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mardi 22 mai 2018

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By Christine Allen


The life of a model seems very glamorous, and many young girls aspire to it. Occasionally one of these youngsters is approached with an offer of a possible contract. Agencies sometimes advertise their need for young models. If you aren't careful, you could be caught up in a bogus scheme to entice youngsters. You have to know what to look for to ensure a modeling agency in Nashville, and elsewhere, is legitimate.

If an agent tells you he will need a contract or handling fee, a red flag should go up. It should not cost you money to sign with an agency. You might be tempted to spend the money because you are so excited about the opportunity. That is what unscrupulous agents count on. Agencies make their money by retaining a portion of your earnings collected from legitimate jobs.

You should not be asked to pay for test shots. When you have a contract with an agency, that should be part of their investment in you. Most agencies have good working relationships with photographers and makeup artists. They pay them to get you ready for your test shots. Your responsibility is to show up on time with a good attitude.

Anytime an inexperienced model is urged by an agent to accept a job that calls for nudity or sexual poses, you know you are working with an unscrupulous person. These types of shoots are difficult for seasoned models. They are not appropriate for young, inexperienced ones. If you are comfortable posing in a bikini or lingerie, the shoot is fine as long as it is a catalog type situation.

There are certain things agencies can require of models that are legitimate. Local agencies might have clauses in their contracts that requires models to pay back some, or all, of the monetary investment the company initially made on their behalf. Larger agencies don't usually do this. This is a good reason to have a lawyer, or someone familiar with contracts, look yours over before you sign.

Agencies often tell their young models to change their look. You don't really have to worry if they want you to have a makeover. This is relatively common. There can be a lot of reasons for it. The agency may be known for signing models with certain looks and want you to conform. They might want you to change your look temporarily for a specific assignment.

Most young people are excited about the opportunity to travel that modeling often presents. A few are hesitant to leave home or familiar surroundings. Agencies expect their models to go where the jobs are. If you can't do that, you are probably entering the wrong profession.

Becoming a model can lead to fame and fortune. It can also lead to danger and financial ruin if the aspiring model isn't careful. There are accepted requirements agencies make of their models. Anything more should have you running for the door.




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