I live in the Worcester, MA area and really want to get into modeling...due to the many comments from people I know and don't know that say I would be perfect. I'm not vain at all, but I'm very comfortable in front of the camera and love fashion. I'm wondering if anyone recommends how to get into modeling and who to trust and who not to. Anything would help...Thanks!!!
2006-08-15 03:53:48 · 7 answers · asked by Heather 4 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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2006-08-16 22:55:27 · answer #1 · answered by indieboy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I've seen, many of the supermodels were 'discovered' they didn't go searching it out as a career. However, for like catalogues and that sort of things just look in the phone book for modeling agencies. And also, if you subscribe to any of the fashion magazines, keep an eye out for model searches.
2006-08-15 04:00:16 · answer #2 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should start a portfolio first. Just go to a local photo place a get good pictures. NOTE: They should show stylish, unqiue, and different character. But you really should be sure that you want to do this. If you're doing it for $, realize that you have to be a great model to make a lot of cash.
2006-08-15 06:22:23 · answer #3 · answered by KLB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if ur like 18 and older then if u did the next season of America's Next Top Model than thats a great way to do it and if u dont make it u still learned some stuff and can go back home and try there.
2006-08-15 04:01:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HERE'S SOME ADVISE THOUGH.WELL EVERY MODEL NEEDS A PORFOLIO. YOU CAN EITHER GET A FRIEND TO TAKE SOME PICTURES OF YOU OR GET IT PROFESSIONALLY DONE. THEN SEARCH FOR SOME AGENCIES IN YOUR AREA. SEND YOUR PICS TO SOME AGENCIES. YOU CAN GO TO YAHOO SEARCH TO FIND AGENCIES NEAR YOU. SOMETIMES SCOUTS WILL COME TO YOUR AREA TO FIND TALENT. YOU CAN GO TO THEIR OPEN CASTING CALL. IF YOU WANT TO GO THE EASY WAY YOU CAN GET AN ONLINE PORFOLIO. FOR CHEAP OR FREE! HERE ARE SOME WEBSITES-
www.starsearchcasting.com
www.instantcast.com
www.models.com
www.onemodelplace.com
I HOPE YOU BECOME SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR FUTURE MODELING CAREER. REMEMBER,NEVER PAY FOR AN AGENCY! THEY PAY YOU!
2006-08-15 05:35:53 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure people don't con you out of your money and never take your clothes of for an "unknown" photographer.
good luck with your modeling and be careful!:)
2006-08-15 06:54:56 · answer #6 · answered by luv2dance 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
playboy is great im in it
2006-08-15 03:58:37 · answer #7 · answered by Ariel 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