So you want to be a model citizen . . .

Some advice to those who are thinking of approaching an agency:

"An agency should not ask a girl to pay money upfront for pictures. If an Irish agency has hundreds of models on its books, ask yourself: 'Are all those people working regularly?' Probably not."

Julian Fallon, 1st Option

"Try to speak to models in the agencies. Personal recommendations are always a good start"

Nicolas Alexander, Chic

"Keep in mind that you are employing the agency as much as the agency is employing you. Remember, you are self-employed and will be giving them a percentage of your earnings to represent you."

Rebecca Morgan, Morgan The Agency

"Never pay an agency money at the very start. Some charge an introduction fee. A good one won't."

John Crompton, Assets