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Modeling
Hey. I was recently thinking about becoming a model, I dont know...just for fun for a little while. Everyone says that Im really gorgeouse (spelling??) and that I should go for it while I am still young. The thing is..I have no idea where to start!!! So I guess my question is, how would I break in...are there any former or current models here that could help. I just dont really want to get screwed over by some stupid company that says they know what they are doing, but really its just a scam...I've heard the horror stories. so Any Ideas??? Easy 5's!!!
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ok so heres the thing about modleing, you dont have to be pretty! the only requirement is to be tall and thin. the reason for this is becasue clothes look betetr on tall, thin people, cause they're like hangers, get it? unglyness, scars or blemishes can all be hidden one way or another! so if you want to seriously get into modeling, start looking in fashion magazines, learn make-up and hair techniques, look into model agentcies for what they're looking for, get your friends/family to take pics of you then compare those pics to models in magazines to make sure you understand how to pose. once you start doing stuff liek that and you become confident enough go to an agentcy and see if they want you.
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I want to be a model too. Try www.Barbizon.com. I've called them. Go to an audition and see if you have what it takes. Good luck! Hope I helped!
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Modelling might sound glamourous, but it's not the type of thing you do for fun. Like many professions in related industries, it requires a lot of time...and possibly money.
You'll end up on endless casting calls, spend hours posing in similar positions, and probably not get paid a tremendous amount - if you manage to break into the industry at all. There are many, many young girls and women very serious about modelling. Many will have given up all of their free time to pursue it as a career, so if you're not willing to do the same it can end up with you giving up a lot of time, paying for head shots, and ending up not getting work.
Have a long think about whether or not modelling is really for you. If it IS, that's great. If it isn't, that's okay too.
How to break in? Look up agencies in your phonebook and give them a call. None should charge you money to be seen, though many will require a head shot of you before they'll meet with you. Beware of any agencies that seem to be not quite right - follow your gut feeling, work tremendously hard, and stick with it.
Best of luck.
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well i used to model and the only thing i can say is you dont just start modeling for fun. its alot of work and alot of money upfront because you have to pay thousands of dollars for pictures and makeup and clothes and an agent. i would say be smart and listen to your parents. they could probally spot a scam before anything bad happens
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I have a little experience in this area.
Modeling is really a tricky business cos you can be the most gorgeous person in the world and still not be right to be a model. You have to be very tall, skinny, and have the right attitude for it... you have to not mind people bossing you around.
If this all sounds okay, then you first need to get a portfolio together. Some agencies do this, but make sure they don't charge you much for it. If you don't have a portfolio, you can get a friend thats maybe taken a photography class to help you out... normally you'd need a straight shot of your face, a profile shot, and a full body shot of you in a bathing suit. Remember not to wear much makeup in the pictures, companies want to see how you naturally look like.
Next, find a agency/company. MAKE SURE that it doesn't do anything sleazy with their models like social escorting or nude pictures. Try using google to search for some good ones around your area. Some agencies offer an online application where you usually fill in details like your height, weight, waist measurements, bust size, etc etc.
After this they'll probably call you to schedule a meeting, bring the pictures you have with you, and remember, be friendly and confident. After asking you a few questions they'll tell you whether or not you're what they're looking for, and if they don't accept you, don't worry about it! Try again somewhere else.
Modeling also isn't as glamourous as people think it is. To prepare for runways you need to practice for days, have tons of make up piled on you, be constantly ordered around, and stand under the boiling lights while hundreds of people analyze your every movement. For photoshoots you need so much patience to deal with people telling you exactly what position you need to be in. You need to be extremely self confident, otherwise you'll have a hard time because photographers and runway coaches really tend to pick you apart. Also, don't do this for the money... if you do, you might end up disappointed on how muc you make at first. Aside from that though, models really do get a lot of cool things...they get invited into lots of awesome parties, meet amazing people, and I mean, seeing your face in a magazine is pretty damn exciting.
Okay, sorry this was soo long! Give me some feedback on how it goes, okay?
Goodluck, stay strong, and have fun :)
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Hi There,
Different agencies offer different work. Some provide temporary jobs, some permanent. Some specialise in certain fields like standard office posts, freelance, au pairs, self-employed workers, entertainers or law.
Signing up with an agency can be a convenient way to get short-term work in a hurry.
An agency should not charge you for finding (or trying to find) you work. There are some notable exceptions to this, including modelling and entertainment agencies are allowed to charge you a fee of up to £40 for finding you a placement outside the UK, but cannot ask for this money until you have accepted the post.
If an agency takes you on to do temporary work, they must give you a clearly written statement of their terms.
If agencies place advertisements for jobs, they must say in the advert that they are an employment agency. So the best place to search is the internet, news papers or magazines
Good Luck
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