So You Want to Become a Model? (PLEASE READ POST #1 BEFORE POSTING)

[AlmostFamous]

"I have always thought that the agency pays for all the expenses of the shoot, the photographers, make up, etc. and then once you get work, the money you owe them comes out of the first paycheck. IS this how it works or am I terribly missing something? "

This only pertains to AFTER you're signed. They are interested in you, and want to see you first. This has to come out of your pocket.

 

[stylexstar]

"I have always thought that the agency pays for all the expenses of the shoot, the photographers, make up, etc. and then once you get work, the money you owe them comes out of the first paycheck. IS this how it works or am I terribly missing something? "

This only pertains to AFTER you're signed. They are interested in you, and want to see you first. This has to come out of your pocket.

Thanks!

 

[Miss_Tiara]

I have an interest in modeling I have been sending pics to agencies and am going to NY for open calls after show season. I'm 5'8 32(b)-23(w)-33(h) dress size 2 ethnicity: jamaican/indian
pro pics: http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/Miss_tiara/tee3.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/Miss_tiara/tee2.jpg

Polaroids: http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/Miss_tiara/pola10.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/Miss_tiara/teeswim.jpg

 

[marc jacobs addict]

I think you are very pretty, and have potential. But, try to focus on your facial expressions, your mouth is open in every picture, and they all tend to look the same in the face.

 

[SuperWalker]

Love your look Tiara, natural beauty!

 

[Modelgirlie]

Great look ablutophobic and Miss Tiara. Ablutophobic what is your nationality?
Tiara is there something else you are mixed with? You look different (compliment) I don't see many African/Indian features except skin tone. Also two of your pics arent showing. Ablutophobic I know you said you are from Canada but there is something exotic about your look.

 

[ablutophobic]

Ablutophobic what is your nationality?
[\QUOTE]

I have no idea haha. I don't have any idea about my side of the family that my colouring came from other than they came to Canada from England, but that doesn't particularly help.

Mode emailed me back and said they're still interested in doing a test shoot with me even though I'm scarred haha. I'm still waiting for DNA to reply and I'm getting annoyed at Next because first they want to set up a meeting, then I give them a week where I'm available, and then they don't reply!

 

[CandiApple17]

I'm back again with a question. I have a sister, who's 25 and who I think could be a model. She's a bit too short to do catwalk (173 cm) but she looks tall, she has the right measurements (or almost and would if she wanted to), and she looks MUCH younger than her age. People who don't know her very often think she's 17 and this summer someone asked one of my friends if she was her daughter. (my friend is 35) That person actually thought she was 15!
Do you think it would be possible for her or is age really an issue for agencies? Have any professionals here an opinion?
I mean, I'm sure if she enters an agency and doesn't tell her age, people would never guess it.
Thanks a bunch!

Theres a chance she can do catwalk, as Im 5'7'' and i've been booked to do a few shows, so it all depends on what the designer is looking for

 

[custardlily]

i think to be a models you need to have a 'special' something. Agencies wont accept the average pretty girl because she needs to be unique. The comment 'oh but devon was 5'6 and she still got accepted' is completely ridiculous. These models have outstanding looks that capture you. Its like being picking a needle in a haystack in a paddock full of haystacks. Its a fickle industry - i think agencies are just being kind with these standard excuses for rejection -
'Your look isnt right for us'
'We already have girls like you'
'Your skin,stomache, arms legs etc arent great'
Basically it comes down to you not having the wow factor that they need to see. One shouldnt be offended by any rejection from an agency - we cant all be one in a million!
In saying this - good luck to any aspiring models out there! And remember that confidence is the hottest outfit you can put on.

 

[AD011417]

Well said! ^

 

[stylexstar]

Well said! ^

I second that!

 

[stylexstar]

Ablutophobic what is your nationality?
[\QUOTE]

I have no idea haha. I don't have any idea about my side of the family that my colouring came from other than they came to Canada from England, but that doesn't particularly help.

Mode emailed me back and said they're still interested in doing a test shoot with me even though I'm scarred haha. I'm still waiting for DNA to reply and I'm getting annoyed at Next because first they want to set up a meeting, then I give them a week where I'm available, and then they don't reply!

Congratulations!

 

[ablutophobic]

Alba, have you heard from New York Models yet? I haven't.

