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Agencies like to see two-three types of photographs.

Headshot: Generally a black and white

Full Length/Body Shot: Yes, they want to see what your whole body looks like. Like I said it isn't about how attractive you are it is about where they can market you. Ie: Plus Size clothing, Sunglasses, Long Legs, Lanky, etc.

You can usually find local photographers who will do these photos for you. You will want to have quite a few printed so you can hit the streets and target agencies.

Next you should look up acting/modeling agencies in your area. Sometimes they only represent one or the other Actor or Model but sometimes they do both. Do some research to find out which. Many times if you call the agency they have open casting sessions. It is important to define what it is you are looking for. For example if you are not a supermodel type; I don't recommend showing up to a casting call for high fashion. This would be models who are 5'8-6' tall, etc. Ask specifically for the print modeling division. They also have a kids division so you can do the same thing with your children if they are aspiring to get into the business!

Once you have targeted the agencies you will need to either mail or drop off your headshots/resumes. Usually you would mail these in and sometimes a non union agency will contact you right away for auditions or castings. It is always good to send a cover letter with your resume/photo as you would for any job. Acting and modeling is a business believe it or not and it takes leg work and effort.

Another place you will want to send your info would be casting agencies. Casting agents work directly with the talent agents. Typically it works like this: Director So and So calls up X Casting Agency. X Casting Agency contacts X talent agency and says, hey, I need to do a casting for a grandmother and a middle age balding man in his early 40's. Then the Talent Agency will call you if you are a fit to come to an audition.

Auditions:

Auditions for Acting and Modeling are very different. For acting gigs such as tv, film, commercials or theater they are called auditions. You generally will be given a short script upon arrival to read. This is called a cold reading. You will read this aloud either to a panel or the casting team or perhaps the director. If it is for on camera than generally it will be recorded. For theater sometimes you will be asked to prepare a monologue. A monologue could be any brief (around 1 minute)

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