Coco Rocha (The ModelScouts Interview)
Supermodel Coco Rocha Talks With ModelScouts.com - Coco Rocha is loved by the media and fashion industries. Her practice of Irish dancing has endeared her to both the general masses and industry giants, and her earthy appeal and classic looks have won her sought after contracts with cosmetic giants YSL and Rimmel. She is a runway star for Marc Jacobs, [...]
Models of Diversity Embraced at NYFW
Diverse models are more than just models who don’t fit into sample sizes or aren’t a certain height, or age. Models of diversity include models of all genders, ages, races, sizes, heights, and abilities. ModelScouts has always worked with a diverse selection of models, and we are so pleased to [...]
Models Wanted For 2018 Season
New male models, female and child models are wanted by modeling agencies worldwide. If you've ever dreamed of becoming a model, or are looking to expand your representation, now is a great time to start! [,,,}
How To Become a Model (5 Expert Tips)
How to Become a Model - Get Started as a Model (5 Expert Tips) - At ModelScouts the number one question we receive is "How Do I Become a Model?" Becoming a model can be easy, or it can be difficult, depending on how you approach it and the people with whom you associate. Here are 5 [...]
Model Agency (Find the Right One)
When searching for a model agency to represent you it is important to find the one that is just the right fit for you. The first step is to ask yourself what type of model you'd like to be. Do you want to be a commercial, fashion (editorial), print or runway model? [...]
ModelScouts Launches Website 4.0
How time flies, it seems like just yesterday we were announcing our previous new and improved website. That was January 2011. Now, here we are again, seven years later, launching the newest and fourth version of our company website since ModelScouts was founded in 2001. [...]
ModelScouts Review (Holly & Laura LaRue)
ModelScouts Review - Model Laura & Mom Holly Share Experience & Review ModelScouts - I wasn't surprised when my daughter Laura told me she'd like to be a model. Ever since she was a little girl she had been dressing up and posing for the camera. But, we had [...]
Modeling Portfolios (Is a Professional Portfolio Required?)
Modeling Portfolios - Is a Professional Modeling Portfolio Required to Become a Model? New models often ask us if they need a modeling portfolio (or what we call a "book") filled with professional photos before approaching modeling agencies. It is an important question since professional modeling photos can be very expensive often costing between [...]
Modeling Contracts (Know This Before You Sign)
Modeling Contracts - What to Know Before Signing a Modeling Contract - You probably understand the importance of reading every part of a contract before you sign one, but unfortunately, a lot of people fail to fully understand what it is they are signing before they do so. If you’re a new model and in the process of signing a contract for the first time [...]
Models Wanted Ads (A Guide for New Models)
A popular way new models try to get started in modeling is by searching the Models Wanted ads online or in newspaper ads. These ads most often appear on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, or sites such as Craigslist. As a new model it is important to be able to decipher what exactly the advertiser is seeking. [...]
Plus Size Modeling
Plus Size Modeling - Plus-Size & Curvy Models Establish Themselves in Mainstream Modeling - As long as modeling has been around, there have been different types of models, but “straight-size” models (female models between size 0-8 and male models with a 29.... Today, modeling is more inclusive than it ever has been, and it isn’t uncommon to see models of all shapes, sizes, and heights [...]
Modeling Agency Open Calls & Go Sees
Modeling Agency Open Calls & Go-Sees - So, you've gathered up your courage, put on your makeup and a great new outfit and you're now ready to attend some modeling agency open calls; sometimes called go-sees, auditions or casting calls. In addition to looking [...]
Petite Modeling Agencies
Finding petite modeling agencies that represent models who don't meet the typical height requirements of high fashion models can be a frustrating endeavor. There is good news for shorter models since the modeling landscape has changed dramatically over the past few years. [...]
Nude Modeling Photos (Are They Required to Be a Model?)
Nude Modeling Photos - Are Nude Photos Ever Required to Become a Model? People have a lot of questions for us about modeling and what’s considered normal behavior versus what could be a red flag or an inappropriate request from a modeling agency or scout. For many of the questions we get, the answers aren’t [...]
ModelScouts.com Founder Named Modeling Expert at The Balance
We’re so excited to announce that our Founder, Vanessa Helmer has been named the Modeling Expert for TheBalance.com In 2016, The Balance became a new division of About.com. About.com (an IAC Company). About.com is one of the largest sites on the Internet that helps [...]
Modeling Career (6 Modeling Mistakes to Avoid)
Modeling Career - Embarking on your new modeling career, may at times, prove to be a bit overwhelming and confusing. You may also find that although you are working hard toward your goal, you aren't getting the responses or success that you would like. [...]
ModelScouts.com Review – Valerie R.
ModelScouts Reviews - Mature model Valerie R. has been working hard since she submitted her photos to ModelScouts.com! Check out what Valerie has to say about her experience with ModelScouts and how we helped her, at 67 years of age, begin a successful modeling career!
Becoming a Model (5 Modeling Myths)
There are many myths about the modeling profession that can create confusion for new models and may actually stop them from pursuing their lifelong dream of becoming a model. Here are five of the top myths about modeling along with real information to help you succeed as a professional model. [...]
Free Modeling Portfolios (Is Free the Safest Option?)
When searching the internet for a modeling agency to represent you or a place to display your online modeling portfolio it can be a very daunting and confusing endeavor. What should you look for when choosing an online modeling agency, scouting service or portfolio hosting company? [...]
New York Chamber of Commerce Member
ModelScouts.com has been a Proud Member of NY Chamber of Commerce since 2013, ModelScouts.com strives to bring its models, members and clients a working environment that is always professional and ethical, and by maintaining our membership we hope to add another level to [...]
TFP Time for Prints Photo Shoots (What Are They?)
TFP describes an arrangement between a model and photographer, whereby the photographer agrees to shoot an agreed number of photographs of the model and provide the model with a limited license to use the best photos chosen from the shoot. [...]
Modeling in Asia
Modeling in Asia is often one of the most important career moves for a new model. Modeling agencies in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, and Taipei, have long been a favorite choice for model agents, scouts and models. Modeling agencies in Asia are renowned for their professionalism, [...]
Clay W. on Set at Abercrombie & Fitch Photoshoot
Abercrombie & Fitch Photoshoot with Photographer Bruce Weber - Male Model Clay W. hangs out with Abercrombie & Fitch Photographer Bruce Weber We're so proud of our model Clay W., who recently booked a modeling job for A & F. Clay sent us this photo of him working on set with the world renowned photographer [...]
Our Models Get Scouted®
Our Models Get Scouted® by Leading Modeling Agencies - Aspiring models from around the world create their modeling profiles on ModelSouts.com and get scouted by the world's top modeling agencies including: Elite Models, IMG Models, One Management, Ford Models, Next Models, New York Models, Women, Marilyn's, Metropolitan Models, [...]
Plus Size Male Modeling
When Zach Miko became the first male model to ever be signed to a major modeling agency in 2016, the world realized what they had been missing, and male brawn models got a huge push in popularity from the publicity Zach’s contract created. Zach's Target campaign for their "Big & Tall" [...]