Q&A for How to Get Into Male Modeling

Have a good physique, toned body, and a photogenic face with clear skin and good teeth. Hair doesn't really matter as much. Usually, each agency has height and age requirements for male models.

Yes you can be too tall as, unless you're a professional basketballer, the clothing that you are wearing doesn't accurately represent what it would look like on the general public which is why the 5'11" - 6'2" guideline is there.

This article explains what to do (the "young men's market") and would be applicable to your age in many cases. However, you should have a chaperone, probably a parent and you definitely need your parent's permission. Get a portfolio put together with photographs from a professional photographer. One thing that might be an issue is your height -- you may not yet be tall enough at 15, but if you are, then it should be fine.

Yes but appearances matter in the world of marketing and selling products, services and lifestyles to people, hence the modeling industry thrives. Modeling industries look for people who are genetically gifted with good looks, a genetic occurrence out of anyone's control. However, you don't need to pine over this part of the market sector unless you want to. Instead, be grateful for what talents and skills you have and stay positive because life's too short to care about something out of your control and of little interest to you.

Of course you can! Androgeny is huge in the modeling world. Find yourself a good agent.

Follow the above steps. At interviews, be polite but not too robotic. In other words, don't kiss up to the interviewers. Instead, show them what you have to offer and promptly leave with a nice thank you or hope to see you soon, on the way out. Inside of an audition, present yourself as a professional even if it's your first time auditioning.

Yes, however it may be more difficult to find consistent work depending on the type of modeling you are interested in.

Yes, but it will be harder to find work because nice skin is essential in the modeling world.

These days, probably not. They can be easily covered up with makeup, just like scars and skin imperfections.

No, but there should be. A model should understand the industry they are getting involved with and should know what to expect while also considering what is their exit strategy. Modeling doesn't last forever.

The amount you earn will vary wildly depending on the work you get and how often you get it. Models just starting out may only earn $50-$100 for a day's worth of work. An in-demand male model can make several thousand dollars for a single day's work, but most models will not make that much.

22 is a good age for men to begin working in the modeling business. I'm 55 and have been in the business since I was about 22, and I still work pretty regularly. Men can have long careers in print and advertising work. I'm currently in a Toyota and AT&T commercial.

Tall is always good, but having a proportional body and face is equally important. Most male models are a minimum of 6'2".

Go to an open call at a reputable agency in your area. Most agencies hold open calls every week. If you're not sure what agencies are in your area, consult Google, but avoid Craigslist--these tend to either be very low-paying gigs or scams.

You will need to find an agent in your area that has openings for clients. You'll sit down and discuss their rates, availability, etc. and then they will walk you through the process of signing with them if you choose to do so.

You can do prints ad shoots. For runway modelling the minimum height is usually 5 feet 10 inch or 5 feet 11 inches.

That’s about 6 foot -- from what I read, that’s a perfect height for male modeling.