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“What do I have to do to get into the business as a model?” Have you gone to an agency’s open call? Have you mailed or emailed them snapshots? That’s step one. No other steps can be taken unless and until you take that step. You will never get rejected if you don’t contact an agency… but you’ll never be discovered either. http://plusmodels.com/2012/05/model-agency-directory/

“Am I too short/fat/skinny/ethnic/plain/_____?” We at PlusModels are not a modeling agency, and we have no bookings to fill. Agencies near you do http://plusmodels.com/2012/05/model-agency-directory/. And, if you’re not immediately picked up by one agency, that agency doesn’t (necessarily) speak for the entire industry. One agency might cater to clients who want everyday girl looks, another agency on the other street might cater to editorial or artistic/unique model bookings. How will you know? Contact a nearby agency. http://plusmodels.com/2012/05/model-agency-directory/
The important thing to remember here is that agencies don’t make the rules; the agencies’ clients do. Fashion catalogs, magazines, are the drivers of trends, because they respond to their own customer base, the end users/consumers.

And one last thing I’d like to mention: If you’ve exhausted all the options you have… have you thought about working in the industry behind the camera? Make up artists, photographers, hair stylists, agents, … modeling is a huge industry. You can be a part of it in more ways than one! Consider acting, either dramatic or commercials.

We’re here for you! Please post your adventures!

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