Are there any models that are modeling and at the same time in college?HELP?

Question

I want to know this,b/c thats what i'm going to be doing.Please tell how it is(is it hard,easy,complicated,or what?) I want models that are in college and model at the same time o answer this question only.Please help me.

Answer 1

Alot of models will model part-time during school.

It's a little difficult to tell you how easy it will be as there's a ton of factors that can influence that including: what part of the country you're in, what work opportunties are available, is your look marketable to the clients you're marketing yourself too etc.

There are a few tips I can offer you though:

First, stay away from Barbizon, JRP, Casablanca's and any of the other modeling schools posing as agencies. Any agency asking for money up front is a scam.  I'm guessing that while you're in college money will be fairly tight anyway so may of these opportunities will be easy to pass up on account that you won't have the money their asking for anyway.

The best thing you can do is find an agency - which can be a little more challenging than you think.  Google searches and looking through the yellow pages will turn up more of the above scams than good legit places.  While it's not necessarily required to get a portfolio together first I would recommend it.  Having a portfolio shows your serious and it also gives you some camera-time experience which, when competing for an agency spot, can be valuable.



I would highly recommend visiting OneModelPlace.com or Model Mayhem. They're both huge online communities for the industry. You can network, find local photographers (many of which will help you build a portfolio for free) and depending on your area you may even find work. As with anything on the Internet DO YOUR RESEARCH. Check references before working with anyone and always bring someone with you to any shoot.

If you have any other questions feel free to contact me