i realllly want to be a model, but i cant ever find one whos good. so please help!
2006-07-10 08:49:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
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. Always check with the local Better Business Bureau.
I think a better starting place before you go to agencies is if you have a friend who is reasonable with a camera (do not have to be a professional or even that good just okay) 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. You should never have to pay to get a job if you do there is a high chance it is a scam.
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2006-07-12 01:45:16 · answer #1 · answered by indieboy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is very difficult to find reputable agencies because there are so many crappy ones out there. large cities are the best places to find more serious agencies. to find some in your area, on line searches are great, but then you need to do a little leg work. call the agency find out things like, where has their work been published, how often does each model work, would your contract be exclusive... to talk to more people about other things to ask, or even to find out who models in your area work for, try signing up with www.modelmayhem.com its a very friendly community, and its free.
one last thing: a model never pays... they get paid. so any agency asking for money up front is not reputable.
2006-07-10 09:05:01 · answer #2 · answered by tallkatey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi lady friend... i'm a type-- 5'8, 100 and twenty 5 toned pounds. do not enable ppl allow you to already know you won't be able to do it in case you at the on the spot are not 5 11 and 100 and ten pounds. take a seem at print magazines, fancy activities you bypass to, even ppl who provide out samples at costco-- they're all fashions, and there is an section for all of us when you're keen to study. keep in mind, in case you get with a respectable company, they are going to need you educated and poised. that is what makes a real type. those who imagine you may want to be outfitted like a tall boy are misinformed. in simple terms seem at magazines. fashions are available all sizes and kinds, and when you're keen to artwork flat out and save in structure, you would nicely be a type. you're a impressive, stunning female!!! xoxo good success!
2016-10-14 07:54:01 · answer #3 · answered by hinshaw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, but I remember on the Tyra Show, Tyra said that whenever you want to model you should never have to pay for ANYTHING. She said if an agency is truly interested they will pay for you to model for them, not the other way around.
2006-07-10 09:34:03 · answer #4 · answered by P-nut 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well u could probably go on-line to look. Or go one America Next Top Model!!!(HA, HA, HA)
2006-07-10 08:56:02 · answer #5 · answered by Baby Girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best agencies are Elite, and Ford.....NYC!!!!!
2006-07-10 09:12:48 · answer #6 · answered by graciefaith1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