To create your profile, follow these steps:

Go to www.ModelManagement.com and click on “For professionals”.

On the next page, you will find an explanation of what ModelManagement.com is and how it works. Click on “Sign up now”.

A popup will appear where you have to enter your email address and a password. You can fill them in manually or create your account through your Gmail, Facebook, or Apple account.

On this page, you must fill in the corresponding information. Make sure you enter the correct information, as the initial configuration of your profile depends on it.

We suggest you select the checkboxes related to receiving information from ModelManagement.com. This way, you will receive models recommendations in your geographic area, and communications correctly. Then, click on “Confirm”.

Finally, upload your first photos. The recommended way is to link your Instagram account. This way you can select photos that you have published to be your first portfolio photos.

You can also upload photos from your mobile device or computer.

**Keep in mind that your professional account will not be approved if you don’t have photos.

Done! You now have your professional account at ModelManagement.com.

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To create your profile, follow these steps:

Go to www.ModelManagement.com and click on “For models and talents”.

On the next page, you will find an explanation of what ModelManagement.com is and how it works. Click on “Sign up now”.

A popup will appear where you have to enter your email address and a password. You can fill them in manually or create your account through your Gmail, Facebook, or Apple account.

On this page, you must fill in the corresponding information. Make sure you enter the correct information, as the initial configuration of your profile depends on it.

We suggest you select the checkboxes related to receiving information from ModelManagement.com. This way, you will receive casting recommendations in your geographic area, invitations, and communications correctly. Then, click on “Confirm”.

Finally, upload your first photos. The recommended way is to link your Instagram account. This way you can select photos that you have published to be your first portfolio photos.

You can also upload photos from your mobile device or computer.

**Keep in mind that your model account will not be approved if you don’t have photos.

Done! You now have your model account at ModelManagement.com.

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For people who want to model

If you are a beginner, professional model, talent, influencer, or you just want to see if clients like your look, then you are welcome to join the community.

The modeling world needs diversity, so get ready to change your preconceptions about who can be a model. Modeling is for everyone!

Create a free account here

For people who need models

Photographers, brands, casting directors, agencies, small businesses and production companies can post paid jobs, Collaboration shoots, or other collaborations and source diverse models and talent in a direct way, from the best selection on the planet.

Create a free account here

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For this reason, aspects such as location, physical characteristics, or skills of the model are fundamental.

The first thing you have to keep in mind is that whoever posts a casting on ModelManagement.com, only has your portfolio and the videos you add to your personal profile to decide whether or not you are the right person.

Being chosen or not is a matter of seconds.

Still, you can improve your chances by following a few simple steps. Let’s get to it!

How to improve your models profile

Create a models portfolio

Applying to the right castings

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Your profile contains a lot of information that is relevant such as your portfolio, description of you and your experience, modeling categories you have done or would be willing to do, and Instagram profile, among others.

To edit your profile, access your Dashboard. Make sure you have at least:

Profile picture

Your profile picture is the most important of all. This will be the one that will get professionals to enter to see the rest of your photos and your model profile.

Make sure that your face can be seen, that it is of good quality, and that it does not have filters. It is also recommended that you update this photo frequently to show that you are active.

Personal details

These are your personal characteristics such as age, height, eye color, or measurements. Also, the modeling disciplines in which you have experience or that you would be willing to do.

This information will be visible in your profile and will allow professionals to quickly see if you meet the requirements of the project.

In addition, it is this information that our system identifies to show you in the model directory, recommend your profile to professionals and receive invitations to castings.

Social networks and website

Linking your social media profiles and adding a website (if you have one), will serve to provide professionals who are interested in your profile with more information about you and your experience.

Also, in the case of Instagram, it serves to see more photos of you.

Models who have their Instagram accounts connected are 50% more likely to be selected for projects.

Be sure to connect a profile where there are more professional photos that can serve as an extension of your profile on ModelManagement.com.

