Wilhelmina Guide to Modeling (Paperback) by Natasha Esch (Author), C.L. Walker (Author) “Generally, your chances of becoming successful as a female print model are best if you are between 5′9″ and 5′11″, a dress size 6-8, with…” (more) Click the cover image on the right side of this screen for more information and to order direct from Amazon Books. Some interesting info is re-printed below:

Editorial Reviews
Review: Dominique Palombo

Photographer for Seventeen and Mademoiselle

If you want to know about reality — not glamour and gossip — read this. This guide will definitely give a head start to anyone thinking of becoming a model.

Top Model Magazine

Natasha Esch shares the experience and insight of her own success in the exciting but competitive world of modeling. A must-read for any aspiring model looking for inspiration.

Review
Top Model Magazine Natasha Esch shares the experience and insight of her own success in the exciting but competitive world of modeling. A must-read for any aspiring model looking for inspiration.

Book Description
Every year, thousands of young men and women descend on America’s largest cities to make it big in the world of modeling. Unfortunately, most of them end up disappointed because they lack the knowledge they need to work in this exciting industry.

A few do make it, though, and you can be one of those who do. In The Wilhelmina Guide to Modeling, Natasha Esch reveals all her secrets to give you the edge you need.

In this informative and illustrated manual, you’ll learn about:

* How to get started and find the right agency.

* The modeling opportunities in domestic and foreign markets, including new opportunities in the plus-size, male, and ethnic segments.

* The people who make it happen, including interviews with models, photographers, and stylists.

* And much, much more.

Spotlight Reviews
By “gertrudelise” (Newport Beach, CA USA)
I have been an editorial/fashion/runway model for 10 years. This is definetely the best book I have read on the subject. I wish I had been written before I started out, because it would have saved me from some of the pitfalls in the business.

Natasha’s writing is short and to the point, -without leaving anything out. It does contain a sample letter you can send to the agencies. It shows you exactly what kind of pictures to send to the agencies, as well. How to dress. What make-up to wear (or not wear). Everything you need to know.

I love her chapter on the foreign markets (London, Milan, Tokyo etc.) because she describes it exactly the way it is.

Another favourite chapter of mine, you get to know how photografers, stylists and designers feel about models….and what they expect from us.

She walks you through everything from A - Z. I can’t think of anything she forgot to write about.

Best of Luck…..and go for it.

Forget about stress, forget about paying start up fees, just come along and have fun! It costs you nothing - we are not agents. If you suit our shows, then you get paid modeling work right from the start. Just let us know you want to be a model. Check the Auditions section (on the right side index for this weblog - under Information & Help heading).

You will love being a part of Model House. Imagine being on real model Photo Shoots, with your own professional make up artist, photographers and crew, where you are the star Just like Ivana and Danny in this shoot.

The make-up features in the On-Location section of Model House (and a few in the Paparazzi section) are very popular.

Yours to enjoy is this latest, extra long make up video with Layla (our senior Make Up Artist) and Natalie - enjoy

Heck if you are pretty, a fun person to have around and fit the type of shows we do - we’ll hire you!

Casual work you can fit around your day job, your studies, your husband, etc.. Good pay and we may just make you world famous (if you get into our Model House show).

Friday the 9th March 2007
Between 2pm and 6pm (allow one hour)

or Saturday 10th March 2007
Between 10am and 2pm (allow one hour)

The Function Centre, Maclin Lodge. 38 Queen Street Campbelltown

For a location map: http://www.maclinlodgemotel.com.au/location.asp

An excellent opportunity for women wanting to get a start in modelling.
This audition is mainly to recruit models for our FastCars photo shoots and Model House show. Check these out on the right side index of this web log under KellyMedia sites. If you can see yourself “in this picture” come along and meet us.

Come dressed to impress with make-up on. Bring a one page resume to leave with us. It is NOT necessary to bring a photo portfolio. We are looking for all styles from conservative looks to as raunchy or outrageous as you want to be. Sixteen years of age and older. If under 18 years of age you must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult representative of your family.

Applicants will be briefly interviewed and selected applicants will be auditioned with test photos in a swimming pool setting (swim wear is NOT required but you can bring some for additional shots if you want to).

All our content is General Exhibition rated (suited to viewing on daytime television and in magazines) and we pay well. For more information or to contact us, see the Auditions section in the Info and Help category on the right side index.

We have some exciting new models lining up for 2007. Amazingly talented and sooo pretty! These women are going to make a big impact around the world this year and we are so proud to be able to make it happen for them. And the newbees have got our experienced models going into overdrive with sensational new scenes for Model House.

Never been a better time for armchair viewing - take out a subscription, sit back and really enjoy 2007.

