modeling in virigina?

Question

i am 14 amd would like to start modeling

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 your 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

Modeling isn't always what people think it is. I think a lot of people that are against modeling have a distorted image of what the market is really like.

I am a model, and I love it! It's not something you do full time or anything (unless you're totally famous). But it's a fun hobby and an exciting side job, which you may find yourself bragging about. And you have the right to, to a certain degree. Don't go overboard and don't get conceited! (It's hard.) I actually started when I was 13, so you're just about the right age to get into the market ASAP.

Google the following:

ProScout
IMTA

Those are both modeling conventions where agents from around the world attend. It gives you exposure to the agencies, and at the end of the event, they have these things called "call backs". That means they'll most likely sign you with their agency.

Another way to do it is to find out what modeling agencies you have in Virginia. I'm at work right now, so I don't have it handy, but at home somewhere, I have a booklet that lists all agencies from every state. If you're interested, I can look for it, and give you their contact information. You're going to want to contact them and ask when they have Open Calls. (That's where you meet face-to-face with what they usually call the Director of New Faces, or something similar), and they will basically tell you yes or no. My e-mail is [e-mail] if you want to get ahold of me.

I hope this helps!

Answer 3

I wish I could trade places with you - I'd love to stop modeling. I've been modeling since I was 6 and would love a normal life. If you really want to pursue this, you need a portfolio - some professional pictures and you need to find an agency as well and get your foot in the door. I'm not sure what is available in your state but talk to your parents and they can help you. Modeling is a lot of hard work, not like you see on t.v. It also consumes most of your life. Good luck to you whatever you decide.

Answer 4

You should stick with study.

There's nothing special about being a model, anyone can model you only need to have something an agent can sell, and a client wants to buy.

Why do you want to model anyhow?

Answer 5

this is not the place to go and ask. serious models, like myself, do it the right way.