Many aspiring and new models assume that all they need to do is be good at posing in front of a camera and walking a runway. But the reality is that there’s a huge business side of things that you also need to be aware and educated about. One of the biggest things models should know about and use but often don’t, is the Model Release form. This little form is very important but is often underutilized by both models & photographers, especially when doing trade work. In this po
If you are just starting out in your modeling career, or you are trying to expand your network and start work in bigger markets, you have probably heard the term ‘mother agent’. What are they? Do you need one to be a successful model? If you don’t know the answer to these questions, you are not alone! When first starting out, many models aren’t familiar with this term and everything it entails. I know I had to do a few Google searches before I fully understood what being sign
Tax season is upon us, and if you are a model, it can be very frustrating & confusing when it comes time to file. The modeling industry is a grey area as far as the taxation system is concerned because there are no actual black and white rules for what you can or can't claim, making it a slippery slope for write-offs/deductions. As a model, you're considered a self-employed individual and therefore can deduct business expenses from your modeling income. Tax write-offs are imp
Getting booked for a runway show involves much more than just showing up the day of the show. It's quite a process that begins weeks or months before the show date. Photo by Brishen Lee wearing Ann Taylor What does all this preparation entail, exactly? Of course, the process is slightly different for every model, but there are a few things that every model does to prepare. See below for some common tips & tricks to get yourself runway ready. Month/Weeks before the show: Worko
As a model, it is essential that you are always prepared when you are on a booking or have a day of castings ahead of you. Your “Model Bag” is a vital part of being prepared, and should contain everything you may need for a show or a shoot. If I am going to a shoot, I usually prefer to use a small carry-on luggage style bag that has swivel wheels because I tend to pack more for a shoot than I would a show, and having a wheeled luggage bag helps take the strain off of my shoul
One of the most common questions I get asked is “how did you get into modeling?” My modeling career began when I was about 16 years old. Growing up, I was always tall and scrawny, I got made fun of a lot for being so skinny, and never felt like I fit in with my peers. I didn’t really have an athletic body and sports were really the only activities in the small town where I lived. My mom was looking for something for me to get interested in, and took me to an audition at John