An added effect of connecting your Instagram account is that you increase your followers and the possibility of networking with professionals, agencies, and photographers.

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There are many opinions about what makes a good portfolio, how many photos it should include, and what kind of photos are best.

However, this can vary depending on the type of project and client.

Traditional modeling agencies usually send portfolio photos to clients depending on the type of project.

So to have a proper portfolio in your profile make sure:

Number of photos

There is no right number. As a general rule, it is recommended to have between 8 and 12 photos. However, on ModelManagement.com you can have as many photos as you want.

Be sure to prioritize the quality of the photos and not the quantity.

Type of photos

If you have experience taking different types of photos, for example, fashion, portrait, or commercial, be sure to add photos that show this.

Similarly, if you have added in your profile that you do or are willing to do certain disciplines, add photos that support that you can do it.

It is also advisable to have polaroid photos. If you want to know what they are and how to take polaroid photos you can visit this link.

When you apply to an online casting, you are looking for the photographer, brand, or professional to be interested in your profile.

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You may be tempted to apply to as many castings as possible thinking that this will increase your chances. However, most casting calls have a description of the type of profile they are looking for and professionals expect to see models that fit their needs. If a model that doesn’t fit applies, they will probably be ignored.

Fortunately, ModelManagement.com posts hundreds of castings every day from all over the world and many of them are for online jobs. Some are more specific than others. But you can always find something that fits your experience, skills or characteristics.

Our recommendation is to apply only to jobs for which you may have a chance. Avoid applying to offers outside your geographical area if you are not able to travel and the casting description does not specify that travel expenses will be covered.

By following these recommendations, you will have a much better chance of being contacted and getting projects.

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PAULA COLLADO. 22 years old. Actress, model, dancer and graduate in tourism.

Paula is a delightful, friendly and cheerful girl. Her sweet and kind nature shines through and it is often quite difficult to get through a conversation without smiling yourself. Yet, she is also brave, persevering and admits that she worked hard and dedicated a lot of time to be able to find a place in the world of modeling.

Multifaceted and a tireless dreamer, she relishes a challenge, objectives and is grateful to fashion for all that it has taught her in these years and the great memories and experiences she has. In her dream of becoming an actress, she highlights the importance of creating a wonderful portfolio thanks to her work in fashion. With all her passion, experience and values, Paula Collado is our fifth protagonist of the series “Person behind the model“.

Who is Paula?

One never really knows how to answer this question, but I would say that I’m a very happy and active person, and always up for challenges. My family and friends mean a lot to me and I love to spend time with them. Another trait of mine is that I can be very emotional and have been known to have “drama queen” moments. However, I look at this positively as I think it is where my passion for acting comes from, I enjoy expressing and exploring my emotions, for me it’s as fun as an amusement park (laughs).

Besides acting, there are many other passions in your life …

I like to do many things… I studied tourism at university, and I’ve been working as a model since high school. I was able to find a true passion when I had a moment of introspection and began to study theater and it was great, it saved my life. After university, my parents didn’t feel happy about me working in theater professionally, so completed a master’s degree in event management. I thought I could dedicate myself to fashion and cinema events or galas… So right now I organize congresses while also working as a model and creating my video book. Currently, I have to admit that the modeling work flows more, I’m involved in many projects. I suppose it is easier than finding someone who trusts you to give you a role in a movie or a series…

“My drive and attitude are what helped me get castings and jobs with brands, even though I didn’t always the predetermined requirements“

How did you become a fashion model?

I remember that when I enrolled in my first agency I would drop by the office every Friday in order to book jobs. It was a bit of an effort to get there as my agency was in Barcelona and I live Sabadell, which is two hours away. Despite that, I was very excited and I knew how important it was for the bookers to keep me in mind so every time a project came up they would send me the casting, session or whatever. What I wanted was to gain experience and consistency.

