i am a teenager with a good shaped body and i want to be a model but i don't know if i am pretty enough, what should i do because ever since i was little i have wanted to be a model... please help me figure out what i should be doing to get noticed..
2006-07-08 03:35:13 · 9 answers · asked by englishbabe93 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
Modeling has nothing to do with how pretty you are but how tall, how much you weigh, and how 'interesting' looking you are. Take a look at all top models. They really aren't all that beautiful but they each have a uniqueness about them. The taller and thinner the better but that requires very drastic measures (puking and heavy drugs in many cases, look at Kate). Think twice before pursuing a career as a professional model.
If you are looking to become an artistic model for photographers, that's a different story. I have a friend who is a semi-pro model for a local photographer and she's about 5'2" but still very thin, about 90-95lbs.
In either case you must have professional shots taken of yourself. B&W, color, head shots, full body shots, shots of you in a bathing suit, in different types of clothing and shoes and hair styles and makeup styles. You have to show your versatality. Put together a very professional looking portfolio for each agency to keep and include your business card and a short biography. Then you just hoof it to all the modeling agencies and photographers you can think of and hope that they pick you up. If you are truly serious don't give up, be persistant.
Good luck.
2006-07-08 03:47:06 · answer #1 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
anyone can be a model with the right attitude. However 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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2006-07-10 08:12:06 · answer #2 · answered by indieboy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have always wanted 2 b a model 2, and i thought i was perfect until i read the requierements... which r... at least a height of 5'9 or above, size 1, 2, or 0, swan like neck and between the ages of 15 and 19.......( i was missing the height) and i think u can go in the internet and find some agencies looking for models in ur area or hear the radio, thats where i got my opportunity
2006-07-08 12:33:35 · answer #3 · answered by vane_dotz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to be original and at the same time look sexy like the magazine. Keep in "contact" with top people in that industry. If you don't make it, do some modelling in penthouse or playboy.
The internet is always the best place to try out for free and at the same time get noticed.
2006-07-08 10:39:50 · answer #4 · answered by John 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe look up sum modeling companies on the internet but if they dont accept u thats ok dont go like sum movie stars have done...drop from 100 pounds to 83 pounds that isnt a way to get noticed good luck and i hope u can become a model!!!!!!!!!!
2006-07-08 10:39:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First.. be very careful.. that industry is notorious for preying on young, inexperienced women.
Second... Work on your LOOK... have trusted friends help you.
Third... seek out a photographer... a professional if you can find one you can trust and afford... and create a PORTFOLIO.
Last... find a model that has made it, see if she'll tell you where she studied, worked and who represents her.
Good luck... it's a tough business.
2006-07-08 10:40:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
write a letter to tyra banks u know the modle and now she also have a talk show at fox channel..tell her everything u just said ok.i hope ur dream will comes true and it will if u belive in ur self.
2006-07-08 10:42:31 · answer #7 · answered by y_wolday 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice makes perfect!
2006-07-08 10:38:14 · answer #8 · answered by daphine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pratice how to act like a model
2006-07-08 10:39:55 · answer #9 · answered by mayri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