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The modelling industry
is extremely competitive and
breaking into modelling
can be a challenge. Many of the common questions
asked when starting out are who to approach, and how to approach them? Do I need a portfolio? Do I
fit the requirements that are expected of a model? Ultimately, the end-goal is to get
professional modelling work
, either as an agency model or as a freelance model. However, before you take your first steps into
the industry it is vital to establish if you have the potential to be a model and where that
potential lies, otherwise you may end up heading down the wrong path, and as a
result,
wasting time and money
.
Model Advice can guide you in the right direction and help you avoid
the pitfalls of the industry. Although there is no one right way of breaking into the industry, if you wish
to start modelling there are some tips that you can follow to ensure your
safety and success in this business.
We have all heard the fairytale stories of world famous supermodels such as Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell who were scouted by top agencies and plucked fromobscurity. Then there are those who
were rejected time and time again before getting their big break, whilst others have
accomplished work by marketing themselves completely without the help of an agency. Some
enjoy a successful part time career in modelling and generate a healthy secondary income.
With so many different ways of breaking into the industry, we have outlined some of the most
common and effective ways of pursuing your dreams.
These can be simplified into two main avenues: as an agency model or as afreelance model. There
are advantages and disadvantages concerning both. For more information see Freelance Modelling and Signing up to an Agency. Before you
start modelling and attempt to go down either of these avenues, it is important to assess
your strengths and weaknesses as an aspiring model.
Model Advice can guide you in the right direction by helping you to make informed decisions to find out
whether modelling is right for you.
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