Many young people are interested in starting a career in teen modelling. Being a teenage model can pave the way for a longer term modelling career, but it's also important to be realistic. While some teenage models are lucky enough to enjoy a long and successful career, many others will only enjoy short-term success or may find it difficult to break into the teen modelling market. If you work hard, sell yourself well and put yourself across with professionalism and confidence, you may find that you are one of the lucky ones who enjoys a great career and lands many lucrative teen modelling contracts.
The modelling industry is highly competitive, with many so many fresh faces wanting to become a model and putting themselves forward for every contract, casting or audition that comes along. Because of this you need to be prepared for rejection and not let it put you off trying to pursue your teenage model dream. Before you start out as a teenager model, there are a few things that you need to bear in mind to help you prepare yourself for the challenges ahead.
Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Teenage Model?
The teen modelling market generally covers young people between the ages of 13 and 19. Height restrictions don't really apply to teenage models, as you are still growing. With that said, however, there are still certain criteria that you will be expected to meet. As a teenage model, you will be expected to be slim, fit and healthy looking. You will also be required to demonstrate that you are versatile and have confidence in your teen modelling abilities. A good portfolio of professionally produced photographs is the first step to demonstrating this. Your portfolio should cover a range of shots including full-length body shots and head shots, where you are demonstrating a variety of different looks and styles.
To do well in castings and auditions, it is important to remember that they do not want to see young people covered in layers of make up. Your youth and freshness is your selling point, so make sure that any make up that you wear is subtle and does not hide your natural beauty. It may also be helpful to show that you are on trend and understand the latest fashions by wearing something appropriate and if possible, suitable to the casting brief. Wear clothes that highlight your figure and show that you are fashion conscious, but equally do not wear anything too revealing or go overboard with complicated accessories.
What Kind Of Teen Modelling Jobs Are Available?
Teenage models are in high demand for a variety of different campaigns. In your quest to become a successful teenage model you will find that you'll attend castings for all kinds of campaigns and products. Just take a look around and you will see teenage models are everywhere - they help to promote and advertise clothes, food products and services and you will see them on billboards, commercial advertising campaigns, in the pages of magazines and even across the internet. Remember that if you're a teenage model, you will require a parent or guardian to accompany you to castings and jobs - it is a legal requirement for you to have a parent or guardian with you, who will also need to sign any contracts to give permission for you to take part in teen modelling work.
So if you would like to try your hand at being a teenage model, get yourself a great portfolio together and make sure that you have the support of your parents - then just go for it! Teen modelling is both hard work and great fun, so make a start now and you never know what the future may hold for you!
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