How to Select a Local Model Agency Without Getting Burned
If you are an aspiring model, especially a beginner, you’ll want to read this article before making any contacts to model agencies. It’s tough enough pursuing a modeling career when you are prepared but almost impossible if you aren’t!
The old cliche that says, “I’ll just go down to the corner of Main or to the mall and get discovered.” is totally bogus! Believe it or not you’re going to have to do some honest work to create a need for your modeling services. Contrary to the statement above, most models are not discovered on the street corner; they were “discovered” by making contacts.
Even though you will be turned down by some agencies, you’re in good company. I’d like to share some “failure” stories with you.
1. Elvis Presley was turned down and told that he would never make it as a singer.
2. A music group was turned down by a major record company because “groups using guitars are on their way out” stated the company. This group was The Beatles!!
3. Tyra Banks was turned down by 4...