Come along and meet us at “Noah’s on the Beach”
Thursday 8th February 2007 between 7pm and 9pm
Crn Shortland & Zaara Streets, Newcastle (ask at the reception)
This is a casting for new and experienced female models (sorry guys)

NB: Pay rate from $50 p.h. Dress to impress! Make-up on and well groomed. Bring a friend, bring your Mum or just come along yourself (you won’t feel lonely). Meet the Executive Producer, Steve Kelly, our local Newcastle Manager Sally Jones and some of our top photographers.

Or, if you prefer, e-mail us now and book a private audition at our Newcastle headquarters above the Marina Yacht Club. Day, early evening and week-end times can be arranged.

Whether you want to be a future star or prefer to be part of the crowd, we have paid roles that are just right for you. Maybe you just like the idea of getting some great looking photos of you - that’s OK because you get a CD full of professional shots to keep (free of charge).

Clothing sizes 8 - 12 (preferred). Pretty looks and not overweight. Your height does not matter - short or tall. All cultural backgrounds welcome. If you aren’t sure if this is right for you or you just want to check us out, come along on Thursday night to “Noah’s on the Beach”.

KellyMedia are producers of general exhibition rated entertainment content for broadcast, Internet and mobile phones. We are not agents or performer managers. You are welcome to have your agent, manager represent you at this meeting.

We are filming and auditioning in several beachside locations over January 07. If you want to book yourself in for an audition, hit the “Contact Us” button (right side index) and we will arrange it.

Models (and other performers) - a new fast track to success, wherever you are in the world!

Get the start you want and experienced models can make extra income, plus get global exposure and get paid for it - right from where you live! If you can hook up with someone who can take great pictures and video of you, we can give you a start and who knows where this may go.

For models and performers: contact us, (then for models) find yourself a good local photographer or videographer to take lots of digital pics or video clips of you and mail them to us on CD - easy. A keen amateur photographer can do it and you do them a favour too when your pictures become famous. Check out sites like our Model House (click the link on the right side index) for ideas (take a subscription if you have broadband, otherwise just stick with the smaller free samples on the cover page) and get yourself the break you always wanted and/or earn extra modeling income in your spare time.

If you are a portrait photographer get organised and the pictures and video you shoot for clients can immediately earn both you and your client income with us. The photos and videos you submit need to suit the style of our various web sites but there is a big range of possibilities here and we are always open to new suggestions.

Here’s what to do:

1. Take a subscription to Model House and study some of the photo albums and videos of our current models to get some ideas for you (if you don’t have broadband stick with the smaller free smaples on the cover page). Look for the Model House (modelsupclose.com) site link on the right side of this weblog.

2. Start snapping away and send the pictures (on CD) and videos (on mini DV tape or DVD) to us - be sure to contact us by e-mail first. No commitment is made prior to us viewing the images and holding a signed release from you certifying that you are the person in the images (or their representative photographer) and that that you hold the unencumbered copyright (the pictures were not taken for some other company or use for which you signed away the rights). If in doubt just ask us by e-mail first.

3. We will contact you with a payment offer.

Any questions or if you need some help, use the Contact Us email link.

Everyday from Christmas Day to New Year’s Day, everyone who signs up for a subscription and/or TopUp gets an extra ten free bonus downloads! (Read details below)

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! And a big thank you to our subscribers, supporters, contributors around the world!

As a special “thank you” Christmas gift for making Model House a reality in 2006, every day from Christmas Day to New Years Day, when you sign up for a subscription to Model House you get double the downloads! And every time you use the TopUp button you get double the downloads too! Every time you get free bonus downloads!

Like to stock up on free bonus downloads and use them later? That’s OK! Your free bonus downloads, as for all unused downloads, just roll over each month until you want to use them, for as long as you don’t cancel your subscription.

Bonus free downloads - unlimited! Stock up on free bonus downloads and you are getting true professional quality videos for around a dollar each! Photo albums containing hundreds of images for around a dollar each album! Another good reason to keep your subscription! When you cancel your subscription any unused downloads expire 30 days from date of issue.

Subscribers, there’s no need to rush! Any unused downloads for the month now just roll over to the next month - unlimited! Including any extra Top Ups you buy. If you don’t use up all your downloads this month, the unused portion is added to the next month, for as long as you don’t cancel. Of course, if you cancel, any unused downloads expire 30 days from the date of issue.

It costs you no more to keep your subscription (than constantly cancelling and buying a new one later), it’s a lot easier and it is the most important thing you can do to help us make more of what you really want to see. Keep your subscription and you help us make it better value, bigger variety and more entertaining. Just a year ago, who could imagine getting true professional quality video at just $2.50 for up to ten minutes playtime and just $2.50 for photo albums of hundreds of photos, yet with your help, it is now a reality! Keep your subscription and help us make much more for you!

And giving you more is what we are doing - you may have noticed how the quality and range has improved over 2006 and we aren’t stopping here. Our crew are working right through Christmas and the New Year loading up more for you to enjoy - so much new exciting video and you get all this for just a $25 subscription!