputations. If you are model material, the modelling agencies will snatch you right up!

Never ever fall for the guy at the mall with a card and a 'I can make you famous' line ~ a lot of them are child predators.

Good luck and be careful!!

Answer 4

I think you should not give up education just for the sake of modelling. However if (modelling) is still your passion, you should be prepared for rejection because the industry is one of the most competitive & the toughest as well.
Work on compiling a good portfolio with quality pictures & a good photographer. Then with confidence, go meet up with some of your local modelling agencies for representation.
Be well informed of the industry beforehand. Read all/ any documents before placing your signature.
Best of luck!

Answer 5

aren't there any modeling agencies or something like that over there? We do have them here in south america. Whoever has what it takes to be a model can just go there and try luck. you know.

Answer 6

u have to research to see if they are any agencies nearby... sure u kno of atleast one right?
then higher a photographer to start putting together ur portfolio...
after u have that then its all about dedication.
u have to go to 'go-see' and any casting calls... but to be on top of these it would be easier if u had an agent. they are the ones who link u with the casting calls and the go-sees

Answer 7

go for auditioning or ask your college counsellors advisors on information

go to a career center and ask them

i have friends doin that here in florida. email me to know more ok
hope i helped
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