Safety Tips for Fashion Models

Keep in mind that the internet female model section, by its very nature, is anonymous. This means you need to take a cautious, informed approach to your modeling. Keep in mind that the Internet modeling section, by its very nature, is anonymous. This means you need to take a cautious, informed approach to your top model.

Never put your full address or phone number on any post in a modeling forum or other public area. Post your personal details in portfolio and bio-data in appropriate registration forms for fashion models. Be very careful regarding posts and e-mail from anyone with a generic (hotmail, yahoo, etc.) e-mail address. Find out as much as you can about those you are considering working with. Ask around.

Make sure you see examples of their work. And specifically, examples of what they want to use you for. Ask for references from other models about those you are considering working with. Be certain to get a verifiable home and/or studio phone number, and street address, for anyone you work with. Especially if you are meeting somewhere. Be sure you have telephone contact with your potential employer before agreeing to a shoot. Make sure you feel confident about what you're doing and who you're meeting. If there's doubt in your mind, check into things further or do not agree to the shoot. Be very clear about what kind of work you are looking for, and what kind of work you will not accept.

Make sure that someone knows where you are during and after any shoots. Never travel on a shoestring and have a back-up plan if things don't work out exactly as planned. There could come a time where you have to pay for your own food, hotel and trip back home.