Top Tips for applying to Sapphires Model Management

As a model agency we get applicants on a daily basis. A big problem we have with applicants is that they simply don't know how to apply to an agency effectively. If you're serious about modelling you should be serious about submitting your application. The fact of the matter is that a badly submitted application takes longer to read and will more than likely be ignored.

Know Your Industry
Before you even think about attempting to become a model you should have at least some idea of what modelling is, and what will be expected of you should you be successful. Modelling is a tough and requires a lot of hard work, commitment, thick skin and a great personality, so think about why you want to become a model, and if you have what it takes to suceed.

Stick to the point
The only information an agency needs to know about you is your age, your height and stats, contact details and any relevant experience you may have and of course what you look like. We don’t need to know your GCSE results, hobbies, or what part you played in your primary school nativity. We only want to know the relevant information!

Send an SAE if you want your photos back.
The general rule is, don’t send any photos to an agency if you aren’t prepared to risk losing them. If you do send photos you want returned then make sure you also include a self addressed envelope with sufficient postage for the agency to post back your photos.  Also put your name and address at the back of your photographs to avoid getting them lost

Send Clear Photos
When sending photos into an agency, they need to be clear enough so that they can actually see what you look like. They don’t need to be professional photos, but agencies do need to be able to see your facial features and figure. Camera shaken photos taken with a camera phone are useless, as are soft focus high street portrait shots. Men, please don’t just send in a photo of just your torso alone taken in the mirror, no matter how hunky you think you are, and girls, don’t send photos poking your tongue out or holding a bottle of Lambrini! Worst of all, PLEASE don’t send in a photo of you and ten of your mates on holiday with a note saying “I’m third from the left” stapled to it.

Be prepared to travel
Before approaching an agency, make sure that you are prepared to travel. This applies to both modelling work, and visiting agencies for interviews. Modelling jobs rarely take place in your living room, so travelling is an integral part of being a model.

First Impressions Count
Your application is the first thing that an agency will ever see about you. If you put no effort into your application, the first impression the agency will get is that you are lazy and not worth taking on. Similarly, if you get called for an interview then take it seriously. Arrive on time, be polite and show the agency that you’re serious. If you make a great first impression, it will stick in the agency’s mind.

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So now you know how to apply, please take a moment to review our specific requirements at Sapphires when we look for model
Obviously you must be tall (5'7" or over for girls or 5'11" or over for men). You must be hard working, professional and outgoing, with friendly personality. (Minimum age 18 years old)
Unfortunately our office doesn't have an 'open door' policy and so we can't see people off the street, but if you think you have what it takes then please send in 3-4 clear, recent images (clear snapshots will do!) with your age, address, height and measurements to:

Sapphires Model Management
The Makers Dozen
8 Wulfruna Street
Studio 11
Wolverhampton WV1 1LW

Alternatively, e-mail images (as JPEGs no larger than 1MB in total), and your details to: newfaces@sapphiresmodel.com
We attempt to reply to every application sent, but due to the sheer volume of applicants we get this is not always possible. Please enclose an SAE if you want your pictures returned, and we look forward to hearing from you!

If you are interested in becoming a character model, there are no height or size restrictions, and is open to men and women of all shapes, sizes and ages! Do you have something extraordinary about you? Do you stand out from the crowd? Do you resemble a famous character or celebrity? All you need is an interesting look and great personality! Two examples of great character models are Mr. Muscle, and the two men dressed as women in the Bounty adverts.