What to Expect when Meeting with Modeling Agencies

Clementine · 18-01-2005

So, I've heard about sending pictures into an agency so many times, I feel like I know all about it

But what actually happens when you go in to meet with them when (if) they call you back? Say it's a big agency... will they just talk with you, or will they take pictures and see your walk and take your measurements? And do they ask a lot of girls back?
Sorry if this seems like a silly question, but i have no idea what to expect

And I haven't found anything about this particular topic...

evexa · 18-01-2005

Basically, if they have called you in after seeing your pics they will do the following:

Check your height and measurements
take polaroids
make you sit around why they chat to the other bookers about you
look at you from funny angles and call people in to stare

tristan · 18-01-2005

depends...Elite Toronto, Stylus, Next and Elmer Olsen in Toronto all sat down and chatted with me, and then measured me, but never made me walk for them. While others just poo poohed me away. Q models in ny was nice and chatted but the rest kinda just saw me, measured and smiled(some didn't even do that) and spoke a few words to me.

yourbestfriend · 18-01-2005

the making you sit and have ppl stare at you from different angles seems the worst part of it

Clementine · 18-01-2005

Ahh... it does seem kind of scary, especially being stared at :0
Thanks anyway

saturnine · 19-01-2005

When I went to see Models1 in the UK I wrote my name, age and height on a piece of paper, and waited until one of the bookers could meet me.

I then walked in and a girl chatted to me for a few minutes about being from Australia, and then finally said they didn't sign girls who were 5'7", but gave me a list of other agencies I could visit.

I looked at other model's comp cards at their website and they do actually have shorter girls, so I figured they just didn't like my look, but either way, the girl I spoke to was very friendly.

Anyway, all the best Clementine, if this is what you decide to do!

PinUpGirl · 19-01-2005

When aspiring models walk in on our open calls we just ask them their age and height, measure them if neccesary, take a look at their holidaypictures and in 9 out of 10 cases politely tell them we won't be able to do anything for them

When we recieve pictures by mail or email and we decide to invite the person in question to seem him/her 'in real life' we sit them down, have a chat, take a good look

make some polaroids, do all the measuring, take their contactdetails, do a brief explaination about doing first test, building a book etc, ask if there are any questions and let them know we will get in touch the next day to tell them if we want to work with them.

It's difficult though because sometimes you invite someone because the pictures look promising and when the person walks in you see it's not modelmaterial at all and you feel sorry for making the person come all the way to the agency. We always try to make some time for cases like that too, after all we invites that person all the way up, but it feels a waste of your & the persons time.

Most aspiring models are kind and polite, but some people are very rude when you tell them you wont take them on, or become very persistent

It's no problem to ask why you are rejected, but it is very difficult to explain sometimes because it is much more a 'feel' thing than a rational decision

Oh, and about the height thing. Most agency indeed have girls and guys on their boards that are shorter than their offcial height-recuirements. But it is always very difficult to get those people to work and those models really are exeptions!

Garuda · 19-01-2005

Thanks for the information pinupgirl

I am going to send some pictures to a couple of agencies... I am about 5'7 5'8 and I am still growing... Hopefully they like my look

ben benieuwd

Morgs · 19-01-2005

Im 5'12 is its not easy for a guy to become a model then ?

iperlchen · 19-01-2005

Hee weer een Dutchie

Could you perhaps post some pictures?

PinUpGirl, may I ask what agency you're working at?

Terrima183 · 19-01-2005

When I got called back, I got to meet a few bookers and models and look at the whole ageny book. Not too many people came to stare which was nice. (I always feel awkward) They took polaroids and sent me out the next morning.

lucky · 19-01-2005

I would love to be a model but I don't take rejection well. Especially if I was constantly being told to lose weight.

Clementine · 19-01-2005

Thank you saturnine and pinupgirl!

Terrima I think I'm meeting with your agency, so I'm glad to know it's not too scary

CoreySuprStr · 19-01-2005

I've wanted to know the same thing for a while. Is it better to send pictures in or to just walk into an agency without anything? I'm going to NYC this summer and i was wondering what would be a better idea. Will I need to go through the process and make a book before or after I see them? Can anyone recommend a good/ncie agency for guys, I would greatly appreciate it!

evexa · 19-01-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoreySuprStr

I've wanted to know the same thing for a while. Is it better to send pictures in or to just walk into an agency without anything? I'm going to NYC this summer and i was wondering what would be a better idea. Will I need to go through the process and make a book before or after I see them? Can anyone recommend a good/ncie agency for guys, I would greatly appreciate it!

I'd say just walk in, and bring good polaroids.
How tall are you? If you tell me that, your age and your weight I can advise you as to a good agency to visit.

