Do u think being a model is a good career?

Question

I know it's not very promising...so i'm having doubts...any outside opinions/advice?

do u think im pretty enough to be one

Answer 1

Modeling is a great job for anyone who will enjoy the work, but if you do not think you will enjoy it or feel at all uncomfortable about it then it can be a real drag, my advise try as a freelancer before you sign any long term contracts. If you are actually thinking about it here is some more advise.

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 in teh US or Trading Standards in the Uk or Similar organisation elsewhere.

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.

Answer 2

There is nothing wrong with modeling but you still need to have a degree or an education to fall back on if it doesn't work out. That part of the business is stressful I think. You constantly have to watch what you eat, keep your figure. They always want you to be smaller than what you already are and some people get caught up in drugs. If you become a model, make sure the people you are working for are legit ( I have heard many people who were scammed). Good Luck!

Answer 3

it's a cut throat business. you can make some money if you move up the ladder. it's hard to move up because there are many who will pull on you're legs as you climb. have a back up career. one reason is because it's not a solid career. the second reason is beauty is fleeting. the older you get, the less work you get, if any at all!! 25 in that business is considered old enough to collect pension! you need to really think about every angle of this dilema. if you're really hungry for it, go on and do it. just have a thick skin and be smart with common sense. good to luck to you.

Answer 4

Yes, it is if you enjoy the high profile, stressful life it presents. One downfall, it is as competitive to break into as a full time career as professional sports are. Best advice, develop career goals and a solid path, then pursue modeling on the side as a dream. If it picks up, your dream can be a reality, but better to follow this than to follow a dream into nothing and have your goals never realized.

Answer 5

I don't think it would be very fun. You're being judged for your appearance, and constantly being told to lose weight by starving yourself. You're treated as an object, not as a human being. Plus, it's a lot of work. You have to work long hours for not a great deal of money (unless you're famous, and that is very hard to achieve).
If you are passionate about it, have the right look and don't mind the long hours, then go for it.

Answer 6

Only way I think that modeling would be a good career is if you don't mind taking your clothes off

Answer 7

i think you should have another job and consider modelling as your side job. after you're 30 something, it is going to be hard if you only work as a model. it will be best if you have a backup plans with your future. try to talk to your dad. i always did if i had any doubts with my future :)

Answer 8

No unless you want to take ur clothes off and pay like 1000 dollers to get a profile

Answer 9

Modeling makes a good hobby, definitely not a career. Also, it's not what you know, its WHO you know.

Answer 10

MODEL IS OK , FOR MAYBE A SECONDHAND JOB. GET A GOOD JOB. THEN IF YOU WANT TO MODEL, YOU CAN JUST MODEL FOR A LITTLE EXTRA CASH. GOOD LUCK!