My drive and attitude are what helped me get castings and jobs with brands, even though I didn’t always the predetermined requirements. There may be people who have the exact and perfect measurements and don’t get a job because they don’t have consistency or a good attitude. I achieved many things because every day I spoke with my booker, I insisted a lot… He also looked for collaborations, I volunteered for any brand or photographer who wanted to take photos of me, friends who studied design… Anything to gain experience, to work as hard as possible, and to build up confidence in front of the cameras. Therefore, when I had an important casting or a great opportunity in front of me, I would have the necessary tools to be able to present myself and be the one selected. 

“The more active you are, all the projects that come are incredible. When you look for them you attract them”

Today, social networks have a very important role in fashion

Absolutely. And a good attitude is the key to all of this. It is very important to make yourself known, dedicate time to it and send material… Let people know that you are there. In the end, you have to realize that an agency receives heaps of applicants, but it is up to you to gain the booker’s trust and attention. This is how the industry works, you need to make yourself visible, be tireless, always be in contact with the people who can help you, know your objective and what interests you, always be available for projects and be very proactive… You should go for what you really want.

A great advantage is having a video book or material already prepared, it helps to take charge when looking for collaboration projects, move around a lot and provide the agency with material so when the time comes to present you they have great content. Really, it’s incredible the projects that come when you are active and take control. What you seek, you eventually attract. It may seem difficult at first, but once you focus and move with intention, it starts to get easier.

Why do you think Andreas thought of you for his series “Person behind the model”?

The truth is that during the session I realized that he had captured very well the points that interested him about me. With him, I found a photographer who captures the art of a person, not only external beauty but the internal too and knows how to get the most out of each model.

I used to dance ballet but I stopped two years ago when I went to Argentina for Erasmus, there I learned more about Latin dances, such as reggaeton. So when I was asked to dance during the shoot, at first it was difficult as I hadn’t practiced ballet for quite a long time, and the minutes seemed to pass like hours despite having danced all my life. I told Andreas that I could dress like a dancer, of course, because that is what I have always done, but I warned him that my flexibility wouldn’t be the same as I hadn’t trained. However, as soon as I started dancing, I understood why Andreas had chosen me. I regained a part of myself that I hadn’t felt for a long time… and I loved every moment, it was so liberating. He told me, “I’ll put on the music and you just enjoy it.” I’m usually very strict with myself, but the fact that Andreas gave me the freedom, I understood that the project was in my hands and from that point, magic arose. The chemistry created in this project was incredible, I really enjoyed working with Andreas and the space he gave me to be myself.

What influence does ballet have on you when you are in front of a camera?

It is a curious question because people who have seen me, both in theater and modeling, see the ballet in my movements. This is due to the enormous influence that ballet has physically, the immense body intelligence you pick up. Every single muscle is working, even the small ones that you don’t know exist, but this precision is what brings perfection. 

Without a doubt, ballet makes you know every corner of your body and that is very important when you are a model or actress because, in the end, your body is your working instrument.

Now, in ballet, you always dance for an audience that watches your every move. The theater is the opposite; it is more of an internal representation. The theater allows you to take on a character, then express and bring out parts that you wouldn’t feel comfortable showing as yourself. Theater is like therapy, it can change people, it has definitely helped me understand the importance of taking care of myself internally. 

You mentioned the magic that was created in the studio. How can the connection between model and photographer influence a shoot?

It is fortunate to find chemistry between the two, a great advantage as a model as everything flows easily. However, if you don’t find that connection with the photographer, you should just be professional, analyze the shoot and focus on connecting with the camera.

“Advertising is focusing on issues more related to the striking personality of a person than their physique”

Why is it hard to believe that a beautiful person can also be very intelligent?

Obviously, this is something I have always been very against. I have been taught since I was little that beauty is something that is carried on the inside. I really believe in this, some of the projects that I got as a catwalk model, I did not get them solely for the way I looked but it was more a question of connection and intelligence. I have always tried to show that I am more intelligent than beautiful. Because for me, to be beautiful is to be intelligent, it is to have something inside that can contribute some good to the world. To be beautiful is to have a good and striking personality.

In fact, advertising is focusing on issues more related to the special personality of a person than their physique. Advertisements, photos… evolve a lot and are increasingly featuring super authentic people. Being handsome or pretty is subjective, and in my opinion, it depends a lot on the personality of the person. I think that brands are trying more to fit in with society through values.

What are the fundamental values ​​for you in life?

For me being respectful, trustworthy, humble is super important… and being persistent. The value of effort has always been taught in my household. For example, a subject that was very difficult for me in school was physics, I tried very hard but failed. On the other hand, my twin brother used to pass without even trying! Despite that, my parents’ would be angry with him, as they felt that it was the effort that mattered, and they have always rewarded me for the energy I put into everything. Being a good person is also a fundamental value, of course. I grew up with my grandparents and they have taught me the value of having a good heart, good intentions, taking care of others, and loving a lot.

“Fashion teaches you to connect with people and to be tolerant… To adapt quickly to situations and to fit in as well as possible”

If you are a good person you end up attracting the good

When someone is envious or treats you badly, I think it is because they are suffering and that is why they express themselves that way. I like to help these people rather than running away from them. Obviously, if they shield themselves, there is no choice but to just join the good guys.

The world of fashion has very good elements, but also somebody parameters that I do not fit into, otherwise, it would have been my main career path. But it really brings a lot of values, I had to get to know many people in a day or two and fashion teaches you to connect and be tolerant because many times you don’t know anyone from the team you work with, as well as how to adapt quickly to situations and fit in as well as possible.

Complete the sentence: Your dream is…

Being an actress, without a doubt. I know the road is complicated, but it is very clear to me. If in the end, it is not possible, I would love to organize big events. My first and main dream is to be an actress and I want it more and more every day.

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MARIANA QUIROGA LONDOÑO. 23 years old. She was born in Colombia, grew up in Barcelona and lives in England.

Mariana is smart, brave, a fighter and a beautiful person. She is a scientist and works in the field of bioinformatics. For a long time, she has combined her studies and her professional career with her passion for fashion and modeling, and working as a model on many occasions.

When we talk to her, we can see a smiling and sweet woman, passionate about her work and proud of having come so far in her professional field. She speaks with great satisfaction about her job, for which she feels pure devotion. The more we get to know her, we discover that reaching success was never a bed of roses for her, but with her determination, her desire, and her self-confidence, she is capable of achieving any dream she sets out to achieve despite any adversity. Mariana is resilient and a role model. For this reason, she is the protagonist in our series “Person behind the model”, because she represents all the values in which we believe and want to transmit to our users. A modeling career can be combined with some other professions, you just have to put passion and effort into it.

You are a bioinformatician and you are finishing a master’s degree at Cambridge… These are big words.

Exactly! I am a bioinformatician and I use computers to understand how stem cells work. When I finished my degree, I had the opportunity to do a master’s degree in Cambridge and in October I started my doctorate there as well. These are big words, yes, but these are the goals that I have been setting for so long and that I have been fulfilling little by little, one after another. The truth is that I try to have goals in advance to know what I’m going to do next.

You are very young, have you always had everything so clear? Getting to Cambridge couldn’t have been easy.

At the age of seventeen, I became interested in stem cell research. When I found out that I had to do an Erasmus in my degree, I got in touch with Ludovic Vallier, a scientist whom I admire a lot. I wrote to him advising him that after a couple of years I would write to him again to ask if he would accept me in his research team. He loved that, and along with other recommendation letters that I got from labs where I had worked for free in exchange for learning, he had no objection to accepting me on his team.

What relationship do you have with the world of modeling and fashion? Can modeling be a side job?

I have always been focused on my career, but modeling has been a hobby for me and a part-time job that I have been able to combine with my profession. I have always been very interested in fashion and many years ago I discovered ModelManagement.com on Instagram. The funny thing is that they were the ones who contacted me, I caught their attention with my photographs because I was very active on social media. From that moment on, I started using my Premium account and started uploading photos.

