Expert: Kitty Kavey - 3/25/2005

Question
My dream is to be in modeling but im so lost and unsure where
to begin i live in houston tx and a mother of 2 please help
thanks
Juniper

Answer
There are many books available about the different types of modeling in your local library, bookstore or online.  If you've already narrowed down the type of modeling you are interested in, and appropriate for--many of the books also have a modeling agency directory in the back--or you can pick up one of the separate modeling agency directories.  Confirm with your state's business licensing department as to what the laws are concerning talent agencies there, and it will be easier to recognize a scam should you run across one.  They have 9 licensed talent agencies listed for Houston, several of which appear to have modeling divisions as well.  You can contact each individually to find out what type of models they represent, and what they need from new faces for consideration--some may have an open call, or only take mailed in submissions, or they may take snapshots for consideration, or perhaps need to see a professional modeling composite card.  The URL is: www.license.state.tx.us
and you search under "Search Licensees by License Type", and select Talent Agencies and your location (either city or county).
Good luck to you,
~Kitty