Hi, I submitted photos to an agent (best most reputable in my area) and they called me back about 9 days later to set up an interview. My interview is tomorrow and I've been doing a lot of research on the industry but there is so much gray area and some of the things sites say contradict each other, please help. I'm only interested in answers from ppl who have in some way/shape/form worked in the industry...
- What should I expect at the interview? Will they ask me to pose? take of my shirt? (I'm male) Will they take pictures of me?
- I'm new to modeling and don't have a portfolio (besides the one I'm putting together myself w/ the help of a friend who has top of the line high def digital camera and walgreens photo kiosk) so will they ask me to find a photographer? Or will they take my starter-photos for me and pay for them out of my first gig? (Some sites say a modeling agent should pay for your photos if you're new...other sites say you should expect to pay for your own photos (sites that say this usually say that the agent shouldn't make you pay them for the photos...the agent should just give you a list of different photographers they work with...but if they hand me a list of photogs to pay...i feel like the agency is probably getting a cut of the money...how does this work?! I read so many different things it's so frustrating...
- I will be moving to San Francisco in 7 months...do most agencies allow you to do what's called Mother Agency Contracts? Basically the agent helps the up-start model build somewhat of a resume and prepares them for a larger market...in my case San Fran...once I find an agent in SF I would still owe my "Mother Agent" a % of my profits...or do most agents not do mother agency clauses?
Thanks, please help!|||First things first; you don't need a portfolio. In fact, if you pay someone to take pictures of you, the agency won't even look at them, and will be annoyed at the suggestion. The only people who will tell you that you need a portfolio are people trying to sell you one. A REAL portfolio is only supposed to include work you have been paid to do, not make-believe modeling you paid for. Any photos you need for your comp sheet will be paid for by your agency.
As for moving, you need to understand that there is very, VERY little work outside of the major cities - NY, LA, Chicago, and Miami. Mother contracts are a myth or a scam. Never sign an exclusive contract; you should and can always retain the right to change agencies if its not working out.
Yes, you will have to take off your shirt.|||They just want to meet you, check your appearance and see if you're cool and relaxed enough for the work, with a good attitude.
They should take their own pictures and definitely not charge you.|||read about it here
http://53freebeautysampls.notlong.com
open the second and third pink link
there on right side for more info
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