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

[Samantha_21]

When I was younger, I did a lot of child modeling, then after two years, my mother took me out of it (well it was mutual) for a while so I could focus more on being a kid and going to school. As I started to get older (actually a year ago), my interest in it came back so I submitted to agencies online, was contacted by an agency, was asked to come visit so I went to NY to test for them, signed with the for a very short period of time then when I came back home, my contract was broken so I found a local agency who I have signed with recently who I am so far very happy with and I can not wait for things to get rolling. Thus it will be more commercial modeling and acting as opposed to editorial (since I am at that age), which is what I really wished to do, but I feel I will obtain more out of than what I could have I am excited and can not wait to get the ball rolling big!

but I do know a lot about the modeling industry, editorial and commerical requirements, and hope to help offer a lot adivse

 

[MikChick]

I think this is not allowed... (but I think you have a great look though)

 

[Samantha_21]

I am sorry. I was not aware that I was doing anything wrong. Again sorry. I am still trying to understand how these forums works a tad different from what I am used to, but I thank you

 

[MikChick]

I am sorry. I was not aware that I was doing anything wrong. Again sorry. I am still trying to understand how these forums works a tad different from what I am used to, but I thank you

No no!! My post was for ireland87, sorry for the misunderstanding!

 

[Samantha_21]

Ah ok! Got ya! HAHA I am sorry!

 

[MyNameIs]

LOL, I'm actually really thinking about stopping by an agency someday. I think I might have the body (***********) but I don't know about my face, lol. ********** I feel so stupid saying this here, but just thought I'd throw it out there. haha

 

[Chalice]

So if you live in a city with agencies, why not do it just for fun?

 

[model_mom]

Walk like a model

By Korin Miller, amNewYork Arts & Entertainment Editor | [email protected] September 10, 2007

It's no easy task to master the model way of walking. I should know. I tried.

Under the tutelage of runway coach Mac Folkes, I attempted to swish and sashay like the best of 'em -- with mixed results. Folkes is a former modeling agent who now spends his time polishing new models for Ford and Elite. And it isn't always easy, he says.

"Some hardly know how to stand up," he said. "A lot of these girls are 15, 16 years old. They're really tall. They're just growing into their bodies so they're awkward."


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• Korin Miller and runway coach Mac Folkes Photos

People may scoff at the business of walking, but this line of work is crucial to the development of a young model, according to Carlos Ojeda, model manager for the new faces division for Elite. "Walking coaches are very important because they teach the girls how to sell the clothes on the runway," he said. "They also teach models how to exude confidence in front of large crowds."

Folkes' services run between $75 to $125 an hour. The time he spends with a new face always varies, depending on her needs, he says.

"The first thing I try to work on is posture issues," he said. "The runway requires a certain type of posture. It's all about having your weight going towards the back. Then it's just one foot in front of the other."

Sounds simple, right? It isn't. Folkes asked me to walk the way I thought a model would, so I did my best Tyra Banks imitation (I'm an unabashed "America's Next Top Model" watcher). Apparently Tyra's advice for novices isn't the best: The whole hands-on-the-hips walk is best left to the pros, I was told.

Folkes then had me stand (in my high heels) with my right foot in front of my left and tilt my upper body at a slight angle backwards. I almost fell over. This was the right posture for my walk, he said. Oh boy. After that, I was told to strut forward, counting one-two, one-two in my head and hit my mark at the end of our "runway" before turning and slinking back.

After several tries (a few involving Folkes holding my hand and guiding me along), I earned a passing nod. Score! Fashion Week -- here I come!

But, thankfully, I'll be sitting on the sidelines.

 

[eee-liz]

i just turned 19 and i've always wanted to be a model. a lot of people have told me that i should but i'm too scared to send in pictures! i live about an hour away from miami and i know elite and ford have open calls in miami. should i go?? what will it be like?

 

[eee-liz]

also if i want to send in pictures...any tips?

 

[BetteT]

MyNameIs and eee-liz ....

There is only one way you know if you have what it takes ... and that is to let some agencies see you. It's better to go to open calls, if you can .... but sending snapshots will work too. If you are too frightened to go to an open call ... how will you react when your agency starts to send you out on casting calls (which are very similar, but they are a bit more blunt in what they say)? You must have strong self esteem and the ability to hear no a lot.

If you read back in this thread, there are a lot of models that have shared their experiences at open calls ... good stuff to know.


(Oh ... BTW, we have a rule here that you cannot share any of your personal infomation or pictures for critique ... so I edited out a bit of that sort of information out.)

