How to become a successful Model and Actor ?

Expect trial and error. You'll make mistakes - that is part and parcel of getting started.

Figure out what type of work you want to pursue. If you want to get acting work, then creating a head shot will be the first photo you need. If commercial modeling work also interests you, then you will need a composite sheet. Commercial models, unlike fashion models, have no weight, height or age restrictions. Commercial models are cast for all of the non-fashion ads you see in magazines, newspapers, direct mail pieces, on billboards, posters, product boxes, the side of a bus, the internet, etc.

Create eye-catching photos. All actors will need a head shot at some point. This is a photo on an 8X10 piece of paper, with a resume on the back.

• Some commercial models begin their career using an actor's head shot.
• At some point, commercial models will want to produce a composite sheet, also known as a comp or Zed card. This card which can be any size (although it is typically 5X7 or 6X8), has multiple photos showing the different looks a person can portray.
• Not understanding how to create the right type of photo is where most people make huge mistakes. Not having the needed photos will cause people to spend a lot of time and money unwisely. This is one of the main reasons for people to drop out of the industry because they can’t get the representation work they desire. Quite often the lack of work is not due to their look, but instead it is because they don’t have the correct materials.