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Frequently Asked Questions
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Top 10 Questions:
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Can I send in my photos for you to review them and tell me if I have a
chance before I sign up?
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More Frequently Asked Questions:
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Question: I want to be a model, can Usemytalent.com
help me?
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Yes. Usemytalent.com is the best way for new and established models to get discovered
by agencies and to get exposure to the largest audience of modeling professionals
on the web. It is safe and convenient. We connect you with the
best modeling agencies in the world by making your online portfolio accessible to
established and reputable modeling agencies worldwide. Usemytalent.com is not an
employment agency and cannot provide you modeling work, but we can help you by connecting
you with real industry professionals, including agents, talent scouts, photographers
and other models.
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- How does Usemytalent.com help models get discovered? How
do agencies use Usemytalent.com to recruit new talent?
What you get from Usemytalent.com:
- Save a lot of time and money. It is a safe, convenient,
and inexpensive way to get seen by a lot of agents all in one place without having
to travel or to mail your photos.
- Have the best chance of being discovered through
our model search database, used by participating agencies on Usemytalent.com. Usemytalent.com
is the most visited professional modeling web site in the world.
- Access to advice and tips about the market
through our exclusive interviews and chats with the top modeling pros. This unique
source of information and feedback will allow you to start your modeling career
on the right track and have a clear idea of your modeling potential.
Keep in mind modeling is a very competitive business and it is not easy to break
into. Usemytalent.com cannot guarantee that you will get signed by a modeling agency
or get modeling work from your exposure on Usemytalent.com.
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Question: What
are the requirements for being a model? Is there a minimum or maximum height, weight
or other factor?
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There are many different types of modeling categories. Each modeling category has
different requirements. The main modeling categories are:
- Editorial / Fashion
- Commercial / Print
- Fitness
- Plus Size
- Kids
- Real People
Modeling is open to both male and female models and people of any ethnics or
national background. While some modeling categories can have very specific height
or weight requirements others can be more accessible. There are models of all ages,
up to 60+.The two main modeling categories are Editorial/Fashion
(i.e. runway and fashion magazine models) and Commercial. Editorial/Fashion
has very strict requirements for height and weight, Commercial is a very broad category
with requirements that are not as strict, there are all sorts of commercial models.
Basic height requirements for the two main modeling categories, Commercial
and Editorial/Fashion modeling usually are in these ranges,
Commercial Modeling:
Female:
Male:
Editorial / Fashion modeling:
Female:
Male:
Plus-Size modeling:
Petite modeling:
Keep in mind these are just general guidelines and are not absolute.
Keep in mind modeling is a very competitive business and it is not easy to break
into. Usemytalent.com cannot guarantee that you will get signed by a modeling agency
or get modeling work from your exposure on Usemytalent.com.
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Question: Which modeling agencies are recruiting new models
on Usemytalent.com?
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The Usemytalent.com Participating Agencies are established modeling agencies
with a proven track record that actively look for new talent on Usemytalent.com.
These agencies recruit models for every type of modeling category, including runway/fashion
modeling, fitting, print-media, commercial modeling and even acting.
When you are contacted by a Participating Agency through Usemytalent.com, you can
be assured it is a legitimate agency that already represents other
models and that can help you get modeling jobs. But keep in mind
being represented by a modeling agency does not mean you are guaranteed to get modeling
work.
New agencies are continually signing on to scout on our site. Throughout the year,
Usemytalent.com gives you new chances to be discovered.
We make the process safe, easy, convenient and inexpensive.
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Question: What photos should I use?
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Here are some guidelines to help you make the most of our services:
You should have at least 6 photos in different poses and in different outfits,
having more photos is recommended.
Composition:
- Photo 1: A close-up face shot: your portrait, your face should fill
most of the frame of the photo.
