Comments on: Top Ten Tips for Aspiring Models https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/top-ten-tips-for-aspiring-models/ Trustworthy Advice for Models, Actors & Moms Wed, 28 Sep 2022 22:02:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 By: Courtney https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/top-ten-tips-for-aspiring-models/#comment-9373 Courtney Wed, 28 Dec 2016 11:02:51 +0000 https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/?p=1142#comment-9373 Hi Jill!

I’m 5’7″ and almost 24. I’m looking to try to get back into modeling..
unfortunately I was scammed by an “agency” when I was younger and it kind of discouraged me for a while.

I’m close to NYC and I’m debating going to a few casting calls.
I’ve met a few photographers doing different promo events, would it be wise of me to do a test shoot prior to going to a casting; or just use my camera at home? I did receive a call back after attending an open call at New York Model Management but I also had the professional pictures in my book from the scam…

Any other advice you may have would be great too!

Thanks :)

]]> By: jill https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/top-ten-tips-for-aspiring-models/#comment-9293 jill Sat, 23 Jul 2016 04:43:46 +0000 https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/?p=1142#comment-9293 Yes, it is easier to get scammed in smaller markets as “agencies” in those cities often need modeling schools to survive. Read this post: https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/tuesday-tip-modeling-schools-and-scouting-conventions-scams-or-not/

And this one: https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/tuesday-tip-5-warning-signs-you-are-being-scammed-by-an-agency/

Thanks for posting!

]]> By: jill https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/top-ten-tips-for-aspiring-models/#comment-9292 jill Sat, 23 Jul 2016 04:40:09 +0000 https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/?p=1142#comment-9292 Entering my model search is a good place to start, as winners are showcased to agents: https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/how-to-enter-the-modeling-mentor-model-search/

It also depends where you live… Check out these posts and read as much as you can on my blog to learn more!
https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/?s=agency+open+call&x=11&y=1

Good luck! :) Jill

]]> By: Danielle https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/top-ten-tips-for-aspiring-models/#comment-9279 Danielle Tue, 05 Jul 2016 14:01:15 +0000 https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/?p=1142#comment-9279 My friend and I love modeling and would like to walk on runway but we need an agent and I don’t know how to get one
Any advice for us?

]]> By: clarice ledoux https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/top-ten-tips-for-aspiring-models/#comment-9216 clarice ledoux Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:46:10 +0000 https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/?p=1142#comment-9216 I love all of these tips for aspiring models! My daughter has always wanted to be a model and I think this post would help her out a ton. I really liked what Carter Gigandet said about making sure you are with a legit agency. It would be terrible to sign with someone only to find out it was a scam.

]]> By: Brady Lambert https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/top-ten-tips-for-aspiring-models/#comment-9214 Brady Lambert Thu, 18 Feb 2016 03:00:07 +0000 https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/?p=1142#comment-9214 I’ve always wanted to model but had been a stretch for me living in a non big city I’m not too far from Philadelphia so I summitted my photos to Wilhelmina Philadelphia and was going to be scammed if I went with that agency they still call me to ask if I’m interested they wanted me to go to trainings and pay over $2,000….to get me started some of the models there are pictured in NYFW so I thought it was real but many models I see they have dont go anywhere but college fashion shows and little small things that are most of the time unpaid! They are not associated with the New York Location but said they had strings there.

]]> By: jill https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/top-ten-tips-for-aspiring-models/#comment-9210 jill Wed, 03 Feb 2016 03:45:59 +0000 https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/?p=1142#comment-9210 Hi Chloe, I wouldn’t get too obsessive over an inch or two, and pale is fine! Why don’t you enter my model search: https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/how-to-enter-the-modeling-mentor-model-search/

Also, subscribe to my free newsletter to stay in the loop on model search winners and modeling tips and news: http://modelingmentor.us5.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=9ac8c2abbe1af96e0b38238cb&id=2742c18b6e

Best of luck!
Jill

]]> By: Chloe https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/top-ten-tips-for-aspiring-models/#comment-9208 Chloe Tue, 26 Jan 2016 20:45:50 +0000 https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/?p=1142#comment-9208 I’m sixteen years old and really want to model. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a while but the timing was never right. Now that I have the opportunity I was if I would even have a shot? I’m 5’8 and my measurements are 34-26-36 which makes me nervous because I know most models measure 34-24-34. I have dirty blonde hair, hazel eyes, and am very pale, another worry of mine. Do you think I’d even have a shot in the industry?

]]> By: jill https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/top-ten-tips-for-aspiring-models/#comment-9013 jill Fri, 10 Jul 2015 16:59:42 +0000 https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/?p=1142#comment-9013 Hi Jennifer,

Well, it is a superficial business. Models are either good looking or interesting looking. Women also tend to be 5’9″ and above. Commercial modeling and acting have broader parameters. You should read posts in this section on my blog: https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/category/commercial-modeling/

Best of luck!
Jill

]]> By: jennifer https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/top-ten-tips-for-aspiring-models/#comment-9012 jennifer Fri, 10 Jul 2015 03:56:45 +0000 https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/?p=1142#comment-9012 i’m 16-17 years old, and aspiring to be a model. But i’m in a very small space, I have strict parents who would never allow it. But I was thinking of pursuing modeling at 18 or something, but i’m 5-6, 5-7, would it work?, and lets say i’m not the best looking girl.

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