Amber Alcocer If you plan to start in the world of modeling or are already part of this medium, here I share some recommendations that you should take into account when choosing a modeling agency to represent you. I changed agencies when I found many red flag at my previous agency. I am currently encountering Broken Model Management where I am very happy and content working.
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Do you want to know what it is what you need to start your modeling career? Read my previous article where I tell you more.
Charge for entering the agency
No agency that really wants to represent you professionally is going to charge you to work with them. You will be generating money as soon as you start working and your agency keeps the 20% so no one should charge you extra for working for them.
Charge For Photos For Your Book
The photos for you book You acquire them as you have jobs and more experience. Ask your agency to send you to test shoot or you can also collaborate with a photographer you like, you book You will put it together little by little.
Imposition of a Photographer
Modeling agencies can suggest a photographer they trust to take photos, but they should never force you to work with someone for whom you must pay and who you do not like. And photographers should NEVER demand nude photos.
Many Models
Something you should take into account when looking for your agency is to see that they do not have many models with your profile or many models in general. The probabilities of bookear A job will be easier if you don't have so much competition in your own agency.
They Don't Pay On Time
Something very important is payment. On many occasions, models come to another city to work and some agencies are slow to pay or do not pay you at all. How is one supposed to live in a different city without money.
Commissions Over 20%
A modeling agency should never charge you more than 20% commission. If so, they are scamming you.
Contracts of More than One Year
No modeling agency has to make you sign a contract for several years, usually it is one year and if you like how you are doing and how you are working with them, you sign another year and so on.
Castings That Are Not For Your Profile
In my previous agency they sent me castings for older people who were clearly not my profile. The jobs I did were because my friends sent me to castings where my profile did fit and they were looking for people who looked like me.
False promises
I think when we started in the modeling world we all aspired to be on the catwalks in New York, to become the next Naomi Campbell and model for big brands like Chanel, Dior and things like that. But what no one tells us is that this does not always happen, in this industry there are other divisions, such as commercial, among other examples. Your agent's job is to tell you which division your profile is best for and not give you false illusions. Although it is possible and many times dreams come true, all this is with a lot of effort, time and dedication.
Bad Communication With Your Booker
Something that is vitally important is good communication with your booker. In my previous agency my booker didn't even work at the agency anymore and I didn't even know it, that means there was never good communication between us.
Now in my new agency my booker She is like my best friend, she is always looking out for me, what time I get to work and if something were to happen I can always count on her.
There are many agencies that are excellent and some that are not so much, so if you identify any of these red flag with your agency, get out of there. Remember that you have enormous potential to work where they will truly boost your modeling career.
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