Do You Have the Look? Try a Fashion Model Agency

Can You Really Make it as a Male or Female Fashion Model?

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You've seen the models wanted ads. But, do you have the look and what it takes? It goes without saying that countless individuals, male and female, young and old, want to test the waters of modeling. Maybe it's high fashion, maybe it's swimsuit and maybe it's commercial print.

Regardless, millions of guys and girls go after modeling jobs every year. However, are you aware that not every fashion model agency is looking for the same thing? If you haven't already noticed, different agencies employ different models to create different looks for their campaigns.

What Does this Mean to You?

How about that there is no exact norm in the modeling industry. While a fashion model agency will have certain expectation from potential models, that "model look" may not always be the same.

Fashion Model Agency Interviews, Open Calls and Modeling Portfolio Pictures

Have you ever ventured off to a go-see or open call at a fashion model agency? If the answer is no, then let me give you a quick scoop.

Most fashion modeling agencies offer a particular time each week or month where they allow aspiring models to come in and be examined. You can bring in a portfolio or merely a few snapshots. Just so you know, most high-end fashion agencies don't want to see glamour shots or any made-up photos for that matter.

What Pictures to Put in a Modeling Portfoio

They want to see what you truly look like, makeup free and hair up. After all, your complexion, hair, teeth and figure are all major aspects of modeling. So, make sure your photogrpaher includes good head shots, one profile and one looking straight into the camera. A full body shot in swimwear or wearing tight clothing to show your form. Also, a variety of other photos for the style and look you want to portray.

Portfolio books for models normally will consist of 8 to 24 pictures but only show your best shots. Many modeling hopefuls also have comp cards printed to leave with the modeling agencies.

If you don't have any professional portfolio pictures, don't worry about it. Simple take a few snapshots and bring them with your to the fashion model agency you're interested in.

Practice Your Posing

You'll need to learn how to pose for professional photographers when considering a model career. Do your work daily by practicing in a mirror and having friends photograph you with a variety of body language movements and facial expressions.

A Word about the Top List NY Model Agencies

If you plan to apply to a top list high fashion model agency like Ford, IMG or Elite know that you will need to be tall and slim. Teenagers 13 to adult females 21 is the norm for age and you'll need a great complexion with good teeth and hair. These agents are star makers so it might be worthwhile to shoot for an agency interview if you meet the height and weight criteria.

The web has quite a bit to offer in regards to fashion model agencies now days! What I mean is, you can look up their official websites any time you choose. Often a fashion model agency will allow you to contact them via email and attach a few photos for them to look at. This way they're able to distinguish on some level whether or not they'd be interested in seeing you in-person.

In some cases, these female modeling agencies will even fly you out and do a test shoot. This is the best way to determine if they can make money from your particular look and talent. If you are interested in modeling, don't put the dream on hold. Most women are teenagers when they tackle this field and men are in their twenties.

The clock is ticking and your fashion model agency is waiting for you. What are you waiting for? Go for it!!!

Bob Pardue Photography