Modeling teenagers tips

Starting Tips for Modeling Teenagers

Have a Goal Before You Set Up Poses for Photographers Sessions

How to get started as a modeling teenager? This question is one of many I get as a professional photographer and it has many answers. These tips for males and females will answer some of the issues involved in the entertainment industry and will help you understand the reality instead of the fantasy of making the top list of supermodels.

First Things First

Before you run out and buy new outfits, take snapshots and apply to major teen markets like Ford or Elite, get the requirements and set some reasonable goals.

When deciding what teenagers in modleing need to know, jot this down. If you are applying to IMG Management or one of the other "big guys" or, even if you decide to go local, know the requirements of how tall you need to be, weight and attributes of petite, mid-range or plus size models, etc. Remember, if you are applying to walk the runway, you have to be very tall (normally 5'9" or taller) and very much in shape bodywise.

Most teenagers ready to get started in modeling throw these first steps to chance. Let me say this is a big mistake! Learn as much as you can about fashion models, commercial or promotional modeling so that you can see where you fit in. Then, your goals become more realistic.

Setting and Working Your Teenager Modeling Goals

I'm a big believer in putting "legs" on your goals. To set your sights on becoming a modeling teenager, write down the following:

• Types of teen modeling you are interested in (i.e. catalog, beauty, fashion, catwalk, commercial)
• Days of the week you have available for practice (I suggest that you practice posing and expressions for at least one hour per day. Tyra Banks and other big name models practiced relentlessly before they became stars.
• Make agency contacts - When you feel comfortable with posing and other factors in teenage modeling, set dates for contacting talent agencies. The type agent will be relevant to the type of model goals you have and I will not list all these here.
• Treat rejection as an opportunity - It's a fact that you will most likely be turned down. If that happens don't take it personally. Teenagers who make it in modeling take failure as a way to improve and then try again.
• Repeat the above process - An old saying goes - "Never give up, never, never give up." I believe this is true in all walks of life and certainly applies to modeling teenagers.

So, if you are a teenager who has a dream of modeling locally or internationally read over these tips again and write out your goals, put a date on them, put legs on them and turn your fantasy into reality. It all comes down to your being willing to do the work.

Final thought. Be sure your Mom or Dad is kept informed in all aspects of your becoming a modeling teenager and never go to interviews with model agents or photographers alone.

I hope this advice will move you closer to obtaining a realistic career as a teen model and I hope you have lots of success!

Bob Pardue

Bob Pardue Photography