How to Submit a Photo to a Modeling Agency
If you want to become a professional model, one of the early steps in the process is obtaining photographs of yourself and submitting them to modeling agencies. The agencies will look at your photos and decide if you have the right look they are searching for in a client. If they like your photo, they will likely call you and ask you to come in for an appointment. Luckily, most modeling agencies publish their submission guidelines on their websites.
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Obtain head shots and full-length photos that you are proud to submit. Some people choose to work with professional photographers, which can cost a good deal of money, while others use photos taken by friends. Make sure the photo captures you looking your best.
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Research modeling agencies near you on the Internet. Look for submission guidelines before sending photos. Some agencies will want you to mail hard copies of the photo, while others are okay with a digital copy.
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Read the agency's submission guidelines closely. They will often specify what size photos they want you to submit. Obtain hard copies of these photos or prepare an email and attach the files you wish to send.
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Include your contact information and resume in the email and send when it's all ready to go.
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Write your name and contact information on the back of hard copies with a soft marker. Print a resume to include with the photos. Place in a flat envelope and address it to the address on the agency's website. Write "Do Not Fold or Bend" on the envelope to keep your photos safe.
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