Ask yourself if you are serious about modeling.
Take an honest look at yourself and decide what type of modeling would be
best for you.
Find some books on modeling and/or photography.
Get some photos taken that you can be proud of and make sure people see them.
Get some photos scanned and get some web space somewhere. If you have to, use
free web servers like Tripod or Geocities.
Put your portfolio on some of the popular modeling sites, like GlamourModels.
Visit some modeling message boards and read some posts to learn what you can
about modeling.
Post some messages with some pertinent info and photos.
Be honest, reliable, and enthusiastic. Go for it!
Safety Tips
Keep in mind that the internet, by its very nature, is anonymous. This means
you need to take a cautious, informed approach to your modeling.
Never put your full address or phone number on any post in a modeling forum
or other public area.
Be very careful regarding posts and e-mail from anyone with a generic
(hotmail, yahoo, etc.) e-mail address.
Find out as much as you can about those you are considering working with. Ask
around.
Make sure you see examples of their work. And specificly, examples of what
they want to use you for.
Ask for references from other models about those you are considering working
with.
Be certain to get a verifiable home and/or studio phone number, and street
address, for anyone you work with. Especially if you are meeting somewhere.
Be sure you have telephone contact with your potential employer before
agreeing to a shoot. Make sure you feel confident about what you're doing and
who you're meeting. If there's doubt in your mind, check into things further or
do not agree to the shoot.
Be very clear about what kind of work you are looking for, and what kind of
work you will not accept.
Make sure that someone knows where you are during and after any shoots.
Never travel on a shoestring and have a back-up plan if things don't work out
exactly as planned. There could come a time where you have to pay for your own
food, hotel and trip back home.
Do not respond to rude emails, doing so will just invite further responses.
Internet Jobs - Some tips on how to get more modeling work from the internet
The many online Modeling Forums and Message Boards are a great way to learn
more about the world of modeling and also a great way to let the world know
about yourself.
Check the modeling forums for messages from photographers looking for models.
If you post looking for modeling work, be sure to include some info about
yourself, including where you live, and include a photo with your post.
Before posting a message looking for modeling work, be sure to understand how
to include your photo and website link with the message. See below for
information on how to include a photo with your post.
Don't post the same message to a lot of different message boards on the same
day. Spread them out for maximum exposure.
If a photographer has a web site, go there before asking them for
information.
Try to respond quickly to requests from photographers, so they remember who
you are and what you look like. And be enthusiastic!
When responding to email, make sure you try to respond to ALL the questions
asked. Don't give out your home phone number or address until you're confident
in the person's legitimacy and you feel you're ready to work.
Always put your website address or portfolio link under your name in your
emails so potential employers can look you up quickly..
Try to be clear from the start as to what kind of work you're looking for and
what kinds of work you will accept.
Get yourself listed on as many of the busiest modeling sites as you can.
Keep in mind that modeling is a business, not a personal venture. You need to
be prepared to negotiate with prospective employers, regarding everything from
pay to content. Don't just drop out of contact because you don't like what's
offered - either negotiate or say, "Thanks, but no thanks." You never know, the
employer you turn down could well have your dream job later - and if you treat
him or her rudely or with disrespect, you'll likely have burned your bridges
with that person.