Modeling Advice
Frequently Asked Questions and Articles
By Joe Edelman - The Business of Modeling

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

• 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

• Who should be a model?
• What are the different types of models?
• Location, Location, Location - You work 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?
• How long will it take before I am making money?
• I want to be a model - do I need a web site?
• NEVER arrive on time!
• Branding - It's not just for cattle.
• It's not enough to be pretty!
• Books about modeling.

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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?
• 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

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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

• Modeling Portfolios for Infants, Toddlers and Pre-teens?