Resources For Freelance Models
I know from experience how hard it can be to build and run a career as a freelance model. When I started out in 2010 there weren't many resources available, and in 2015 I dedicated myself to making sure that models entering the field today have access to a variety of information and tools.
I no longer offer coaching full time, but I still want you to have access to the best resources available. This page contains a curated list of the best resources I've created - and found - to help freelance models successfully build and run their businesses.
Resources I Created:
- Your Work Doesn't Speak For Itself - a free ebook on how to write a better bio - and why it matters!
- 7 Steps to Rock Your Modeling Business - a free ebook to help you get started and/or boost your career
- The Freelance Model's Guide to Easy Booking Conversations - a low price Thinkific course with detailed information on what to say and how to say it to start landing more gigs (at your full rates!)
- My YouTube page was created so I can post answers to the questions I hear most often. It has advice on everything from Checking References to Nude Modeling With a Period
- Stop by my blog - posts filed under the tags Advice For Models and Industry Talk may be useful for you!
- On Model Mayhem? Stop by the critique forum and check out years of advice I gave out on how to improve your branding as a model
- Also, check out the Education section on Model Mayhem to read two articles I wrote exclusively for them: 9 Things You Should Never Say In Your Model Mayhem Bio and To Trade Or Not To Trade: What You Need to Ask Before Saying Yes
Resources Other Models Created:
- Christie Gabriel's The Self-Made Model is a valuable and comprehensive resource
- I highly recommend Madame Bink's guide to Starting Modeling and Staying Safe
- Shantia's Fluidity in Posing videos are amazing - Video One/Video Two
- Kristy Jessica's (Pure Rebel) Youtube page is full of informative videos
- So is Jin N Tonic's Youtube page
- Katja Gee's blog is full of wonderful essays about being a model and artist. (I particularly recommend these two: The Talent Myth and Creating a Three Year Plan.)
- Dekilah Divine has a great website dedicated to modeling advice.
- Model Society: You want to be a model? The First Step is Figuring out Why
Send Me a Message!
I know talking to models you've never met before can be intimidating, but please don't hesitate to reach out to me! I'm happy to answer a brief question, provide references for photographer I've worked with, or just say hi. :)
(Please note that while I no longer coach models full time, this is a paid service I still offer. If you ask for something beyond the normal scope of a quick email response, I may offer you the option to hop on a video call to chat through your question or issue for a small fee.)
Also, please tell me if you know of any great resources that belong here, or if any links on this page are outdated and need to be updated or removed!