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This is a short advice writing to help you eliminate wasted time in the modeling field.

Imagine walking down a runway at a designer fashion show, or having your photo taken for Vogue, Maxim or another favorite magazine i.e. Latina Model Magazine.

As a model you may have the opportunity to travel to beautiful locations, get pampered, attend events with celebrities, and earn thousands of dollars a day. Modeling can also lead to many other fab opportunities including acting in Hollywood.

Only a lucky few can become a supermodel/actress like Jessica Alba, but it is possible to have a successful modeling career even if you are not very tall, thin, or young.

1) Ask yourself. Which category do you fit into?

High fashion modeling
Glamour modeling
Petite modeling
Plus size modeling
Teen modeling
Runway modeling
Catalog modeling
Showroom modeling
Fit modeling
Promotional (trade show) modeling
Television
Videos
Editorial (magazine and newspaper) modeling
Print advertisements

2) Preparing yourself for a Modeling Career

First you have to pay attention to your image and improve the appearance of your:
Hair
Eyebrows
Skin
Makeup
Body

You do not need to take any classes to get hired as a model
Inform yourself of the different categories of modeling so you can decide which type of modeling is right for you

3) You can get discovered through

Modeling conventions
Model searches
Beauty pageants
Modeling contests
Your portfolio
Get free or low cost photos of you taken by professional photographers

4) How to Get Modeling Jobs

What you need to know about modeling agents
What agents can do for you
Finding legitimate agents
Which type of model agency is best for you?
Model agency contracts (exclusive versus non-exclusive) and fees
How to contact model agencies
Contacting a model agency by mail (includes a sample letter)
Attending an "open call"
Submitting your photo by email
tips on what to wear and do
questions you may be asked
questions you should ask
Model management companies that can help you get international modeling assignments
How to find freelance modeling opportunities in your hometown
What to put on your modeling resume (includes a sample)
How to prepare for "go-sees" (meetings with clients that are looking to hire a model)
What happens when you get your first paid job (also known as a "booking"), and how to make a great impression so you can get future jobs