For teenagers to be eligible to model for fashion shows the least, you must have the right height. In teenage modelling, the dimensions are almost always based on those of adults, but there is always a compromise. For girls, 5'8" to around 6'0, and for guys, 6'0 to 6'2" are the usual conventions. Fret not, for if you don't meet the height requirements, accentuation of your other features could more than make up for it. Along with this, proper weight also counts. The biggest factor that could mean all the difference is your ability to market yourself. Remember, in the world of modelling, everybody is looking at you. You must be able to look back with poise and finesse.

For those looking for a career in Glamour Modelling then height is seldom an issue.

If you are serious about becoming the next young Tyson Ballou or Jacquetta Weller, then you need to make yourself known. Don't expect a scout from a big name agency come at your doorstep one Saturday morning and tell you they want you to be on the cover of Vogue.

Many could use the Internet as means of getting discovered. Sites, like urbanmodels, allow for free posting of pictures in which agencies signed to the website browse the talents, check for information, and contact them even if interested. The good thing about the Internet is, online portfolios are sorted according age. So teen aspirants are rated alongside other potential teen aspirants, and not along older ones.

Your community or a city near where you live at times organize fashion shows, or at the for the most part hold an open call for new talents to be recognized. Most of these are held for free, so nothing could hinder potential models from joining, money matters or otherwise. And that could also help to increase your chances of getting discovered.

If at times they indeed ask for a fee for joining, take these with reservation. Unless they are a very well known agency, they might not be worth the dough you might otherwise have used to get more pictures, or treat your friends to McDonalds if you make it to the business.

Even then, almost all big-name agencies hold calls without charging a penny.

These require pictures from you. After all, they can't contact a prospective client if they themselves do not have an idea as to how they look. Remember that they require nothing more than good pictures.

"So do I need to bother with studio shots" The honest answer is "No" Agents know how to see through these types of pictures, and check for the qualities of the model themselves.

"So why bother with a portfolio and why tell me this?!" Only in my opinion it's good to have your own portfolio, remember photographers own the copyright to have your pictures so you wont necessarily receive any from paid shoots. It's is also tangible evidence you are committed to modelling. A lot of work is done outside of agencies, especially on the web and you will need good pictures for you own online portfolio.

"Why do I tell you it's not necessary" simply because any legitimate photographer or agency will tell you the same.

If you've wadded through all that advice and you still believe it will be of a benefit to you then please call us on 07894 236314 or email us at jsmstudio@blueyonder.co.uk