so i went to john casablancas today(HUGE COMPANY)
and so i got interviewed by this model and she said she loved how i act and how im model material and everything and she thinks i will go very far, and she wants to help me out alot! but i have to pay like 1000 dollars for their programs and they find me a job! should i go?
2006-07-15 18:05:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
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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2006-07-17 05:40:29 · answer #1 · answered by indieboy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're seriously considering paying them 1000 dollars perhaps you should just save yourself some time and give up on life now.
2006-07-16 01:40:09 · answer #2 · answered by quicksandvalley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say pray about it. Even if you aren't a Christian what harm can it do. If it is something you really want and it feels right after you pray... and you have the money of course Go for it.
2006-07-16 01:09:38 · answer #3 · answered by MJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like do you have a $1000.00?? If your really interested in becoming a model and think you can make it...I say go for it...
Clowmy
2006-07-16 01:11:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they really want you, they will pay you, not you pay them. i am not saying that you don't have what it takes, but if they are selling a service, they will tell you what you want to hear to get your money. business is business, so check this out carefully before you commit
2006-07-16 01:10:07 · answer #5 · answered by advicemom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Con Game - They're Suppose to contract you right up front.
" Watch Out."
2006-07-16 01:08:44 · answer #6 · answered by MoMoney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a scam check out this site, &read these
2006-07-21 00:26:21 · answer #7 · answered by punk_boy755 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, don't do it.
As I have said, many times on this board, you NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, pay to: join a modeling agency, get a talent agent, get auditions. NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Understood?
2006-07-16 01:13:04 · answer #8 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