Am I Pretty Enough to Model?

One misconception about modeling is that only the pretty girls make it in the business. Although somewhat true, there are other factors involved. As you will see in this question and answer session, the female model here is a bit worried about her look for modeling.

Q. I just wanted your advise and the emails you send me giving tips and advice about beginner female modeling are awfully helpful to me in learning how to model but I’m not an absolute  pretty girl. I am not sure if I have what it takes to become a model. Any advice about looks and beauty would be helpful.

A.Beauty is only a part of modeling. You do have to be tall for runway but there is also commercial or promotional modeling  jobs available for nice looking people with a certain look.

Make lots of contacts, get interviews and let the agencies turn you down or accept you. Don’t defeat yourself before you start.
Most of the supermodels were turned down a few times including Tyra Banks and Cindy Crawford so don’t take “no” as a final no. Keep trying until you are sure.
I have a USA model agency directory to get you started for contacts at Modeling Agencies – USA Directory so you should be able to find plenty of contacts there.
Try a few modeling agents, make sure they are legit by asking if they charge fees upfront and see what happens. If you are turned down, go to the next, and the next. Don’t simply tell yourself “I am not pretty enough to model.”. Let the agencies tell you how to get started and don’t give up too soon!
Bob

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