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Posted by: Marla (216.165.49.238) on September 19, 2003 at 17:39:43

Location: NYC

Hi guys.
I just spent a few hours going over message boards looking to stumble upon some advice. You guys seem like a nice bunch, so I thought maybe you'd oblige me. Here goes,
I want to try modeling. It's one of those things I've wanted to do all my life but have been petrified of.
I'm pretty sure that I'd have a good chance, but I don't know where to begin. I've been postponing this decision for a few years, but I am in the best shape of my life and I think the time is now. I'm working with a limited budget. I read in the archives that "you have to invest in yourself" Other than pictures, what does that mean? Is it suggested that I go get my hair done by the best stylist I can afford? Does it mean go buy yourself a decent suit, or a Hollywood tan? What should I invest in?
When it comes to the portfolio I'm equally mystified. I had a small agency once offer to pay half the cost of the portfolio, using their photographer. Should I try that again with another agency (I can't even remember the name of that one) or should I look for my own photographer? And, how important is the quality of the pictures for me to get a job? I figure, as long as I look good in them...
Please, just take a few minutes to answer.
Very much obliged,
Marla

Follow Ups:

• True, although . . . - Roger 19:38:04 09/19/03 (9)
  • a missing piece - Roger 22:27:48 09/19/03 (0)
  • NYC local: Give me some decent advice... - Marla 21:02:27 09/19/03 (7)
    • Ethnic minorities in advertising - Roger 09:31:37 09/20/03 (0)
    • Let me scare you - Roger 09:14:55 09/20/03 (0)
    • Re: NYC local: Give me some decent advice... - Robert Titus 01:58:19 09/20/03 (4)
      • Publications - Roger 09:37:46 09/20/03 (3)
        • Re: Publications - Robert Titus 11:35:54 09/20/03 (2)
          • Re: Publications - Roger 12:13:27 09/20/03 (1)
            • Thanks guys... - Marla 15:39:57 09/21/03 (0)
• Somebody send out the dogs for Roger... - Michael McGowan 18:20:16 09/19/03 (0)

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: Hi guys.
: I just spent a few hours going over message boards looking to stumble upon some advice. You guys seem like a nice bunch, so I thought maybe you'd oblige me. Here goes,
: I want to try modeling. It's one of those things I've wanted to do all my life but have been petrified of. 
: I'm pretty sure that I'd have a good chance, but I don't know where to begin. I've been postponing this decision for a few years, but I am in the best shape of my life and I think the time is now. I'm working with a limited budget. I read in the archives that "you have to invest in yourself" Other than pictures, what does that mean? Is it suggested that I go get my hair done by the best stylist I can afford? Does it mean go buy yourself a decent suit, or a Hollywood tan? What should I invest in?
:  When it comes to the portfolio I'm equally mystified. I had a small agency once offer to pay half the cost of the portfolio, using their photographer. Should I try that again with another agency (I can't even remember the name of that one) or should I look for my own photographer? And, how important is the quality of the pictures for me to get a job? I figure, as long as I look good in them...
: Please, just take a few minutes to answer. 
: Very much obliged,
: Marla


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