Calendar Girl Model

Being a female calendar model can be a very fun and lucrative career choice. A career that will take you to exotic locations; meet a variety of people; all while earning a very respectable salary. This article will supply you with a few answers to the most common questions to get you started.

How do you start a modeling career? The first item that you must have is called a "Comp-Card". No agency will consider you for a modeling position without one. This is the very basic of items to have with you. A Comp-Card is simply an 8" x 10" professionally taken photograph with your resume printed on the back. Do not have any "Glamour Shots" taken. The agencies want to see you in a natural state.

You should also have a portfolio ready for any interested parties. Your portfolio must include a variety of photographs in a multitude of styles and lighting. The Comp-Card and your portfolio will be the only two investments that you must pay for. Stay away from any agency that has any kind of "fees" that they want you to pay.

 

 

Next, you will want to locate a few agencies to consider and apply with. Here are a few ideas to get you started in your search. Type the question into your favorite search engine; ask another model how she got her start or simply look into your local yellow pages of your telephone directory. If there is an agency close to you, use this option so you can sit down with an agent and discuss your career goals in a one-on-one atmosphere. Once you schedule an appointment with them, you will be able to ask important questions to the agent such as pay; contract length; benefits for signing with them, etc.

Regardless of the method you choose to find a potential agency, always conduct a thorough investigation into the agency. Some of the questions that you will want to research are on topics such as reputation within the industry; treatment of models; job fulfillment of contracted models; number of calendars per year and any other questions for your own personal benefit.

 

 

Breaking into the modeling industry can potentially cost you hundreds of dollars in start-up costs. Choosing the wrong agency could cost you thousands so contract with an agency that is reputable within the industry.

Physical requirements will vary with each agency, depending on the agency's niche. If you're a plus-sized model, you wouldn't want to interview with an agency that specializes in petite sizes. With the same reasoning, being a petite model wouldn't fit the style of a plus-sized model calendar. Hair color, eye color and the like will all be dependent on the agency. If your personal hygiene is well kept, chances are there's an agency that wants to place you in their calendar.

Being concerned with your family's feelings towards this new career is also worth mentioning. Bikini, fashion, automotive, tool and other "clean" calendar types will keep your mind and your family at ease.

 

 

Lastly, you have to be comfortable with yourself. You need to realize that not just a handful of people will be looking at your calendar. Thousands, if not millions of calendars with your picture will be placed on walls around the country and quite possibly the world. You must be comfortable with this fact and embrace it whole-heartedly.

Approach this new venture by arming yourself with all of the industry knowledge you can find. By understanding the industry, your career with be a life-long adventure filled with rewards that you could only once dream of.