 

[AlmostFamous]

The best way to get the definitive answer about your modelling potential is to go to a few more open calls.

It doesn't matter what they say after "no". Just ignore it. If four or five agencies say no, move on to something else.

There is some information at newmodels.com, look under "Height" for some info on commercial vs editorial.

I tried to send you a message earlier, but you're not accepting private messages, fyi.

 

[Chalice]

Sorry, please try again.

 

[caroline.gaw]

hello !


can someone list the top agencies in london, and when are the open calls?
any tips and personal experience will be very helpfull!

thanks
caroline

 

[Chalice]

The Model Agency Mega-thread has some info on this. I have clipped some info (recycled here just for you -- use the names for a search). Don't take it for gospel and some info may be old. Different messages separated by ---
I would go by checking to see who is on the roster.

Storm - www.stormmodels.com
Take 2 - www.taketwo-model.com
ICM - www.icmmodels.com
Models 1 - www.models1.co.uk
IMG - www.imgworld.com
Premier - www.premiermodelmanagement.com
Select - www.selectmodel.com
and then
Bookings - www.bookingsmodels.co.uk
Isis - www.isismodels.co.uk
Profile - www.profile-models.co.uk

I'm possibly forgetting one or two, but these ones are the best

Models1 look for very commercial faces

Storm and Select are good agencies to be signed with

ICM would be FANSTATIC to get signed to as its still relatively small......all the models on their books are working constantly

take2, FM, isis and premiere are all good agencies but much smaller than the likes of storm and select

IMG would be a dream if you could get signed to them

Nevs is also a very cool london agency......its really young, fresh and trendy
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I heard Isis is

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Storm, Select, Models1, Premier, and IMG are the shizzle. haha

Acid, models1 has some kick *** girls...

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the top agencies in london are: storm, premier, models1, select, next, taketwo ,img, icm

 

[Chalice]

Even better, check the thread for the show packages this year! London is just starting to appear:

Show Packages Spring/Summer 2008

 

[caroline.gaw]

thnks a lottt!!

xx

 

[Iva_]

I have a bit odd question regarding hair - what kind of standpoint do the
agencies have towards girls who dye their hair and eyebrows a colour
different from their natural one?

My natural hair colour is a mousy dark brown, with fair skin, and I dye
hair and my brows dark blonde, and am very OCD about roots showing -
they must never do so.

I'm asking this as someone who's about to start going on open calls
and I'd like to know how are they going to react when they ask me
if it's my natural hair colour and I'll retort disappointingly: "No."

+ Which agencies determine a specific model's style? Who and how
makes decision on the alterations in a model's look?
How often must a model dye her hair?

Excuse me for being this silly and obsessive, but I want to know what
I can expect in this industry.

 

[BetteT]

Your booker (agent) will guide you in hair color, length etc. depending on what he/she perceives as 1. flattering to you and 2. what is best to book you jobs. They don't care if it's natural or not.

You will not want to change your hair often ... because when you do, you must re test for new portfolio shots and buy new comp/zed cards... time consuming and a major expense. You need to look like you do in your pictures all the time ... clients rely on thise pictures to decide if they are interested in casting you or not.

You should never have roots showing ... because you won't have time to get your hair done when your ard told to go on casting calls, sometimes with only an hour's notice. You have to be ready all the time as a model, hair skin, nails, everything ... it's your job.

If you are doing hair shows, it's different .... then your hair will change for every show since it's about what the stylist can do with your hair.

 

[Modelgirlie]

I can't find the thread for Members who are signed models but there is a forum http://www.modelshotel.com/ for them only signed models can join have to be signed with a top fashion agency. It's totally private and tons of members check it out.

ModelsHotel.com has been created exclusively for professional fashion models who work all around the world. Membership to ModelsHotel.com is limited and private. The site is designed to assist models in various areas, catering for their specific requirements and lifestyle. The site offers many benefits to members, including; connecting with other established models, view listings of private events, discuss housing, employment and travel opportunities in the forums.
ModelsHotel.com enables models to stay in touch through a gated community. We allow our guests limited invites if they wish to extend their network. The invites are given upon agreement and the agreement consents that the forwarded invite is to a model, which likewise, is exclusively represented by a well- known established agency.
ModelsHotel.com prides itself as a distinguished community. Our guests range from newly signed to the industry's elite. The site's primary goal is to form a helpful and useful community of trust, respect and privacy. ModelsHotel.com was created by Jesper Lannung in 2006, developed by Jeff Labarbera and designed by Steve Baughman