Should I model?

Question

I am young but I have had many people tell me I should be a model. Even at camp. Do you think I should? Maybe in like few years. I just need to get braces. But I am shy. But I have always wanted to be a model. Ideas??

Where would I go. How can I get started?

A girl at camp age 11-13
People neighbor moms and frineds and just people IDK

I have fast motabolism. I eat and eat and nothing happens.

Answer 1

If you have no brain or intellectual ambition yes certainly that is a good career.

Answer 2

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.

NEVER GO ON YOUR OWN ALWAYS TAKE YOUR PARENTS!!!! BE VERY CAREFUL WHAT YOU SIGN!!!

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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I will need to speak to yuor parents and make sure that they know what is happening and agree with it before i do any work, sorry but it is a legal issue.

Answer 3

The vast majority of people who try to model don't get very
far. Those who do have far more serious mid-life crises
and considerably earlier (for women) than normal.

Many have weight and health related problems for most of
the rest of their lives and don't generate anywhere the income
that they did before they were 25. Almost all of those that
spent more than a year modeling end up in therapy at some
point in their lives (sometimes for decades).

If you're going to do it - base your ego around something
ELSE other than you are pretty, and have some other
job while you are doing it.

Answer 4

Well by all means if it's in your heart Go for it!!.. your supposed to chase your dreams!, but just be careful because the modeling business is known for taking advantage of people so make sure the agency your going with is safe!. Good luck!!

And definitley finish school, and stuff because if modeling dosen't work out for you then you at least have something to fall back on!

Answer 5

If u really want 2 b a model than u should

But it would probably take alot of time away 4rm ur friends n ur schoolwork (if u r still in school)

ur life would basically b put on hold

Answer 6

Are the people telling you that you should model 45 year old dudes??? Camp counselors? Gym teachers? Ministers?

Consider the source and protect your innocense at all costs, sweetie.

Answer 7

Offer to model for a photography class. Off to pose for a photography student. Offer to pose for a new starting buisness, that needs a model. Whenever someone asks, "Can I take your picture?", say yes.

Answer 8

yes but dont get braces this will make you look like every other model(skinny,pretty,tall) having crooked or not perfect teeth will set you apart (if they look like austin powers maybe a little corrective dentistry might not hurt)yeah but any way go for it i heard models make heaps of cash.

Answer 9

I think if you want to model you should research in online before jumping in to anything...you have to know how to handle all the criticism and rejection. If you are passionate about it, then go for it. You will need to get an agent to represent you tho....research agencies that are good and will not rip you off...
Good luck!

Answer 10

need to see a picture/but if you got the chance to do something like that, then GO FOR IT.......hey life is short, go out of this world recognized homegirl.........good luck

Answer 11

Yes you should, but get a good agent who will help you out.