My daughter is 15 and would love to model. I cannot afford to pay for an agent, any thoughts or suggestions?

Question

I was thinking about Sears or JC Penney. Does anyone have any thoughts where she could get started??

Thank you

Answer 1

Take a few casual snapshots of her without makeup on. A head shot, a swimsuit full length and maybe a dressy and a sporty shot. Mail them or take them to every modeling agency near you. If they are interested, they will contact you and have her visit them in person. Some may try to sell you pictures, some may want to sign her up for classes. believe me, if they are truly interested, they will sign her up ASAP and invest the money into whatever they need to do to get her working. Yes, eventually you'll have to pay for the pictures, comp cards, lessons, etc, BUT....she should be working for the agency first! You can request that the agency send her photos, or send her on a go-see to Sears or Penneys. Doesn't mean she'll actually get work with them. I was "discovered" in an Orlando nightclub in 1985 by Ron Rice...owner of Hawaiian Tropic, he just walked up to me!...but that only happens very rarely. I didn't know how lucky I was at the time! Good luck!