Modeling Advice
Frequently Asked Questions and Articles

I receive hundreds of emails each week from models asking for advice and guidance.

Here is a sampling of the most frequently asked questions and my answers for both beginner and experienced models along with a collection of articles that have been prepared to help models navigate this business that we call modeling.

Select a category to view the questions, answers and articles related to the business of modeling:

Modeling Industry
General questions and articles relating to the business of modeling.

Model Preparation
Questions and articles about becoming a model and the skills that are needed.

Modeling Agencies
Questions and articles about modeling agencies and how to do business with them.

Modeling Scams
Questions and articles about how to spot a scam and where to go for more information.

Modeling Portfolios and Comp Cards
Questions and articles about how to produce a portfolio and comp card and what should be in them.

Modeling for Infants, Toddlers and Children
If you are determined to send your child to work - here are the answers to your questions.

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Modeling Industry

• So you want to be a model?
• Glossary of Modeling Terms and Phrases A - Z
• Who should be a model?
• What are the different types of models?
• Location, Location, Location - You model where you live.
• Am I too old?   How tall do I need to be?
  Do I have to be really skinny?
• Do I need to take classes to be a model?
• Obstacles to becoming a model
• How long will it take before I am making money as a model?
• I want to be a model - do I need a web site?
• Is Craigslist a good place to find modeling jobs?
• Models should NEVER arrive on time!
• Model branding - It's not just for cattle.
• It's not enough to be pretty if you want to model.
• What is an Open Call?

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Model Preparation

• What to wear...
  Proper clothing selection for your modeling portfolio shoot.
• How to prepare for a shoot.
• Things To Remember On The Day Of A Photo Shoot
• What To Bring To A Shoot
• Makeup Kit for Models
• Should I tan for my photo shoot?
• What is a Cold Reading?
• Tips to insure that you nail your next cold reading
• Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
  5 minutes at a time at least once a day.

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Modeling Agencies

• How do I find a Modeling Agency?
  Do I need to sign with more than one agency?
• 10 Tips   How to make a GREAT first impression
  with a modeling agency.
• How to Contact Modeling Agencies
• Are there any good web based modeling agencies?
• 10 Mistakes NOT To Make
  When Presenting Yourself To A Modeling Agency
• My booking agent is an idiot! What do I do?
• I've been signed! Now what?

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Modeling Scams

• Ways to discover a modeling scam.

• Do I ever have to pay money up front
  for a modeling agency to represent me?
• Never Kiss(PAY) on The First Date.

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Modeling Portfolios and Comp Cards

• What makes a great modeling portfolio?
• What does McDonald's have to do
  with YOUR modeling portfolio?
• Do I really need a portfolio
  and what kinds of pictures should be in it?
• What is a comp card?
• Comp Card Design
  How to beat the competition with 5 shots.
• Where can I get my Comp Card Printed?
• Where can a buy a modeling portfolio?

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Modeling for Infants, Toddlers and Children

• Do Infants and Toddlers need Modeling Portfolios?