- Photo 2: A three quarters to the waist up
- Photo 3: A full-length picture with tight/form fitting clothes that
defines your body shape
Style:
- Light make up or no make up
- A simple hair style
- Preferably no smile in at least four out of six pictures
- No accessories like hats, glasses or anything that will distract
from seeing you
- Be alone in the picture
- Make sure the photos are not blurry, we need to be able to see you
well.
Techniques:
You can have the pictures shot either indoors (with a flash), or outdoors (natural
light is great) but whichever you choose, make sure the photographs are neither
overexposed nor too dark. The lighting should be evenly lit to reveal
details like bone structure and skin quality. Extreme shadows or highlights can
hide features that scouts need to properly evaluate you. Note that shooting in direct
(mid-day) sun can be tricky; you can often get the best results by shooting in the
morning or late afternoons. The best background is a white or neutral wall.
Otherwise, keep it uncluttered. The eye should be drawn to you,
not the puppy in your arms or the girlfriend holding your hand! The subject
(YOU) should fill most of the frame of the photograph. Even for the
body shot, have the picture shot as tight as possible, so your head is at the top
of the picture, your feet are at the bottom.
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Question: How does Usemytalent.com protect my privacy and
safety?
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To ensure your safety, Usemytalent.com carefully selects the
Participating Agencies it works with, verifying that they are established
agencies with a proven track record. We care about your Privacy.
We do not disclose your personal information to any third party without your prior
consent. Our basic rule is to always allow you to opt-out of receiving promotional
messages and to have complete access to your personal info so that you can update
it. For more details please read our privacy statement.
Modeling Agencies scouting through our model search system do not have direct access
to your contact information. When anyone contacts you using either our Participating
Agencies model search system or the Open Search, you will receive a notice through
Usemytalent.com (not directly from the agency or person contacting you) and you
will be able to decide to respond to this particular contact or to ignore it. If
you decline to respond the agency or person contacting you will not receive any
other additional personal contact information about you.
(Please be aware that our safety verification of agencies only applies to the Participating
Agencies that contact you through the Usemytalent.com’s online model talent
search system ).
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Question: How do I get modeling jobs?
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Modeling jobs are usually provided by modeling agencies or casting agents.
When an advertiser wants to find models for an ad campaign, a brochure, magzines
title page, print-media, website development and hosting industry, real estate industry
or a TV commercial, it asks a modeling agency to provide models who fit the
style of the advertising. This is the role of your agent, to ensure that you get
the right type of modeling jobs, and this is why it is important to have an agent
or agency represent you.
Usemytalent.com makes your portfolio accessible to leading agencies throughout
the world who already manage the career of thousands of other models.
It is a convenient, safe and affordable way to get discovered.
Whether you live in San Francisco or Fresno [California], Dallas [Texas], Bombay,
Chandigarh or Delhi [India], Karachi [Pakistan], Bharmingham [U.K. or England] or
in Madrid [Spain], Usemytalent.com makes your portfolio accessible to a large list
of agencies, all in one place, that cover every modeling category (fashion/editorial
modeling, fitness, plus size, real people, etc...). Keep in mind being represented
by a modeling agency does not mean you are guaranteed to get modeling work.
The modeling business is very competitive and can be hard to break into, make sure
you read about the requirements before deciding if you want to invest any significant
time and money into it.
Keep in mind modeling is a very competitive business and it is not easy to break
into. Usemytalent.com cannot guarantee that you will get signed by a modeling agency
or get modeling work from your exposure on Usemytalent.com.
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Question: Why should I use Usemytalent.com? Can't I just
mail my photos to agencies?
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Usemytalent.com allows you to increase your chances of success and saves you
time and money.
By posting your pictures on Usemytalent.com you are accessing a large number of
top modeling agencies that are located all over the world. Our system matches you
to the right type of agency looking for your profile of model.
In addition, all Participating Agencies on Usemytalent.com are reputable agencies
with a proven track record. When you are contacted by a Participating Agency through
Usemytalent.com, you know it is an established agency that can provide you with
legitimate modeling jobs. But keep in mind being represented by a modeling agency
does not mean you are guaranteed to get modeling work. The modeling
business is very competitive and can be hard to break into, make sure you read about
the requirements before deciding if you want to invest any significant time and
money into it.
