From experience: Mother Agency contracts can be great or they can be hell. Do yourself a favor and look over the contract with a legal professional before you sign anything! And always look into the reviews of the agency.
I'm from India and there is a agency where they have a 3 year contract In the mean time you're not supposed to give any other auditions or work with any company. Incase if they break the contract they are supposed to pay some ' x ' amount of money in the name of broken contract. That's hilarious Great that I didn't signed made myself struck somewhere.
Man i wish i would have watched something like these a year ago, bcoz i signed with this agency it was small Modeling agency and since then i haven't done anything whatsoever, i have like 2 months left for my contract to end which im so excited abt but damn can't believe theu didn't find me a work wven once
Love your energy and positive information. I am a Photographer/Actor/Filmmaker/ (Master of none) in the NYC Area. I have been working on a book and you are on my radar. In the last few years due to various social and health issues in the States, the industry has been in some serious changes and the economics is horrific. Keep up the good work. I will continue to watch and will have questions you may find helful or not. 'Breaking a Leg".
I wanna become a model and I consider myself a pretty goodlooking guy, i've got the height, slim and also structured body, long legs and arms, high torso and a good jawline etc... But for some reason I tend to judge my self to much on my facial looks when I take a picture OR look at the mirror almost as it I'm not good looking enough and it kinda lowers my self esteem in a way. Any advice?
First , never doubt yourself always try because if you never try then you'll never know. Always have confidence in yourself because you are the only you that you can be. Show everyone that you are one in a billion have fun when taking pictures pretend you are at a concert in the crowd having fun. You will do great things. Have a blessed 2020
Just do it, I've already got two contracts (modelling agencies in one go) trust me if you do not take risks in life you'll never know on whether it was worth it
i’m slightly overweight my eyes are uneven and already got my first contract, wherever you don’t fit they’ll put you and it’s all about embracing inclusivity nowadays, ofc take care of yourself but remember don’t compare yourself to anyone else your perfect no matter how what anyone else thinks including a model agency or designer you work for!
I have a few questions.... *please reply :3* (1) if your mother agency gets the model a job in a foreign area with a different agency, who pays for travel expenses, hotel, food ect? and regarding other types of contracts (normal scenario not involving mother agency) (2) are there any agencies that would be willing to pay for, provide or help with transportation for models to travel to clients/work? If necessary and appropriate, how should the model go about talking to the agency about this? I am asking because I dont drive at this time and a friend told me she knew a model whose agency did that for her because she lived in a city neighboring her agency. (3) would signing a contract with an agency prevent a model from being able to be sponsored by or partner with companies via instagram and other social media? what if a company wants to use a models instagram photos (which the model took personally)? (4)what if a model doesnt like something in their contract? can they ask the agency to change it before it is signed? should the model give the agency an altered version of the contract to sign? lastly, does a model only go to castings that their agent chooses for them because the client showed interest?
4 the model may be able to get an attorney to negotiate a certain piece of the contract to accommodate to the model but in most cases no the contracts are made for a reason for all models who sign to follow. agency’s also provide different types of contracts
3. I’m currently signed to a mother agency right now and based off my experience (it may be different with other agencies), they don’t allow us to take sponsorships outside the agency. Basically any paid job goes against the contract. Buuuut, if a company wants to sponsor me, I can give them the contact info of my agency and then they usually handle the specifics like negotiating the pay. I sometimes find that the agency gets them to bring up the initial price they offered. The obvious loop hole is to take a non paid opportunity but that has the downsides that maybe in the future, your agency finds an opportunity with them and they won’t want to pay you because you’ve already worked with them for free(or a lower price). Hopefully that helps!
Thank you! I’ll be terminating my 1 year exclusive contract with my current agency next month. Plus I met with another agency last week and they took a good interest into me. If I do get a contract with this new agency I’ll need to wait 30 days exactly to sign on board!
if you’re just about to start your modeling career can you send submissions to a lot of agencies at the same time and turn them down once you get into one??
