Frequently asked questions

Linda Chára, director of LB Models, answers the questions we are asked most often. Please contact us if you have another question or suggestion.

I am interested in modeling, photography, advertising or film. What should I do?

Complete the application form on our website. We will contact you by email within four weeks of receiving your application.

What happens after I submit the form?

We will contact you by email and invite you to a meeting or casting.

What should I expect at the meeting or casting?

You will receive full information about a possible collaboration. The meeting is for information only.

Is there a charge for the casting?

The casting is free of charge.

Do I have a chance if I do not have a model’s height or measurements?

LB Models also selects applicants for advertising, film and casting projects where height and measurements are not a requirement. Photography does not have the same height requirements as runway modeling.

I have read that an interested agency should cover a model’s initial costs, such as a photographic portfolio or choreography. Is that true?

Every agency has its own terms and requirements, depending on its contracts. In the arrangement described, you would be offered an exclusive contract. In my view, this benefits the agency rather than you. I have discussed this many times with models who signed such a contract. They told me that, had they known what it involved, they would never have signed it. Although not having to invest anything initially seemed attractive, they would ultimately have preferred to invest in themselves and remain independent rather than be tied to the agency. Any investment you make is an investment in yourself. You are doing it for your own benefit.

I have read various reviews online. Can I trust them?

From my own experience, I know that the internet contains a great deal of inaccurate or distorted information. Always use your own judgement. If reviews matter to you, here are testimonials from our clients, female and male models and new faces. We regard these as a reliable source: each includes a name, photograph and text written by the person concerned.

How can I recognise a good, reputable agency? I have had a bad experience before and do not want to be misled again.

There are good agencies and bad ones, as in any industry. How the agency treats you is very important. Do you feel comfortable at the interview? Do they do what they say they will? A reputable company provides full information about a possible collaboration from the outset. Everything you are told should also appear in the contracts. The contract is what matters. A promise that you will become a star immediately after signing may sound appealing, but the reality is often different.

Is it a problem if I do not have professional photographs?

Quite the opposite: we need photographs that show what you actually look like.

If I am under 18, can my legal guardian or another adult family member attend the casting?

The casting takes place in a meeting room, with a place at the table and refreshments for each applicant. Places are very limited, so we ask parents or relatives to wait nearby. For example, they can visit the Divadelní café in the Fénix passage. If we are interested in working with you, the next meeting takes place in our office and your legal guardian must attend with you.

Do you also work with children?

If you are 12 or older, you can contact us. Complete the application form on our website. We will contact you by email within four weeks of receiving it.

Linda Chára
Director