Agencies receive hundreds of submissions a day at their office. Submitting your
pictures through Usemytalent.com is a more efficient and safer way to reach the
right people while saving time and money. No Other Web site is officially
used by so many of the top modeling agencies in the world.
Usemytalent.com is not an employment agency and cannot provide you modeling
work, but we can help you by connecting you with real industry professionals, including
agents, talent scouts, photographers and other models.
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Join the largest professional modeling Web site in the world: Usemytalent.com, the
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Question: Can I send in my photos for you to review them/tell
me if I have a chance before I sign up?
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No, you need to become a member in order for our member support team to review
your pictures. Once you become a member, we will give you all the necessary
instructions on how to post your photos.
You will be able to upload your photos yourself on your Usemytalent.com portfolio,
and you can update them at any time and as often as you want as long as your membership
is active.
Ultimately it will be up to the participating modeling agencies reviewing your photos
to decide if they think you have potential. We will help you look your best and
present you to the right type of agencies through our online model search service.
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Question: How long will it take before I get contacted by an agency through Usemytalent.com?
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It depends on a number of factors, some members get contacted after a
few days, others several months
after joining. Keep in mind we cannot guarantee that you will get contacted, in
the end it is up to the professionals and agencies using Usemytalent.com to decide
who they want to contact. But there are many things you can do to improve your chances:
- Make sure your stats/measurements are accurate
- Have good photos (simple snapshots or polaroids for beginners are
recommended)
- Use our Agency Directory to find agencies near you and contact them
- Use the Usemytalent.com Forums to network with other members and
get advice
- Read our Archives of Special Chat sessions with professionals to
get invaluable information
Before you sign up, you should also make sure you read the requirements, while there
can be exceptions if you are not within the usual height and size models are expected
to be, your chances of success will be very limited.
Keep in mind trends and fashion are always changing, so if you don't get contacted
at first, an agent could still sign you up later, after having previously rejected
you.
We are constantly recruiting new agencies all over the world to
scout our members. We provide you with a continuous opportunity,
not just a one time shot. You can improve and update your portfolio photos throughout
the length of your membership and learn the ropes of the business from
our exclusive interviews and chats to increase your chances of success. Usemytalent.com
is the easiest and most affordable way to be exposed to the list
of Participating Agencies while providing you with on going support, advice,
and tips.
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Question: How can I make sure that agencies are really using Usemytalent.com's service
to recruit new models?
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Usemytalent.com is the only site officially used by the best agencies in the modeling
business. It is the only professional modeling web site used by many of these professionals.
Our mission is to have as many of our members succeed in their modeling career
or in expanding the horizons of their modeling career.We have also
helped many professionals that use our service, including agency bookers/scouts
and photographers. Usemytalent.com is the largest and most popular professional
modeling Web site used by real modeling industry professionals.
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Question: How does Usemytalent.com help models get discovered? How do agencies use
Usemytalent.com to recruit new talent?
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Participating modeling agencies log in through a separate secure Web site that they
access with their own password. Through this secure Web site they can browse and
search through Usemytalent.com member portfolios. Our technology makes it easy for
model scouts to find models corresponding to a particular profile they are looking
for, saving them time and increasing the chances that our members will be seen
and discovered by the right agency.
Modeling agencies browse through our members' portfolios after they select a number
of criteria, from the hair color to the gender, height, or location.
A commercial agency based in LA will look for a different profile of models than
an editorial agency based in New York, India, England or Europe.
Our service puts the widest range of established and reputable modeling agencies
at the fingertips of our members, and helps match them to the right agencies.
Keep in mind being on Usemytalent.com or represented by a modeling agency does not
mean you are guaranteed to get modeling work. The modeling business is very competitive
and can be hard to break into, make sure you read about the requirements before
deciding if you want to invest any significant time and money into it.
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