Ilovechicken i really eant to be a comercial model not cat walk model but I think my nose is too big and i am not slim i have curves and i am afraid they dont sign me bc of that
I signed with elite model look Nigeria it's been now 3moths no news how long it takes to be called?? and i don't remember if my contract was non-exclusive or exclusive but next time i will see what my contract says coz now i know...thank you for your useful video fresh
Hi, I so appreciate your videos. I just signed as a mature model with EMG Models (my first agency ever) and the contract is non-exclusive; however, as EMG will be my Mother Agency, I will be paying them 20% for any booking I manage to get on my own. My question is what is the difference between a contract with a Mother Agency that is non-exclusive versus one that is exclusive if the Mother Agency will be trying to get you gigs through other agencies even if your contract is exclusive?
I am currently a teenager, about to turn 16 and I got an offer to start talks with a certain agency in NY. I don't want modeling to completely take over my life, as I still have school and other commitments at school. Are there ways that if I'm going to sign a contract, I have a way to "get out" if needed at any given time? As much as I love modeling, I want to see how far it takes me so I really want to be focused on school still.
Can I still get signed if i'm 6'4 190 lbs male and mininal acne under my chin? My other concern is thatm y muscles arent super defined (is that really bad too)? Is 19 too late to start? and my final question is if I go to a school in Illinois almost 3 hours south from Chicago should I omit telling agencies? Modeling is something I really want. Love the videos
Do you have any videos that talk about do the business side of modeling in more detail. How to be savy and proactive in pushing my career. I have an agency and a manager as well but i don't really know whats happening?
Thank you for this video. I have a mother agency contract with Sync models it's states I have to pay a monthly management fee of R200 on top of the the 20% commission for each gig should I sign or am I being scammed.
I know the answer to my question probably depends on a lot of different factors, but what contract would you recommend for someone who is trying to make a good profit in this career?
Ohh, so what you mean is that under non exclusive contract; I can be under Elite models as a high fashion model and I can be under ford models as a commercial model 🤔
I feel like I could become a male model but I just don’t feel confident with my face 😔 I have chubby cheeks, Chinese eyes, (I’m Mexican), I’ve only seen mostly white models :(
I'd wager that many agencies are on the hunt for a little diversity. Whatever you look like, own it! Play to your unique characteristics and you could probably get far in this career with dedication and patience.
what do you do if the city and state you live in does not really have access to big fashion modeling agencies, without having to spending a lot of money. I want to be a successful plus size model. I have already taken headshots, im wanting to send them off.
Big question; do I really need to be a independent model with no contract or do I need to eventually sign with an agency or model management company for a contract or can I just get the contract by me being independent?
Hey bro, I just signed a Exclusive contract. They asked me to come in for digitals and a meeting. Can you make a video or PM me to give me some advice what Erik be talked about and fine e after the first meeting with the board and digitals please
Good evening to you Fresh pepper i have a daughter she love to be a model she has a good body so what she can do if she need to join please help .But for now she is 14 years old she love model
Thank you. I do have ideal suit size, and I have lot of potential. Also, they took me in, right there at the casting, no time to think. Maybe I should try other agency?
@@cipmir4877 Yea buddy, I'd say be wary when it's too easy like that, especially when they want some cash upfront. Shop around and find an agency that is straight with you and that you feel you can trust.
My daughter just audition for NV modeling Talents and the contract will be 25%. It is 1795.00 down payment. 6weeks training. Then contract and gigs. Your thoughts?
From experience:
Mother Agency contracts can be great or they can be hell.
Do yourself a favor and look over the contract with a legal professional before you sign anything! And always look into the reviews of the agency.
I'm from India and there is a agency where they have a 3 year contract In the mean time you're not supposed to give any other auditions or work with any company. Incase if they break the contract they are supposed to pay some ' x ' amount of money in the name of broken contract. That's hilarious Great that I didn't signed made myself struck somewhere.
@@rosehiver6262 if the opportunity is ever presented; seek legal counsel.
That’s true
Yes it is always good to have a "mother agent"...IMG covers financial fitness..can u speak on that maybe one day..
