Model training & development

Wondering how you can become a working model? Model development and a support network is so important, though you don't need to pay big money for it.

The AUSSIE ELITE GROUP was established by credible professionals to ethically support present and future fashion and commercial models in Australia, so our advice is impartial and very sound.

We hear stories af teenagers and mums spending many thousands of dollars for model development and promises of jobs or a career, only to be left on the side lines disheartened and never heard of again. It's appauling how some have been treated!

Don't be exploited and taken advantage of. There are many ways to get into modelling, and even developed for free or little cost.

OPTION 1: The lucky few get scouted if you're blessed with those rare genes, look incredible and get seen. Then credible agencies will give you a contract to sign, help you with a portfolio of images, development, and all the rest... FREE OF CHARGE. They can see your potential and you making them money, so it wont cost a cent.

**How to get spotted? Enter the biggest model competitions such as Australia's Next Top Model, Dolly or Girlfriend magazine model searches. These are probably the only ones to launch a career proper. Note that these are aimed at teenagers and fashion, so you need to be above 173cm tall.

OPTION 2: DIY to impress
Call for agency requirements and go in on a casting day with a positive attitude.
*See our Credible Agency List.

OPTION 3: Set yourself up as a model to get noticed.
These are usually the models who didn't get a chance with the other options, sometimes a bit shorter or older, but are still passionate enough to chase their dream. This is where you listen to credible professional advice, do photo shoots, practice, and pay for some short courses.... NOT costing thousands of dollars

OPTION 4: Do the hard yards alone.
There are many freelance models who started with a few free 'TFP' or 'test shoots' to experience modelling. They then go on to build a portfolio of quality images, get comp cards, practice, do development training sessions, then start sourcing their own work or apply to smaller agencies for additional work.

PRACTICE DIFFERENT EXPRESSIONS, POSING AND WALKING.
YOUR MIRROR SHOULD BE YOUR FRIEND

Obviously this last option is the toughest road, and it seems only those with the right attitude, perseverance, professional network/contacts end up making it.... but you can! We know many girls who are self developed or you could say 'naturals', who go far. Obviously a bit taller is generally better, but there is still so much work in the commercial areas for shorter models.... and commercial work pays the best. :)

Development training is positive and beneficial at any level, so we do recommend it. Even short acting courses can be confidence building and help get you into character for certain roles.

Aussie Elite will give advice toward any reputable courses on offer. As part of our member packs and to individuals, we also offer short professionally run development workshops on all the main topics...

COME TRY MODELLING DAYS

MASTERING THE CATWALK

POSING TIPS N TRICKS

SETTING YOURSELF UP - PORTFOLIO & COMP CARD ADVICE

HOW TO WIN THE CASTING

PORTFOLIO SHOOT DAYS

Dont waste your potential! Please see our GOOD STUFF page for more free advice and support articles to help you. We are here for your success!

The negative - what to avoid

* Small agencies offering you big promises.

* The salesman or woman saying you look amazing, then in the next breath wanting you to pay them money to be part of a fantasy.

* Beware of agencies charging joining fees. It is illegal, though they try get around it by saying you must pay for their photo shoot and a variety of other non essentials expenses.

* Of course listen to a successful model, but you must avoid the amateur models and those unprofessionals around the industry offering tips. They all have advice to give but it's generally misleading or to their benefit. When you listen to real professionals who work with good brands and make big money, you find the avenue for success.... thats what we do.

* The obvious scam - A random person contacting you saying we would love you to fly all expenses paid overseas for a commercial shoot. The industry does not work that way and it is generally a dangerous trap or they want you to pay 'Insurance money' first, then they vanish.

* The Skype scam - A random message from someone claiming to be from an agency who then tries to undress or blackmail you. Don't be fooled... it has trapped many.

IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE IT USUALLY IS!

Starry eyed dreamers become victims all too often. The market is competitive and flooded with models worldwide, so why would they spend huge money on someone they have never met, over a much cheaper local who can look so similar or get good make up done to look the same?

WHAT TO DO NEXT

Be brave and walk away. Report to local Police or let us know and we can give you further advice.