Expert: Kitty Kavey - 11/25/2008

Question
Well I would also like to be a model, what are your reccomendations on where I should get started? :)

Answer
If you're in the US, I have two recommendations to start with.
For fashion modeling, I love the list on:
http://models.com/agencies/top/

The list is updated from time to time, and there's a men's list as well.  Nearly all the agencies on that list have websites that can easily be found using your favorite search engine.

For commercial print modeling, the only list I use is:
http://www.sag.org/content/find-agent

That list is searchable by location in the US (use the franchised agency list) and agents that are listed as full service (or have the word model in their name) have a modeling division in addition to representing actors.  Similar to the Models.com list, you can also use your favorite search engine to locate agency websites.

Most agencies that do have a website, include agency criteria (what they are looking for) as well as submission instructions for new faces (what they want to see from you for consideration.)

You may need snapshots or a modeling composite card to submit, and usually the website will let you know that.  Otherwise, you can telephone agencies who do not have a website to find out what type of models they represent, agency criteria and what they want to see from you.

If it's another type of modeling you are interested in, or you are outside the US, please feel free to let me know what/where and I'll re-answer your question.

Good luck to you,
~Kitty