Your are an inspiration 🙏
MAYBORN AJANG thank you 🙏🏾
Man i wish i would have watched something like these a year ago, bcoz i signed with this agency it was small Modeling agency and since then i haven't done anything whatsoever, i have like 2 months left for my contract to end which im so excited abt but damn can't believe theu didn't find me a work wven once
try a non-exclusive contract next time.
@@rosehiver6262 you get paid per job.
I am so happy that i never waste my time coming on your channel cuz i learn new things everything
Love your energy and positive information. I am a Photographer/Actor/Filmmaker/ (Master of none) in the NYC Area. I have been working on a book and you are on my radar. In the last few years due to various social and health issues in the States, the industry has been in some serious changes and the economics is horrific. Keep up the good work. I will continue to watch and will have questions you may find helful or not. 'Breaking a Leg".
I wanna become a model and I consider myself a pretty goodlooking guy, i've got the height, slim and also structured body, long legs and arms, high torso and a good jawline etc... But for some reason I tend to judge my self to much on my facial looks when I take a picture OR look at the mirror almost as it I'm not good looking enough and it kinda lowers my self esteem in a way. Any advice?
First , never doubt yourself always try because if you never try then you'll never know. Always have confidence in yourself because you are the only you that you can be. Show everyone that you are one in a billion have fun when taking pictures pretend you are at a concert in the crowd having fun. You will do great things. Have a blessed 2020
@@kamyriamorrow9896 thank you, you too
Just do it, I've already got two contracts (modelling agencies in one go) trust me if you do not take risks in life you'll never know on whether it was worth it
i’m slightly overweight my eyes are uneven and already got my first contract, wherever you don’t fit they’ll put you and it’s all about embracing inclusivity nowadays, ofc take care of yourself but remember don’t compare yourself to anyone else your perfect no matter how what anyone else thinks including a model agency or designer you work for!
Fresh, thanks for this video!! i'm about to sign a contract with a jamaican agency... this video is really helpful
That's amazing, congrats Steven
Been waiting for this🔥thank you🙏
Thanks ..it has really been helpful
I have a few questions.... *please reply :3* (1) if your mother agency gets the model a job in a foreign area with a different agency, who pays for travel expenses, hotel, food ect?
and regarding other types of contracts (normal scenario not involving mother agency) (2) are there any agencies that would be willing to pay for, provide or help with transportation for models to travel to clients/work? If necessary and appropriate, how should the model go about talking to the agency about this? I am asking because I dont drive at this time and a friend told me she knew a model whose agency did that for her because she lived in a city neighboring her agency.
(3) would signing a contract with an agency prevent a model from being able to be sponsored by or partner with companies via instagram and other social media? what if a company wants to use a models instagram photos (which the model took personally)?
(4)what if a model doesnt like something in their contract? can they ask the agency to change it before it is signed? should the model give the agency an altered version of the contract to sign?
lastly, does a model only go to castings that their agent chooses for them because the client showed interest?
I have the same doubts
@freshpepper could you answer some of these questions.
for question 1. the client almost always pays those travel expense food and accommodations or tries to negotiate with you.
4 the model may be able to get an attorney to negotiate a certain piece of the contract to accommodate to the model but in most cases no the contracts are made for a reason for all models who sign to follow. agency’s also provide different types of contracts
3. I’m currently signed to a mother agency right now and based off my experience (it may be different with other agencies), they don’t allow us to take sponsorships outside the agency. Basically any paid job goes against the contract. Buuuut, if a company wants to sponsor me, I can give them the contact info of my agency and then they usually handle the specifics like negotiating the pay. I sometimes find that the agency gets them to bring up the initial price they offered.
The obvious loop hole is to take a non paid opportunity but that has the downsides that maybe in the future, your agency finds an opportunity with them and they won’t want to pay you because you’ve already worked with them for free(or a lower price). Hopefully that helps!
