There are plenty of modeling agencies out there that really have very little interest in finding successful models. What they’re really after are the up-front fees that (unfortunately) ordinary people will pay for photographs, resumes and $50-a-day jobs as extras in TV commercials. For those who clearly possess the looks and the talent to compete in the world of modeling, there are companies such as Ford Robert Black and the Young Agency that truly can make dreams come true for models and advertisers alike.
Staying Connected is Key
It really isn’t all that far removed from the experience that actors go through, whether they’re going for Broadway in New York or the silver screens of Hollywood. Without an agent, your chances of going far are fairly slim. But the best agents in the business can’t help their clients if they can’t get a hold of them. Being a top model means being available at all times, with organizational and scheduling skills being just as important as perfect posture, rippling abs and great hair.
You Won’t Know What You’re Missing
Being a top model isn’t like being a top seamstress or a top surgeon – work doesn’t come to you, but rather, you have to go to it. Knowing when and where to be at the right time is important. It’s also important for your agent to know how to reach you. If you’re hard to find, the gig you wanted (meaning the gig that could have provided you with other opportunities) may go to someone else. If your phone won’t work everywhere you go, you may never know what you’re missing.
Having a mobile phone is also like having your visual resume in your purse or pocket. With today’s phones capable of storing seemingly infinite amounts of photographs, and even video files, you may be able to actually leave home without dragging your portfolio around everywhere you go. Staying connected will help the aspiring or veteran model snag the top jobs.
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