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I want to become a foot model and I was wondering how to go about doing so.
There are two types of foot models: fetish and parts.
A fetish model rarely works through an agency, but rather freelances using self-promotion and Internet modeling websites such as OneModelPlace.com or ModelMayhem.com to garner job opportunities.
A parts model nearly always works through an agency, and may also be represented in other areas such as fashion or acting by the same agency. Often, parts modeling is only a small division in a larger modeling agency, although there are agencies that represent only parts models, such as: Parts Models (www.partsmodels.com)
If you have at least a couple good photographs, you can submit your information to them, and certainly if you have a (parts) modeling composite card or tear sheets you can send those.
Good luck to you,
~Kitty
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Kitty Kavey
Expertise
I can answer questions from those looking to get into the fashion or commercial modeling industry. Specifically, the requirements, what is needed, how to find an agent, what they look for, how to avoid scams, the difference between what a commercial model does, and a fashion model, would travel/relocation be required, what is on a comp card and in your portfolio.
Experience
Both my acting and modeling resume/portfolio is available online on my website. I am a member of the Screen Actors Guild, and also have available my actor's demo reel and voice-over demo online. I founded both the Florida-Models.com and Florida-Actors.com websites, which provide free modeling and acting info to the public. I have moved into directing, producing and screenwriting - and have won awards for my writing. I have worked in the industry as both a model and actress in Florida, New York City and Los Angeles until October 2007. I now reside in Europe.
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