Answering a Reader Question #1,026
Anonymous Wrote: Hi, should I let my agent know before accepting the job they didn't book for me , and can I find job alone even if I'm in an agency. For example, Some designer contacted me the other day and told me can I be on their runway, should I let my agency know Hey, Anonymous! How long have you been signed to your current agent? If you're fairly new and haven't been with them long, it's a good idea to err on the side of caution and let them know about the designer contacting you and what the details are of the modeling gig they want you for. It's easy for people to contact models directly and if you're not experienced enough in those types of situations, not having the guidance of your agent could open you up to be taken advantage of in a variety of ways. In nearly all modeling contracts, it states that you either cannot or should not engage on your own with booking work outside of what your agent submits you for. Do models always follow that? Defini