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Preteen modeling portfolios and agencies, HELP!?

  • Well my sister is 11 (nearly 12) and she and my mum have discussed modeling, I think she has the potential. My mum says that its not easy but if its what she whats then she could have a portfolio taken for her birthday (coming up next month). She is very wise and doesnt want a lot of money spent on her because she may not get through. Her brother is going to sixth form next year and is going to study photography, would modeling agencies be okay with her brother taking the pictures? He is a very good photographer. Also, is it true that with ALL modeling agencies you have to PAY THEM to find you work?! She also has a back-up option because in the magazine called Shout she reads, every year it holds a modeling competition for New Look, a preteen and teen clothes shop. She was going to enter last time but she thought maybe she was a little young. Next time the competition comes round she'll nearly be 13 which is a suitable age. We are in southern UK and do you think theyd mind about the pictures, and do you really have to pay the agency to find you work? If you know some free secure modeling agencies for preteens/teens then that would be fantastic. Please bear in mind that we are an average British family with a beautiful preteen in the family :) Thank you very much for any answers that you've put effort into x

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    You do not pay them upfront. You only pay for your portfolio shoots. They are supposed to get you work and that's how they make money. That's why agencies are very picky with who they select. But the question is: do you really want her mixed up in that world so soon? Seriously, it's cutthroat. I'm a model as well (no Doutzen Kroes though) and I'm 22. When I see the pressure this industry inflicts on these young girls, it makes me sad. I say, let her be a kid and a teen first and let her try when she's 15/16 (by entering the Elite Model Look contest for example.) Meanwhile, you can do your research, see which agencies you'd think are suitable. I would go for the big ones, if she really has potential.

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Please don't waste your money on expensive pictures. They really are a waste and agencies don't need them. Model agents actually prefer snapshots. There is a website called "how to become a model", and they have a page about this subject as well as loads of other good information. The page is called "Do I need a portfolio to get a model agent?" The web address is http://thefashionfix.com/2010/modeling-portfolios/ You should also check the Association of Model Agents website for a list of reputable agencies. Good Luck!

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As long as the portfolio pictures are professional then it does not matter who takes them. The book should look like it was put together by a professional and nobody will even care about who the photographer was unless they want to hire him. When you are truly a model, you don't pay to find work. You pay a percentage back when you get work.

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