Modeling 101 - Answering Reader Questions

Anonymous Wrote: Hi, Dania! I was reading through questions and answers on this page and came across this question! I'm in a similar position as this person, except I have an interview about a week later and I have applied for fit modelling. Would the agency ask this type of question to a person appling for fitting model? Because I do'n't think it's appropriate to say something about my potential etc when I'm only applying for fit modelling where they care about the body size :L I don't know how to prepare myself for the interview because since I applied for fit modelling, the agency will not ask the same questions they ask to people who applied for high fashion. I'm lost and it would be great if you could help me!!  Thank you so much!! P.S I read every post on the 'Dania Denise' blog and try to do the same for 'Modelling 101'! I admire and look up to you!  Hi, Anonymous! Thank you SO much for the kind words...you brought a huge...

Kristen Wrote: Hi, My name is Kristen ive always been the popular one in my school but not too skinny I would love to become a justice model! It is my passion please! I live in Rabun county Georgia. Hey there, Kristen! Justice is based out of Ohio but what you can do is look up the websites of modeling agencies in Atlanta, GA, which is just under a 2 hour's drive from where you are. Getting your foot in the door by obtaining agency representation is a good way to increase your chances. Once signed, you can explain to your agent about wanting to model for a company like Justice and depending on their connections they may be able to submit you if there are any castings for Justice coming up or book you for other clothing companies that are geared towards that age group that are similar in style. Justice may only stick to local modeling/talent agencies within Ohio but that doesn't mean you still can't be a clothing model for another great company or retailer. So ju...

AmberDB Wrote: Hi my name is Amber. I'm a mother of a 4yr old. I have stretch marks seemingly everywhere stomach, sides, and butt but other than that i have really good skin. I am 5'6" weighing in about 100lbs. I live in Virginia and am considering modeling with a nearby agency. I have to send them pics and I was wondering should they be regular or glammed up, face, full-body, clothed, or fully naked, make-up, or no make-up. I'm just looking for some sort of direction on whether I can do it and possibly succeed at it  Hi, Amber! At your height you are ideal for commercial/print modeling. The good thing about that is that print models don't show a lot of skin and are supposed to represent the everyday person/consumer so your stretch marks won't be a hindrance at all. For the snapshots the agencies want you to send, you can wear a solid colored, fitted t-shirt or tanktop and skinnies or other type of fitted jeans or shorts as long as they aren't bag...

Lisa Wrote: I have a question are you also on Pinterest?  Hey there, Lisa! I'm not on Pinterest or Instagram...there's just too many social media platforms out there and I don't have the time or energy to maintain profiles on all of them, lol. I may have a photo or two on Pinterest that other people have uploaded from previous shoots so there is a chance you may come across something of me on there. I am on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter though. :-)

Jay Wrote: Hi... m jay i m 24 old nd my height 5'4 & 55lb cn i b fashion model... plz reply me thnxxxxx Hey, Jay! Since you posted your comment on my post about male models and height, I'm assuming you're a man, lol. That being said, given your age and height you are ideal for commercial/print modeling. Unfortunately you are much too short to pursue fashion and runway modeling. The minimum height for male fashion models in most markets is 5'11". Even men who are 5'10" often have a hard time getting into fashion modeling so at 5'4" this type of modeling won't be a realistic option for you. However, that doesn't mean you can't model. As I mentioned, you should look into agencies that represent commercial/print and/or lifestyle models. These categories of modeling are very flexible when it comes to height for both men and women and will give you a chance to at least get your foot in the door if there is a print agency that...

Michelle Wrote: Hi Dania, I've been debating this recently and I'm wondering what you think. Since Miami is a seasonal market, what times of the year would an aspiring model have the best chance at getting signed? Or how early before the season are agencies interested in new models/how late DURING the season is too late. I know timing is everything!! ;)  Looking forward to reading your thoughts!  Hi, Michelle! Each market operates differently as far as what times of the year agencies prefer to sign on new models and since Miami is very different from the San Francisco market where I'm based, I can't exactly say for sure what time of the year would be best for you. Clients actually book models for work during off seasons (i.e. shooting winter clothes in the summer and summer clothes in the fall/winter because it's cheaper) but since Miami tends to be fairly warm all year round, things may not work the same way there as they do in other markets. I woul...

Waverly Wrote: hi! I go to college and will still be in college for 2 more years. If I am interested in going to a few agencies open calls, should i go to agencies near my college town or near my home town? (my college town and home town are 10 hours apart) Hey, Waverly! Since you'll be in college for two more years, I would recommend checking out agencies near your school. However, only do so if you have a flexible schedule where you can manage to balance both modeling and your courses. If you've got a full schedule and don't want modeling to interfere, then you should submit to agencies in your hometown. They work with students in high school and college all the time. All you'd have to do is let them know the months you'd be back home and during that time you're in town they'll send you out on castings and such.

Anonymous Wrote: Hello Dania! Firstly I love you and your blog!! Okay I'm kinda in a panic mode because I have a modelling interview in two days and im not prepared! I read through your'what the agency might ask' but i can't think of any answer to that! Any adivce? And also,can i say things like 'if I'm represented by (agency name)..."? Like if they ask "where do you see yourself in 5 years", can I say "Hopefully represented by you (as in agency)..."? And if they ask "why did you choose this agency" can I say "If I'm represented by you, I feel...etc"? I'm sorry if some parts don't make sense! I'm just really panicked! Thank you so much! Hi, Anonymous! Awww, I love having you as a reader and thank you for submitting your question! As I wrote in one of my recent "Answering a Reader Question" blog post, the first thing to do is BREATHE! :-) Congrats on getting the interview with the a...

Julia Wrote: Hi Dania! First of all great blog! I am a 21 year old (most guess around 17 when I'm all natural though) Swedish girl who are 5"7 tall. My entire life I've been told I should really try to become a model and that I don't look like "the others" (this applies to both friends, relatives, strangers and professionals). I have also been scouted on the streets by a few photographers. The reason why I've never started is mainly because I've never thought it possible with my height and also because of the industry it self. Now being a little bit older I've started to change my mind, but am now instead afraid that it's getting too late for me. What do you think? Hey, Julia! Thanks for the compliment! :-) At 5'7" it is going to be hard for you to get signed to most traditional fashion agencies, especially since many of them also set pretty strict age requirements. However, that doesn't mean you shouldn't at least...

Anonymous Wrote: Hey I'm 14 years and I live in South Africa, I've always dreamed to be a V.S modelling but now at the beginning of the year I started to have white stetch marks on my butt to my hips only... And I was about to make a form for Ford modelling, I dont know if they gonna take me because I'm from S.A? Don't know what to do anymore please help! Hi, Anonymous! Because you just started noticing your stretch marks the first thing you need to do is start treating them...buy all natural 100% cocoa butter and start applying it to the area where the marks are at least 1-2 times a day. While it isn't possible to get rid of stretch marks completely, if you start working on them while they're still new you can prevent them from getting worse, which will go a long way as you get older. At 14 you aren't old enough to even be considered for VS so even if you applied to Ford, you wouldn't be considered for that kind of work until you turn 18. Th...

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...