I’m frequently getting messages from aspiring models asking for advice on how to get started in the business. The first step is to read everything you can about modeling on my site! It is hard to find trustworthy, accurate info on the industry, so here it is at your fingertips;...

I just got a question from a mom about a contract a modeling agency presented to her. Contracts are invariably confusing no matter what the subject matter, but when it comes to the realm of modeling—so foreign to most people, including most lawyers—answers can be hard to come by. Here are...

Metallic, sparkle, two-tone, Gothic black, trendy white—what type of manicure should a model opt for? None of the above. The safest bet when going on castings and, especially, when showing up at bookings, is a basic clear polish. It may be tempting to try one of the flashy styles seen at the...

If you measure up height-wise to model standards, i.e. you’re at least 5’9″ or ideally 5’10″ (for women), you’re half way there. But then there are the daunting bust-waist-hip measurements. These, like your height, will go on your comp card (your weight...

Rejection is unavoidable in the modeling world. Every model will be told “No, thanks”—by agents, by photographers, by casting directors. And often they won’t get the courtesy of the “thanks” part. The first thing I taught my son when he started going on acting...

What is the absolutely most important thing you should have with you when you head to a booking?… A nude thong and nude bra! (Ok, I guess that’s two things.) Those are actually easy brings to remember, since you don’t even have to carry them; you can just wear them! In case...