Who are Florida's Best Modeling Agencies?

Modeling in the southern state has picked up over the years. Here are some of the best agencies in Florida to get scouted by.

Are you a model looking for representation? If so, Florida is a great place to begin your search. The state is home to a flourishing modeling industry, including high fashion and editorial modeling. Many prestigious modeling agencies have offices in Florida, and you can find a number of different opportunities in the area. Here are a few to consider for your future career.

If you have a portfolio of images and want to get noticed by agents, Florida is a great place to live and work. If you do not have professional photographs, Miami modeling studios and photographers can help you get on the right path. The sunshine state is home to several prestigious modeling agencies. You can also find part-time work while you model at local boutiques and cafes.

Orlando is the state's largest city, and it is home to a bustling modeling industry. Some of the most successful models in the country have been from Florida. Those who have made it big in the modeling business are now icons. Famous Florida models include Eva Mendes, Kelly Kelly, Diora Baird, Victoria Justice,Niki Taylor, Dawn Olivieri, Ashley Greene and Rachel Specter. They have appeared on magazine covers, catwalks, and ads around the world. If you have a desire to pursue a modeling career in Florida, this is the perfect place for you since they welcome models of all looks. New York model agencies, while they work with all talent, do specialize in more editorial models and looks making it hard for some.

One of the best places for models to move to Florida is Miami. The city is home to a number of top modeling agencies, including NEXT Models and Ford Models. These agencies are the largest in Florida, and they both specialize in the placement of their talents. A Florida talent agency should offer a variety of services, but most models have a professional website and can make a name for themselves online.

Fort Lauderdale is newer, small market with city hub locations like Los Olas that have talent agencies such as Las Olas Models & Talent, Inc. which has been around since 1995. They work with models that have a commercial look.

Fun Fact: Irene Marie Models was a major modeling agency on Ocean Drive in Florida's South Beach. It was a backdrop for MTV's Reality Show 8th and Ocean.

If you're a model looking to move to Florida, it's important to find the right talent agency. Always do independent research to see if the company or brand is in line with your expectations. Latitude is a talent platform for new models. Since it's not an agency, the subscription allows talent of all backgrounds a chance to get see by public casting calls and professionals seeking talent for their own projects. Learn more here.