Anonymous wrote:OP, I can help. I recently accidentally became a model. I was "scouted" by a modeling agency. But I've since seen how other people ger into modeling.

1) find a reputable acting school in your area that specializes in "on camera acting" or "tv/film." So, not theater.

2) the school MUST do what is called "showcases". This is when students perform in front of agents and casting directors. But wait, you are saying, he wants to model, not act. I know. But you can't really work on legit modeling jobs unless you're signed. So the idea is getting in front of talent agencies so that you can be signed.

3) ideally, your school will offer programs to audition at a showcase in NYC or LA. Here's an example of such a program: https://www.instagram.com/connectnyc/


Finally, there are a ton of acting and modeling scams. Get into a legit school where you can be guided to good agencies and get customized help. Do not try to do this independently. Your son will be eaten alive. Also, ignore the gay for pay comments. This is not a thing for legitimate work.

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Prob should move to NYC

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Anonymous wrote:I was a model. A low-level one in Chicago -- think dance wear catalogs and fur salon shows and car shows, lol. But I did a few good projects and got a couple of national commercials.

Modeling is the opposite of the rest of the work world -- the men are second-class citizens, making far less money and often treated poorly. In much of print work they are simply foils to the woman in the picture. And there is far less work all around for them.

I wish I could tell you how to get started, but I can't, I was modeling in the 90s -- things are so different nowadays with the rise of the influencer. But I would say this: first things first, he needs to learn his angles before thinking about putting a portfolio together.

And how do you do that?

If he wants to actually be a working model he needs to figure this out. The human body looks good/interesting in photos with the body pushed into angles as opposed to just standing in front of the camera head-on with arms at the sides in a big sort of flat rectangle (this is why when you see a bunch of middle-aged women who post a lot online all in one picture they all have their hands on their hips and their hip jutting out and are not facing the camera straight on -- someone told them some basic how-to-pose-for-better-instagram-pics stuff and they are making an effort).

But the short answer regarding how to do it is that you look at hundreds or even thousands of pictures in magazines or online or whatever, and you practice in the mirror and/or in front of your own camera. You have to figure out what works with your own body and face. You don't just stand in front of a camera. There's actually a lot of skill to modeling, and not everyone can do it. I find runway easier, but lots of models don't; that's a whole other beast.

Anonymous wrote:They are always looking for the next Fabio. Your son might appear on a book cover of a Romance novel, “Beach girl dreams” or “The Lonely Rich Woman”.

Anonymous wrote:When my son was younger, he was interested in getting into modeling though it was for a brief period of time so I only have a few takeaways to offer.

I wouldn’t place my bets on modeling school - even one that also doubles as an agency (like Barbizon used to.)
I think that modeling schools try to present themselves as being very selective on who can attend but I personally feel that they basically accept anyone who is willing to shell out a huge amount of ca$h.

Also some modeling schools will hold open “casting” calls claiming they are looking for new/fresh talent but in reality these are just ways they try to gain pupils w/stars in their eyes. 🤩

I would research legitimate modeling agencies in your area and contact those that have a reputable reputation.
Keep in mind that modeling agencies tend to be in larger cities such as LA, NYC, etc. vs. the Midwest.

Best of luck to your son OP!

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Anonymous wrote:I was a model. A low-level one in Chicago -- think dance wear catalogs and fur salon shows and car shows, lol. But I did a few good projects and got a couple of national commercials.

Modeling is the opposite of the rest of the work world -- the men are second-class citizens, making far less money and often treated poorly. In much of print work they are simply foils to the woman in the picture. And there is far less work all around for them.

I wish I could tell you how to get started, but I can't, I was modeling in the 90s -- things are so different nowadays with the rise of the influencer. But I would say this: first things first, he needs to learn his angles before thinking about putting a portfolio together.

And how do you do that?

Anonymous wrote:I was a model. A low-level one in Chicago -- think dance wear catalogs and fur salon shows and car shows, lol. But I did a few good projects and got a couple of national commercials.

Modeling is the opposite of the rest of the work world -- the men are second-class citizens, making far less money and often treated poorly. In much of print work they are simply foils to the woman in the picture. And there is far less work all around for them.

I wish I could tell you how to get started, but I can't, I was modeling in the 90s -- things are so different nowadays with the rise of the influencer. But I would say this: first things first, he needs to learn his angles before thinking about putting a portfolio together.

Anonymous wrote:100% guarantee your kid isn’t as attractive as you think he is.

Anonymous wrote:He needs to be willing to be gay for pay.

Anonymous wrote:I was a model. A low-level one in Chicago -- think dance wear catalogs and fur salon shows and car shows, lol. But I did a few good projects and got a couple of national commercials.

Modeling is the opposite of the rest of the work world -- the men are second-class citizens, making far less money and often treated poorly. In much of print work they are simply foils to the woman in the picture. And there is far less work all around for them.

I wish I could tell you how to get started, but I can't, I was modeling in the 90s -- things are so different nowadays with the rise of the influencer. But I would say this: first things first, he needs to learn his angles before thinking about putting a portfolio together.