How to become a model?

[Urveasa]

I am in 12th grade presently and will be passing my 12th in june this year.
I wanted to know the procedure of becoming a model..
thanks

and happy new year

[jonny]

Send me some pictures

[tavlahoca]

Whatever you do, do NOT send your pictures to Jonny -- or any other person on this forum who is not a CERTIFIED talent scout. I tell you this because unless they are a certified talent scout, with the documents to prove it, then your pictures will end up just filed away somewhere and used for no good purpose. Since I am a certified talent scout (licensed in California and New York) you can send me your pictures (no nudes please, but bikini is okay). After I undertake the painstaking process of evaluating your pictures from every possible angle and determining their worth -- which may take up to several nights, depending on their quality -- then I will send you an official report outlining their worth and directing you to the appropriate agency. I give you my oath as a certified talent scout (I can't write it in public, it's a secret oath, but I am saying it out loud with my hand over my heart).

Good luck and send me those pictures!

[Arrogantbook759]

Contact a modeling agency and get started on a portfolio.

[Jake]

Under 18s need written parental permission to model & adult chaperones to all shoots, interviews & casting calls. Parents must ensure work is within government guidelines with regard to hours, pay etc. If applicable a youth work permit will be needed.

The law states that only parents can make model agency applications on behalf of anyone under the age of 18. Applications are made either by attending open calls, direct by email to agency offices, or by use of the online application forms found on the agencies` websites. Make sure the agency is appropriate to your age - some are adults only. Any agency that asks for an upfront payment is a scam. Find agencies by doing an internet search for 'Model Agencies ***** (ie the area you want to search) then do your authenticity checks as described below. When applying the agencies require head & shoulder shots & full length body images, both front facing & side shots. Wear a fitted plain T shirt & fitted jeans. For the girls, no make-up & hair off the face.

Portfolios should include images in the model`s chosen genres. Both professional un-edited & clear amateur shots are acceptable. Use images from several photographers. You will need permission from the photographer to include his/her images in your portfolio as they own the copyright. For further portfolio information use this link http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind...709AAyPtZw

Use the model networking sites (Model Mayhem / Purestorm / OneModelPlace) to locate photographers in your area. Each of these websites has a search facility for this purpose. Most photographers will have links to their own websites from their profiles.

Some photographers will work TFP (Time for Prints)/TFCD (Time for Compact Disc) i.e the model & photographer give their time to a shoot, no money exchanges hands, but both get either prints or images on CD to use in their portfolios. Most photographers will charge for their work. Ensure that the price they quote is all inclusive. Do not use portfolio studios as often the price does not include the images, only the studio time & the photographer. Portfolio studios often ignore the 7 day cooling off period & will give the hard sell to entice their customers to pay extortionate prices for poor quality images.

Beware, 3 out of 4 agencies will be a scam. The quickest, but not exclusive, way to check is to google the name of the agency followed by the word 'scam' 'review' and/or 'fraud' & to read the results. Be aware that where there are negative reviews, it is not uncommon for the scam agencies to write bogus positive reviews. The link here will take you to further information on how to avoid the scams :
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind...331AAgCPKC

Genuine agencies receive thousands of applications direct to their offices. They have no need to scout or advertise anywhere on the internet INCLUDING Facebook, FaceParty, Gumtree, Google Ads, YahooAds. To make this clear, when making an internet search on any thing relating to modelling ALL the modelling adverts on the right of the screen, and in the pink or blue boxes at the top of the results list are ALL scams.

Anyone who claims to be a scout and asks for pictures to be sent direct to them is not likely to be genuine. Pictures should be sent to the agency they represent. No professional model scout would encourage anyone to communicate with them from a social website such as this one.

Avoid modelling schools, their remit is to make themselves money not to make models. They accept anybody willing to pay the high fees they charge but can give no guarantee of your being accepted by an agency. Many will not bother to pass details to the agencies. You are making them money - why should they pass you on to make money for someone else? You are better off applying direct to the agencies & if you are accepted they will give you training for free and you know you are not wasting your time or money.

There are no guarantees. Modelling has a 98% rejection rate and those that do get signed to an agency are not guaranteed work