FAQ
If I’m not comfortable with a job, would declining it violate the contract?
No, in our model registration we ask many questions pertaining to what you are comfortable with. Please feel free to interject anything you feel uncomfortable with!
What does the ‘service charge’ mean in the contract?
The commissions fee in New York is 20% to the agency, the agency also charges its clients 20%. The model makes 80% of the gross rate.
As an example, if the modelling fee is 1000.00 day rate, we charge the client 1200.00 and the model will get 800.00.
Is a certain amount of time expected of me per month/year to maintain the contract?
No, it doesn’t work like that. We will only present you to things that are suited to you and you can make the decision whether you want to do it or not. We will always ask beforehand. We will find jobs that suit your availability.
If for whatever reason I want to terminate the contract, can I do that at any time with 90 days notice?
This is case by case. This is there to safeguard AB Models to maintain our clients. On the other hand, it can also be completely agreeable that it’s not working out. In another case, let’s say you take on a full-time job and it didn’t allow you any time to model, we wouldn’t fight that, or we could make an arrangement.
I’m based outside the US. and Canada. Can I sign with non-US/Canadian agencies?
AB Models will be your mother agency, this is the agency that starts your career and overall manages you worldwide. So, we would indeed place you in markets around the world.
I have tattoos. Is this okay?
Yes. Tattoos are completely fine!
What if I go On-stay to an agency overseas, what type of accommodations are there?
Depending if you are going to Asia or Europe. If going on-stay to Tokyo for example, that is advanced for the entire stay, most likely a shared room. If going to Milan for Fashion Week, that too would be advanced and more than likely a shared room in a model apartment.
Do you have any recommendations for getting in the best shape for modelling?
Here are two sites we recommend for getting fit. The obvious things to cut out would be soda, sweets, white bread etc. to get into shape quicker. The goal is for HEALTH first.
www.fitnessblender.com
www.doyogawithme.com
Do you have any advice on clean eating?
Here are some tips for eating clean:
1. Cook your own food
2. Read the nutrition label
3. Eat whole foods
4. Avoid processed foods
5. Eat well balanced meals
6. Limit added salt, fat and sugars.
8. Don’t drink your calories
If you have any questions not answered here, please feel free to reach out to us!