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Should I try to become a model?

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  1. KJones:)
    Member

    Everyone keeps telling me i should become a model. My family, my friends, everyone. I am not passionate about one thing in my life and I have no idea what I want to do when I leave school so If I tried and succeeded at modelling I wouldn't be bothered about not having learnt about my dream subject because I dont have one. But I definitley want to go to university at some point.
    Appearance: I range from a size 6 to 8 but mostly 8. (UK sizes)
    I have a very, very, very small chest (32a)
    I wouldn't call myself pretty but have been called it by others before, but I wouldn't say I was ugly. Im not the girl next door type.
    I have hair just past my shoulders.
    I am 5ft 10'' and still growing (which is why most people say I should be a model, because of my height)

    Im just very unsure what to do. I am nearly 16 so would I have to start right now?
    What if I spent money and failed. The thing is I am pretty shy and embarrass quite easily and I think that is why I would cringe if trying to pose in front of a camera but can you just do runway? Or better still, how would I get over this problem. I have been told that just doing modelling i would meet people and that would help with shyness etc.
    And some people might say you shouldn't do something if your not passionate about it but at the moment I have not got a real passion to do something and I dont know if I want to pass up an opportuinity like this and realises later I should have done it because I could have been good. I would like some advice please. Thank you :)
    'katt' said there are places where model scouts go. What kind of places are these if anyone knows please?

    Posted 2 years ago #

  2. Ree
    Member

    Best Answer

    You definitely have the height, and smaller breasts are a plus (unless you want to model for Playboy). Now is the time to try your luck (although I'd still recommend getting a degree in college... looks don't last forever. Even if you are a successful model, don't you want to be able to hold an intelligent conversation? What happens at age 30 when the modeling career ends?) Anyhow...

    Find yourself a top-notch photographer who specializes in doing head-shots and composites for actors and models.

    Head shots are what the name implies... just an 8"x10" glossy of your face and neck. A composite shot contains multiple pics of you (in sportswear, swim suit, formal gown, etc.) and shows your versatility. On the back of your composite, have them print your stats (height, weight, measurements, dress size, shoe size, hair color, eye color, etc.)

    Check your phone book and call around to interview photographers... when you call, be specific that you are looking for modeling shots. Also, take a friend with you in case he turns out to be a creep. Many photographers also work with makeup and hair stylists to help you prepare for the photo shoot right at their studio. If the photographer tries to get you naked, or doesn't provide privacy for changing clothes, pick up your purse and run like hell. A reputable photographer will act very professionally.

    Once you have your photos, send them off to various modeling agencies in New York or London (some of the big ones are Ford Modeling and Elite Modeling). Even if you're not "drop dead gorgeous", they may see a certain something in you that they like (the shape of your face, remarkable lips, great legs, etc.) There is also a good deal of money to be made by modeling your best body part (such as hand or neck models for jewelry commercials, foot models for shoe wear, eye models for mascara ads, hair models for shampoo commercials). Also, some agencies specialize in runway models, others need models for clothing catalogues, some for commercials... there are many sub-specialties.

    Send your head shot and composite to as many reputable agencies as you can find (money permitting). For a good head shot & composite with a hundred copies of each, (plus hair and make up) you are looking at anywhere from $300 - $800 for quality work. It can vary from city to city.

    It's a tough business, and my older sister did it for years. She flew all over the world (spent alot of time in Milan, Italy) and enjoyed herself, but by about age 28, she was getting less work and growing tired of the biz. Thanks to having a college education, she was able to find a great career, and she settled into a nice life.

    I wish you the best of luck... just be careful out there, and never go to meet a photographer or agent without taking a friend or family member.

    Love & Blessings

    Posted 2 years ago #

  3. Max
    Member

    Do what you love.

    Posted 2 years ago #

  4. katt :)
    Member

    i think you should give it a go because why not ??
    you might regret not giving it a go later on in life but i think you should also stay concentrating in school and stuff just in case modelling doesnt work out.
    if your worried about money you could get a job or your birthday/christmas present could be a portfolio.

    also there are some places you can go where model scouts go and you said your really tall and size 8 when your tall you must be skinny so you probably stand out so you never know someone might come up to you and ask if you wanna be a model then it will be free !

    i think you should definitely give it a go, your like me, i have no real passion for anything so you might as well give it a go because imagine if you became famous or something !

    Posted 2 years ago #

  5. heyyyy
    Member

    your dress size is too big for model standards. if you're shy in front of a camera, youd be shy in front of a large crowd. go to college.

    Posted 2 years ago #

  6. Criss D
    Member

    It would never hurt to try. You seem to have the correct body type. Even if you get shot down the first 50 times you go on interviews (and believe me, this happens) the 51st time could be the one for you. It's not going to be easy. But if it's something that you become passionate about, you can do it.

    The money is always an issue, however, it may be very well worth it in the end. Even if you don't succeed or you find that you're just not interested in it, it'll be worth the experience. You're 16 and you're still young so if you want to start now, go for it! If you want to wait for a few years and perhaps get some proper training, then you should. Most beginning models aren't older than 26, though. So you've got ten years!

    Good luck in whatever you decide! :)

    Posted 2 years ago #

  7. dead_pikachu
    Member

    Modelling's good because you can go to uni after but you're only young once, however you might find it easier if you were at least 18. You don't have to be super passionate about the industry and you don't have to spend money on it. You can try to get signed to agencys and stuff withought paying them.
    As for shyness, practice! Get your friends to take pictures of you so you start to loosen up on camera, try taking pictures of yourself even.
    Don't do it if you're violently against it, but you have nothing to loose and can stop at any point.

    Posted 2 years ago #

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