2006-07-30 21:08:33 · 9 answers · asked by milandaworld 1 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 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.
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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.
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2006-07-30 23:40:16 · answer #1 · answered by indieboy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im a model and im 19 also..just go 2 an agency and they will tell u what 2 do....Good Luck!
2006-07-30 21:24:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be confident,put out a vibe that says i know i am beautiful and capable of doing this but not one that arrogant and cocky.You also will need to create a portfolio.You have to be comfortable in your skin reguardless of what people say.You cant please everyone,but you can please yourself.When they see you are happy within yourself and you love yourself for who you are you will probably go further.This type of business is hard.It is hard on you emotionally as well as physically.Emotionally it takes a strain on you because they are looking at you as if you are a piece of meat.The vibe that you give off helps with that.It catches their attention instead of just saying "Oh,another wanna-be model" but instead they will say "Wow,there is something about her not sure what but we want to get to know her better or see more of her".Also,the physical strain anytime you are emotionally strained it takes a HUGE strain on you physically as well.They put you into situations that are unbelieveable.They put you in cold,then take you to hot and your body sometimes has a hard time adjusting to these types of conditions.There are hard parts but they are very rewarding.Be strong minded and dont give in or give up with one answer.Keep your options open and your eyes open for every opportunity that you can get.
Also if a modelling agency makes you pay for photos with their agency before you get a job dont accept.They shouldnt make you pay because they are looking for people to work for them you shouldnt pay them they should pay you.So be careful.
Good luck!
2006-07-31 01:57:44 · answer #3 · answered by ~♡~Moon Goddess~♡~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first you need to get a professional looking portfolio, then you start going to different model calls or cattle calls, then you try and get some representation. but you have to do a lot of research on the agencies so you dont get ripped off.
2006-07-30 21:29:01 · answer #4 · answered by Ms. L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to an agency or a few agencies.
get a portfolio done and show it to them.
they will take care of the rest
2006-07-30 21:11:23 · answer #5 · answered by princess.of.spice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make a contract with the modeling company....
first of all you must be good enough for modeling...
2006-07-30 21:12:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
post ur profile in the ShowBiz section at
www.baajaa.com
attach pics
the relevant people will find you
good luck
2006-08-02 20:14:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just creat portfollio & submit it to different modelling agency.
2006-07-30 21:12:06 · answer #8 · answered by aaryan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
write tyra banks a letter on her site and see if you can be a guest on her show
2006-07-30 21:43:15 · answer #9 · answered by kc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