Teen modeling agencies in Alabama?

Any local teen modeling agencies near the York/Gettysburg, PA area?

• So my friend and I are ages 14 and 15, and we're both interested in looking into modeling. We'd both be petite since we're around the 5'4" mark, and of course we'd need teen-aged modeling agencies. But does anyone know of any agencies near the York/Gettysburg, Pennsylvania area? Thank you in advance. (:

• Answer:

  Search for 'Model Agencies 'area you want to search'. Apply at open calls, by email to agency offices, or by online application forms on agencies` websites, Apply with portrait & full length body images, front & side facing. Wear a fitted plain T shirt & fitted jeans. Girls, no make-up & hair off the face. Under 18s need written parental permission to model & adult chaperones to all photoshoots, agency interviews & casting calls. Parents must ensure work is within government guidelines with regard to hours, pay etc. If applicable a youth work permit will be needed. The law states that only parents can make model agency applications on behalf of anyone under the age of 18. Runway Modelling has measurement criteria (within an inch) - adult females 34"-24"-34" & 5'8-5'11". Weight is not important but models must be toned with a healthy BMI. Other modelling genres do not have measurement criteria. Modelling genres are : (All ages) Fitness, Runway, Catalogue, Fashion, Print, Magazine, Advertising, Promotional, Plus Size, Character, Commercial, Editorial, Parts Modelling, Hair, Photographic, Syndication / (All ages but under 18s - catalogue style only. Over 18s only for provocative images) Swimwear, Lingerie, Underwear / (Over 18s only) Alternative, Gothic, Topless, Glamour nude, Playboy Nude, Concealed Nude, Implied Nude, Art Nude, UK Magazine, US magazine, Continental, Hardcore, Fetish Include images in your chosen genres in your portfolio. Professional un-edited & clear amateur shots are acceptable. Use images from several photographers -you will need permission from them to include their images in your portfolio as they own the copyrights. Some photographers work TFP/TFCD i.e neither model & photographer are paid but both get to use the images in their portfolios. Some photographers charge for their work-ensure that the price they quote is all inclusive. Do not use portfolio studios - most are considered scams by the industry. For further portfolio information use this link http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind%E2%80%A6 3 out of 4 agencies are scams. The quickest, but not exclusive, check is to google 'name of agency scam'. Be aware that where there are negative reviews scam agencies often write bogus positive reviews. For further information on how to avoid the scams : http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind%E2%80%A6 Genuine agencies receive 1000s of applications direct to their offices & have no need to scout or advertise anywhere on the internet INCLUDING Facebook, FaceParty, Google Ads, YahooAds, Gumtree or any other classified ads websites. To make this clear, when making an internet search relating to modelling ALL the modelling adverts on the right of the screen & in the pink or blue shaded areas are ALL scams. Avoid modelling schools, their remit is to make themselves money not to make models. They accept anybody willing to pay their high fees but give no guarantee of your being accepted by an agency. You are making them money - they won`t pass you on to make money for someone else. You are better off applying to the agencies & if you are accepted they will give you training for free & you know you are not wasting your time or money. Use model networking sites such as Model Mayhem / Purestorm / OneModelPlace, At your age you cannot sign up to these sites, but you can view as a guest for information and use the search facility for photographers and agencies in your area. Modelling is visual advertising of a product or commodity, whether it be for fashion in the runway, catalogue & fashion catagories, for products as in commercial, promotional & editorial modelling, or fantasy as in the glamour genre of the industry. Agents look for models with ability to advertise a product (whether clothes, a physical product or an idea) via the camera & the resultant image. 98% of applications to agencies are rejected. Looking like a model is not enough. You must be able to model.