Everyone dreams of getting paid for nothing but their looks. What everyone doesn't know is how simple it can be! I won't promise you'll be the next Nikki Taylor or Kate Moss, but if you want to make a steady income through modeling, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Genre work can be found for a wide variety of characters - from computer geeks, to stay-at-home moms, to plus-size clothing modeling. You will definitely find a wider variety of work if you keep your body healthy, but you don't need to be People's Sexiest Man alive to find work
If you are serious about a career in modeling, contacting a modeling agency is your best first step. While it's possible to pursue your own jobs, an agency will find you work that you otherwise would have no shot at, in addition to streamlining the process on a professional level to ensure you don't miss any work that you might be right for. They generally take 10-15% of your final pay on jobs they find for you.
Many companies only work with you if you have an agent. Also, many agencies require you to use their own photographers, or at least to follow their own particular format when making your final prints. ModelScouts, Newfaces, and FashionGates all have resources online to help you find a local agency that is right for you.
One thing you'll absolutely HAVE to invest in is photographs. Photo's can cost anywhere from about $200 to over $1000 depending on how many choices you want and the format of your final prints. This might seem like something you can cut corners on, but it's important to find someone with experience modeling photography - don't ask your next-door neighbor just because he has a camera. Make sure the person who takes your pictures has a good sense for lighting, posing, and a critical eye for what types of "looks" you're trying to capture. There are plenty of places online to aid in your search - to name a few, ASMP, FindaPhotogrpaher and PhotographersIndes all have links to experienced professionals in your area.
Fortunately, many advertisers have woken up to the fact that everyday people are the ones buying their products, and modern marketing trends reflect this ideal. No matter what look you have, don't pass up the chance to take modeling work in your area - or someone else will!
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