A career change into modelling?

Former Member

Hiya all :wave:

I'm thinking about a career change into male modelling but i'm totally at a loss with it, i do actually feel very silly at the thought of acting like i could be a model, even though i know i have good looks(or so i'm told).

It's been mentioned quite a lot through my life that i have a very symmetrical face and other features. I've always known i was attractive and i do get compliment from both genders and sexuality a like.

i'm scared that i might go and feel a fool because i was kidding myself, but i see other models and think that i have a better face than them so why couldn't i?:rolleyes:

Is anyone else here a model and could you give me some help to show me how to take it and where to start?

As i have said, i feel a bit of a fool because obviously not everyone thinks i'm attractive and i do have a lot of bad photos when people take them. But i feel if i could get my foot in on the idea that i do have something of value to offer and i'm not flogging a dead horse i think i could work on it and gain confidence instead of looking like a fool for saying "yes i want to be a model"

I'm very serious about this if it could work, i'd just like to know if anyone could give me any guidance?

Thanks

Former Member

I'm fairly close friends with a celebrity model (no names mentioned but she was in Big Brother a few years back and was once Miss Wales...) and she's only too happy to give tips for people wanting to get in to modelling.

One of the most important things she stresses is to get some good shots done by a reputable Tog (photographer) for your portfolio. You WILL encounter sleazy-types but if you're smart you can spot them a mile off.

Before you agree to a photo-shoot with anyone always ask to see other work they've done and where possible, speak to people who've posed for him/her.

Sadly you need to be aware that some male togs will be unscrupilous so be warey of any who insist on a shoot at their house or a hotel room. While both can be legitimate, it's always wise to take a friend along with you just to be sure - preferably a male.

Set the alarm bells ringing if they don;t have the sort of equipment you'd expect - if a tog has a small digital camera and basic lighting equipment then be careful.

This advice is by no means exhaustive, so ask as many people as you can for info.

Former Member

Glenn Quagmire wrote: »

I'm fairly close friends with a celebrity model (no names mentioned but she was in Big Brother a few years back and was once Miss Wales...) and she's only too happy to give tips for people wanting to get in to modelling.

One of the most important things she stresses is to get some good shots done by a reputable Tog (photographer) for your portfolio. You WILL encounter sleazy-types but if you're smart you can spot them a mile off.

Before you agree to a photo-shoot with anyone always ask to see other work they've done and where possible, speak to people who've posed for him/her.

Sadly you need to be aware that some male togs will be unscrupilous so be warey of any who insist on a shoot at their house or a hotel room. While both can be legitimate, it's always wise to take a friend along with you just to be sure - preferably a male.

Set the alarm bells ringing if they don;t have the sort of equipment you'd expect - if a tog has a small digital camera and basic lighting equipment then be careful.

This advice is by no means exhaustive, so ask as many people as you can for info.

OMG! Imogen? Lucky cunt, she shagged Russell.

Former Member

Yeah, you need to get a portfolio done and attempt to get on the books of a local agency as places looking for models don't generally deal with them directly. My husband is a sometime-male-model and he has the most HILARIOUS portfolio with all the 'catalogue poses', portraits etc etc. Think about where your 'look' might be desirable, although any agent/agency will tell you that in two seconds flat. Are you commercial, specialist etc etc? The majority of the work my husband's done has been in sporting goods/winter sports advertisements. Big, white smile, fit body and healthy-looking tan I guess.

I doubt you'll have the problems described by the previous advice-giver since you're a bloke. Though it's definitely worthwhile checking out that your photographer isn't some half-baked chancer before you hand over any cash.

I was thinking about it a while back myself but... basically couldn't be arsed. I've thought the same as you though, looking at magazines thinking "well, if they can do it...". Go for it :thumb: