Velour Modeling Agency

APPLYING TO MODELING AGENCIES

Modeling agencies are businesses or companies whose sole purpose is to act as model/talent managers. Different modeling agencies offer different services and opportunities to models.

A training agency is like an academy, they focus on preparing aspiring models for the market. A mother agency signs models with the main aim of developing their talent and placing them in different markets. The mother agency scouts, trains, and prepares models for the booking agencies. Booking agencies are established agencies with very good clientele in developed markets, think, Elite Model Management, or Wilhelmina Models.

HOW MODELING AGENCIES WORK

A modeling agency is a business, it, therefore, must have an income stream; so how do modeling agencies make money?

Modeling agencies strive to get work for models that are signed by them, charging a commission ranging from 10-30% (depending on the market) from the model’s payment. Why do they do this? The agency has spent time and resources to scout, train, prepare and find work for the model. This process involves a model scout, a trainer, a manager, and a booker, all of whom have to be paid for their services.

Modeling agencies will sign models who have a lot of potential of getting booked by their clients. You can be a good model, but not for a certain agency because they do not see any of their clients booking you. Rejection is part and parcel of the process, expect it and don’t take it personally.

Velour Modeling Agency

Applying to modeling agencies needs you to do the following:

1. RESEARCH

There are numerous modeling agencies in the world and in Kenya, finding the right one will take a bit of research and consultation. Start by writing down what type of modeling you want to do and where you want to go with your modeling career. (If you do not know the types of modeling, purchase our Beginners Guide)

The next step is to search for modeling agencies near you. Most credible modeling agencies will be listed on google, from this listing, you can access their website and social media handles. Visit their website or social media handles, look at the services they offer against where you are in your career and where you want to go.

Some agencies tag their models on the photos they post, approach one or two models, and ask them about how their experience in the agency has been. This will help you narrow down the agencies you may want to work with, based on work ethic and the number of models they have already signed.

Lastly, find out the application process. Different agencies have different calendars, some agencies cast throughout the year while others in specific months. Some agencies prefer online application while others prefer to cast physically. This is purely based on the business model and or company preference. This information will always be on the website.

2. APPLY

ONLINE APPLICATION

Many agencies that are constantly scouting for fresh faces, use this method. On the menu bar, will be a “GET SCOUTED” link, which when clicked presents an application form. Go through the requirements, making sure you have the right attachments before you start filling in the form.

Following instructions and being honest is a form of self-respect. Do not lie on the application forms, especially about your height and measurements. Many agencies will ask for polaroid images, ensure you have good images. Applying to a modeling agency is like applying for a job, the requirements might be different, the professionalism should be the same. (To learn more about polaroid images, click here)

EMAIL APPLICATION

This is common with agencies that have a casting on specific months and require models to apply online prior to physical casting. Casting information is always on the agency’s website, and where an agency does not have a website it is imperative that you send an email.

Your application email should be professional. Ensure you have the subject section filled in, introduce yourself and submit your polaroid images (5 maximum). Avoid sending DM’s or WhatsApp messages unless an agency has indicated these platforms as official communication channels. Ensure to send your email within working hours. Feedback from agencies can take between 3 to 7 working days.

PHYSICAL AUDITIONS

These are most common in Kenya. Many modeling agencies prefer this as a casting method because they get a chance to interact with the talent. Modeling is no longer just about looks, personality and work ethic play a major role nowadays. For more in-depth information about physical auditions, click here.

Velour Model Management auditions take place only once a year in January. We post audition dates and requirements in December of the previous year. To stay up to date on our activities, subscribe to our newsletter below and an email notification shall be sent to you every time we post new information.

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VELOUR MODEL MANAGEMENT

77 thoughts on “APPLYING TO MODELING AGENCIES”

    1. Hanningtone Manyibe

      Hi, am hanningtone from Nairobi Kenya and I would like to do modeling for I have got passion in fashion trends and design plus a body that comes out good in any outfit design u make .

      1. I would like in joining your agency.am 21 year old to be a model was my dream but ever since my mother passed away it was shuttered but I want to make my dream true

    1. Velour Model Management auditions take place only once a year in January. We post audition dates and requirements in December of the previous year. To stay up to date on our activities, subscribe to our newsletter below and an email notification shall be sent to you every time we post new information

    2. Velour Model Management auditions take place only once a year in January. To stay up to date on our activities, subscribe to our newsletter below and an email notification shall be sent to you every time we post new information

  1. hello
    Thank you for the opportunity
    I have a question
    what happen if some details in the application form got some errors
    Kindly help, i messed up on Name detail.
    Thank you

  2. My name is Trizah.my question is should I be tall so as to be a model?
    How do I know the field to specialize in as in what type of model I should apply for.?

    1. Fabiola nyaguthii wairimu

      I would like to be your face model and also a runway model hope to get the opportunity to work with you

  3. Dipsy Nyawira Mwangi

    And also i would like to join because I know their is opportunity for me. I have a height of around 6 , slender. Hope you will get to see me. Thank you am from Nairobi.

  4. Hello hope you are doing fine. Am vallary avudu, am 21 years old and I would really like to join you in modeling. Kindly consider me, thankyou.

  5. Hello, I’m uhuru ndaisi from mukuru kwa njenga nairobi. My dream is to be an international model. Consider me to fulfill my dream. Thank you.

  6. Nicholas Nganga

    Little Oak Garden in Githioro Centre along the Nakuru-Dundori highway is a beautiful site for actors to do some of their acting sessions.Photos are available upon request.
    Email: littleoakgarden@gmail.com
    Phone: 0748840033
    Contact Person: Nicholas Ng’ang’a (Founder/CEO)

  7. Hello, am Munyua.
    I’d like to learn more on the specifics of your agency, like what criteria gets people chosen regardless of the modeling type.

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