An aspiring model living in a small town far from any major modeling hub is likely to encounter the modeling school ploy. You go for an agency interview, and the director (or sales person, basically) advises you take classes before embarking on your catwalking career. You can’t really...

There are some great, reputable agencies, like New York Model Management and Next Management… Their walls are covered with proof of amazing talent and clients.   But there are far more “agencies” that are really just scams. Shysters love to prey on aspiring models....

Whether you’re a model or mom (or both), exercise should be woven into your life. I’ve worked out regularly since college (to say bye-bye to the freshman 15) and much prefer moving my body to limiting what I eat! I love the endorphin rush that comes with a good sweat. And even...

There are fashion shows and then there are Fashion Shows. If we’re talking about New York Fashion Week shows, which are wrapping up on Thursday, then there are FASHION SHOWS too. You are unlikely to walk out of your house in Middle America, into the local modeling agency, and onto a...

Congratulations, Samantha Carpenter, of Charleston, South Carolina! Age: 20    Height: 5’10″    Size 2 Seeking Representation   ENTER the Modeling Mentor Model Search Don’t miss out on any model news, scoop, or Model Search updates: Get modelingmentor.com blog posts...