Answering a Reader Question #889
Derrione Mobley Wrote: Hi beautiful! I've been following your blog for a month now, so I trust your judgment. I would like to submit to About Faces Models and Talent, but I've seen reports on the Internet that they charge as much as $2,000 for training/classes. However, there are others who have made rebuttals, saying it is all worth it in the end. Is it worth it or should I look into another agency? I'm only asking this but you have said before that modeling classes are unnecessary. Hi there, Derrione! I'm a firm believer that you shouldn't have to spend a fortune to get started in the industry and to always be wary of any red flags, such as charging exorbitant amounts for classes, training, workshops, etc. As long as they are requiring the funds after offering a contract to an individual and not before (that would be considered an "upfront fee," which is illegal in the US), they are within their right to do that and it is entirely up to the ind...