Modeling 101 - Answering Reader Questions

Taylor Wrote: I'm Taylor and I live around Jefferson City, Missouri. I would like to become a model but have no experience and am already 18. I'm also 5'8 and thin but I have a small tattoo on my shoulder blade. Is there any hope for me? Hey there, Taylor! There is hope for you! :-) The small tattoo on your shoulder blade can easily be covered with makeup so that shouldn't be a problem.  Below are the names and websites of agencies in Missouri that you'll want to check out to see how to submit yourself and get your foot in the door in the modeling industry: West Model & Talent Management http://westmodelmanagement.com/be-discovered/open-calls/ Talent Unlimited http://www.talentunlimited.net/repinfo.cfm Centro Models http://centromodels.com/be_discovered/ Make sure to follow all the instructions/guidelines on the website and you should be good to go!

Anonymous Wrote: Hi! I was wondering if you thought that I could maybe become a model. I am 16 and 5 foot 7.5 but I have recently put on weight. My measurements are 34-26-36? Do you think that it would be possible for me to get my measurements down to 34-24-34? If I were to decrease my measurements would the height be a huge problem? Thank you! Hey, Anonymous! At your age and height you are ideal for commercial/print and teen modeling, which don't have strict height and measurement requirements so I would suggest that you first submit to those types of agencies to see if you can get started with modeling in those categories. By pursuing this route first, it would allow you to stay at your current size and see if the agencies show any interest. If so, then you won't have to worry about trying to slim down unnecessarily. For fashion/runway, you are close to the minimum height requirement agencies want but some will lower the height range for younger models so there&

Maleigha Wrote: Hi Dania, I have an interest in print modeling. I'm 16 around 5'71/2 or 5'8. I'm around 124 or 125 . I'm a 34b but I can wear an A. And I don't know my exact measurements. Going by your instructions I'm cutting out soft drinks and unhealthy snacks I have a small amount of acne and ive come to notice water is good for everything. My biggest concern is my hair. I'm biracial and its short and curly and shaved on one side And will my nose piercing be a problem Thanks for all the helpful tips.  P.s you play in my favourite movie ( RENT) Hey, Maleigha, Lol, being on the set of RENT was a lot of fun. I was in the limo in the New Year's Eve scene so you wouldn't have been able to pick me out on screen but I got to see Rosario Dawson and that was awesome...I yelled out that I loved her and she gave me a big smile! :-D Anywho, let's get to your question! In order to pursue modeling seriously, you'll need to grow your hai

Anonymous Wrote: Hi I don't have any experience .. But I have the ideal body for Runway modelling . I don't know where to start because I'm living in the Caribbean and all the top agencies are in America ,London and Paris.  Please advice me Hi there, Anonymous! Below are the names and websites of two agencies in the Caribbean I came across after doing a Google search. Start with submitting to these and see what happens: Pulse Model Management http://pulsemodels.com/ Saint Models http://saintmodels.com/default.aspx If you can manage to get signed to one of these agencies, that will allow you to gain some experience and build your portfolio. Then you can try to submit your photos to agencies in other countries to see if you can get any interest from them. However, the best way to break into another country's market for modeling would be for your current agent to submit your images and resume/portfolio on your behalf. So definitely start with these two

Nicollette Wrote: Hello Dania my name is Nicollette first and for most I'd like to say I hope your have a goodmorning, or afternoon, evening or night in where you are located :) and if like to start off in saying I'm really really interested in doing modeling, it's been my dream since I was a little girl to become a model :) And I just came upon your blog which I'm loving so far. I couldn't help notice that you've about 800 loads of question that you've answered already, and I'm hoping you'll help me with some advice :D , Do you know by any chance (*fingers crossed hahaha) of any modeling agencies near Los Angeles, California? I'm 22 yrs petite with black hair big eyes slight brown eyes, my height would be 5'1 to 5'2-ish I weigh about 95, I'm half American spaniard (meaning moms from Spain but I was born in CA) and I have braces that will be coming off within two years :D. Loads of people and I mean LOADS of people tell me I look

Tyler Wright Wrote: Hey Dania ,  My name is Tyler and I am 16 and I live in Oakland California. I always wanted to become a model but i never knew how. It's not really many modeling opportunities in Oakland so I have no clue we're to start. I don't have the money to pay for a photographer so i cant yet submit my pictures to an agencies I need help with starting my career can you help me ?  Tyler  Hi, Tyler! Since you live in Oakland, you'll want to submit to agencies in San Francisco. That is the biggest market in Northern California and is just across the Bay Bridge from you. Do a Google search for "San Francisco modeling agencies" and a bunch of the agency websites will pop right up. Agencies don't require professional photos or a portfolio so you don't have to spend money to hire a photographer at this point in the process. All you need are digital, non professional photos, which can be taken by a family member or friend. After you do