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Quick Tip #51

Category: Modeling Agencies
For: Male & Female Models

When sending modeling submissions via email to agencies, ALWAYS include your full measurements in the body of the email. No exceptions!

Female models should include:

- Height
-Weight
- Bust
- Waist
- Hips
- Shoe
- Dress
- Shirt
- Pants

Male models should include:

- Height
- Weight
- Chest
- Suit
- Waist
- Hip
- Shoe
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Anonymous said…
Hey! First I just wanted to say that your such an amazing person for having this blog! Thank you!
Second, I'm an aspiring male model. I know your supposed to practice poses, but I'm not really sure what poses I need to have mastered. Also, is the photographer going to let me know what he is kind of looking for?

Thanks so much!
-Erik T
August 11, 2012 at 3:03 PM
Dania Denise said…
Hi, Erik T! You'll find the answer to your questions in its own post, titled "Answering a Reader Question #442," which can be found on my new blog: "Modeling 101 - Answering Readers Questions."

Please visit this link: http://amodelsdiary-readerquestions.blogspot.com/ and you can view your post there. Thanks for reading!
August 13, 2012 at 12:49 PM
Darian said…
hey Dania, your blog really helps me understand modeling. I am 14 years old and I am 5'4 1/2, My family says I am going to grow more. I applied for ford modeling, and I am really nervous, I dont really know if they will take me. Any advice? Im sorry that its not really a question.
August 13, 2012 at 9:45 PM
Dania Denise said…
Hi, Darian! You'll find the answer to your questions in its own post, titled "Answering a Reader Question #448," which can be found on my new blog: "Modeling 101 - Answering Readers Questions."

Please visit this link: http://amodelsdiary-readerquestions.blogspot.com/ and you can view your post there. Thanks for reading!
August 16, 2012 at 7:59 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi Dania! I love your blog. I've bookmarked several pages.

Okay, now to my question. I've been told I should model (Hasn't everyone? :P), but I haven't pursued it seriously. I have the height (5'10") and I believe I have the look, but my hips are too big (35-25-38) and I weigh 140 lbs. Also I am turning 20 early 2013. I sent my pictures into several NYC agencies on a whim and just to experience it. (Whatever happens, happens)

My question is: Should I keep trying to lose weight and inches off my hips? My gut is telling me to keep going for it. I just don't want to waste my time, but I don't want to regret anything.

Sincerely,
Bee

August 21, 2012 at 9:17 PM
Dania Denise said…
Hi, Bee! You'll find the answer to your questions in its own post, titled "Answering a Reader Question #457," which can be found on my new blog: "Modeling 101 - Answering Readers Questions."

Please visit this link: http://amodelsdiary-readerquestions.blogspot.com/ and you can view your post there. Thanks for reading!
August 22, 2012 at 5:46 PM
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