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Model
16/f
How could I get into modeling? I live in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.
I was at one of my Mom's Avon dinners and the regional director told me that I should be the "new face" of their teen line, Mark. We tried sending a letter and e-mail into Mark, but they said they weren't looking for a "new face" and to keep waiting. I would really like to start modeling (just my face-maybe a make up model?), but I don't know what to do?
Help?
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In Dallas, the big modeling agency is Kim Dawson. Go to their website:
www.kimdawsonagency.com
and look around. Somewhere on the website you'll find instructions for sending in photos of yourself. They don't have to be professional photos... just good snapshots that show your face and body. If you have a look they're looking for, they will contact you for an interview. Also on the website, you'll find the dates and locations of the "model searches" they sometimes hold. You can go to those events and let them see you in person.
Good luck!
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i started modeling for a local agency that did a lot of promotional stuff, and then worked my way into bigger things.
anyone can model if they are determined to get jobs and willing to work for it. you need to google local modeling agencies in your area. some will ask you to send in pictures of yourself and maybe go in for an interview. if you are accepted into the agency, you will most likely be asked to get pictures done, DONT PAY FOR PRICY PORTFOLIOS! at least not at first, if you start getting a lot of jobs and it is needed to further pursue your career, then look into it. if an agency promises you jobs if you pay for training than it is a scam because the clients choose you. you will need to have some pictures made professionally when you are accepted so they can be shown to clients. some agencies will pay for them if you are accepted, but it is unlikely. its likely that you willl start off doing promotional things like handing out flyers for companies and stuff like that. this IS NOT a waste of your time. it is important to get your name out. you need to be very sweet and personable when communicating with anyone involved in the industry, this is very inportant. act mature and present your self as if you have class. if you want to increase your chances of getting accepted into agencies and getting jobs, take acting classes, sign up for community theatre, or get involved with pagaents (this definatly helps your resume, and you meet contacts in the process)
if you dont get accepted into the first agency you come by, dont sweat it, its very rare that you would. just be sweet about it and ask what you can do to better your chances of getting into an agency. dont act upset or mean because you dont want to get on bad terms with ANYONE in the industry. agencies talk.
some will have height and weight requirements, but you dont have to meet these for all types of modeling. im only 5'1 and im a lifestyle and print model. so dont get discouraged if they arent nice to you because of your appearance (i was laughed at by agencies when i told them how tall i was)
if you are determined to get into modeling, you can. just be prepared to take criticism and dont let it get to you. if you have any other questions feel free to ask =)
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believe me they only said that to boost your self esteem !
dont try it
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Is your mom kind of buddy-buddy with the regional director? Call her and be like, "Hey, this is Jenna. Laura's daughter. I was at the dinner last week, and you know how you said you thought I could be the new face of Mark? Do you really think I could do that?" See where it leads. Maybe you could ask her to put in a good word for you, or even see if someone from the department in charge of modeling could call you or have you come in.
While you do that, search goodle for "open casting call modeling." You'll probably find some in your area. Go out there and give it a shot. Even if you don't make it, you'll have the tiniest bit more experience and show people interested in having you model that you really want it.
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