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Follow his impressive development and be inspired by his story! Together we will create unforgettable moments and together we will create a bright future for this aspiring model from Rome.

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Skincare+Beauty Editorial

Together, these talented women create a visual masterpiece that captures the magic of the moment and brings to life the essence of Ella as a model and muse. Be excited to see the results of this unique shoot that will enchant you with their beauty and expressiveness!

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Epitome of elegance and style

The test shoot with the talented photographer perfectly brought out his natural charisma and professional expressiveness, and the resulting images have become true works of art.

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Versatile in front of the camera

Working with the talented photographer perfectly brought out her natural beauty and expressiveness, and the impressive results are a testament to her potential in the modeling world.

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Working abroad: How does it work?

But how do you manage to work abroad as a model and celebrate international success? It is important to understand that the road to success is not an easy one and no one becomes a star overnight. Behind every successful model is hard work, perseverance and a constant learning process. Although from the outside you only see the glamorous campaigns on TikTok, the eye-catching billboards in the city or the captivating commercials on TV, you have to understand that the road to get there involves much more than it seems – and this is especially true for aspiring models.

How long does it take to become a model?

One of the most frequently asked questions is: How long does it take to become a model? Today I would like to give you an even more detailed answer and look at the whole process of modeling in more detail.

First of all, it is important to emphasize that you are unique and should accept yourself as you are. You are wonderful and just right the way you are. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and in the end clients decide which model they want to book for their campaigns. However, with the right look, confidence, and hard work, you can definitely carve your own path to success.

Everything can go faster, it can go slower.

Here are the steps that can help you achieve your dream:

Good model management (mother agency)

Step 1: The choice of a reputable modeling agency

The first and crucial step is to apply to a reputable modeling agency. These agencies have years of experience in discovering and promoting talented models. After a successful application, you will be invited to a casting and have the opportunity to introduce yourself personally to the agency. If the casting is successful, you will receive your first modeling contract. This usually happens at the age of 15, 16, 17 or up to 21.

Mother agency means: You have an agency that knows and accompanies you from the beginning, just like a “mother”. The close trust will give you a lot of support later on your way. Your mother agency also takes care of everything, from the first conversations with your parents, if they have questions, to the first test shootings with good photographers, the first casting, your questions, the first jobs, the first time working abroad, later travel planning, ticket booking, hotel booking and much more.

First Test Shootings: The First Months

Now comes the build-up phase!

Step 2: The first shootings and experiences – the first months

After you are signed by the agency, your exciting build-up phase as a model begins. You will start participating in test shoots with selected photographers to gain valuable experience and build your model book.

Why don’t good photographers shoot “for free”?

Through Instagram and other platforms, you’ll think: It’s super easy to get photos. Wrong. You need the right photos. Quality comes before quantity. You’d rather have only 2 good photo shoots in 6 months, than 6 shoots in 2 months. Why? No client looks at 20 photos, you only need 4, 5, 6 good photos in the beginning – that’s it. Good photographers make money, they don’t just shoot with models. They only do that to get new material themselves. Let’s say a photographer wants more beauty clients, then she or he will do a few test shoots to have sample material for clients. That’s how good test shoots come about, with good photographers who bring you something.

Therefore, fully trust your management. Do not organize anything independently, without consultation. If your agency says no, don’t take it as an attack, but as a decision that comes from experience. That’s how you get a book that customers will love.

It’s an important time of growth and development where you can develop your modeling skills!

First jobs at home and abroad ~ 1 year

You have the first test shoots and slowly, the first jobs come.

Step 3: First jobs at home and abroad

The 1st to 2nd year – After the first few months, you may get your first small jobs in your home country. These jobs may include social media shoots, e-commerce jobs, small campaigns, showrooms for designers, and occasionally even a fashion show. It’s an exciting time to prove yourself as a model and show that you’re ready to break into the industry. These beginnings are crucial to building a foundation and establishing your first credentials.

Step 4: Advancement to bigger jobs

As you consistently do good work and your management becomes more confident in you and your modeling skills, you will be put forward for bigger and more significant jobs. This may mean that you participate in prestigious campaigns, work for well-known brands and make a name for yourself in the industry. Your persistence and dedication will now pay off, and you’ll get the chance to really make it in the fashion industry.

