Be careful when signing contracts or releases. Some contracts may require you to model exclusively for a particular agency. A lot of releases (which are more like mini-contracts that are done for a single shoot) will emphasize the photographer's right to an image, saying that they may do whatever they wish, but don't mention the model's rights. It is your image they are using, and you have a say in what is done with pictures taken of you. Make sure to discuss this before signing anything.
Know your limits on style and nudity. If you don't want to do glamour work or are uncomfortable doing full nudity, speak up and don't let people push you past those limits. Also, consider where you want your career to go in the future. Sure, you may be comfortable doing glamour now, but what if you decide you want to do fashion or catalog work in the future? You might be discriminated against if they know you have done this line of work.
If, for whatever reason, you've decided signing with an agency isn't right for you then you could consider going freelance. But be warned: the pay is usually considerably less and there are fewer safety precautions.
You can also enter modeling contests. However, make sure you check that these are being run by a reputable agency.
Some modeling schools are licensed by the Board of Education. However, whether or not they will teach you how to become a model is questionable, and some agencies even say that attending a modeling school can teach you bad habits that are hard to unlearn! They are also expensive.
Get your parents' permission if you're under the age defined by your country as being an adult.
Get a website. It helps spread the word that you're out there and also serves as a place for your adoring fans.
Be beautiful and understand yourself.
- Shivam Sharma ( Editor & Co-Owner Canners International )
Know your limits on style and nudity. If you don't want to do glamour work or are uncomfortable doing full nudity, speak up and don't let people push you past those limits. Also, consider where you want your career to go in the future. Sure, you may be comfortable doing glamour now, but what if you decide you want to do fashion or catalog work in the future? You might be discriminated against if they know you have done this line of work.
If, for whatever reason, you've decided signing with an agency isn't right for you then you could consider going freelance. But be warned: the pay is usually considerably less and there are fewer safety precautions.
You can also enter modeling contests. However, make sure you check that these are being run by a reputable agency.
Some modeling schools are licensed by the Board of Education. However, whether or not they will teach you how to become a model is questionable, and some agencies even say that attending a modeling school can teach you bad habits that are hard to unlearn! They are also expensive.
Get your parents' permission if you're under the age defined by your country as being an adult.
Get a website. It helps spread the word that you're out there and also serves as a place for your adoring fans.
Be beautiful and understand yourself.
- Shivam Sharma ( Editor & Co-Owner Canners International )
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