Directory for Modeling Agencies

Men, Women, Children and Teenagers can Model in Washington DC

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Anne Schwab's Model Store - 906 D Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002 (202) 333-3560

Artist Agency - 3333 K Street Northwest # 50, Washington, DC 20007 (202) 342-0933

Central Casting Inc - 623 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20003 (202) 547-6300

Designer's Goldfinger - 1401 Sheridan Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011 (202) 829-4653

Doran Models, 1301 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 701 Washington DC 20005 (202) 333-6367 email: doranmodels@hotmail.com

Stars Casting - 1301 20th Street Northwest # 101, Washington, DC 20036 (202) 429-9494

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Teenagers taking the plunge as a DC model? Well, this listing will help you find teenage Washington DC modeling agencies for locating casting calls including actresses or others looking for jobs in entertainment no matter if you are interested in commercial, fashion, glamour or artistic modling. Keep your eyes open and browse these talent pages.

Children's Top List and Younger

For parents, contact some of these scouts who may be interested in your super young or toddler for children who have a knack in posing for photographers or commercial work.

How to Kick Start Your Child's Modeling Career

Is your teen is looking for modeling opportunities in the Washington DC area? Finding a paying gig in any city can be difficult if you lack the connections. Most of the legitimate gigs are insider information only. Insider meaning those that are already apart of the modeling industry.

If you're looking to get your teenagers modeling career off the ground you need to get them signed up with a reputable DC model agency. Forming an alliance with one of these agencies could mean the difference between your child becoming a model and only dreaming of becoming one.

Not only will your teen have a greater opportunity of being discovered, he or she will also be better prepared to do well in the industry. It takes more than a pretty face and slim figure to be successful as a model.

Many teenagers modeling careers have never reached their full potential because they lacked proper training. There are several opportunities in local Washington DC news papers and free classified but why waste your time with them because you'll run the risk of them being illegitimate.

A modeling agency is the way to go up if you want get your teen in high fashion, catwalk or commercial modeling.

The "BIG" Agents

Washington DC doesn't house most of the top listing agents such as Elite or IMG. But, just up the road in NYC you'll find these along with Ford and Wilhemina waiting for your picture submissions.

Nationality

People from all walks of life do get modeling jobs in Washington DC including Russian and Italian women. So, don't let your nationality or race hold you back when looking for open calls or interviews.

Commercial Modeling for Teenagers and Adult Females

If you are not quite tall enough for runway or high fashion, you might want to look into the world of commercial jobs. This includes learning expressions and poses for advertising photographers or maybe even TV spots. The sky's the limit if you are willing to work at it.

Glamour and Artistic

These are two categories available to adult women and men interested in the bolder side of the business. In either art or glamour, you will be doing things like the women you see modeling in swimsuits, lingerie or you may be wearing nothing at all. Not for the faint hearted and be careful who you work with in these categories. There are companies in Washington and the surrounding DC area who represent male and female models in this sector.

How to Apply to Washington DC Agencys

First, learn the basics such as what you need in a portfolio, practice posing techniques, maybe take a few classes at your local college, then begin your search. Go to some of these websites when listed, read the requirements and how to make contact. Talk to the model agent the way presented or told and ask about open call days available.

Get your professional picture portfolio together and go down the list. This way is boring but effective. Do these things over and over and you may find that a Washington DC modeling agency might want to represent you. Good luck in the entertainment industry!

Bob Pardue Photography