Proscout
To Whom It May Concern:
What do you know about the Proscout Modeling
Invitationals?
How legit are they if at all?
J.B.
J.,
Questionable
origins, previously
misleading advertising, unsubstantiated marketing,
conflict of interest, unknown success rates, no guarantees,
and no money-back guarantees.
For most people independent scouts are extraneous. Direct
access to top agencies is free. You don't need scouts
to hold your hand. But you also don't need to start at
the biggest and best (which is what they push).
Working up from the small local agencies to the big
ones is also a good way to go. It is good for the model;
and it is also good for the agency. It worked for Cindy
Crawford, for example; she did not go straight to Elite
in NY.
Building a strong portfolio through significant work
experience can get the attention of major agencies, and
the minor ones do contact them to promote their models.
You could try something like Proscout as a last resort,
after visiting reputable local agencies or sending pictures
to the best agencies in larger markets (if you don't
live in a major modeling market).
In most cases, invitationals, showcases, conventions,
etc., are definitely not the best place to start. Conventions
may be the first thing you hear about but they are most
likely the last place you should try.
It makes more sense to start with what is convenient
(local) and free (open calls) or very cheap (snapshots).
This is what the president of a top agency recommended
and what you'll read in modeling books, etc. I don't
think it's something you'll hear from Proscout.
A
very good article on breaking into a modeling career reported
the professional opinion of an industry leader:
- Katie Ford, CEO of Ford Models, Inc., says those
interested in modeling should attend open calls at
or send snapshots to reputable agencies in large markets.
Most big agencies offer open calls at least once a
week.
|
