One of the great perks of being a model is the opportunity to travel. During my career I’ve been lucky enough to travel all over the United States and visit dozens of other countries. If traveling is something you are interested in with your modeling career then you have to have a plan. Here are a few things to consider… . . . → Read More: How To Travel The World As A Model

How do I choose an agency? This is a question I get asked all the time. When looking for an agency to represent you there are a few things you need to know: . . . → Read More: How To Pick The Right Modeling Agency

It’s important for a model to keep the pictures in their book or portfolio current. Every time you get new pictures either from test shoots or tear sheets you’ll add them to your book.

You only want to keep current pictures in your book.  As a general rule of thumb a current picture is a picture that is less than six months old.  So if you have pictures older than six months you might want to look into shooting again soon.  You want to keep your book looking fresh.  Styles and fashions change every season so even the clothes you’re wearing in some of your pictures can make the pictures look “old”.

Often times your agent will let you know it’s time for new pictures, but remember your agent may have many models they work with and if you are in a busy agency they can’t focus all their attention on you. So, when it comes to updating your book you might have to take some initiative.  The way I look at it, if I’m tired of looking at the same old picture chances are my agent and clients as tired of looking at them too.  So when it’s time for your book to get a” tune up”, what should you do?

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If you love following the latest trends in couture fashion, Italian handbags, and designer shoes, then chances are you’d love to be a model.  Many people like Police officers,  Doctors, Fire Fighters, or Flight Attendants wear a uniform to work.  A models “uniform” is style and fashion, and I think that’s great, however this can lead to a big challenge:  a terribly crowded and unorganized closet.   I can admit my weakness is shoes; I love my high heels, boots, mules, peep toes, sandals, pumps, sling backs, kitten heels, wedges, and the list goes on.  I have so many shoes and I’m always buying more so getting organized was vital.

Organization in your home life will carry over into your work life.  I have some great advice for getting organized so you can focus on modeling and not the mess…

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A question I am frequently asked is, “What are the top agencies?”

Some of the biggest and most prestigious names in the modeling industry are: Elite, Ford Models, Q Models, Boss Models, Storm, Action Agency, IMG, New York Models, LA Models, Wilhelmina Models, NEXT Models, DNA Models, Trump Models, & Marilyn Agency.

This is a list of the big agencies that have represented top models such as Tyra Banks, Cindy Crawford, Heidi Klum, and Kate Moss.  The list isn’t in any particular order (and, I know I listed more then just 10).  Many of these agencies have more than one office.  Elite for example has over 30 offices worldwide.  Next  agency has offices in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Milan.  Although these are top agencies, bigger isn’t always better…

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