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by mick62

Here is the Question: How do i become model?
I am 17 male and I’m pretty sure i have the right looks to be a model for clothing lines or what ever. So i was wondering Where do i start at? Please email me at salleematt@Hotmail.com if you have any suggestions on what company’s need models or what ever.

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Answer by Becca
to get yourself noticed, go to modelmayhem.com. sign up and photographers who are looking for the qualities that you have might ask you to do photoshoots ect.

Answer by Jen
Your initial goal shoul be to
1. Have fun and
2. build your portfolioan get as much experience as possible!

I agree, modelmayhem.is great!
I am a photographer, and find it a great way to find models.
You will see photographers advertising “TP” (time for prints) that means you don’t get paid fo modelling, but will receive a copy of prints (or jpgs) in return for your time. A great way to build your portfolio!

Also try contacting camera clubs, new photographers are always looking for willing models. In my experience, camera clubs attached to camera stores usually even pay for your time. But the main thing would be to make sure you will receive copies of the photos for yor portfolio.

Also try photography students- research local tafes and uni’s and put notices up on their notice board, you will get a call for sure!

I’d also recommend checking out Amazon, buy some books on posing (usually aimed at photographers) but practise your poses in the mirror.

Collect magazine cut outs for poses, and photography ideas. If you are starting out, you will probably mostly be working with newer photographers- so the more ideas you have to suggest to them, the better your photos will turn out!

And one last suggestion, if it takes your fancy… learn about photography, having an understanding will make you a better model. And it isa great way to meet people who will be looking for willing models.

Cheers
Jen

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