If u want to be a model what all do u need to have in your portfolio?

Question

I'm a 15 yr old blk female and I want to be a model can anyone tell me what all I need to have in my portfolio and a good website on da internet for agents to see my portfolio

Answer 1

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.

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.

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 2

Honestly none of them appear well for a modeling portfolio but when the ones are the one choices you might have then I wager the only with the bunny and the only within the crimson blouse sorry to mention, however you quite often would possibly not get approved to any company with the ones graphics, they're watching for NATURAL! (NO MAKEUP, traditional hair and no longer dressed up)

Answer 3

You definatly need to have head shots and full body shots(the more the better)!Also pictures that show you in different extremes happy, serious, commercial ect. Alot of times you can go to different photography studios and ask if they are doing any practice shots. They do these to test out different lighting and backgrounds. You will probably face alot of rejection just because this business is so tough and it can get to you if you let it!!! Just be strong and remember Tyra Banks story!!!( It is very motivating) Be careful and Best of Luck to you!!!