Well known and legitimate agencies that are known worldwide:
- Ford
- Elite
- DNA
- IMG
- Wilhelmina
- Women
- Trump Models
Basically, do an online search for modeling agencies according to the city and state you live in and visit their website. If they state that they do not charge any upfront fees or try to sell classes or training then chances are they are not a scam. Make sure they are not affiliated with any modeling schools or conventions. You can also check with the Better Business Bureau website to see if they have a list of complaints. Watch out for companies such as Diesel Models in the UK that appear to be a modelling agency but are just another name for a photos studio such as Sugar Rush Studios/Blue Rooms
The best way to answer this question is by being aware of any of the following, which should be seen as red flags of a potential scam:
- Guarantees that you will be successful and receive ongoing, paid work (no agency can ever guarantee success and will never say or put such a statement on their website)
- Charge upfront fees, especially if you have not signed a contract
- Use high pressure sales tactics to get you to pay for modeling classes, training or for putting together a portfolio with one of their photographers
I would try our Elizabeth Smith as it is one of the oldest child and baby modeling agencies in the UK. I would also check out the related website about baby modeling as it has some good tips on vetting the agencies and avoiding scams.
There are no modeling agencies in the OC. You will need to seek out agencies in Los Angeles and San Diego.
The following agencies are worth looking into for new models: The Agency Arizona The Leighton Agency, Inc. Ford Robert Black Deborah Maddox Agency
Petite modeling agencies are few and far in between because there is no demand for them but you can try a shot at commercial/print modeling agencies: - Angie's Model & Talent Agency
Skip modeling schools and deal directly with the modeling agencies. Here is a link to modeling agencies in Arizona, whose websites you can check out to see what their requirements are and what photos you need to send in: http://www.joeedelman.com/agencies/agency_az.php
If you are looking for modeling agencies in Newry, Pennsylvania, this link contains all the modeling agencies located in the Pennsylvania area: http://www.joeedelman.com/agencies/agency_pa.php
http://www.joeedelman.com/agencies/agency_pa.php
http://www.joeedelman.com/agencies/agency_nj.php
There are a few websites that list legit agencies for acting and modeling, although you can simply do an online search for talent agencies according to your city/state. But you can check out the following links: http://www.joeedelman.com/agencies/agencies.shtml http://models.com/agencies/Modeling
This link will take you to a list of Ohio modeling agencies. Be sure to check out the websites to see what the requirements are and if you fit them: http://www.joeedelman.com/agencies/agency_oh.php
There currently are no established modeling agencies in Everett, WA. The agencies in that state are located in Seattle.
Akron, Cincinnati and Cleveland are the modeling agencies in Ohio that are looking for cover models.