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The Professional's Guide to Modeling

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This is the best info out there!

As a working commercial photographer I have worked with many models, both seasoned and beginners as well as agencies, reps and managers. I have dealt with a lot of beginners and often wanted to give them a source for no nonsense info about the day-to-day issues they are likely to encounter. I have also over the years read several modeling guides to see which ones I should recommend but most fell short in some way. Not this one.

What's unique about this book is that it doesn't just cover the NYC fashion world. That's the problem with lots of books by supermodels and celebrity agency owners are their experience is a very narrow and often an outdated one that extremely few others could benefit from. This book deals with fashion and commercial modeling in both large and secondary markets. It clearly explains the differences too.

Another unique thing about this book is how much it deals with the Internet and it's effect on the modeling industry, both the good and bad aspects of it. It lays out in no nonsense terms how both agency and freelance models can befit from the net and the brick & mortar world. Its glossary of terms is the most comprehensive I have seen and includes many "net" terms that until now have never been codified into one printed source.

I think the best thing about it is the frank discussion of all the scams and sorta scams out there, how to spot them and how to tell the quasi legit from legit. (Sometimes that can be hard) That alone is worth the read.

If you are looking to get into the modeling world I would get this book and really read it before you spend a dime on photos, comp cards, web site memberships, open calls, ect.

Don't get me wrong there are several good books out there but for the beginning model this is the best.

This book sits out in a place of honor dead center on the big coffee table in the waiting area of my studio. I refer young models and their moms to it constantly. It is a one hundred percent bona fide guide to the industry, no song and dance, no smoke and mirrors just the facts of life in one of the toughest and most mis-understood and mis-represented businessess on the planet.

If you want to model, buy this book and read it cover to cover. Then read it again.

If you have a kid or loved one who wants to model, casually or professionally, buy this book and give it to them.

I am a professional photographer in Nasvhille Tennessee. My wife and I operate our own studio and this book is now my number one recommendation for anyone even thinking about getting into the wild and woolly business of modeling.

This book is truly THE BEST book currently available for people who want an informed and in depth view of the modeling industry. It's eloquently written, yet in a simple enough manner that ANYONE can understand it. The beauty of it is that most books target fashion models or another specific subset of people in the modeling industry. Roger's book is for everyone. Whether you're a curious aspiring model, a relatively new model to the industry, or a seasoned professional, this book can help you. Whether you're a fashionista, a commercial model, the face of a beauty campaign, a child model, older model, glamour model, art model, internet model--this book can help YOU. Also parents and significant others that form the support network for a model, this can give you a very honest glimpse into the industry that your child or significant other works in.

It will tell how to get from point A to point B and meet your goals without taking a bunch of detours or getting sidetracked along the way. This is a TOUGH business to work in, no doubt. But there are a few sources out there that can really tell you exactly what you need to do to meet your goals. This book is one of them. It gives you an honest look into an industry that most sources candycoat and leave important parts out of. If you want a reference tool that truly tells it like it is and will help you, buy this book. I guarantee you won't regret it.


~Big "A"- Larger Than Life Co.

This book is very in depth about the industry, and how it works. Once you are done reading this book, there should be no questions about where you stand, what materials you need, and exactly how agencies work.

The author took his experiences, and put them all together to educate anyone who is interested in entering the modeling world, and did a great job.

This book is mandatory for photographers and models. It has all the information needed to be as professional as possible and does not lie or hold back with what is necessary in this industry. If you are looking for a modeling book that tells the truth and and can jump start your career in the right path, please buy this book! It is straight forward and gives more information then any book I have read thus far.

Thank you Mr. Talley, for writing your book. Save $1500US+, frustrated time & heartache. The advice & information is priceless & absolutely useful for the Australian & Asian market i.e. if you're not between 5'9" and 6' tall with long legs (female), to be forwarded for mainstream work, you've got to play the game, with the smaller agencies, who don't get enough work for their models, so they compensate by charging for photo shoots, classes, etc...with NO GUARANTEED return. Furthermore, the book offers unparalleled advice & honest truths, regarding, industry games, modeling conventions / searches, scams, the games photographer's play & Internet Modeling. A. Butler:[...]

This is not your typical "don't do" this, or "do" that kind of book. The author spends the time in layman's terms to explain the ins and outs of the modeling business. Whether your intent is to become the next supermodel or you are just a casual participant (or considering), Mr. Talley explains the ups and downs to the different avenues of modeling. This is an excellent read for models, aspiring models, parents, and photographers. You will find yourself reading again and again and recommending to others.

I have read many books on the Modeling industry and This by far is the most in depth and comprehensive on the fashion industry. A must read for everyone.

I have recommended this book to agency minded models that I have worked with and also recommend it to anyone who wishes to work in the industry. Modeling is a very rewarding profession but it can also be hard. This book explains in easy to understand terms exactly what kinds of modeling opportunities are out there, the models that work in these fields and the best way to approach agencies. I also appreciated the attention paid to the growing internet modeling field. There is truly something for all types of models in this book.

In my experience, the price of the book is well worth it when you get such a detailed and honest explanation of what to expect when you enter the world of modeling.

Just finished reading it and I highly recommend it. Wish it had been out when my daughter started modeling 5 or 6 years ago. It would have saved us much time and money and wasted energy. Two thumbs up!!