 

[MoDeLwAnaBe]

please please help....

hey im new to all this model fashion stuff, but daily i dream about some how becomming a model, people tell me ask me if i model or should be one, but since you all know what they are maybe looking for or have your foot in the door maybe you can see for yourself if i maybe have a chance to be the model i wish to be... hmm please any suggestions about modeling conventions or local agencies??? please please help!

 

[*Princesse*]

I'm only 5'3".5... slightly under 5'4". I'm 14, but I haven't grown noticably since I was 12. My mom is 5'4", and my dad is 5'6", but both of my mom's sisters are 5'8"ish (my mom stopped growing because of an eating disorder), and all of my dad's brothers are close to 6". My half brother (my mom's son) is 5'11", and looks well over six ft. because he's thin. This is probably too much information, and I know you aren't docters, but do you think there is a chance I might grow to a good height?
My other question is, if I don't grow, or even right now at 5'4", is there any modeling I can do? Don't worry, I'm not assuming I'm going to hit the runways right now, but am I still too short for commercial?
Thanks.

 

[SuperWalker]

I'm only 5'3".5... slightly under 5'4". I'm 14, but I haven't grown noticably since I was 12. My mom is 5'4", and my dad is 5'6", but both of my mom's sisters are 5'8"ish (my mom stopped growing because of an eating disorder), and all of my dad's brothers are close to 6". My half brother (my mom's son) is 5'11", and looks well over six ft. because he's thin. This is probably too much information, and I know you aren't docters, but do you think there is a chance I might grow to a good height?
My other question is, if I don't grow, or even right now at 5'4", is there any modeling I can do? Don't worry, I'm not assuming I'm going to hit the runways right now, but am I still too short for commercial?
Thanks.

A "good" height?

 

[tallcutie511]

please please help....

hey im new to all this model fashion stuff, but daily i dream about some how becomming a model, people tell me ask me if i model or should be one, but since you all know what they are maybe looking for or have your foot in the door maybe you can see for yourself if i maybe have a chance to be the model i wish to be... hmm please any suggestions about modeling conventions or local agencies??? please please help!

Hey there.. I went to a modeling convention called, "AMTC" the millie lewis actors model and talent convention. it was the best thing I ever did. Not only did I win Top FEMALE model out of the thousands of models there, but I had every agency wanting to sign me. Right after that I won the ELite model look.. so I got stuck signing with them. but that convention opened the world of modeling up for me. The even have call backs after you compete so you get to meet industry ppl that are interested in you. It's soo great I had some offer me contracts on the spot. it's good if you can't go to NY on the spot You get to see some f the big agencies all at one place. I totally FULLY recomend it.

 

[tallcutie511]

I'm back again with a question. I have a sister, who's 25 and who I think could be a model. She's a bit too short to do catwalk (173 cm) but she looks tall, she has the right measurements (or almost and would if she wanted to), and she looks MUCH younger than her age. People who don't know her very often think she's 17 and this summer someone asked one of my friends if she was her daughter. (my friend is 35) That person actually thought she was 15!
Do you think it would be possible for her or is age really an issue for agencies? Have any professionals here an opinion?
I mean, I'm sure if she enters an agency and doesn't tell her age, people would never guess it.
Thanks a bunch!

Unless you sister wants to do comerical modeling she's too old.. sorry most of the girls that are top models and near the ends of their careers are that age. Alot of the big girls like gamma and heather marks are 15, and 17, 18 etc.... they are young..

 

[tallcutie511]

Is singapore a good starting place for models wanting to work overseas? Im eurasian, half filo half english and im 5 foot 10 in Australia, is it a good market for eurasians? What are some reputable agencies? Has anybody worked over there before. Sorry for all the questions.

There's and "Elite" models agency thats good in singapore. i wouldn't recomend working there if you are trying to hit it big, but if you want to make some money and you are blond try it....

 

[tallcutie511]

u sent ur pics in by email i'm assuming---- so why would they want u to send pics in by mail???hmmm...but anyway Erin Lundgren---I saw her at a event! I think shes Gerren Taylor's agent or sumthin..i kno shes associated wit her!..but anyway congratualations!

Erin is one of the head Talent scouts at NEw York models. I fyou went in for a open call or soemthing at NY models that's the person you would meet. IF she likes you then you have a VERY good chance of signing with them NY models like's to find girls with a interesting look... Erin is also very nice