Expert: Kitty Kavey - 6/23/2006

Question
hey kitty,
i'm 15, 5'4, i'm 32b, 23, 34 have amber eyes and long dirty blonde hair. i have always wanted to do print modeling. but i have braces. do teen modeling agency care if i have braces? or should i wait to get onto modeling untill they come off?
  thanks for the advice.
              --elise

Answer
They usually don't care, as most people can smile with their mouth closed if it's an issue.  Braces are temporary, and agents have undoubtedly seen many potential young models with braces come through their offices already.  Of course when you make an appointment with an agency you are interested in, or are composing your cover letter if you're mailing in your info, you can certainly mention that you have braces currently, and will be getting them removed in approximately x months or on xx date.  Most agents are well trained to judge a new face on their photogenic qualities and modeling potential, and will be able to overlook braces.  Or if they cannot, they will be able to tell you to resubmit your information when you have your braces off if they know in advance that you have them.
Good luck to you,
~Kitty