Modeling 101 - Answering Reader Questions

Emily Wrote: Hi its Emily agian!  I know I asked this on another blog of yours , but I thought this should be a VIDEO RESPONSE ANSWER. It is what are the height requirments , mesarments, looks for the the different child models. I have only seen this answer 0-2 times. I think this would be great for younger followers of yours.  THIS SHOULD BE A VIDEO RESPONSE PLEASE! Thanks for the question and video reply request, Emily! Below is your answer! I also wanted to add that kid models should not wear makeup. Agencies and clients want you to look your age and if you're a kid that means no makeup for young girls so keep it simple and keep it all natural!

Emily Wrote: I live in Long Beach , California. Is there any modeling agencies close or in Long Beach that also represnet kids or all.  Hi Emily! Below is a list of the names and websites of agencies near you that represent kids through adults: Nouveau Model & Talent http://www.nouveaumodels.com * Juniors thru Adults BMG Models - LA http://www.bmgmodels.com/wp/los-angeles-office/ * Kids thru Adults L.A. Models http://www.lamodels.com * Kids thru Adults Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited - LA http://www.sluagency.com * Kids thru Adults The Green Agency http://www.greenagency.com * Kids thru Adults Make sure you browse through each agency website thoroughly and carefully look through any provided submission guidelines/instructions and only submit for the divisions you meet the requirements for. Best of luck!

ssroadking Wrote: Dania, I have a 17 year old daughter who has been doing a fair amount of modeling all over the US for various designers, but I would not say she is a seasoned pro yet. She recently met with Wilhlemina in Los Angeles, (I checked and it is the real Wilhelmina.) and they want to sign her to a mother agency contract. We live in the Dallas, Texas area and they are wanting her to move to Los Angeles so she can start working for them. After reading your blog about mother agencies, it appears that you are saying they are needed to get you in the door at larger agencies in larger markets. I don't really understand why Wilhelmina would be using a mother agency contract in Loa Angeles. They are already one of the largest agencies and they are in one of the largest markets. We haven't signed yet but they have already approached her about a job they have submitted her pictures for in New York city for a national ad campaign. What are the advantages and disadvantage

Rachel Pahignalo, Good day Ms. Dania, I just want to ask a question. I Applied for an agency and asked me to sent some more casual photos, I am an experienced model but I stopped laid low for a few months to study but still doing some photo shoots. so I sent my most recent photoshoot, a very casual shoot and they asked me to go to their office and have a video profile. But on the said photos I was wearing contact lenses. So my question is.. Should I wear Contact lenses for my casting or not? I am afraid to spoil everything if I don’t wear them a get them disappointed and not pick me, but I dont want them to expect differently and still not pick me. Hope you can help me before I go to the said casting. Its just 5 days to go. Please reply  PS. I See you've been in the Philippines. i saw ABS-CBN in your resume :) I am a Filipina hello :) Hey there, my fellow fly Pinay! :-) I was actually born in the Philippines but moved to the US when I was 3. The ABS-CBN spot was shot at t

Kerry Foland Wrote: Hi, I have a 9 year old who thinks she is destined to be a model and has big dreams of being a hard working, sought after model! Can you give me any tips on how to get her started or ways to introduce her to what modeling is really like so we can decide if it is really something she wants to focus her time and energy on? Also, if we are able to find any open casting calls for kids in our area I'm assuming they will want her to look like a kid right? Skinny jeans and tank top seem appropriate but not heels can we replace the heels with flats or sandals? Hi Kerry! For new, young models I always advise breaking into the industry through agency representation. If you don't know your way around the modeling world, falling prey to scams and shady individuals increases for you dramatically and could make your daughter's first experience in modeling possibly a less than desirable one. Also, finding legit castings for modeling work on your own can be ch