A Teen Model's Guide To Making It Big


by Dylan Ross - Date: 2010-04-02 - Word Count: 511 Share This!

Among other industry and careers, the world of modeling is probably the most lucrative sector. You can indulge your eyes into million-dollar runways, the catwalk, high-end fashion, and expensive contracts. Popular television personalities such as Tyra Banks and Nikki Taylor have been successful teen models in their younger years. They have achieved success through modeling and still continue their passion on the catwalk even through adulthood. Tyra and Nikki are two of many other successful models who have greatly demonstrated their abilities of hard work, dedicated time, and gracefully handling interviews, which are some of the factors needed in achieving a successful modeling career.

Moreover, modeling is certainly not for just anyone. A person must have the right stature, expressive face, and distinct grace that the readily exudes in front of the camera. However, being one of the teen models still has a few major hurdles that you must manage before you can make a name in the modeling industry. The following will include the obstacles you first have to go through in aspiring for modeling success even with child models.

For one thing, young as you are, you still need consent from your parents or guardian. This is why teen models and child models always have to let their parents sign permission orders to allow them to work as models. Unless you are of legal age, 18 years old that is, you will be granted mutual consent to participate in any modeling shows or event. If your parents are really strict and over-protective, it is best that you talk to them and make them understand your goals and that your passion is into modeling. On the other hand, if they want you to stay focus on your schooling do not laugh or be rebellious about the idea. Instead, heed their advice because there is still time to be one of the teen models.

The next effective guide in achieving modeling success is by making a portfolio. The portfolio will serve as your modeling background since portfolios usually indicate your caliber as one of the child models. You can hire a professional photographer in making the best shot of you for the portfolio. Be sure to have a wide range of pictures including headshots and full body shots that would catch the interest of the company searching for models. Having a portfolio will also distinguish you from other aspirants much like the use of a resume in job applications.

After you have made your portfolio as one of the teen models, you need to hire an agent to endorse you to certain high-end companies to model their products. Most child models and teen models accomplish their portfolios and submit them to famous talent agencies to represent them. Moreover, since you are only a minor, your parents will also have to sign the contract to make sure you are legally allowed to work. Most importantly, you need to educate yourself and gather knowledge as much as you can in helping you get equipped in the glamorous, lucrative, and enjoyable world of modeling and fashion.

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