if u want to be a model,where do u start?

Get some really good professional pictures. Go to an agency. Get an agent...cetra

Don't spend a lot of money on pictures or modeling agencies. A legit agency has open calls and polaroid shots will do.

But you need an agency. And just know that if your not 5'9" and up and around 110 lbs., you have better chances at just print modeling (catalogs, commercials, etc), not high fashion.

njfashionista wrote:

Don't spend a lot of money on pictures or modeling agencies. A legit agency has open calls and polaroid shots will do.
But you need an agency. And just know that if your not 5'9" and up and around 110 lbs., you have better chances at just print modeling (catalogs, commercials, etc), not high fashion.

So how do you get into print modeling? Is that also done through an agency?

APV wrote:

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So how do you get into print modeling? Is that also done through an agency?

But you're old....why?

the_truth_be_told2006 wrote:

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But you're old....why?

LOL..with her ugly manly over sized Polynesian looks the only thing she could model for would be for a Lilo and Stitch remark movie. She looks just like Lilo's sister Nonne in human form..LOL@APVcan'tmodel.net

I agree with njfashionista. take some regular pictures don't even wear makeup or wear very little. They are pros, they will see everything they need to see in those photos.

Don't believe in anyone asking you for money, it's a scam. Agents will do everything that you need done for you to progress in your career.

Janice dickenson has an up and coming agency in LA, she is always holding open castings. Contact them, maybe send some pics.

Good luck!

APV wrote:

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So how do you get into print modeling? Is that also done through an agency?

Yes, usually they have a print division at an agency--kids/actors/30+/Senior s/Plus size, etc.

Thinking about it APV? You should, your photogenic!

Can We Talk wrote:

<quoted text>LOL..with her ugly manly over sized Polynesian looks the only thing she could model for would be for a Lilo and Stitch remark movie. She looks just like Lilo's sister Nonne in human form..LOL@APVcan'tmodel.net

I thought you said you were changing, trying to be nice.

Can We Talk wrote:

<quoted text>LOL..with her ugly manly over sized Polynesian looks the only thing she could model for would be for a Lilo and Stitch remark movie. She looks just like Lilo's sister Nonne in human form..LOL@APVcan'tmodel.net

LOL Even njfashionista said it right...she recommended Senior/Plus size LOL
That's cold.

njfashionista wrote:

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Yes, usually they have a print division at an agency--kids/actors/30+/Senior s/Plus size, etc.
Thinking about it APV? You should, your photogenic!

IDK, people keep mentioning it to me and the extra income wouldn't hurt out here. LOL

Thanks!

;o)

Bychance37 wrote:

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I thought you said you were changing, trying to be nice.

What and you BELIEVE her?? How many times has she promised to turn over a new leaf and does the same old shyt and wonders why no one likes her? What make it different this time?!? Besides, you can always tell when she's lying. She does it whenever she types. LOL

How have you been, suga? Good, I hope.

;o)

Aloha

;o)

the_truth_be_told2006 wrote:

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But you're old....why?

Yeah, but at least I don't look like you or your GF!

;o)

Ai Kae, bytch!

That is so true. Just take some pictures w/o makeup in regular clothes and send them into agencies. You can pull their addresses online. Trust me on that, I sent regular pictures in for modeling for Essence Mag and Ford they call me back from using those. Avoid paying for expensive photos and those modeling schools. If you get a agency they will take professional pictures. Most agencies for runway are looking for people 5"9 or taller and super thin. But if you have none of these quality you could try print ads as a option. Like others said on here get signed with a real agency first.

the_truth_be_told2006 wrote:

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LOL Even njfashionista said it right...she recommended Senior/Plus size LOL
That's cold.

Yeah I got that I think APV's a little slow however. It went right past her big old head..LOL@stupidity.com

APV wrote:

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Yeah, but at least I don't look like you or your GF!
;o)
Ai Kae, bytch!

Actually the pictures are not really him as he has said. However the woman in the pictures looked a hell of a lot better than you do..LOL

ttt wrote:

That is so true. Just take some pictures w/o makeup in regular clothes and send them into agencies. You can pull their addresses online. Trust me on that, I sent regular pictures in for modeling for Essence Mag and Ford they call me back from using those. Avoid paying for expensive photos and those modeling schools. If you get a agency they will take professional pictures. Most agencies for runway are looking for people 5"9 or taller and super thin. But if you have none of these quality you could try print ads as a option. Like others said on here get signed with a real agency first.

Ha HA HA HA HA HA...Another put APV down more or less. IF YOU DON'T HAVE ANY OF THESE QUALITIES...then print ads. How funny is this they just keep putting APV down over and over...TOO FUNNY!!!!!!

APV wrote:

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Yeah, but at least I don't look like you or your GF!
;o)
Ai Kae, bytch!

ttt...Response..LOL
But if you have none of these quality you could try print ads as a option. Like others said on here get signed with a real agency first.

Can We Talk wrote:

<quoted text>Actually the pictures are not really him as he has said. However the woman in the pictures looked a hell of a lot better than you do..LOL

They can continue believing that's me in the picture if they want. It's actually a tremdendous ego boost knowing that I'm doing so much damage that they would have to resort to that. It's really the first solid impact indicator I've had, I thought I was shooting over their heads all this time. LOL.
The scary thing is, a lot of these clowns put their real pictures up here, and then get mad when you crack on them. Hilarious LOL

model wrote:

I WANT TO GET IN TO MODELING.WHERE DO I START?
HELP

You got some good advice from people here so far.

It does largely depend on what type of modelling you want to get into and your age, height, body type.

If you really want a chance at this, you should consider moving to NYC at some point.

That's where the big agencies and the money jobs are.

The real money is in commercial, catalog and look book jobs.

Nowadays, a good hard working model that is in demand can earn up to $8000 for a few days of working to appear in high end catalogs.

Breaking into the high fashion circles is very tough.

I do not want to put you off but the industry is very brutal, having thick skin is crucial.

Scouts and agents will be awfully blunt and honest.

4 polaroids of yourself is all that's need for an agency to want to take you on.