Im am 13/f and i want to be a model, and when i was little (around 7) i went to a modeling thing. one of those open ones, and they said i had the looks. well im now a soccer player who isnt skinny but isnt fat. but my legs are big and i have a little bit of a tummy. and i was wondering how would i get noticed or something. and if i would need to lose weight. and some good advice on how to get started at a young age.
Thanks!
ellegirl606 answered Saturday April 19 2008, 11:06 pm: I'm assuming you have the height (at least 5'8)? If you are shorter than that there is very little work out there for you besides print or promotional modeling.
They usually don't like it if you have too much muscle. You could be a fitness model though.
Anyways, I don't want to frighten you, but 13 isn't really a young age in this industry. Most girls are already modeling by this age. It's a pretty tough business to break into. Sometimes you will hear of modeling conventions on the radio, but I'll warn you that they charge a pretty large fee. If you look on [Link](Mouse over link to see full location) and find your city, they're always posting things like, "photographer needs models" or "open casting call".
Or, if you by chance know any other girls who model, you're best bet would be to talk to them and see how to get in the agency they're in.
Like anything, you have to start at the bottom. Get a lot of experience and professional photos so you can build a portfolio and comp cards.
Anyways, if you are serious about it, then you have to prepare for a lot of rejection. Be aware that this isn't a job you do forever because they don't really want you once you get old (mid twenties). Good luck! [ ellegirl606's advice column | Ask ellegirl606 A Question ]
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