“In the field of fashion you have to be proactive if you want to find a job”

How to get into modeling?

Like anywhere else, in the field of fashion you have to be proactive if you want to find a job. In my case, I caught the attention of Andreas because I posted many photos on Instagram and I wanted to make myself known. It is very important to take an interest in contacting photographers who take good photos of you and post them to your social networks and to your ModelManagement.com account.

How important are social networks to promote yourself on the Internet?

It is an essential tool to give yourself visibility and to create contacts. I have always liked contacting photographers or connecting with people who could comment on my pictures… I created contact networks and that was how ModelManagement.com came to me. They contacted me explaining that they wanted someone to be an ambassador for the platform. This was many years ago, but that’s how we started. Obviously, this wouldn’t have happened if I hadn’t been spending a lot of time being proactive on social media and my ModelManagement.com account. If I had only made an account and nothing else, I would not have reached anyone. You have to work hard to get things, otherwise, it is practically impossible.

How was the shooting with Andreas?

The truth is that I was a little nervous! We had spoken many times but I had never seen him in person. I wasn’t nervous about the camera, but about meeting him. At first, I was a little tense in front of him, perhaps because of his figure. But he quickly relaxed me, he is a very natural man, very professional and he made me feel comfortable immediately. He was interested and respected everything I wanted to show or be in front of the camera, he adapted the shooting to my style. I loved it.

In the world of fashion, it seems that there is a fairly stereotypical idea of the concept of beauty, but what is beauty to you?

I don’t associate it with the physical. Beauty can be found in many aspects and not just in people. I find beauty in people, but also in landscapes, in what is not tangible and, above all, in people’s personalities. It is clear that in some circumstances a pleasing appearance can be an important plus. However, I believe that a diverse mixture is what makes something beautiful, much more than the simple fact that a person is attractive or not.

“I try to show that the reality of a woman in science is the same as men”

Science has always been associated with a more masculine field… There is still a long way to go to fight against these prejudices.

Above all, it depends on the culture of the people… Some countries are still very backward and have not yet accepted that women are worth much more than being at home and pleasing men. When it is accepted that the women are just as capable, it shocks. I give you an example of my native country, Colombia, where there are many good women in a thousand fields, but who, nevertheless, are still exposed to a lot of sexism. People keep scaring women and putting barriers on their dreams.

When I went to England, everyone asked me if I was afraid of living in another country or if I was afraid to program… I doubt that a man would have been asked these questions because they are portrayed as the brave ones. It has never scared me, on the contrary, and that is why I try to demonstrate through my projects on my social networks that the reality of a woman in science is the same as men. I’m getting very involved in it.

Tell us more about your projects.

During the lockdown for COVID-19, I created a new Instagram account, @marianaql.science, where I write curious scientific facts that begin with “Did you know…?” and above all, I write messages to involve any man or woman in bioinformatics. I want to give to know this term. I want this account to be a boost for all those people who have fears or doubts about whether to move forward with their dreams. I am very happy because many people write me messages of support, thanking me for giving them the strength to trust in their possibilities. They write to me from India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka… Countries in which, because of their religion or culture, since they were children have been afraid of fighting for their dreams or leaving their comfort zone. When they see a normal girl like me, who has been able to achieve this, it motivates them greatly and it’s wonderful to be a part of that.

Sounds great!

I’m very happy! Furthermore, my friend Paula and I have created a platform @codeforachange with which we intend to provide solutions to all those people who do not have easy access to education due to not having the resources or they are not encouraged to study because they are women. Thanks to this platform, kids can program in an interactive virtual book and learn so many things. On this platform, they can make mistakes and put into practice logical challenges that motivate them to learn the basic concepts of genetics.