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Clementine front row Join Date: Nov 2004 Gender: femme Posts: 350	What to Expect when Meeting with Modeling Agencies So, I've heard about sending pictures into an agency so many times, I feel like I know all about it But what actually happens when you go in to meet with them when (if) they call you back? Say it's a big agency... will they just talk with you, or will they take pictures and see your walk and take your measurements? And do they ask a lot of girls back? Sorry if this seems like a silly question, but i have no idea what to expect And I haven't found anything about this particular topic...

18-01-2005	2
evexa backstage pass Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 861	Basically, if they have called you in after seeing your pics they will do the following: Check your height and measurements take polaroids make you sit around why they chat to the other bookers about you look at you from funny angles and call people in to stare

18-01-2005	3
tristan front row Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto Canada Gender: homme Posts: 316	depends...Elite Toronto, Stylus, Next and Elmer Olsen in Toronto all sat down and chatted with me, and then measured me, but never made me walk for them. While others just poo poohed me away. Q models in ny was nice and chatted but the rest kinda just saw me, measured and smiled(some didn't even do that) and spoke a few words to me.

18-01-2005	4
yourbestfriend princely Join Date: Jul 2004 Gender: homme Posts: 13,403	the making you sit and have ppl stare at you from different angles seems the worst part of it

19-01-2005	6
saturnine tfs star Join Date: May 2004 Location: Australia Gender: femme Posts: 1,895	When I went to see Models1 in the UK I wrote my name, age and height on a piece of paper, and waited until one of the bookers could meet me. I then walked in and a girl chatted to me for a few minutes about being from Australia, and then finally said they didn't sign girls who were 5'7", but gave me a list of other agencies I could visit. I looked at other model's comp cards at their website and they do actually have shorter girls, so I figured they just didn't like my look, but either way, the girl I spoke to was very friendly. Anyway, all the best Clementine, if this is what you decide to do!

19-01-2005	7
PinUpGirl backstage pass Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Amsterdam Gender: femme Posts: 511	When aspiring models walk in on our open calls we just ask them their age and height, measure them if neccesary, take a look at their holidaypictures and in 9 out of 10 cases politely tell them we won't be able to do anything for them When we recieve pictures by mail or email and we decide to invite the person in question to seem him/her 'in real life' we sit them down, have a chat, take a good look make some polaroids, do all the measuring, take their contactdetails, do a brief explaination about doing first test, building a book etc, ask if there are any questions and let them know we will get in touch the next day to tell them if we want to work with them. It's difficult though because sometimes you invite someone because the pictures look promising and when the person walks in you see it's not modelmaterial at all and you feel sorry for making the person come all the way to the agency. We always try to make some time for cases like that too, after all we invites that person all the way up, but it feels a waste of your & the persons time. Most aspiring models are kind and polite, but some people are very rude when you tell them you wont take them on, or become very persistent It's no problem to ask why you are rejected, but it is very difficult to explain sometimes because it is much more a 'feel' thing than a rational decision Oh, and about the height thing. Most agency indeed have girls and guys on their boards that are shorter than their offcial height-recuirements. But it is always very difficult to get those people to work and those models really are exeptions! __________________ "Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months." *Oscar Wilde*

19-01-2005	8
Garuda scenester Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Netherlands Gender: femme Posts: 74	Thanks for the information pinupgirl I am going to send some pictures to a couple of agencies... I am about 5'7 5'8 and I am still growing... Hopefully they like my look ben benieuwd

19-01-2005	9
Morgs scenester Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Paris Gender: homme Posts: 59	Im 5'12 is its not easy for a guy to become a model then ?

19-01-2005	10
iperlchen daisy in my lazy eye Join Date: Oct 2004 Gender: femme Posts: 9,873	Hee weer een Dutchie Could you perhaps post some pictures? PinUpGirl, may I ask what agency you're working at?

19-01-2005	11
Terrima183 front row Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York City Gender: femme Posts: 311	When I got called back, I got to meet a few bookers and models and look at the whole ageny book. Not too many people came to stare which was nice. (I always feel awkward) They took polaroids and sent me out the next morning.

19-01-2005	12
lucky front row Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Edinburgh Gender: femme Posts: 420	I would love to be a model but I don't take rejection well. Especially if I was constantly being told to lose weight.

19-01-2005	13
Clementine front row Join Date: Nov 2004 Gender: femme Posts: 350	Thank you saturnine and pinupgirl! Terrima I think I'm meeting with your agency, so I'm glad to know it's not too scary

19-01-2005	14
CoreySuprStr scenester Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 67	I've wanted to know the same thing for a while. Is it better to send pictures in or to just walk into an agency without anything? I'm going to NYC this summer and i was wondering what would be a better idea. Will I need to go through the process and make a book before or after I see them? Can anyone recommend a good/ncie agency for guys, I would greatly appreciate it!