First model agencies abroad ~ 2 years

The better your book becomes, through selected test shoots and photos of jobs, the better you become, you work faster, know the procedures, poses. Teams like to work with you quickly, that creates trust. So much so that you are recommended by your mother agency to other, good model agencies in the world.

Step 5: Placement in other model agencies

One thing you should know: The world of model agencies is networked! Agencies know each other, exchange information and share promising new faces.

Your parent agency, the model management company you work with, will place you with other leading agencies worldwide. This will give you even greater visibility and open up new opportunities. Your mother agency will take care of all contracts, appointments, negotiations and usage rights, so you can fully concentrate on your modeling career.

Agency visits to Milan

For this, our team flies across the world, sometimes with photos of the models, sometimes even with models!

Step 6: Work with international agencies – Direct Booking

By being placed with other agencies in different countries, you will also be included in their model board. This means that you are represented in several agencies at the same time and can benefit from their networks and contacts. With your unique look and your success so far, you now have the chance to get Direct Bookings. This means that agency clients will book you directly for their assignments without the need for a separate casting or audition. This is a sign that your modeling career is on the right track and you are already considered a model in demand.

Step 7: Work abroad – On Stay

Now it’s time to take the next step and work abroad. This means that you live and work in an international fashion metropolis for a specific period of at least 30 days – ideally 60 days or sometimes even 90 days. This could involve cities like Paris, Milan, London or New York becoming your temporary home. Your agencies will cover your travel expenses because they are convinced of your talent and believe you will do a great job. It’s a unique experience that allows you to develop yourself in the international fashion industry and expand your network.

Role Model! First Dolce & Gabbana Show

At that time the first D&G show for Klara. Until today a highlight for us.

During your stay abroad you will work with other talented models, renowned designers, photographers and creative minds. You will participate in exclusive castings and take part in big events, fashion shows and photo shoots. It’s an intense time where you’ll learn a lot about the industry, develop yourself and make valuable contacts.

That is:

Burberry, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, Gucci, Fendi, all the big names

Some friendships last forever and you meet again sometime in Mexico on the beach for vacation! After that, you plan to spend time together working in Milan.

A real model life.

That’s it! The first 2, 3 years as a model

Remember that the road to success as a model requires time, patience and hard work. You must be willing to constantly work on yourself, develop and improve your skills. But if you pursue your dream, express your uniqueness and work on your modeling career with passion and perseverance, you will have the opportunity to travel the world as a model, celebrate international success and make your dreams come true.

And then? Then you ideally have so many jobs that you earn good money on the side and still work in an agency, for example, or even concentrate fully on modeling. Only one campaign can pay the rent for a whole year, 5 campaigns a year means Maldives, Mexico and all the freedom you want.

Apply now as a model

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7:00 – Start of the day

For me (Stephan, owner), the day starts at 7 a.m., often at Starbucks or in the sun on a park bench, very easy. In the morning I’m still alone, so I can focus on planning all the teams and projects for the day and the rest of the week.

8:00 – Start for the model agency team

The team in the agency then starts at 8 o’clock! The first step is to check the email inbox and sort through the messages received from customers. This involves prioritizing customer inquiries, new jobs and ongoing projects according to deadline, location, budget & co. The most urgent matters are handled first.

9:00 – Team meeting for the day

At 9 am there is often a short team meeting to discuss the day. Topics such as new applications from potential models (New Faces), upcoming castings and projects, current whereabouts of the models (especially if they are working internationally, e.g. in Milan, Paris or Seoul for 60 days), jobs in the field of user-generated content and influencer marketing, and general back-office work such as invoicing are discussed.

10:00 – Castings and model bookings

Booking begins at 10 a.m. and often runs at a rapid pace until the lunch break. New job requests are sifted through, prioritized and processed. This means that models are selected, briefings are created and proposals are sent to clients. Sometimes small e-castings are also conducted, where models record videos and introduce themselves. In an international context, job requests from partner agencies in Paris, London and other cities may also come in for models who are additionally placed abroad.

