2006-07-10 12:35:41 · 6 answers · asked by jaibug2002 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
What type of modeling? How tall are you? How much do you weigh? How old are you? Are you near a major city? All these answers will cause our answers to be different. . .
I'd be happy to come back and help if you can give us some details.
Ok - no detail. Sigh. If you aren't at least 5'8" or 5'9" and around 120lbs (add a few pounds per inch), then you'll need to find a commercial agency. Check in your phone book and look for one. Call them and ask what they need for you to do an 'open call' or to talk about getting signed. Don't EVER pay for an agency to represent you. Don't pay for classes. Don't pay thousands of Dollars for a book. Again, if you aren't tall enough, don't waste your time talking to high fashion agencies like Ford, IMG, Elite, LA Models, and others.
Only look for work where you know you can work. You won't be the first 5'2" high fashion model. You won't be the first size 26 high fashion model. The more realistic you are with yourself, the less disappointment you'll have.
If you are tall and very slender, then look for a modeling agency that deals with high fashion or runway models. You can get some work locally if you don't live in the big city, but will then need to move to a larger city to really compete internationally. Most high fashion agencies have open calls where you can bring a snapshot of yourself and they will judge if they want to see more of you. They will do a test shoot, usually at a small fee to the photographer, and may decide from there.
Good luck to you. : )
2006-07-10 12:40:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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) 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.
However if you would like a personal portfolio site please contact me and I will set you on up for free. I can design you a fully personalised flash website with as much or little information and then host it for you. This site can contain a gallery of your photos, personal information, list of work, contact details, etc or if you prefer just a couple of photos and nothing else. It can be password protected and all images will be protected as is humanly possible, or the photos can be available to download.
Examples of work can be provided on request. Just message me here if you want, I am a professional website designer but have lots of free time (and enough money) so I am currently doing free sites for small bands, small artist etc, basically anyone who could not afford them otherwise. I have my own hosting server so can offer hosting servers or you can host the site yourselves. No images sent to me will be used for anything other than your site and I will not give anyone your detail or link to the site. You will have complete control and the site can be removed or changed at any time. This is not a scam and I will design a site for FREE, I do not need the money, and enjoy working. If you do want it message me you can tell me what you want and how you want it done and I will help.
2006-07-12 07:45:17 · answer #2 · answered by indieboy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok i have a great idea for you. Delias is holding a national modeling contest. Go to their site. Delias.com and scroll to the bottom, and they will tell you how you can enter. the R&B singer Cassie models for them. She is the light skinned one. Look around their site she is one of their top models. Take some professional pictures or get an agent. There are lots of open contests around america. Go to www.elitecastingnetwork.com
2006-07-10 19:41:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should probably go to modelsearchamerica.com. They are a gerat site that has given a start to people in Elite, ID, Next, Michele Pommier, Click, Major, Wilhelmina, and virtually every other top model management company nationwide.
2006-07-10 19:42:11 · answer #4 · answered by courtneysomebody 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look for a local agency send in photos.Get a portfolio they are expesive but very helpful.Go to every open casting call.Good Luck
2006-07-10 19:39:24 · answer #5 · answered by Lace18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about right here, between my legs
2006-07-10 19:38:34 · answer #6 · answered by Jess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