About a Model's Diary: How It All Began

Did I know that with my first post on my blog back in 2007, I would find myself becoming one of the Internet's go-to people for all things related to modeling? Nope! Believe it or not, I have one of my old jobs to thank for the creation of Modeling 101 - A Model's Diary.

Back in 2007 I found myself working for an online company as an editor/writer. One of my duties was to participate in online forums in order to identify trends in fashion, beauty and skin care. Teen Vogue was one site where I found myself spending the majority of my time.

What caught my eye were the numerous posts about modeling. What boggled my mind, however, was the sheer amount of total crap that was being fed to these girls...90% of what I read was just simply not true. Using my experience in modeling, I began to actively post answer after answer to as many threads as I could, in the attempt to clarify a lot of the misconceptions and misinformation. But I saw that it wasn't enough.

I don't quite remember how I came across Blogspot but one day I got inspired to start my own blog so that I could put out the information I felt would be the most useful to new, aspiring and even established models. Before I knew it, I had way too much to talk about and it turned out that people ended up caring about what I was writing. Eventually, I started receiving emails from model hopefuls from around the globe, asking for assistance with starting their careers and I knew I had something really amazing.

Today, I've helped dozens of models find agencies to sign with or helped guide them in their freelance careers.

Fast forward to 2024 and this blog is still going strong and under an updated brand/name: Modeling & Acting 101: A Model/Actor's Diary. Thanks to a reader poll I offered in the beginning of 2024, I'm bringing my audience requested content for both models AND actors...and there's plenty to cover!

I love what I do and for as long as I have a passion for the entertainment industry as a whole, I will continue to devote my time and efforts to this blog and helping others reach their goals.

Want to Be a Victoria's Secret Model?

(*Due to the number of comments and questions I get from aspiring models about working for VS, please be sure to read my post on this very carefully. If you don't meet all of these requirements then you cannot become a model for VS. If you are not tall enough, if you are not signed to a top agency, your chances are not good. If you don't meet the requirements, please don't be too upset about it. Find another field of modeling you may be good for. There are plenty of other modeling opportunities for models outside of being a VS angel. They may not be as good or as well-known as VS but it's better than nothing.) I know I’d jump at the chance to be offered a gig modeling for Victoria’s Secret (although I think they’d be irritated by Photoshopping my stretch marks HAHA, yeah, I said it, I’ve got stretch marks!). All silliness aside, the gals of Victoria’s Secret are probably the inspiration for a majority of aspiring models out there. Not only do they get to wear the s...

Male Models & Height

(This particular post is in reference to male models seeking to do fashion and runway modeling only, not commercial/print.) So I realize that many of my posts are directed at female models because, well, there are so many of them out there! But I do acknowledge and recognize the male models out there, too, and believe me I do my best to try and squeeze in posts that relate to you guys as well. While I will say that much of the information I provide (casting calls, submitting to agencies, etc.) can be applied to male modeling as well, I don't want anyone to get confused or feel they have to sort out exactly what applies to females and what applies to males so I decided to start trying to do more posts for male models or those aspiring to be one. The height factor is not just an issue with female models but male models as well. Unfortunately, there are even less "exceptions to the rule" when it comes to male models than female models. There are definitely the Ka...

How Old is Too Old to Model?

It’s no secret that the media has made a big deal out of youth. Think about it: how many people have you heard say, “Gosh, I can’t wait to get wrinkles!” Worldwide, selling the idea of youth has made many companies billions of dollars. Without the models, however, they wouldn’t get very far. So that’s the obvious stuff but what about the question of age and being older in the modeling industry? Well, for starters, if you plan on being in the fashion and runway field, the younger you are the better. The longevity for this type of modeling is extremely short for the majority of models involved. Agencies sign girls as young as 13 years old and tend to hesitate if a model is over 18. This topic, like the height issue, is a reality of the industry that you don’t have to agree with but you will have to accept or at least get used to. It’s just a plain fact that agencies and their clients can get more work out of youthful models than those who already show the signs of aging. Sadly, this...

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