Misconceptions about modeling

Usually people have many misconceptions about modeling, modeling agency, male models, female models etc. On the top of the list is that have to be really pretty or beautiful. The best way to put this is that a person cannot be unattractive. That means you generally cannot have; bad skin, asymmetrical or odd facial features, or weirdly colored or cut hair and so on. It is not unusual for a model to walk in their modeling agency on off day, in casual clothing and no makeup, only to be told by the receptionist that the open call for new models is later. Another misconception is that you must be tall to be a model. If you are going to be a runway model then the answer is absolutely, but the fact is that most modeling is not runway or fashion show. There is always petite modeling which goes from 5'1" to 5'4". Then there is promotional modeling that has no height requirement at all. Next misconception is that if an agent or modeling agency really wants you they will pay for all your expenses. If you are one of the handful of models that the big worldwide agencies bid for each year the answer is yes. If you are one of the other 99% then the answer is no. Agencies generally do not pay for your pictures, comp cards, or digitization and image enhancement costs. At times they may even lend you the money only to take it back when you start making money.

Some aspiring models perceive that modeling is really hard work, however mostly a myth there is some truth to this statement. Actually models make $25 to $150 an hour for basically standing around looking good, either to be photographed, walk a ramp, or talk to people. The tough part is going out on all the auditions to get the modeling job in the first place. A model may have to go out on 3 auditions for every one they land. That is not easy.

One more misconception, models must be skinny. Most print and runway models this may be true. There is always plus size models, (sizes 14 -20). Additionally it is not unusual for female models to be size 6-8, hardly considered skinny by majority. 7) You have to know about posing, putting on makeup, and being in front of the camera. Last but not the least you need not to send professional pictures to send to modeling agency. Any new face agent should be able to tell you whether they want you with simple digital pictures you or a friend take of you.

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