In addition, I have another section dedicated to changing lives, because I have been able to get to where I am thanks to scholarships and crowdfunding campaigns. In fact, Andreas donated to my campaign… Now, with the knowledge that I have acquired, I have created this platform to help to raise money for students that I selected from a school in Colombia who are brilliant and love technology… but who don’t have money to study. They are students classified in the lowest class, who do not even have access to the Internet. The donation helps these kind of children so they can start programming through the Internet.

“It is very important to have goals in life, something that motivates you to the point of doing whatever it takes to achieve it”

We congratulate you, Mariana, these are fantastic initiatives. I can see that you are a person with many values… What are the fundamental values in life for you?

Philanthropy, of course. Also, I think that it is very important to have goals in life, something that motivates you to the point of doing whatever it takes to achieve it. My main values are perseverance and resilience. There can always be economic, family, and health difficulties, but if you have your goal in mind, you can surely achieve it. It has happened to me. I didn’t have the money to study and I have managed to fight for my dream until I accomplished it.

How important is it to have a goal in life?

For me, it is the key to success. The goal that you define for yourself is where your personal success will be. It’s not about just getting there, success is built along the way and that’s what motivates you. Initially, I wasn’t a good math and programming student, but in the end, I managed to stand out. I finished my degree being one of the best students in the class!

I have faced qualifications that were not enough for me, broken relationships, I wanted to give up so many times… I had to ask for professional help and I have gone to three different psychologists. But despite all the adversities, I never gave up and that is why I have come to be where I always wanted to be.

What impresses you the most about your field?

It is not bioinformatics itself, but the field in which I apply bioinformatics. Stem cells are without a doubt what amazes me the most, for me, it is a scientific miracle. I find everything that can be achieved from them fascinating. I’m specialized in those that will form blood, the blood stem cells. Understanding how these cells are the ones that later serve to treat people with leukemia, for example, is incredible. People who have good stem cells in their bodies donate to those in need, and from those donations, patients can create new blood stem cells and be cured. 

Besides, it was discovered a few years ago that an adult stem cell, like those in the skin, can be reprogrammed, they can “go back in time”, having again embryonic stem cell characteristics and the potential to become another type of cell. Regenerative medicine and cell therapy are wonderful and this process of stem cell reprogramming could lead, for example, to the replacement of damaged cells.

Amazing! In addition, you explain everything with a lot of passion… After achieving your goals with all your effort, what would you say to all the people who do not dare to undertake their dream?

I would tell them that obstacles exist, they will always be there and that there will be many, an infinite amount perhaps. I would tell them that they will fall many times, feel regret, cry and want to break everything… But the difference between staying where you are and reaching the top is resilience. They shouldn’t think about how many tears were left along the way but how much it will be worth it when they get there. Finally, when their goal is reached, they will see that there is always more to do and something higher to work for, however, every new path will continue to have obstacles, it’s unavoidable. I wish someone had told me this at the beginning of my career because surely, I would not have cried so much. Yet, much growth can be made when one accepts that asking for professional help is normal and it is fine to share all of your concerns with colleagues and relatives.

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ModelManagement.com has been fighting scammers since day one. Scammers would love to have access to our platform, but you can rest assured that we work extremely hard to stop them and for some time now we have had a dedicated Safety and Trust team set up with the sole purpose of stopping scammers.

Let’s discuss for a moment exactly how scams work

A scam is where one person (usually pretending to be someone else) tricks another into parting with their money. There are many examples of scams and here are just a few:

You are being promised big salaries

One of the most typical modeling scams would be for the scammer to tell a model or someone who wants to be a model that they have been selected for an amazing project with a big brand, or a role in a new movie where the payment the model will receive will be in the thousands and sometimes even millions of dollars (or whatever the relevant currency is). The model’s trust is gained through a couple of emails or text messages and they are convinced that the client wants only them. There are cases where the model may not have even applied for that job.

