Which model agency do you guys suggest?

Question

I have a passion for modeling and acting and things of the sort. I often recieve invitations to compete in pegaents but I would like opinions on the topic, which agencies are more trustworthy, I get an idea but then again I'd like your opinions. Thank you! :-)

Answer 1

whatever you do, dont fall for any modeling agency that will require you to take classes or make you pay for anything. you should first, get some pictures done- like a modeling portfolio and build up a resume. then go to some local modeling agencies [search your phone book] when they have open calls. its best to start local, then build up to major modeling agencies such as ford, elite, wilhemina, next, etc.

Answer 2

If you want to be a model, the TOP modeling agencies in New York City.

If you are serious about being a model and have the right height and weight requirements, you must move to NYC.

The top agencies are:
Click Model Management, Inc.
129 West 27th Street, Penthouse
New York, NY 10001
Women's Division [phone]
Special Sizes [phone]
Runway [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Wilhelmina Model Management
Women (size 10 & up)
Attn: 10/20 Division
http://www.wilhelmina.com

Elite Models
404 Park Avenue South, 9th Fl.
New York, New York 10016
Telephone: [phone]

http:www.Ford Models
212-219-6500

111 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10003
212-2190-6500

Click Model Management, Inc.
129 West 27th Street, Penthouse
New York, NY 10001

304 Park Avenue South, 12th Floor
New York, New York 10010
http://imgmodels.com/contact.asp

Answer 3

Why don't you look at this website and look over some of the portfolios in there (models and photographers). Get some professional images shot to start, then find a couple of photographers in your area that you like their style of work and then contact a couple of them and see if they would be interested in doing a TFP (Time For Prints) or TFCD (Time For CD). In other words you supply your time as a model he / she as a photographer and you get images in return. You will have to sign a model release so that you and he / she can use the images. If you are under 18 you have to have a parent sign.

If you do join as a model do not just go with the beginners portfolio but maybe at least silver level and update regularly.

http://www.onemodelplace.com

Take a look at this one and read their FAQ it will give you many answers.

http://www.fordmodels.com/main.cfm......

If you live near any major city there might be a modeling agency there. But as stated a lot of the big agencies are in LA, NYC, Chicago and Atlanta because some of the major clothes designers and advertisers are in those areas.

Also you don't have to have an agent or agency. Most of the time they think about themselves first not you, if another model will get them more money they will send her to that shoot. Not all are like that but you have to know when you are being "taken" so don't sign anything until you know for sure.

Also if you really want to do some print catalog modeling find out who has the contract for lets say JC Penny, then you find out where they are getting the models from. Some of these catalogs keep their models for a long time and don't turn out "new" faces because people relate to these models as being "Victoria Secret" etc..models.

You can also make a "ZED" card and print it on a 5x7 color print, which you can then just address the back and send it out without it being in an envelope. You would like 3-5 images on there a good portrait, a full length in normal and / or "High Fashion" clothes, a shot in a bathing suit if you look good in one and also put in your stats: height, shoe size, dress size measurements etc. Some of those pictures can also be in B&W. You can then using photo editing software combine the images on to a 5x7 size blank template and then type in the above info that I mentioned and then send your file to an online printing company or a local one.

You should also put an e-mail on there and an additional web link to your website so they can see more pictures and then contact you if they are interested.

Hope this helps,
Kevin