1. Elite
Probably one of the best known modeling agencies around, Elite has represented models and actors such as Carol Alt, Tyra Banks, Cindy Crawford, Janice Dickinson, Cameron Diaz, Uma Thurman, Drew Barrymore and Ashley Judd. John Casablancas originally started this company. He is known for his modeling agencies and schools around the U.S.
2. Ford Models
This agency started back in 1946 by a married couple, Eileen and Jerry Ford, and took modeling global. They actually began the agency in their home and eventually turned it into one of the most successful modeling agencies of all time. Some of the bigger names that have come out of the agency include Christie Brinkley, Rachel Hunter, Courtney Cox and Paris Hilton.
3. Q Models
Located in New York City, Q is a fairly new agency that has come on the scene and is just over 10 years old. They launched immediately both in Soho and online. Their online system has made it easy to view their male and female models.
4. Boss Models
For those who love sizzling hot, you'll enjoy learning more about Boss Models. This agency is known for their work with male models. Move over female super models, there's a new super model in town and he is all male and looking fine. The company was founded in 1988. There is even a book about the Boss Models along with interviews and photographs of some of the more successful male supermodels.
5. Storm
Another agency started in someone's home, Storm is one of the most successful agencies in Great Britain. The website lists some of the most recent work done by its talented models, including covers of magazines. Search for models by women or men, by name and by specialty areas. Some big names are starting to come out of this agency in the U.K. with many promising rising stars in the mix.
6. Action Agency
Looking for something on the west coast? Or perhaps you want to be closer to the many acting opportunities in Los Angeles. This agency is one of the fastest growing in the area. The company started in 1996 and has worked with some recognizable designers. They even offer information, samples of work and links to hair and makeup artists who work with the agency.
7. IMG Models
IMG is one of the top international modeling agencies, currently working only with female models. The agency has represented some of the most-recognized female supermodels, including Heidi Klum, Tyra Banks, and Kate Moss, and works with up-and-coming stars such as Dakota Fanning. This New York-based company also has several satellite offices in Paris, London, and Milan. Find out more about becoming a model with this prestigious agency.
8. New York Models
Started in 1995, New York Models is known for developing not just supermodels but "international stars". Notable names include Nikki Taylor, Ryan Locke and Mathias. They offer regular open calls, where you can go in and take your head shots. The site states that the shots do not have to be professional, but you may want to have several difference poses and looks in your portfolio, whether professionally created or not.
9. Nexus Personal Management
Started in 1992, this modeling agency also offers casting. They don't offer any form of freelance. Their models are under contract and work exclusively for the agency. Check out the headsheets, if you'd like to browse current models. The ability to browse comes in handy for clients who might want to review models or for examples of what you might like to take in for possible hiring.
10. Wilhelmina Models
There are two different areas of this site, one is a public access site and one for client logins. This agency is world-wide and has offices in New York, Los Angeles and Miami. You'll see Wilhelmina models at many different events. They do offer model portfolios online, but you must be registered as a client in order to view them. In addition, Wilhelmina offers open calls, where they often search for fresh talent.
Probably one of the best known modeling agencies around, Elite has represented models and actors such as Carol Alt, Tyra Banks, Cindy Crawford, Janice Dickinson, Cameron Diaz, Uma Thurman, Drew Barrymore and Ashley Judd. John Casablancas originally started this company. He is known for his modeling agencies and schools around the U.S.
2. Ford Models
This agency started back in 1946 by a married couple, Eileen and Jerry Ford, and took modeling global. They actually began the agency in their home and eventually turned it into one of the most successful modeling agencies of all time. Some of the bigger names that have come out of the agency include Christie Brinkley, Rachel Hunter, Courtney Cox and Paris Hilton.
3. Q Models
Located in New York City, Q is a fairly new agency that has come on the scene and is just over 10 years old. They launched immediately both in Soho and online. Their online system has made it easy to view their male and female models.
4. Boss Models
For those who love sizzling hot, you'll enjoy learning more about Boss Models. This agency is known for their work with male models. Move over female super models, there's a new super model in town and he is all male and looking fine. The company was founded in 1988. There is even a book about the Boss Models along with interviews and photographs of some of the more successful male supermodels.
5. Storm
Another agency started in someone's home, Storm is one of the most successful agencies in Great Britain. The website lists some of the most recent work done by its talented models, including covers of magazines. Search for models by women or men, by name and by specialty areas. Some big names are starting to come out of this agency in the U.K. with many promising rising stars in the mix.
6. Action Agency
Looking for something on the west coast? Or perhaps you want to be closer to the many acting opportunities in Los Angeles. This agency is one of the fastest growing in the area. The company started in 1996 and has worked with some recognizable designers. They even offer information, samples of work and links to hair and makeup artists who work with the agency.
7. IMG Models
IMG is one of the top international modeling agencies, currently working only with female models. The agency has represented some of the most-recognized female supermodels, including Heidi Klum, Tyra Banks, and Kate Moss, and works with up-and-coming stars such as Dakota Fanning. This New York-based company also has several satellite offices in Paris, London, and Milan. Find out more about becoming a model with this prestigious agency.
8. New York Models
Started in 1995, New York Models is known for developing not just supermodels but "international stars". Notable names include Nikki Taylor, Ryan Locke and Mathias. They offer regular open calls, where you can go in and take your head shots. The site states that the shots do not have to be professional, but you may want to have several difference poses and looks in your portfolio, whether professionally created or not.
9. Nexus Personal Management
Started in 1992, this modeling agency also offers casting. They don't offer any form of freelance. Their models are under contract and work exclusively for the agency. Check out the headsheets, if you'd like to browse current models. The ability to browse comes in handy for clients who might want to review models or for examples of what you might like to take in for possible hiring.
10. Wilhelmina Models
There are two different areas of this site, one is a public access site and one for client logins. This agency is world-wide and has offices in New York, Los Angeles and Miami. You'll see Wilhelmina models at many different events. They do offer model portfolios online, but you must be registered as a client in order to view them. In addition, Wilhelmina offers open calls, where they often search for fresh talent.
