On Americas Top Model it says they are scamming you if they make you pay. I think you need to switch agencys quick before your in debt. But never stop your daughters dreams.Can anyone help me with advice for my 18yr old daughter who is desperate to become a model?
My daughter does do modeling. One thing I learned through out her expierence in modeling was that most agencys want you to get a portfolio done by them, so they can make more money off you! One or Two portfolios should be enough....If an agency isn't happy with the portfolios you have, then move on to another agency....There are numerous agencies out there to try! Just be patient! If your daughter hasn't took an etiquette class for girls, then I highly recomend that also! That seems to help when you go to agencys or talent scouts! If you keep getting new portfolios done, when you go to different agencys, you will end up ';blowing'; alot of money!!!!
What does your daughter think of her currant portfolio? If she is pleased with it then there will be no need to get another one. I know a lot of agencies are taking advantage of the amount of girls that want to be models. So many of them will never get jobs which means that the agency will never get paid for any jobs that the model aren't doing.
I know Storm, a London agency have lots of models on their books but all the pictures are generally the same so what would make your daughter stand out from all the other girls photos?
You need to find an agency that believes in your daughters potential, they shouldn't ask for any money that way they will push their models to get more jobs because otherwise they won't get their cut. I was with Vanity a London agent who were great.
In the meantime your daughter needs to have another job because if she can't get any jobs she will have nothing to fall back on.
Ask for an agencies real opinion if your daughter can be a model and remember that being pretty is not enough to be a serious model.
STOP PAYING FOR PORTFOLIOS!!! Any legitimate agency wanting your daughter as a model will NOT charge for pictures. All she needs are some simple well lit pics with minimal makeup - one head shot, one full body and one head-shoulders shot. Thats it!!
Look up reputable agencies online like Ford, IMG, Elite, and they often have tips about what to do, and how to arrange meetings.
Remember there are tons of people out there prepared to deceive people in order to cash in on thier dreams. Good luck and be careful!!
Get a good agent, and check him and the agency out... A lot of them, just want to milk $ out of you, and nothing happenes but u being poorer. Check out a well know agent and Good luck...
Go round a few agencys before you get another portfolio done......
My neice did a lot of work as well to become a model even topless shots, she was even considering nude shots as she was desperate to be a model but a good agency told her she would not make it and people are only out to make money from her......
So she needs to sit down and really think about this,,,,,have a back up plan if it comes crashing down.........
But good luck to her if she gets through....
They have modeling shows all over the world I'm not sure where you live but they have Britain's next top model Australia's next top model and Americas next top model. u have to be at least 18 to try out. so encourage her to do that. even if she doesn't win most of the people who are on the show get jobs anyway.
i would have her try out america next top model its a great way to get exposer. and a free porfolio.
I had a similar experience with a modeling agency that I heard about on the radio and well my mom and I checked it out on Better Business Bureau before we shelled out 500 dollars for the shoot and then another couple of hundred for the many comp cards made. it turned out to be a scam. I got my card and my photos but never any work. I waited a year before I realized this and then found a local photographer through a girl I knew that also did the photo shoot that had contacts with Lancome. I went to meet with her and well she said they were awful, my whole look was awful and she was willing to help me for another 400 dollars. Not to mention the cost to redo the comp cards. There are many modeling schools out there that promise work and an agency, and they are truly scams. If you have talent then you don't need this. i would recommend finding a local photographer and do time for shots, which is when you wear your own clothes control your own hair and makeup and wardrobe and he does a photo shoot to build his/her portfolio. I've had many offerings from these kind of photographers in my city. that is probably your best bet. And then when you get these photos sent them with your stats to modeling agencies, it's best to do this in person but if you can't mail them and call them in a week to follow-up. This is crucial. If her look is what they are looking for then she will be in. But I would try to make as many photographer contacts as you can and if you decide to pay again for a photographer make sure it's one with contacts and a great portfolio. Best of Luck to her!
yes, she should get a real job where a brain is required.
well since she's 18, legal age to do her own thing, you should tell her the the truth about money. It doesn't grow on trees. question: do you mind spending a bunch of money on these profolios?? has she ever even had a modeling job before?? idk. the best thing to do is be honest with her.
tell her she needs to get on board %26amp;%26amp; try to audition for americas next top model or sum modeling show over there in europe.
Is she borderline anorexic? Because from what I see these days, that's what the idiots in the fashion industry want, despite every known survey showing that the public prefer women with curves.
get an agint
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