Getting noticed - Model Agency - Modelling
Your safety
When looking for an agency take care. There are a lot of agencies out
there that exploit young girls and boys. Don`t hand any money over.
A respectable agency would not take money and should fund you until
you start making money. Check out the atmosphere at the agency. It should
be professionally run and if everyone is busy working you know that
you are in the right place. Don`t go to an agency if it is run from
an apartment/house they won`t be professionals. Know matter how much
you want to be a model it is not worth putting yourself in danger.
Location
Your best chance of getting noticed is working in a major city (London).
Make an appointment with agencies in London before you try local ones.
Working in the city will increase your chances of you becoming a professional.
Getting
spotted
Go out and be seen. You won`t get noticed sitting at home in front of
the TV. Model scouts discover hundreds of girls and boys each year on
the streets in England. The most commonest places are Piccadily Circus,
Oxford st but people get noticed every day on trains, in shops even
in Mcdonalds. But if you really want to be seen go to all the fashion
events that are on through out the year. The best place is the clothes
show at December where scouts from all agencies are on the prowl for
the next Giselle. Be careful though. If any one does approach you claiming
to be a model scout, ask for their card and don`t give any personal
details away. And don`t get too excited out of every 100 only 2-3 get
any where.
Presenting
yourself
First impressions always count. If you are going to visit an agency
there are a few simple guidelines you should follow. You should be at
least 5`8", size 8-10, measurements of roughly 34", 24",
34". This is just a guide line but it gives you a rough idea. Don`t
worry if you don`t fit into this range there are a lot of agencies that
are specifically for petite or plus-size models. There are also specialist
agencies for "parts," which deal with hand, foot and hair
models. Wear fashionable but simple clothes that show off your figure,
flat shoes and wear as little make-up as possible (if any at all). Be
as natural as you can be. Don`t try to present yourself the way a model
looks. They have professionals to make them look the way they do.
Do
your homework!
Find out the drop-in times of the agency yo are going to visit. Find
out what you need to bring with you. Photos, a portfolio if you have
one. Don`t be late and make sure you have everything they ask you to
bring. Their working day is very hectic and by having every thing prepared
will save them and you time.
The
most important thing is!
If you don`t have what it takes to become a model, Its not your fault.
It doesn`t mean that you aren`t beautiful you are who you are. Modeling
is just like any other job not everyone can be an actor, brain surgeon.
Just as not everyone can be a model.
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