How Do I Become a Model I im Good at the walk and every thing but is 14 too early or late to start?

Answer 1

You don't know if your good at the walk, Unless you do modelling your idea of " the walk " is probally NOT how models actually do it,
I have done promotional modelling, and you have to find an agent or an agency, You may think you are model material but a lot of factors go into it.
You have to have good skin,
Be fairly tall
Skinny
Photogenic
GoodSmile ( white teeth )
And you have to have a good posture
Good hair and eyebrows.

YOu may be to emotionally vulnerable to become a model, as you may not be what agencies are looking for,

Answer 2

Anyone can be a model as long as they have the right attitude, measurements are not set in stone people look for a unique look not just a few numbers. If you are happy with the work, and don't expect overnight success, you will be fine. If you are actually thinking about it here is some advise.

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 3

If you wish to be a successful model, there are physical attributes about yourself that will determine what kind of modeling that you do. It's more than walking.

Your age is fine. Some people start even younger than you because they have that certain look.

Depending on what region you're in, your modeling career will be influenced by that. New York is the place for modeling. If you seriously think about modeling, it may mean relocating to that area.

However, before you pack your bags, you have to consider your height, weight, hair color, and eye color.

Your height will be a huge factor in determining whether you do runway or print. Runway requires a minimum of 5'8". Most Supermodels are 6'0" and extremely tall.

Print modeling is where you're photos. With photos, height doesn't matter because the camera can make you look tall or the photo will be cropped to focus on certain attributes other than height.

I'd be wary of Modeling Schools. Modeling Schools promise to train you in how to do runway, hair, and essentials of modeling. However, a lot of modeling and finishing schools are set up to maintain the business to stay alive.

It means having a high turnover rate of models that go through the Modeling Program, but once you're done, your success depends mostly on you. Modeling Schools will sometimes ask for you to pay $1,000 - $3,000 to go through their program.

There have been a small percentage of actors and actresses that started off from modeling schools like Matthew Modine, but there were other factors involved that weren't solely based on the Modeling or Finishing School they came from.

There's a lot of grunt work that comes with modeling. You're expected to change in and out clothes quickly. You're not supposed to have an opinion. When you're starting out, it isn't where people cater to you. It's the other way around.

There's a lot of glamour and glitz that romanticizes the thought of Modeling and being in the spotlight, but sometimes that can be misleading. The same can be seen in acting. A lot of people want to be actors and think they can walk into Hollywood and get discovered.

However, there's a lot of work. That's even assuming you have the look. There are a lot of attractive people in L.A. all wanting to get discovered. The same goes for the Modeling Industry.

That's not to say it can't be done. It just requires hard work, a support network of family and friends, and making smart business decisions.

If you'd like to do modeling on a small scale to see how it works, you can do research within your area. Local malls sometimes have fashion shows. They may not pay much, but you'll get a taste of being on the runway and showing off clothing lines.

If you have a distinctive look, you may want to try finding local clothing designers. They may be interested in using you for print work. That will help you develop a portfolio that you can show. You'll need a "comp card" that lists out all your stats.

Modeling Schools usually offer Comp Cards and Photographers as part of their package, but usually it's so that they can stream you toward their photographers. If you're not in a major metropolitan area, you may have more difficulty finding a professional photographer that will know how to make a proper layout and comp card, but at least they'll be cheaper.

If you don't have much money, you can always go to a Community College and seek out the Photography Classes. See if you can make an arrangement with a Photography Student that will take your pictures for a cheap rate and allow you to keep the negatives so that you can do reprints.

If you send to agencies, take your comp card use a glue stick on the back with your resume attached to it. Avoid using a stapler. Those things get snagged on things. A glue stick and a manila envelope is sufficient. However, bear in mind that you'll be paying for postage, which can get pricy.

The most important thing is always attitude. If you have a good attitude, people will want to hire you. If you develop an air and complain, people will notice. Also be nice to the Costume Designers and Make-Up Artists. They talk.

If you've got a bad attitude or complain, they'll tell others and people won't want to work with you.

Answer 4

No, go for it! The worst that can happen is they say no, then just try another agency. Or you can try a modeling school. Kimora Lee Simmons was modeling in Paris at 14 for high fashion companies. Start Early! Hope I helped!

Answer 5

why does everyone want to become a model and why do you want to follow what everyone else is doing. be creative, be unique, think of something that will blow everyone else away. you could travel the world and become someone great, models aren't remembered for what they do, they're jsut pictures in a book. sports heros are great and inventors are great, Astronomers and astronauts are great, models are dumb and are only used for their pictures. If thats all you think you can achieve in life then do it, but if you want to be good at something, modeling is not the way to go

Answer 6

look, if you really think you can be a model, dont go trying to be one

most models are discovered walking down the street in a city

most good ones anyway

Answer 7

you should really go for it.
i just started modeling n its great
you have ppl do your hair n makeup!!!!
but be honest to yourself are you really good looking
do you attract other ppl attention from the public
if yes go for it
n to be a model you don't have to be tall!!
you could be a hair n makeup model
or a commercial model, etc

Answer 8

when i was 11 my friend was 11 and she was modeling then!

Answer 9

not at all some angencies even take in 12 year olds or so i've heard

Answer 10

I think its a pretty good age to start