While a lucky
few reach "supermodel"
status like Gisele Bundchen, it is still possible to have a successful
modeling career that spans over time with commercial print and
on-camera commercials. It is a business like any other that requires
marketing, perseverance and patience.
You
must affiliate yourself with legitimate agencies and avoid the
many "scams" that tend to give the industry a bad reputation.
The
Agency Forum will instruct you on the specifics of the modeling
industry. It is not necessary to spend thousands of dollars on
pictures, conventions and searches. You can market yourself very
inexpensively with the same results if not better!
Seminar Topics
Which
category do you fit into to?
Most
working models pursue as many as possible to keep them working
consistently!
- High fashion modeling
- Glamour modeling
- Petite modeling
- Plus size modeling
- Teen modeling
- Mature modeling
- Body part modeling (hand
modeling, etc.)
- Male modeling
- Commercial Print or "real
people" modeling
*Many items sell better when models
that look more like "real" people promote them.
Consumers want to see what clothes or beauty products look like
on someone "just like them." As a result, there are
modeling opportunities for people of all shapes and sizes.
In addition to fashion, models are also needed to advertise
a wide variety of products and services - from cars to food. As
a model your work may involve:
- Runway modeling
- Catalog modeling
- Showroom modeling
- Fit modeling
- Promotional (trade show)
modeling
- Television
- Videos
- Editorial (magazine and
newspaper) modeling
- Character
- We
provide Information
about the different categories of modeling so you can decide
which type of modeling is right for you
Also!
- Your portfolio
- How to get free or low
cost photos of you taken by professional photographers
- Photographers to stay away
from
- Posing tips
- How many and what types of
shots to include in your portfolio
How
to Get Modeling Jobs:
- What you need to know about modeling
agents
- What agents can do for you
- Finding legitimate agents
- Which type of model agency
is best for you?
- Model agency contracts
(exclusive versus non-exclusive) and fees
- How to contact model agencies
- Contacting a model agency by
mail (includes a sample letter)
- Attending an "open call"
- How to do well in a model agency
interview
- tips on what to wear and
do
- questions you may be asked
- questions you should ask
- Model management companies
that can help you get international modeling
- How to prepare for "go-sees"
(meetings with clients that are looking to hire a model)
- What happens when you get your
first paid job (also known as a "booking"), and how to make a great impression so you can
get future jobs
Plus!
- How to spot modeling scams that could
cost you thousands of dollars
- Information about legal matters such as model
release forms and copyright
- Tips for overcoming rejection and achieving
success
- Advice on creating a web site to promote
yourself
- How to keep track of your money (and
get tax deductions for clothing, cosmetics, meals and modeling
books)
- A brief overview of related careers you
can get into after modeling - from modeling agent to fashion
stylist
