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hey i really want to be a model but im not photogenic. i look alot better in person. it worries me too cause i want to look good on camera! help!

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If you're not photogenic, and it has nothing to do with the talent of the photographer and makeup artists you've been working with, then my suggestion is to try an area of modeling that does not require looking good on camera.  Trade shows, conventions and promotions/events hire live models, often without a composite card - but with just a couple of snapshots.  The pay varies depending on the market and the event or promotion, but there are models who do nothing else and earn a living.  You do have to be comfortable round people, outgoing and energetic, but there is an abundance of ongoing work, and you can work through an agency.
Good luck to you,
~Kitty  

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Kitty Kavey

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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.

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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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