There are all different type of Models Agencies like to represent from the Fit girl next door with the killer smile and all American Looks to the Odd, Quirky very editorial lanky type. Not everyone ‘gets it’ when it comes to fashion and why her and not her.. Agents are really the ones who decide what’s in and who gets to be represented by their Agency. I’ve seen the prettiest girls whom seem to have everything it takes get turned down left and right from agencies and then I’ve seen such Interesting Androgynous looking types work like nuts. really.. anything goes. You’ll never know who’ll think you are special! I think the most important characteristic you must have as an aspiring model though.. is DRIVE. You have to be the type that just goes for it.. that doesn’t stop until you get there.. doesn’t matter how many doors are slammed in your face. You don’t give up!! Most of the girls who are represented by agencies in NY.. have this Common Trait. Because not all of us are going to get scouted in the Mall or an Airport. Lucky for you if that happens but MOST models fight tooth and nail to get signed.
For Instance, I was recently sent Pics from a model from Germany. This girl wanted to be a Fashion model so bad and believed in herself so much.. She said bye bye to her Dad.. in a little town south of Munich.. and flew off to NY, just with the dream of getting signed by an Agency. That is DRIVE!! That is Courage, my friends. That is someone who is going to make her dream happen. I just love to see that kind of spirit.. it is so exciting because I know great things will happen for this girl.
So, of course she didn’t have the right pictures as she went on open calls to all the agencies. She had a book pf professional pictures.. and was told NO by every agency she saw! After, she contacted me.. I said let’s take some REGULAR snapshots and I emailed them to 6 Top modeling agencies and instantly she had appointments. None knew she was the same girl that was just in their office on an open call that week.. Why? Because when you go in for Open Calls.. they take your Book or pictures to the agents and they get passed around. The agents never see YOU! See you might have what it takes but if your pics are bad… what a waste of time! That’s why it’s so important to have the right pics… which are simple digital polaroids your mom took! It’ll make everything so much easier and you can begin your exciting, jet setting career as a model quicker.
Watch this Video of myself Interviewing the Lovely Franziska. Let me know what you think?
I can’t wait for those of you to realize that your dreams are getting closer every day if you just implement these simple Model Secrets I am sharing with you! Don’t forget to leave your comments or questions below and Share with your friends if you found this info useful!
Yours in true Success-


Hi Everyone.. I just wanted to say this info is for aspiring models that have never worked as a model and has a book of professional pics.. meaning tests from their local town/city. This info is not for a working model in another city who has shot a lot of magazines and worked with good clients. Then already having a ‘Book” is great.. I am simply talking about when you are just starting out..
xo- Lisa
Love this interview and helpful advise. My daughter is very interested in becoming a model and really needs to hear that presenting herself naturally, without makeup, is what she needs to do. Thank you thank you.
And good luck Franziska!!
I remember Fanziska when she was in NY. I had a booking with her and she was real cool. Where is she now?
Hey Reed.. She is based in Munich and working well there. I think she will be working in Paris soon! Yeah, she is super cool!
I wish I had watched this at 8am this morning before I drove 4 hours to FORD Miami. Thanks for the advice!
Hey jesse ; ) Agencies love ambitious models, thats awesome you got up early and drove far to go for you dreams! Agencies know that new models don’t know exactly what to do… we learn as we go… and that’s why I am here!!! So, what happened with FoRD?? ; ))