how do you break into the modeling industry?

Question

Ive done a couple photoshoots and i have a portfolio im not sure how to start into real print(magazines,ads etc.) modeling. Where should i send them to? what first steps should i take?

Answer 1

First off, you should be located in NYC.

Here's a list I compiled a few nights ago... I intend to use it myself to break into modeling :D Bring your photos or send them to the following agencies: (I listed days and times; these are for open calls if you wish to attend)

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Ford Models:

january 3rd (first wednesday) 4-5pm
111 5th Avenue (between 18/19) 9th floor

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Next Management, LLC
15 Watts Street
6th Floor
New York, NY 10013
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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DNA models
520 Broadway 10012
212-226-0080
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Elite New york
3PM mondays
404 Park Avenue, South, 9th Floor
New york 10016
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Major Model Management
3PM-4PM M-F walk ins
381 Park Avenue South Suite 1501 10016
212-685-1200
[e-mail]
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Trump Model Management
91 5th Avenue 3rd Floor 10003
212-924-0990
[e-mail]
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New York Model Management
596 Broadway #701
New york, NY 10012
212-539-1700
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Mc2 model management
6 W. 14th St.
3rd Floor
New York, Ny 10011
1-646-638-3350
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Wilhelmina Models
300 Park Avenue South
Every Wednesday 3-4PM
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Women Management
199 Lafayette Street, 7 FL
New york, NY 10012
212-334-7480
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Q Model Management
Floor 13
180 Varick Street
New York, Ny 10014
(between Charleton and King in soho)
Open Call Thursdays 10-11AM
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ID Model Management
137 Varick Street
New York, Ny 10014
212-941-5858
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Request Model Management
36 E. 20th St. 70th Floor
New York, NY 10003
212-529-4130
Open Call Wednesdays 11-12
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Marilyn Model Management
300 Park Avenue South
New York - NY 10010
Phone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
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IMG Models
304 Park Avenue South 12th Floor
New York, NY 10010
1212-253-8884
fax: [phone]
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VNY Models
928 Broadway Suite 800
New york, NY 10010
(between 21st/22nd)
212-206-1012
fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
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Supreme Manaegment
199 Lafayette Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10012
212-966-3840
f: 212-966-8614
[e-mail]
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Click Model Management, Inc.
129 West 27th Street
Pent House
New York, NY 10001
Women's Division [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
clickmodel.com
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Bella
270 Lafayette Street
Suite 802
New York, NY 10012
212.965.9200 phone
212.965.1677 fax
bellaagency.com
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Reich New York
23 West 26th Street
Ground Floor
New York, New York 10010
P: 212-725-6626
F: 212-725-6628
reichny.com
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Ikon New york
140 W. 22nd St Suite 2D (between 6th/7th Ave)
Open Call Friday 3-4PM
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email:[e-mail]
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Model Mangement Group
841 broadway #500
New York, NY 10003
[phone]
[e-mail]
Fridays 3-4PM

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Also, it helps if you're at least 5'9 and under 125lb.

Goodluck!