Modelling

Musicaddicted · 10-22-2012, 11:21 AM

Quite honestly, the modeling industry isn't all that it's cracked up to be. I modeled when I was a kid, if that even counts, and have modeled sporadically over the years as a petite teen model. Just really small stuff, but it was enough to learn that only a ridiculously small percentage of models actually gain recognition and are successful. I would save the money if I were you. Most companies that are reputable don't solicit models, models solicit them. Not discrediting this company entirely, but usually having to pay for something amounts to it not being as good as it sounds.

Mayank · 10-22-2012, 09:12 PM

Some of the unnecessary posts have been deleted. Please be on topic and don't pick on others for no reason. It won't be tolerated anymore.

Mayank

Hann. · 10-22-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by musicaddicted

Quite honestly, the modeling industry isn't all that it's cracked up to be. I modeled when I was a kid, if that even counts, and have modeled sporadically over the years as a petite teen model. Just really small stuff, but it was enough to learn that only a ridiculously small percentage of models actually gain recognition and are successful. I would save the money if I were you. Most companies that are reputable don't solicit models, models solicit them. Not discrediting this company entirely, but usually having to pay for something amounts to it not being as good as it sounds.

Exactly. You pay for the modelling day, it's like a training day, not like paying to get into the company

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Thank-you Bhenji. I know, some models are really weird looking :S though it makes you think you're better looking than them when they're really ugly. I really don't get what model agencies are looking for nowadays! They usually have to be stick thin but I'm a healthy weight with curves. I would never lose weight to get somewhere in a modelling agency! It's pointless and terrible. Some photographers/modeling agencies can be quite harsh.

Bhenji · 10-23-2012, 05:50 AM

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Thank-you Bhenji. I know, some models are really weird looking :S though it makes you think you're better looking than them when they're really ugly. I really don't get what model agencies are looking for nowadays! They usually have to be stick thin but I'm a healthy weight with curves. I would never lose weight to get somewhere in a modelling agency! It's pointless and terrible. Some photographers/modeling agencies can be quite harsh.

Exactly. The photographers really don't hold back with the criticism, but you just have to stand there and take it. I'm not totally sure but for guys they want tall, thin, good ab muscles, strong facial features. For girls they want tall as well (not as tall though), thin, and curves is a good bonus!

LyttleMyssTwysted · 10-23-2012, 10:09 AM

Go for it.

Mayank · 10-23-2012, 11:10 AM

I think it all depends on your interest. If you're interested in modelling, go for it. If you're not, then why waste your money? You can only thrive in a career that YOU are interested in and would give your best for. If you think, you're not interested, you might end up wasting the money you're saving for something else.

Although I doubt you're "not" interested in it. Because if you had no interest at all, you wouldn't ask others. There has to be some interest inside you and you're just confused. Give it some thinking and you'll know what to do

Bhenji · 10-23-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Mayank

I think it all depends on your interest. If you're interested in modelling, go for it. If you're not, then why waste your money? You can only thrive in a career that YOU are interested in and would give your best for. If you think, you're not interested, you might end up wasting the money you're saving for something else.

Although I doubt you're "not" interested in it. Because if you had no interest at all, you wouldn't ask others. There has to be some interest inside you and you're just confused. Give it some thinking and you'll know what to do

This is exactly right! Why I stopped doing modelling things. Although it's fun, I realized it's not what I want to do when I'm an adult. For some people though it's their dream profession, and you won't know until you try.

Megs · 10-23-2012, 12:32 PM

I say do it, if you pass it up you'll probably always wonder "what if I had?". A girl in my grad class is in Italy, all expenses paid, visa taken care of, modeling for Adidas

V1NC3 · 10-24-2012, 09:12 AM

You're pretty but I can't tell if you're modeling material because being honest, there are girls in my school that can rate higher than you. Again, I only want to be honest. Just do it though, this is a once in a life time opportunity

Hann. · 10-25-2012, 01:51 AM

How did you get into modelling in the first place Bhenji?

Bhenji · 10-25-2012, 06:01 AM

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How did you get into modelling in the first place Bhenji?

My friend modelled, he wanted me to show some pictures to his agent, so I did and after a few weeks they emailed me to do a test photoshoot. Apparently they liked me (you can see one of the photos on my wall) because they asked me to do another shoot haha.

CocaineCowboy · 10-25-2012, 06:35 AM

I'd say just go for it!

You're still young, you will get your £100 back eventually. You can also think about it like an investment. You could spend £100 now, but maybe you will make the cut and get a fairly descent job at it so you may get it back in no time. Its better to spend the money you have now when you do not necessarily have any expenses such as a mortgage, heating, water, electric, car insurance etc.

Ignore everyone who is negative on here, the odds are actually nothing to complain about because you has just as much of a chance of getting her name out there as the next person.

Just do it and see what happens, its not like you're spending the last £100 you have for the rest of your life.

Bhenji · 10-25-2012, 08:11 AM

Actually, if you want some tips or just to chat about modelling or anything in general, message me haha

Ari Gold · 10-29-2012, 07:49 PM

Tits or get the fuck out.

Hann. · 11-04-2012, 08:24 PM

I got another e-mail from them and they said the price will be going up again next year! :O

I know someone who does modelling and he said that I could join him in a photo shoot if I wanted too and get noticed by photographers. I think I'd just go for that. It'd be free as well.