Modelling Agent

So! ... You want to be a Model?First of all - a warning! A good deal of this section may appear to be designed to put you off being a model! Quite the contrary. I would like to think that you go into the modeling business with your eyes open and make a success of it. Regrettably, it is a business that has more than its fair share of pitfalls, sharks and rip-offs. I certainly would not like you to fall into any of the traps that I know about that are laid for unsuspecting hopefuls in our business. So I have made a point of highlighting what i think you need to know and what to look out for.The modeling business is very competitive. Very few models make it to "supermodel". Having said that, many make a good career out of modeling (both male and female ) and many enjoy the business enormously! It can be very rewarding in more ways than one and, as there are many different types of assignments, it can be open to almost anyone.Naturally, there are certain physical requirements that you need to possess to be a successful 'Haute Couture' fashion model. If you are tall and slim you have a chance. For small local and provincial shows 5'8'' / 5'9" may be acceptable. However, usually the minimum height for shows, cat walk/runway is between 5' 10" - 6', so if you are tall you have a better chance of this sort of work. Often clients have fairly fixed views of what they want and so looks do vary. If you have the look they want at the time - you are in. However, high cheek bones, big eyes, small nose and a generous mouth are always positive attributes - if you are lucky enough to have all the above then you could probably end-up a supermodel. But not many of us do. If you are male a strong jaw line and athletic build (not Mr. Universe) with good shoulders and a well tapered chest to waist ratio is a plus.Don't be fooled and think it's just looks that count. On the contrary a good attitude, adaptability and the willingness to give 110% to your work is essential to make it in this business. It requires a lot of tenacity, energy and perseverance. So, if your not prepared to work more than 9am - 5pm forget it. You will also be required to spend time going to castings usually at your own cost and whilst an Agent can get you to the casting that doesn't guarantee the job. It's up to you! Your social life will be put on hold for a while as well. As you can't afford to be up all night if you have a photo shoot the next morning.To be a successful photographic model the requirements are similar to the above with the exception of height. You can get away with being smaller as long as you are in proportion. You do however need to be photogenic. This is something you either are or are not. Some people can be stunning to look at and yet they don't photograph well. The opposite is also true - you don't have to be stunning to take a good photograph. The only way to know is to have some photographs taken and see how they turn out. It's a bit like charisma - you either have it or you don't and it shows!. Of course with make-up we can do almost anything but the key to a successful photographic model is their relationship with 'The Camera'. A good way to gain experience and confidence without it costing you a lot of money is to offer your services to a local college or budding photographer as they, too, require models to work with in order to practice their skills and techniques.James Craig Modeling Agent are scouting accross the country to find the next modelIf you are 5ft 8in and above (women) or 5ft 11in and above (men) and think you have what it takes to be a model send in two photographs, one headshot and one one full length shot along with your age, contact details, height, bust, waist and hip measurements to [email protected] (James Craig Modeling Agent).Copy and paste these to help you send your details quicker.Become a Model ..............Name :Male/Female :Age :Height :Waist :Bust/Chest :Hips :Tel :E-mail :Image x2 : Message :