Models: Direct Questions For Agencies To Help You Avoid Scams

Are you an aspiring model trying to get your foot in the door of the modelling industry? Below you will find a list of direct questions that you should ask modelling agencies. If they are reputable they will have no problem proving their answers!
By: Stella Roberts
 
Nov. 10, 2009 - PRLog -- Are you an aspiring model trying to get your foot in the door of the modelling industry? No doubt you have been browsing the internet to find the best agency for you. It’s more than likely that you will have seen both positive and negative press for lots of agencies, which has probably made you unsure of what agencies to join. Below you will find a list of direct questions that you should ask modelling agencies. If they are reputable they will have no problem proving their answers!

• Where is your head office? It’s likely that ‘scam’ agencies will not have an office. All they need is a website, a telephone number and a way to draw models in. Respectable modelling agencies will have at least one real office. Models are advised to go and visit an agency’s premises as it gives the opportunity to meet the people who will be representing them.

• How long has your agency been running? Be wary of agencies that haven’t been running very long. It’s all too easy, and common, for ‘scam’ agencies to pop up, take models’ money and then disappear, only to start up again under another name. Agencies that have been running longer will probably have built up relationships with more clients, making them a more reliable source of work.

• Who have you worked with directly? A legitimate modelling agency will be proud of the work that they have done and will probably list clients they have worked with. If the client list is hard to get hold of, be wary.

• What type of assignments do you deal with? There are so many different sectors within the modelling industry; high fashion, petite, plus size etc, so make sure you know which direction you’re heading. If you sign up for a commercial modelling agency expecting to be walking at the next fashion week, you’ll probably be disappointed!

• Do I need professional photos? The answer for this should be no! One of the most common ‘scams’ is being charged huge amounts of money to have a professional photoshoot done for your portfolio. In this situation it’s often the case that the photographer you are recommended will be working with the agency. As long as your photos are clear and well shot, agencies will accept photos that you have had taken at home.

• Are you regulated? The modelling industry is largely unregulated and this can make it hard to know who to trust. However, there are departments that regulate talent employment agencies, which means agencies will have rules to follow and have regular inspections.
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