Teen Modeling Jobs in AZ

Teen modeling is a multimillion-dollar industry ranging from high fashion to catalog. No matter what state you're in, there is always a fair share of catalog work to go around. Arizona's desert terrain and generally sunny climate make it ideal for shooting almost all year round. The key to successfully finding jobs as a teen model is proper representation. It's very important to be aware that there are many people who pose as agents but are not.

Teenage modelBMG is a legitimate modeling agency with an office in Phoenix, Arizona‎. BMG has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Orlando and outposts in Europe. John Casablanca talent in Scottsdale, AZ, is another reputable agency and is linked to one of the world's largest modeling agencies, Elite Model Management. The Ford Robert Black Agency is also located in Scottsdale and, much like Casablanca, Ford Robert Black is an extension of a much larger international agency, Ford Models. Hook up with one of these agencies and not only will they help you find work, you just might get to travel.

If you have an agency working for you, they find all the casting calls because they have all the connections. They shop around your head shots, handle your payments and schedule your jobs. Having proper representation means you don't have to worry about not getting paid or having to deal with people who make you feel uncomfortable. Having an agency is the best way to keep yourself safe and to make sure you always get paid on time. No matter where you are, this is how you get jobs.

Avoid people who call themselves managers or agents who ask for money and can't provide proper credentials. Stay away from photographers who want "implied" nudes or "artist" nudes; this is illegal. Ninety percent of the work you'll get in Arizona will be commercial or catalog-oriented, and no one is ever going to ask to see half-naked teenage girls in a Sears catalog. If someone gives you a bad feeling, listen to your gut and don't work with them. Stick with well represented companies you know. You'll get more work this way.

When going into modeling agencies and casting calls it's important to look natural, with clean hair and healthy skin, eyes and teeth. It's all about being clean and presentable. That also means to take care of yourself, exercise, eat healthy and wear sunscreen, especially in the Arizona market, where again, most of your work will be lifestyle catalog shots. Look and dress the part if you want to get the part. That also means smile and be outgoing and friendly. Clients like to know that you can be comfortable in front of the camera, and to convince them of that you'll need to be comfortable in front of them.

If you need some nice snapshots to show to your modeling agency or need to practice getting comfortable in front of the camera, photography schools are a great resource. Gateway Community College in Phoenix, AZ, has a professional photography program, and their students are always looking for models. This also means that your pictures will be free.