What's the best way to get into the modeling industry?
540789
u need to be hot! and have a portfolio of professional pics
628430
Ask your modeling agency to verify the scams and the real jobs and make sure that they know you don't want to do raunchy modelings. If they say you have to do a revealing shoot and you refuse. Quit that place a find a new agency.
82808
People will tell you that any agent/agency you have topay for is a scam. THe only real way to do it is to find a photographer and get her a portfolio made. Contact as many modeling agencies as you can find, better in the new york LA area, and get them her portfolio. The photos do not have to be neccessarily perfect all they are looking for is potential. If she has the potential they will teach her everything else. How to take the pics, walk, carry herself. Good Luck!!!
642046
It all depends on if you want to do this for a living or not.  If so, there ARE classes you can take to teach you, but there's NO certification saying that you're a true makeup artist.  I have been doing makeup since being a little girl and I feel I do not need makeup classes, but if you feel like you do, getting that little peice of paper will help you get into pro makeup stores (MAC has a MAC PRO makeup club that gets you 40% off makeup).  But the only thing you can do is work with models doing TFP (time for prints, meaning you'll have to do it for free until you can get your name out there), and you can find models on onemodelplace.com or modelmayhem.com who'll be your guinea pigs.  This is time consuming, but almost necessary to get paying jobs.  After that I suggest getting a comp card and handing them out to get your name out there (comp card=business card but for models and MUA's), and depending on your level of talent, you'll see how fast you get somewhere!
1127235
Decide which one you want to do most and what you are best at.  Do you really have a talent and a passion for music, dance or acting?  Or do you just want to be rich and famous?\n\nStart taking lessons locally or get involved in community theater.  You'll see if you still like it and are any good at it.  Then, move on from there.  You can get further training at colleges or places like Juliard, depending on what you want to focus on.\n\nAs far as modeling...I don't think anyone can teach that.  Either you have a unique look that will get you modeling work or you don't.\n\nDon't pay for expensive headshots, videos or demo tapes unless you are very serious and know you have the talent to back it up.  There are plenty of agents, trainers and photographers out there that prey on people's dreams and are only out to take their money.\n\nGood luck.
448315
Get recognize do more to get your face known in the industry. Go to a few interviews and make things for you a lot easier i want to be a cover girl i went to new york 5 months ago and they loved me. I did a few modeling shows and this summer i might be doing a commercial so just stay determined and focused. Your going to get turned down a lot but stay strong.
589851
Well to get started go to this website  www.jurgita.com. open up an account,fill out some information,and upload some pictures of yourself and your profile page will be open to thousands of modeling companies and if they like your picture they will contact you and you might get a job!!!!
301816
Yeah, give up modelling!\n\nI used to be a model myself and discovered all the deep dark secrets of the photographers world.  Unfortunately (for them) I have morals and standards and lines that I refuse to cross.\n\nIt really is a dirty business.\n\nOther than that, don't worry about it!  It's only a stone!
467058
Have the right body and face then try to sign up with an agency. Whats ramp model?
950073
The thing about modelling is that the industry determines how much you work.  You can't just say, I'm going to be a model and just go out and get well paying jobs, you know?  You have to be chosen for jobs and it's highly competitive.  Unless you're one of the top IT girls we always see on the runway or win one of those lump sum modelling contracts, you'll probably need a job on the side.\n\nAlso keep in mind that most models' careers are over by the time they're in their mid twenties so you most definitely need a back up plan.
575314
Experience has nothing to do with the modeling and acting industry.  You either have it or you don't.  What you really should be asking is do you have the goods and the skills to be a part of those industries.  Do you?  Well, if you don't do what needs to be done to get them; acting classes, personal trainer, stylist, beautician, plastic surgery...C'mon! all the stars do it!!  Whatever you need, it can be bought. Consider it an investment which is another thing that is required to be in those industries.  For modeling you need a portfolio, hire a photographer to take pics...  It's all about preparation and effective marketing...  If you've been trying to do this for a long time, you'd better hurry up, time is running out for you!\n\nGood luck!
903702
I think you need a good story, a good angle, something non standard as a peg on which to start, getting your profile raised as an "Expert" then moving on from writing press release type stuff which others use to your own output which others merely edit and for which you hopefully get paid.\nI have had zero sucess in interesting magazines because there are just a few specialised railway modelling magasines out there and my field of "expertise" is a very small part of this field, but I am quite adept at getting myself and associates publicity, and I write village news for our local papers, which is paid, but unless you have something odd with mainstream appeal to get you noticed then you have little chance, which ever way you make the approach...
611980
A great site for all these sort of questions is http://www.lifeofamodel.com . It is written by models and you can email them at info@lifeofamodel.com  \n\nI asked her some stuff on make-up and she was very helpful and gave me extra tips on how to become a fashion model. Good luck!
994349
i use to model and my advie to u is to discuss with your parents that you want to get into modeling,have them surf the net and search for the top modeling agencys in your area.make sure you take 2 head shots of yourself with no makeup or just a little bit of makeup(cause the agency wants to see how your skin looks) then take a picture of your whole body.mail those pictures to the agency or take them there directly.whe they call u back make sure u walk with some more pictures of yourself and have your mother represent you.if they ask u for money upfront do not pay cause if any agency wants you u dont have to pay a dime.probably for your pictures unless u get a job through the agency and u pay for them that way.make sure u get a agent who can also represent u and make sure u research and see if your agent is the right person to represent u and knows how to get modeling jobs for u
840355
Here's a listing that might be helpful.\n\nAlso, try your yellow pages in the phone book.  Look under modeling agency.
420810
There are casting companies that you can apply with (send a photo to).  Just search online.  There are also open calls, where the filmimg crew will take anyone that shows up.  Search for open calls as well.
1010717
I am 15 and want to be a model. What can I do to get into this career? This is my dream! Please help me out here!\n\n1) First finish your education...learning how to spell is important for filling out job applications.\n2) Take modeling classes\n3) Go to cast calls\n4) Remember to keep it tasteful! Sleezy will bite you in the behind one day!