The document discusses different perspectives on modeling conventions and searches as ways to start a modeling career. It notes that while some see them as rip-offs, others have been discovered that way. However, it suggests for the fees charged, one could travel to New York and do open calls at top agencies directly. Overall, the author's opinion is that conventions are not a very good investment and there are better ways to get discovered in modeling.

1. Primodels Review- searches a good
place to start a modeling
• Are modeling conventions and searches a good place to start a
modeling career or are they a total rip-off?
I do not know. I have never personally been to one of these events
(nor are any of them asking me to come and check them out) and I
have not seen any 60 Minutes type investigation on them. I have
looked over their web sites and I have seen endless chat rooms
where they are called the biggest rip-offs out there. I do not know
of any top models (all though I do know of one TV actress
discovered at IMTA) that have come from conventions and searches
and you would think with how many are put on that all models
would come from them. I do know for what some of these
organizations charge, you could fly to New York, stay for week and
do open calls at every top agency. Personally, I think they are not a
very good investment and there are better ways to get discovered,
but that is strictly my opinion.

2. Why is everyone giving different advice on modeling?
• Remember the story of the three blind men describing
an elephant. One man felt the trunk, another the tail
and the third the leg. Each had a different description
of what the elephant was like. The modeling industry is
the same way. The modeling industry is big with many
specialties. What I have experienced is quite different
from what fashion photographer Richard Avidon
experienced. And what he has experienced is quite
different from what glamour photographer Jeff Dumes
has. And what we all have experienced is quite
different from what the modeling agencies are going to
tell you.

3. • Another part that leads to different views on the
industry is that we are all small business people - each
one running their own business in their own way, and
hopefully better than the competition. This leads to a
lot of different ideas of how things work and how
things should be done. It can also lead to confusion
and present opportunities for con-artists. There is a set
way to become a doctor, there is, however, no set way
to become a model. This leaves the door open for the
"expert" to "guarantee" to make you a top model for
only a small, non-refundable fee. Watch out and try to
educate yourself on the many parts of the modeling
industry.

4. Primodels Review-The Agency
• You hear that all the top models have great agencies, and you think,
"If I can only sign with a modeling agency I will be set." But what
exactly is a modeling agency and what does it do? This is not an
easy question to answer. Modeling agencies operate as small
independent business with no two agencies working the same. A lot
depends on the market in which an agency operates and the
owner(s) and agency's personnel. The other problem with
describing a modeling agency is that there are a lot of rip-off and
scam agencies out there. Because most wannabe models know
little about how the modeling business works, they are easy prey
for these vultures. We can look at what an agency might be at its
best and worst and what they can do for your career as a model.

5. Primodels Review-The Agency
• A modeling agency's number one purpose is to
find the model work. They work as the model's
representative or agent. As an agent they seek
and negotiate contracts of employment for the
model or talent who is an independent business.
For finding the model work, they take a percent
of what the model makes (10% to 33%). In some
states they are considered private employment
agencies and must be licensed by the state. That
sounds fairly simple and straightforward, but it is
amazing how it can vary.

6. Contact Detail of Primodels
Suite 207 Level 2
370 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, 3000
Telephone: 03 9682 0886
Direct: 0412 522 886
E-mail: pr@primodels.com
Office Hours: 7:00am - 8:00pm (Mon-Sat)

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