Thank you! I’ll be terminating my 1 year exclusive contract with my current agency next month. Plus I met with another agency last week and they took a good interest into me. If I do get a contract with this new agency I’ll need to wait 30 days exactly to sign on board!
Can you still model with facial hair because I would like to grow my beard out and if you are allowed to model with facial hair how long should it be
Yes you can, just make sure its not too long otherwise it might limit you
Can we have a salary video
some great info right here!
if you’re just about to start your modeling career can you send submissions to a lot of agencies at the same time and turn them down once you get into one??
Yes you want to keep you le options open. Also networking
Yes as many as you can remember it is totally up to on how many agencies you want, don't over do it tho
I am a new model who signed a mother agency contract and honestly, I can`t wait!😆😆😆
I wanna become a model but I would be consider petite I was wondering if you could make a video on any agencies in Columbus, Ohio ....
Very Informative 💯
I’m 13 and I don’t know if I’m good enough to be a model bcz there is really not special looking about me but I do need lots of tip would be helpful
Ilovechicken i really eant to be a comercial model not cat walk model but I think my nose is too big and i am not slim i have curves and i am afraid they dont sign me bc of that
Do surgery or just get confident.
@@ihavetwoturtles8166 thats horrible advice
@@Z5Z5Z5 haha, ikr! does it look like I grow money, pffftt
@@meliruiz2696 also its just like rude lol like get surgery uhhhh
I signed with elite model look Nigeria it's been now 3moths no news how long it takes to be called?? and i don't remember if my contract was non-exclusive or exclusive but next time i will see what my contract says coz now i know...thank you for your useful video fresh
congrats on getting signed
Good job explaining
Whose listening to this on the way home from work 😍
Home from work? Fuck that night shift lol
@@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433 Night shift chronicles lol
@@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433 That's where the money is 😍♥️
@@jay-mv5nb what kind of work do you do ?
@@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433 In home private duty CNA, follow me on Instagram @kjthemitch.. I have my own UA-cam as well @ KJTheMitch ♥️😍
Great video thanks for sharing
Hey fresh can you talk about LA model thank you
Hi, I so appreciate your videos. I just signed as a mature model with EMG Models (my first agency ever) and the contract is non-exclusive; however, as EMG will be my Mother Agency, I will be paying them 20% for any booking I manage to get on my own. My question is what is the difference between a contract with a Mother Agency that is non-exclusive versus one that is exclusive if the Mother Agency will be trying to get you gigs through other agencies even if your contract is exclusive?
Love it 💕💕
Great job
Great info to know 👍🏾🔑!!!
I am currently a teenager, about to turn 16 and I got an offer to start talks with a certain agency in NY. I don't want modeling to completely take over my life, as I still have school and other commitments at school. Are there ways that if I'm going to sign a contract, I have a way to "get out" if needed at any given time? As much as I love modeling, I want to see how far it takes me so I really want to be focused on school still.
this is so similar to my situation :((
this helped a lot thank you! :)
Nice information 👌
Hey, how do you know you’re due to get bookings when signing up to an exclusive contract? How could you tell
I would love to be a model one day but I don't know how to get started about it but I am a plus size woman so it would be hard for me to do so
Do you know if your agency makes sure you get paid from clients or your work? Because I’ve heard of designers trying pay models with clothes
I saw the gap-toothed model in Catfish Mtv with Nev..if I'm right!?! 😜
J adore et continue de traduire en français vraiment cool 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🇫🇷
How can i join please i really want to be a mobel
💃💃💃💃❤❤❤thanks for this
Am just seeing your video
Lol you ran away from Nigeria 🇳🇬 RESPECT #betterfuture (I’m a Nigerian too so no shade )
After signing a mother contract, can you change it later
Great job explaining but not all mother agency require 20% some are a lil less I believe
Can I still get signed if i'm 6'4 190 lbs male and mininal acne under my chin? My other concern is thatm y muscles arent super defined (is that really bad too)? Is 19 too late to start? and my final question is if I go to a school in Illinois almost 3 hours south from Chicago should I omit telling agencies? Modeling is something I really want. Love the videos
Do you have any videos that talk about do the business side of modeling in more detail. How to be savy and proactive in pushing my career. I have an agency and a manager as well but i don't really know whats happening?
