Can anyone give me advice on how to get into modelling?

am very interested in modeling but have no idea hoe to go about it i am from glasgow if anyone knows any where localCan anyone give me advice on how to get into modelling?
How to Find a Legitimate Modeling or Acting Agent





Finding a legitimate agent to represent you just involves having the knowledge and a heads-up attitude, plus doing a little research. You can easily learn how to avoid the scams and find a great agent.





Steps:


1. Go to a local theater. After the performance, ask the actors for the names of the agents who represent them.





2. Contact a local advertising association to get the names of advertising agencies in your area. Then ask the art and creative directors which agents they use when hiring models.





3. Call local photographers and find out which agents they use when hiring models.





4. Phone the local SAG (Screen Actors Guild) or AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) office for the names of signatory agents in your area. These are agents who have signed contracts and have agreed to abide by union rules. SAG or AFTRA will give you the list of names for free.





5. Schedule your appointment during working hours and meet the agent at his or her office. Avoid meeting with an unfamiliar agent anywhere else.





6. Look around the office. Do you see pictures of ads the agent has booked for his or her models? Are the phones ringing? You want to see a busy office.





7. Ask to see the composite sheets and head shots of the models the agent represents. Do they look good? Keep in mind that unscrupulous agents have been known to display ads showing models that they don't represent. An agent representing a model should have the model's composite sheet on hand, so ask to see it.





8. Call models who work with the agent before your interview, if possible. Do they like the agent? Do they get work through the agent? Does the agent treat them well? Are they paid on time? (Generally payments are made within 90 days.)





9. Determine whether or not you feel comfortable with the agent. If you're unsure, call the local SAG or AFTRA office, which might have some information about the agency.





10. Call the Better Business Bureau to see if any complaints have been made against the agency.





Tips:


Agents making their living by earning a percentage of each job they book for a model. Do not pay any up-front fees to an agent.





If you're not happy with the number of auditions or bookings you are getting, set up an appointment with your agent and discuss what you can do to generate more jobs.








Warnings:


If the agent lies to you, makes outrageous promises or asks for up-front money (to cover phone calls or mailing expenses on your behalf), keep looking. Legitimate agents do not ask for expense money.





How to Put Together a Modeling Portfolio





Before you pound the pavement to get your first modeling job, you'll need to pull together a porfolio to show potential clients a variety of looks.





Getting Pictures





Steps:


1. Buy a large portfolio (size?)





2. Do some test shots with a photographer recommended by the agent.





3. After experiencing a few test shoots, take creative shots. These are free photo shoots where both the photographer and model get prints for their portfolios.





4. View the (small pictures..) with a microscope thing..





5. Choose the pictures that show the most personality.





6. Make sure to have a bathing suit shot and a head shot.





7. WHAT KIND OF PORTFOLIO SHOULD A PERSON BUY?





8. IS IT PROVIDED BY THE AGENCY OR NOT?





9. SHOULD THE PICTURES BE ARRANGED IN A CERTAIN ORDER?





10. ARE THERE CERTAIN ';MUSTS'; IE. HEAD SHOT, BODY SHOT, BATHING SUIT SHOT?





Tips:


Try to get as many different looks in your portfolio as possible to show diversity.





Always keep your portfolio updated with the latest looks to show how you look in current trends.





Visit a makeup counter to learn how to apply makeup.





Expect to pay $300-$500 for test shoots.





Expect to pay $20-$30 for enlarging creative prints.





View a photographer's work before you pay them to take your pictures.








Warnings:


The agent may be able to recommend a good photographer, but the choice is ultimately up to you.





You don't need a portfolio to get an agentCan anyone give me advice on how to get into modelling?
email me for serious advice. I ran a top london agency for over 15 years.
Get yourself an airfix kit but be quick 'cause they've just gone bust
you may find it quite difficuly now that Airfix has gone bust
find out about John Casablanca Modeling Agency ok
Check-out the web sites....but beware ...it's a hard life of dieting to please those employers...they don't like well-formed girls ...only skeletons...once on, it's a treadmill very difficult to get off
turn buleanic and anorexic you will definately have one up on those other biotches for sure0.~(just joking OMFG do not take muh advise seriously ) LMFAO okies i stfu now....
its a common scam to get girls to pay for their portfolios. ANy reputable modelling agency will NOT make you pay outright for this. THey will ocver your costs and after youve got your first job they will take the money for you photos.





Dont get ripped off.





move to london...go to Models one or Select. They might have have website that you can send your details to.





Good luck
go skinny and dont put the E in easy
Best way into modelling is to buy the right Airfix kit but be quick as Airfix have just gone into liquidation so they may be a bit hard to find.
Buy some clay.