This year, every entrant will be asked to make a minimum donation of £1 to The Chantry Centre’s nominated charity ‘Help for Heroes.’ The charity helps men and women who have been wounded whilst on operations for the British military.
To enter, pick up a copy of the Andover Advertiser up to 5 September and bring the entry form to either of the scouting days at The Chantry Centre. Please note, that all contestants under 16 years of age must complete the parental consent within the entry form before attending the scouting days.
“We have exciting pictures galleries fashion collections for all sizes at The Chantry Centre, so we obviously need to recruit models to match and present the outfits and this means looking for the mature and sophisticated lady along side tiny tots and trendy teens,” says Steve Cotney, Centre Manager of The Chantry Centre Andover.
Contrary to people’s expectations, it is not just about glamour models looks, lots of make-up and flashy clothes. If they have something unusual about them, then that too can be a plus point. Agencies are looking for people who look confident, but not arrogant, and who also have poise and a sense of fun.
A trip to the shops could prove fruitful, as it did for Naomi Campbell who was just 15 when she was spotted whilst out shopping and walking down a London Street by a top London Model Agency. Males are always the hardest to convince – but they have got just as much chance as the famous actresses women. We will approach, hopefully convince, take a photo and then issue them with a letter with details of the heats.
Modelsearch should be seen as a stepping stone for participants and winners, so contestants should come along to enjoy the moment”, continues Lavinia. “You never know what may happen no matter what age you are”.
“Most agencies aren't looking for a specific look. Advertising pictures galleries agencies are increasingly looking to reflect a diverse society”, says Tessa Harrison from the Sandra Reynolds Model Agency, "The new face of glamour is the man off the street. Most agencies divide their books into several categories to suit the varied work opportunities that arise.”
Tessa continued, “When starting out in modeling you have to be prepared to walk something of a minefield of glamour models agencies, photographers, stylists and bookers before you even make it to the catwalk. You need to be asking the right people the right questions to avoid becoming another wannabe, clinging on to the false hopes that rogue agencies and unscrupulous photographers tend to offer. The agencies that Modelsearch work with reflect the events' key aspirations; that competitors always have a good experience and are given straightforward and honest advice”.
A selection of famous actresses chosen after the Scouting Days will be invited back to a catwalk casting on 20 September where the final model team will be chosen. This team will then return to the Centre for fittings, choreography and rehearsals before starring in the two days of Fashion Shows on 3 and 4 October. At the final show, the overall winners will be chosen and have the opportunity for test photoshoots Sandra Reynolds Model agency. All the category winners will attend a professional fashion photoshoot at The Chantry Centre too.
So come and get spotted at The Chantry Centre Andover this Saturday, 22 August!
Other myths of modeling are: What types of people are they looking for?
Example of the categories you might be eligible for are: Model Division: Aged between 15 and 30, girls need to be a minimum height of 5"7 and guys a minimum of 5"11 with good skin, hair and teeth and have a classic or unusual look.
Specials Division: Aged 15 or over, you need to have a character or classical look but not necessarily the model height.
Casting Division: Height is completely immaterial for this division, as is age.
Junior Division: Aged between 6 months and 16 years, children need to be photogenic with sparkling faces, natural smiles, bright eyes, good teeth, complexions and hair. They need to be confident, comfortable, sociable, well behaved children who can take direction and have the patience to sit around waiting for photographers to set up lighting.
Do I have to be 6ft tall and Size 8?
As the above female galleries categories indicate, height can be overlooked if you have the 'look' or character required for a job. However, for mainstream fashion work, girls have to be between a size 8 and 12 as designers always make their samples between these sizes. For commercial work size is irrelevant as long as you are in proportion.
I am 65 years old and a size 22, have I got any hope of being a model?
Clients do sometimes look for unusual characters and if you have a particularly strong and distinctive character there might possibly be a chance of a couple of bookings but probably not on a regular basis.
Do I need a portfolio before I join an agency?
A portfolio is usually unnecessary before joining an agency. A full length and head and shoulders snapshot should suffice. Once with an agency you will build up a portfolio with examples of the work you do. However, the tools of a models trade are their pictures and in order to land that all-important first job an agency may ask you to invest in a test shoot. This will cost in the region of £50 - £100 and will give you examples of a variety of different looks, which will help promote you as a new face. You may also choose to get some publicity material such as index cards printed up. If an agency thinks you have a great look straight away then they may well front part of these initial costs and deduct them from later bookings.
How do I choose an agency?
Take time and do your research thoroughly. Check out an agency's reputation before you part with any money. A well-established and reputable agency should have a good website and books that they send out to clients. Never join an agency if they are charging administration fees. Despite promising you work, these agencies don't usually have any clients and simply make money by conning would-be models out of a so-called administration fee.
When I have registered with an agency, can I simply wait for the work to turn up?
As it costs an agency a lot of time and money to promote a new face, a good agency will never take you on unless they are almost certain you will get work. However, even if your agency puts you forward for a job, it is ultimately down to the client's choice, so there is never any guarantee that you will be booked. Modeling is rarely a full time career and work tends to come in sporadically, so it is always a good idea to have another career option to fall back on. Part-time or flexible work such as office temping will compliment your modeling career by allowing time off to do a modeling job if it comes up.
I have registered with an agency and never had any work?
You need to re-asses the agency you are registered with. Is it a reputable and well-established agency? Is the agency getting other people work? Are your photographs and publicity material professional enough? If you answer no to these questions then it is a good idea to come off the agency's books and get an honest opinion from a reputable agency as to whether you have what it takes to get modeling work.
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