Thank you for this video. I have a mother agency contract with Sync models it's states I have to pay a monthly management fee of R200 on top of the the 20% commission for each gig should I sign or am I being scammed.
you might be getting scammed. 👀 let us know if you found that out but personally with my agency i don’t even reach the 20% commission
Am a girl but I am learning more
Could you please do a review at your time at EMG
Thanks...
I know the answer to my question probably depends on a lot of different factors, but what contract would you recommend for someone who is trying to make a good profit in this career?
I’d go with a non-exclusive and sign with multiple agents to get more exposure to brands/clients
Four types of model contract every model should sign in with.
* Mother agency
* Non exclusive contract.
* Exclusive contract
* One time only contract
Ohh, so what you mean is that under non exclusive contract; I can be under Elite models as a high fashion model and I can be under ford models as a commercial model 🤔
I feel like I could become a male model but I just don’t feel confident with my face 😔
I have chubby cheeks, Chinese eyes, (I’m Mexican), I’ve only seen mostly white models :(
I'd wager that many agencies are on the hunt for a little diversity.
Whatever you look like, own it! Play to your unique characteristics and you could probably get far in this career with dedication and patience.
"Chinese eyes"?? um sir- "Chinese eyes" isn't a thing. I think you mean monolids or epicanthic folds.
I just got signed by model agency for 3 years and am asked to pay Acceptance fee
Is there a contract that is exclusive mother agency contract?
what do you do if the city and state you live in does not really have access to big fashion modeling agencies, without having to spending a lot of money. I want to be a successful plus size model. I have already taken headshots, im wanting to send them off.
Please I want to know if you can balance being a lawyer and model(commercial or editorial)
Big question; do I really need to be a independent model with no contract or do I need to eventually sign with an agency or model management company for a contract or can I just get the contract by me being independent?
Hey bro, I just signed a Exclusive contract. They asked me to come in for digitals and a meeting. Can you make a video or PM me to give me some advice what Erik be talked about and fine e after the first meeting with the board and digitals please
Can an agency use your pictures without your permission especially if there was no contract and you leave that agency
I just signed the first one I got offered 🤭😅
Im 16 and I want to be a model but I have acne so i don’t know what to do
Acne is normal for your age. Try using some acne skin care treatment, once you turn 18 the acne problems will reduce dramatically
Good evening to you Fresh pepper i have a daughter she love to be a model she has a good body so what she can do if she need to join please help .But for now she is 14 years old she love model
approximately how much does an average model make a year?
I wanted to know ,we should pay for 1 year contract or not plz
no
Do you have to be in the same country/city as your mother agency?
How tall do you have to be to model? I am 18 and 4’10
Yvonne Murillo 5”8 at least 😬 give it a go tho there are some models that a short. You never know until you give it a try
I'm 5'6 :/
Who's on the thumbnail?
My agency wants 50%. Contract not signed yet. I’m a begginer. What should I do?
20% seems to be the norm. 50% seems outrageous and possibly they suspect youre worth money. I wouldn't sign that.
Thank you. I do have ideal suit size, and I have lot of potential. Also, they took me in, right there at the casting, no time to think. Maybe I should try other agency?
don't sign!
Nyakueth Biel even if it’s a mother agency?
@@cipmir4877 Yea buddy, I'd say be wary when it's too easy like that, especially when they want some cash upfront. Shop around and find an agency that is straight with you and that you feel you can trust.
Ohhh...thats why you used that thumbnail.
You got a girlfriend? I’m a model too
What’s the intro song?
It's called "Fun" by Vibe Tracks
I ate a lot today :( i cant help my self
Can a 13 year old girl be a commercial model?
Yes even a 3 year old baby can be a commercial model
Hi
My daughter just audition for NV modeling Talents and the contract will be 25%. It is 1795.00 down payment. 6weeks training. Then contract and gigs. Your thoughts?
great video.