Scams aimed at models often prey on the inexperienced teenage model. Teens often hear glamorous stories of 'being discovered' and want that fast excitement themselves.
This excitement can make them vulnerable to scams," says
Eric Bean a top NYC fashion photographer and author
of "The Complete Guide for Models."
"Modeling is unlike most careers in that there are no ABC's to success.
With a doctor or lawyer, you go to college, study diligently, and with hard work, you will be a success.
A model can become successful in a few weeks or months, without any formal training, but this is usually the exception to the rule.
Top Super Models
Models such as Tyra Banks, Gisele Bundchen, Christy Turlington, and socialite Paris Hilton, enjoyed quick success in modeling.
While other super models, such as Linda Evangelista, and Heidi Klum, worked hard for many years before achieving worldwide success."
Common Modeling Scams
One of the most common scams in modeling is that "you need to have a complete modeling portfolio, BEFORE starting a modeling career."
The truth is many modeling agencies find models in everyday places, such as a mall, on the street or through friends, without any photos at all.
The truth is often that a modeling agency will want to produce a portfolio for a model based on the style or type of modeling they think work for their particular clients.
For example, if a model agency's major clients are department stores, they will want their models to have clean, fresh, catalog photographs. And most often, they will have access to reputable photographers, to produce photographs that will get the model the most work, and at a reasonable price.
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