Answering a Reader Question #686

Lynnell Wrote:

 Hi denise, what if you are 26 yrs old. but i pass and get mistaken for 18- 20 yrs old. 5'5 and weights about 90lbs measurements are 34-21-31. yes, im very slim. (which i hate) :( but i still want to know is it too late to try to still model, please let me know if it is too late for me???? please recommend me to some good modeling agencies in san fransisco? how do i get started? whats the first step? am i too old? or way too skinny? please? please ? please? help!!!! i greatly appreciate it

Hi, Lynnell!

First off: breathe, lol. It's gonna be okay. :-)

At your age and height you are ideal for commercial/print and lifestyle modeling, which is super open when it comes to age so no worries about being "too old." Lifestyle is the same as commercial/print but is for models that are 25 years of age and older. Some agencies have their commercial/print and lifestyle divisions separate, while others think of them as the same thing.

You're not tall enough for fashion so even if you get mistaken for being younger, that doesn't really factor in much like it would if you were trying to go for fashion/runway.

Commercial/print models are in their 20s, 30s, 40s and older so no, you're not too old and it's not too late. Agencies that represent print models don't have strict height or weight/measurement requirements--all they care about is that you appear healthy and are proportional.

If you go back and read the post you commented on about how to get started in modeling, all the steps are right in that post so please re-read it and follow the instructions given there.

Below are agencies in San Francisco that represent commercial/print and/or lifestyle models. Visit each one's website to find out how to submit yourself. The websites list guidelines or instructions on what to send and how to send it:

Boom Models & Talent
http://www.boomagency.com

JE Model
http://jemodel.com/

Look Model Agency
http://lookmodelagency.com/

Marla Dell Talent
http://www.marladell.com

Scout Model and Talent Management
http://www.scouttm.com

Stars Model Management
http://www.starsmodelmgmt.com

You don't need professional images, a portfolio or previous modeling experience...quality digital snapshots are all you need to get started. I've also included the link to a blog post I wrote that deals specifically with tips for models looking for print agencies that you'll want to check out:

Snapshot Tips for Print Models Seeking Agency Representation

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