2006-08-02 13:39:56 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
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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2006-08-02 22:55:18 · answer #1 · answered by indieboy 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Ok i went through this I KNOW what its like!
Ok so
#1 get together a few friends and practise Photoshuits, Model walkes and poses!
#2 do up a reseme put in ALL your talents from I can right in cursive to I can do 5000 back handsprings in a row
#3 Go to a GOOD photo place and get some shots done, Try to look like your self VERY IMPORTANT!
#4 Create a portfolio of ur best pics and put a good head shot on your reseme
#5 Go to deferent ajents around town and see if u can get signed somewere (don't b 2 depressed if u get turned down i got turned down a few times)
#6 They will probly ask u to model some run way stuff during ur interview so b prepaired to giv ur dress size, bust size, and shoe size!
GOOD LUCK HON!!
2006-08-02 20:47:19 · answer #2 · answered by Luna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a modeling school, like Barbizon. My 2 friends went there and they had a great experience there, and Barbizon Modeling/Acting School will help you find an agency. You will need to schedule an interview there. If you make it into the school, you will have lessons about the runway, walking, speaking clearly (commercials), learn makeup skills, and you will have a photo shoot. Most programs will take a year.
2006-08-02 20:45:11 · answer #3 · answered by balletchica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hate to state the obvious but having a unique/attractive look is the first step. Without that you arent going to get very far.
2nd step is getting some shots done. Don't ever pay to have them done. Hit up craigslist or your local department stores and try to get some professional photo ops going.
2006-08-02 20:43:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gaining experience with various photographers and building a portfolio. You won't get anywhere w/out a portfolio. When that is made or in the process, look for an agent.
2006-08-02 20:43:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First go to different store like Kohls and ask the front desk if they have any openings modeling your clothes. Keep doing that until you get noticed. GOOD LUCK!
2006-08-02 20:46:21 · answer #6 · answered by ♥BrunetteSweetie♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take drugs, sleep with 50 yr old men, get celeb boy friend, throw phones at people. Then come crashing all the way down and retire at 22.
2006-08-02 20:44:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In which city? New York?
New York City has very strict requirements for models.
2006-08-02 20:43:39 · answer #8 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having the confidence to go find an agent and going there with a few shots of yourself. Go to professional photographer for the shots.
2006-08-02 20:42:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A near perfect body and a great general overall appearence.
2006-08-02 20:43:32 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