I'm thinking about sending some pics to diferent agencies but I need to know what shots i need.
2006-07-17 19:16:46 · 7 answers · asked by Snowandskibaby 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
The best photos are ones taken on plainish backgrounds like curtains, hay bails, walls, the sky. These are best head shots are good as well. these can all be taken with a resonable digital camera , no need for profetional stuff and can be taken by a friend. heres some more info on modeling
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.
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.
Depending how old you are I may require parents permission before i will do any work.
also if you want any help with ideas for the photos you can contact me, it is very unlikely i could do the shot, as i live in Kent, England but can advise, i am working with a number of models at the moment so I can also get there advise for you if required.
2006-07-18 23:54:06 · answer #1 · answered by indieboy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to a professional photographer who can advice you, and then put together a professional portfolio and make the rounds. Just mailing out your portfolio is not enough. This is a very difficult (almost impossible) business to get into, adn if you don't have the "look" that the modeling agencies want at the moment, you are already dead in the water.
2006-07-17 19:30:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i have been wanting tomodel for a while and as my daddy says u shouldnt actually have to use money for modeling shots. or use money to send ur shots in, places like that r just a waste of tme
2006-07-17 21:33:12 · answer #3 · answered by jodi w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Modeling agencies look for people that show emotion in their pictures and have something that sets them apart from other models.
2006-07-17 19:21:58 · answer #4 · answered by Ciara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
head shot with out make up, i think non-professional... most agencies want polaroids not professional shots
2006-07-17 19:21:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
head shots, thats a normal portrait, front and side. then you need one in casual clothes. like jeans, then one in formal clothes, and one in a one piece bathing suit. nothing overtly sexy, just normal stances like a catalog would have.
2006-07-17 19:23:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will need the flu shot first, then yer hepatitis B. ;) sorry couldnt resist. Good Luck
2006-07-17 19:21:00 · answer #7 · answered by Jinkies 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