You have to pay a fee before they do any work with you

At this point the scammer will explain that the model will need to pay some money upfront (yep, you guessed it already, but it’s much easier to guess in an article about scams) and the model will get the money paid back to them with their first BIG pay check. What could go wrong? Sure you have to pay out some money, but that’s nothing compared to what you’ll earn. It’s just that you won’t earn it. You won’t earn anything. you’ll send the money in good faith and wait….and wait….and wait. Until you realise that you’ve been scammed!

”If you don’t act now, there won’t be another opportunity”

Don’t be pressurized by someone telling you that you need to say yes fast! Take your time to analyse the information. Any big job that’s worth lots of money would normally be part of a longer process that would include back and forth with clients, ad agencies, photographers, directors etc and if someone was interested in you there would be time to discuss it properly. If you really do have potential and you do have all that it takes to become a model, you will not only have one chance! The best thing to do with these kinds of offers is share the information with parents, friends other people already in the industry and get their opinion.

They guarantee you will get work for sure

If someone says they guarantee that you will get work, take a moment to think about it. It doesn’t matter how great you look nobody can guarantee you will work, it’s like saying I guarantee the weather will be sunny all day tomorrow. Nobody has a crystal ball, so scammers use these kinds of terms to get you to part with your money. The best thing you can do is work with reputable professionals, agencies and companies and try your best to succeed in modeling by working hard and applying to verified castings.

Scammers can pretend to be modelmanagement.com or other company

It’s very easy for scammers to pretend that they are someone else or even pretend they are a company. We see this daily, as scammers are constantly pretending to be us. The words Model Management are put into a document or within an email, yet the email address is not our email, or there’s a phone number that’s not our phone number.

Check out these real examples below

Other scams include:

• Model agencies that ask for lots of money upfront and for you to sign away your career for world rights and forever. Sounds intense, but it’s true and we have seen examples of these contracts.
• People who pretend to be in the industry and say they are a scout, agent or producer, but they are actually working for porn sites.
• Photographers who really don’t want to shoot with you but are trying to see you without clothes on.

How do you protect yourself from being scammed?

Follow these guidelines and you should be fine:

1. Verify the person, company and website. Check for their name online on Google and see if they look legitimate. When a person is impersonating another you could always call them or send a confirmation message through their website to check that they really did contact you. Remember to use the contact details on their website and not the ones you may have received from them.

2. Check with your parents or good friends.  Ask them to read this article to make sure you all understand what risks there could be, as sometimes friends can get as excited as you might have been! It is also very advisable to go to any live castings, meetings or shoots with a parent.

3. They say they work for ModelManagement.com. Always check with us and wait for a response from our team. Contact us on support@modelmanagement.com There is only one ModelManagement.com and we are a modeling platform and community, not a modeling agency or model managers.

Very important!
Please have in mind that the only email addresses that are used by ModelManagement.com have the domain @modelmanagement.com. We do not use any other email service providers (gmail, yahoo, hotmail or others). Someone may contact you using such email addresses like modelmanagement@gmail.com or other similar domains like agent@modelingmanagement.com to deceive you. Be careful, do not reply to these emails and let us know about it!

4. Always read the small print of any contract. If you are told to sign a contract, never feel pressured into signing it immediately without really understanding what you are signing. Anyone who pressures you into signing it when you have doubts will not be the type of person you want to work with anyway. Some people feel big by using intimidation, don’t buy it, there’s always time to think something through.

5. Never send money to anyone. No matter how tempting or amazing an offer may be, don’t do it as you won’t see your money or that person again.

6. Sign a contract before the shooting. Before doing any job make sure that the person in charge of the project gives you a contract to sign from both sides, which guarantees the payment and image use of the content created. Modelmanagement.com is the only modeling platform provding Smart Digital Contracts. Ask for a digital contract here.

7. Use booking service on modelmanagement.com. It ensures that you will be paid. Check out more here

Remember that most people and companies are very professional and it’s only the few bad apples that spoil the barrel, so stay wise and please leave comments below with any bad experiences you may have had, so our modeling community can stay safe together

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Reported to us on Thursday, March 26, 2020

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