12:30 – Model applications, scouting

Before the lunch break, you sift through the applications, which are often received in large numbers (usually around 100 per day). For each model you take about 10 seconds, check face, height, age, place of residence, other pictures. Out of 100, 2 are usually interesting and you start talking. At the end of the month maybe 3, 4 new contracts are signed. Why “only” 3, 4 new model contracts? We want to know our models, as management. We don’t want to be a model index with hundreds of faces, but a model management that knows you and brings you forward individually – precisely because we know you well.

Oldie but Goldie!

Here we just wanted to show you what the day looks like – in one minute!

14:00 – Castings and model bookings #2

After the lunch break, a flood of responses begins to flow in at 2pm. These are feedbacks from models, regular clients, new clients and international partner agencies. In addition, editorial work is now falling into place, such as test shoots with photographers interested in the agency’s New Faces. The agency also proactively approaches photographers when there is a particularly promising New Face. In addition, content creator marketing and influencer marketing are also playing an increasingly important role.

Model Visits @ CM Models

Sometimes it also happens that a model stops by. In this small model documentary you get a little insight.

15:00 – International: Paris, Milan, London & Co.

For the agency’s international bookers, cooperation with other agencies is also on the agenda. New Faces are presented to them and vice versa the agency presents its own New Faces. About 40% of the agency’s models are not from Germany, but from cities like London, Paris, Milan and Amsterdam. Here, the difference between an international model management and a national agency becomes clear: The work is done very personally and globally, all the way to New York and Tokyo, to advance the careers of the models, content creators and influencers.

International Gosee @ CM Models

We often go to Paris, Milan and London, but sometimes other model managers come by for scouting.

Model Casting @ CM Models

Every 6 months we also invite to the larger model casting in our agency, away from the individual appointments. Here is a little insight:

15:00 – Applications: In between Gosee, models in the agency

Gosee appointments also take place at the agency, where models audition, often accompanied by their parents. The job is explained to them, casting and collaboration are discussed, and what happens if they are successful internationally is explained. Either via video call or live at the agency.

17:00 – Last Calls

Around 5 p.m., the team slowly calls it a day.

18:00 – The Bigger Pitcture

I then go back to the café and continue working on the Big Picture, the big whole
This is how ideas like The Model Book, CM Couture made from 100% recycled material, CM Creator or the Model Podcast on Apple, Spotify & Co. or the Model App on modelagency.one are born.

21:00 – My working day comes to an end

Around 9 pm the working day usually ends, at least for the majority of the team. A day in a model agency is full of challenges and variety, and we love our job!

That’s it! Finally, a look at big, big campaigns and exclusive contracts.

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Gaia, from Haute Couture Fashion Week Paris #1 Post

Today we would like to introduce Gaia, a fascinating face at CM Models, who is currently causing a stir at the Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris. Gaia has an elegant style and wows the fashion experts with her talent. She is considered an up-and-coming supermodel who has promising success ahead of her.

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Our first posting!

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Artur for Giorgio Armani (fashion show) in Milan #2 post

But that’s not all – CM Models is also sending Artur to Milan for the Emporio Armani fashion show, live from Fashion Week Milan. Artur is an upcoming model with great potential and will wow the audience with his impressive skills and charisma. We are excited to see him perform!

Coming up Next! Berlin Fashion Week

And hold on tight, next week our bookers will be up close and personal at Berlin Fashion Week! It’s going to be an exciting week full of new trends and emerging talent. Our bookers have a good eye for talented models and give them the opportunity to gain a foothold in the fashion industry.

Follow us on Threads now too!

So, don’t miss any more news! Follow CM Models on Threads now and stay up to date with the world of modeling and fashion weeks. Be there when rising stars emerge and inspire the fashion world with their unique styles and designs. See you there!

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Tip! Also new: CM Podcast

“The Model Book” by agency owner Stephan M. Czaja is now available as an audio book for Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer & Co.

• Model podcast

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First shooting with CM in Hamburg

His first shoot set the most important building block for Noah’s successful modeling career with us! A good sedcard and a first good modelbook are the A & O for new clients and agencies abroad. A video is worth a thousand words, here is Noah in action and in color:

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SS24 Men Collection Emporio Armani

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A paradise on the high seas

Our model Noelle conquers the waves of Greece! Check out how she poses on a boat in the sea and makes the swimsuit brand shine!

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