How to start modelling with no experience
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Everyone starts with no experience. Brands book new faces all the time, especially for commercial, e-commerce and promotional work. Here's how to get your first booking without spending money.
Step 1: take simple digitals
Use your phone in daylight against a plain wall. Take a headshot, a profile and a full-length photo. Wear fitted, plain clothes and little or no makeup.
Step 2: create a free profile
Add your height, city, sizes and the kind of work you want. Honest stats get you more bookings, not fewer.
On VELA your profile is free to create. When you're ready, a paid listing puts you in the directory and lets you apply to more castings.
Step 3: apply often and be reliable
Apply to castings that match your look and city. Reply quickly, arrive early, and ask for images afterwards to build your portfolio.
Questions people ask
- Can I model if I'm short?
- Yes. Height matters for runway, but commercial, fitness, beauty and promotional work book all heights.
- What age do you need to be on VELA?
- You must be 18 or older to create a model profile on VELA.
Ready to be found?
List your profile on VELA and let brands, photographers and agencies contact you directly.
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