I am always amazed at how little effort some aspiring models will put into getting informed about how the business works. They crave instant gratification, expecting to be discovered and shoot to stardom without doing any legwork. Even before pursuing agents, you should be reading everything...

I’m “booking out” from my usual Tuesday Tip post, since I’m in the Utah skiing. The Rockies were my go-to destination when I needed a break from the modeling world. No makeup but Chap Stick and moisturizer, perm ski-hat head, certainly no high heels, and a white...

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...

Congratulations, Ivy Sessions, of Provo, Utah!   Age: 25     Height: 5’8″     Size: 4-6     Agency: Urban Talent Management How much does Ivy look like Carre Otis?! The striking resemblance to the supermodel featured in my previous post pushed Ivy into the lead, but...

I didn’t think Christmas day was the right time to blog about my derriere, so this week you get a Thursday Tip: Models Should Not Take Criticism Personally! To get an idea of just how direct the attacks on a model’s personal appearance can be, here’s a scene from my book that...