Being a model may seem like an exciting and glamorous job, but it actually requires a lot of hard work. It’s important to determine whether you will really enjoy the experience before you give up your free time that could be spent playing with friends to commit to modeling. Ask a friend or family to do a practice photo session with you to see if you have fun posing.  Practice photo sessions won’t just help you decide if you’ll enjoy modeling; they can help you feel more comfortable in front of the camera too. Make sure that your friend or family member gives you direction on how you should look in each photo because that’s what a professional photographer will do at a modeling photo shoot. For example, your friend might tell you to look calm and thoughtful in one shot and excited in another. Even if you believe that you’ll enjoy modeling and posing for the camera, you should also figure out if you have the right temperament for the job. Many kids are shy around strangers when they’re young, but if you’re modeling, you must be confident and outgoing. You can’t be uncomfortable when you’re working with new agents, photographers, executives, and other crew at each photo shoot.  If you’re not sure whether you have the personality for modeling, ask yourself if you really like being the center of attention and are able to be yourself even when you’re around people who you don’t know very well. It’s also important to be able to take direction from others and to have enough patience to remain still for as long as 15 minutes when you’re a model. Once you’re sure that you’ll enjoy modeling and have the personality for it, you should talk to your parents about it. Explain to them why you're interested in modeling. You might tell them that you believe it will allow you to express yourself or that you think it will help you feel more confident. You can even just tell them that you think it will be fun to pose for photos. Just be honest and enthusiastic.  It’s important to understand that allowing you to model requires a big commitment on your parents’ part. They’ll have to take you to casting calls and shoots, and wait around with you while you’re working so they’ll be giving up their time too. If your parents are actually the ones who bring up the idea of modeling, be sure that it’s something that you really want to do. Don’t let them push you into being model if you’re not genuinely interested in it. As a child, you’ll need your parents’ permission to become a model so you have to get them to agree. They may have concerns about how modeling will affect other parts of your life, so make sure to tell them that school will still be a priority and you’ll continue to get all of your chores done.  Consider making a deal with your parents that you’re only allowed to model if you get certain grades in school and do your part to help around the house. Many states require work permits for children under 18 who work as models or in other entertainment fields. When you meet with agencies, they can help you and your parents figure out what documentation you need to work. Modeling seems like an exciting job, but you should go into the process understanding that it’s not all fun and games. It may take hours to get just a handful of shots done, and you'll need to give maximum effort the entire time. Shoots often have a lot of downtime too, which means you will probably be sitting around a lot as you wait to pose.  Some clients may try to have their photos shoots during the evenings and weekends, but many jobs will be during the weekday. That means you may have to miss school to model, so if you’re already behind in your classes, it may not be the best fit for you. Other photo shoots may require getting up very early and working before school, so make sure you’re willing to change your schedule to model. Because of all the waiting around on shoots, you should be sure to bring supplies to keep you busy. You might bring some schoolwork to do or books to read. It’s also a good idea to bring your favorite snacks and drinks. Modeling is very competitive, so you’re going to go up against many other kids who also want to be models. As a result, finding  an agency to work with you and jobs may not be that easy. You can't count on being an instant success or making big money, so you shouldn't go into modeling just for the fame and fortune.  Talk to your parents about the expectations for your modeling career. It's important that everyone is on the same page. Many models don't get paid a lot. Some get paid as little as ten dollars an hour.

Summary: Make sure you’re really interested in modeling. Decide if you’ve got the right personality. Talk to your parents. Get your parents' permission. Recognize the commitment required. Be realistic about your odds of great success.


The Applesauce Polish will not remove extremely deep gouges from the back of your iPod. It will reduce the appearance of scratches.  This product will create hairline scratches. These will be removed by the Applesauce Glaze. This product is safe to apply to the front and screen of your iPod as well.  During this time, the iPod will absorb the product.  According to the manufacturer, it can take between three to five sixty-second sessions before you will see results. The applesauce glaze will remove minor scratches from the back of your iPod. It will not repair deep scratches.  During this time, the iPod will absorb the product.  It may take more than one sixty-second sessions to see results. This will remove any excess glaze. If scratches remain, repeat the entire process until satisfied.
Summary: Shake the applesauce polish (red label). Open the bottle and squirt a dime-sized amount onto the provided cloth. Rub the back of the iPod in a back and forth motion for sixty seconds. Wipe off any excess product with a clean corner of the cloth. Repeat steps 2 through 4 as needed. Shake the applesauce polish (green label). Open the bottle and squirt a dime-sized amount onto a clean cloth. Rub the back of the iPod in a back and forth motion for sixty seconds. Wipe off any excess product with a clean corner of the cloth. Repeat steps 6 through 9 as needed. Wipe the iPod with a clean cloth in a light, circular motion. Assess the iPod's scratches.