Tag: model job
If I Heard This Comment Over 30 Years Ago, I Might Not Be an Actor
I recently heard this comment from an agent. If I heard it when I was starting in the industry, I might not have entered the business. Not All Agents Understand the Industry Starting an acting or modeling agency, does not automatically mean that the agent understands how to run the business properly. I recently heard […]
5 Questions You Need to Ask Before Accepting a Go-See
Most models don’t even think about asking questions before agreeing to attend a go-see. They get get an email or text from their agent with the details, confirm and attend. Don’t Agree to Attending a Go-See Until Before you confirm with your agent, there are some questions that always need to be asked. 1. Who is the […]
This is When You Need to Say No to an Agent
When actors and models receive a notice that we have gotten a booking, it is a very exciting. Booking jobs can be very hard and to hear that we got cast, helps make all of the hard work we have done worthwhile. That is why it is so hard to say no to an agent […]
Signing This Modeling Contract Could Cost You Thousands of Dollars
If you ever get the opportunity to work on a commercial modeling job, you will be asked to sign a model a modeling contract on the set. It is called a model release form. This is a legal document that gives the photographer permission to use your image. The model release form has to be […]
True False: Are You Too Old to Model?
True False: Are You Too Old to Model? By Aaron Marcus For Backstage Have you ever looked at an ad and thought, “I’d love to get into commercial modeling, but I think I’m too old”? Well, think again! Unlike fashion modeling—which requires women be between 5’9-6’0 feet tall with 34/24/34 measurements, and men to be […]
Answer This 1 Question and Your Career Can Change
I just returned from giving some workshops in Johannesburg, South Africa and got the chance to watch many many talented people perform. I Saw Some Really Sweet Kitty’s I am also so fortunate to having been asked to give a workshop today in St. Louis, at an incredible international photographers convention. What I have learned […]
Practice This Technique and Your Photos Will Get Noticed
Many actors and models have told me how it can be hard for them to show believable expressions and many layers of emotions during a modeling job or while attending a go-see. It is difficult for them because they are not saying any lines. I have had many actors and models tell me that they […]
Acting and Modeling Quick Tip – Should You Say This to Another Model
Should you ever say this to another model.
What Items Should I Place In My “Model’s Bag?”
Alice, from MN asked me what items should she have in her model’s bag? There are a number of things that she should bring with her to every job. Let others know what you like to bring to sets.
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