Guide to Becoming a Model – with Neon Models

Lots of people want to become a model, but some are more successful than others. Neon Models explains the right steps to take to give yourself the best chance of finding success as a model.

Step One – Decide if you really want to be a model

Think about the reasons for wanting to become a model, and though it might be hard, try to assess yourself realistically for model potential. Are you taller than average, do you have exceptionally clear skin and are you photogenic?

Step Two – Do some research

Read up on the industry, what’s expected from you and what you can expect. Find out about the major modelling agencies, how they work, where they’re based and what their guidelines are like. You can also contact a modelling support company such as Neon Models, who can give you an independent assessment for modelling potential and help you put together an action plan.

Step Three – Make sure you have support

If you’re under eighteen, then you can’t be a model without your parent’s consent, so you need to discuss it with them, and make sure they’re on side. The chances are they’ll probably get as excited about the idea as you, and will help you on your way.

Step Four - Submit your photos to an agency

Read their guidelines carefully and make sure you follow them to the letter and don’t forget anything. Then you’ll have to wait to see what they say. It’s fine to submit to a few agencies at once, but only do as many as you’ll be able to take rejections. Rejection is part of life for a model, and no reason to give up too soon.

Step Five – Be professional

If you’re lucky enough to get invited in for an interview, then try to stay calm and just be yourself. If you’re under eighteen your guardian will need to go with you. Answer all the interviewers questions honestly, and try not to babble. If they offer you a contract then check it our carefully and read the small print.

If you want to learn more about the insider secrets of modelling agencies, then visit the Neon Models website.

From the mouths of babes – Modelling quotes collected by Neon Models

I hate flowers - I paint them because they're cheaper than models and they don't move.

Georgia O'Keeffe

The leading cause of death among fashion models is falling through street grates.

Dave Barry

 

So everyone has that problem, models have that problem, too.

Heidi Klum

Models now need to promote themselves, think like businesswomen and diversify their careers by doing other things. Chances are very slim that a mere model will become a household name today.

Tyra Banks

Most of the models have this thing I call slouchy sexy, not only in the way they dress, but in the way carry themselves. I don't think they would look hot in one of my dresses. They are more into A. Wang. Most of my clothes are nerdy sexy.

Chloe Sevigny

Today it is not the classroom nor the classics which are the repositories of models of eloquence, but the ad agencies.

Marshall McLuhan

I'm not photographing the model in the classic sense; the model is playing a part in my photographs. It's more like theater. I always work with models I know, and I let them participate in deciding how to act their part.

Kim Weston

The secret to modeling is not being perfect. What one needs is a face that people can identify in a second. You have to be given what’s needed by nature, and what’s needed is to bring something new.

Karl Lagerfeld

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Neon Models Review – How to be a model

When you take your first baby steps into the world of modelling, you will find a bewildering array of conflicting advice and so many companies out there who claim to want to help you become a model.

If you want to navigate safely through it you will probably be looking up reviews of modelling agencies and reading articles about modelling, to find out how you need to take care of your body, how to stay safe and what people will expect from you as a professional model.

Neon Models reviews can help you, by reviewing the modelling agencies and offering services to help aspiring models get their foot in the door and start building up a professional portfolio, which is a must have for any model – as it is what is used by clients to decide on which models they are going to use for their fashion and marketing campaigns.

Be careful if you want to break into modelling, and keep an eye out for fake modelling agencies, who promise that they will be able to get you work, but insist that you have to pay them a fee up front. Also, never apply for modelling jobs that you find in online listings or in the back of magazines, especially if they ask you to go to a home address or a hotel room – these are very dangerous!

If you’d like to become a model and want to stay safe, read more of the articles on how to spot fake modelling agencies and apply to Neon Models via our main  website.