For Modeling What to Do or Not

A career in modeling can be financially rewarding and can provide several opportunities for you to blossom as a performer. Learn How to Starting your Modeling carrier and dealing with the Agency. 

Modeling:-
Do`s and don`ts when modeling

– Finding an Agency

– Don`t sign with an agency until you have looked around. And Don`t sign with an agency just so you can be a model.

– Don`t go a lone if it looks unprofessional (in fact don`t go at all).

– Don`t hand any money over. An agent should never ask for money to represent you. Your agent gets paid when they get you jobs period! There should be no cost to you up front, if there is start looking elsewhere.

– Don`t use agencies that advertise in the backs of magazines or newspapers

– Don`t over do the make-up or clothes and be yourself. You never get a second chance to make a first impression so make the first one a lasting one (and I don`t mean going in stinking of fish).

– Don`t sign a contract until you understand the terms, and are happy with their terms. You might want to get a solicitor to look over it before you put your signature to it.

– Do leave immediately if they ask you to strip or if you feel uncomfortable

– Do ask for examples of their work and referrals of clients and models so that you can ask about them.

– Do ask to see some work samples or tear sheets of the photographers used by the agency.

– Do ask how much their percentage is. They shouldn’t get more than 20 to 25 percent of your payment.

– Do listen up and ask questions if you don’t understand.

What do agencies do?

1. They find new faces.
2. They advise and train their models.
3. They promote their models and manage their careers.
4. They schedule and book their models.
5. They bill clients and collect fees.

Don`t sign up with them if they say

“We can guarantee you work.”
“As soon as you have trained, you’ll be working.”
“Our classes are completely full but there is one opening. If you sign up right away we can fit you in.”
“You are exactly what we’re looking for.”
“We’ll have you working immediately.”