Expert: Kitty Kavey - 8/18/2007

Question
Hello I was wondering even though im from michigan can i still make good money off modeling what are some of the price ranges and im only 5'7 im height, Im just concerned because i want modeling to be my career

Answer
It is more likely that you would be able to earn a living if you were based in an area where there was more work available, such as NYC or LA.  
However, you could contact the agents there and see what the industry is like:
  
I Group, LLC
29540 Southfield Rd., Suite #200
Southfield, MI 48076
Tel: 248-552-8842

The Talent Shop
30400 Telegraph Rd., Suite #141
Birmingham, MI 48025
Tel: 248-644-4877
http://thetalentshop.com

They would also know if there were any averages or price ranges there.  There aren't in the larger markets, where it depends on what type of modeling you were doing, who the client was, where the ad would be seen, where it's being photographed, etc.  Usually, models are paid per job, so there's no salary, benefits or ongoing paychecks.  Also check around your area for any other resources; trade papers, other agencies (not schools or marketing companies) and perhaps with agency representation too you can earn a living modeling where you are now.
Good luck to you,
~Kitty