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Torttunaattori

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Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Hiya everyone!

I am moving back to Europe in a week and that fact alone terrifies me. I have been freelancing in China for almost two years, and China is an easy market to spoil a freelance model. Lots of small events that for some reason have a 'runway show', lots of shoots, all kinds and bits of work that will keep a girl somewhat happy and working*.

In Europe I intend to continue modeling. I do realise that Europe is a different market, with a different environment (clean air.. huhhuh) and different ways of getting things done.

My biggest worry/fear/question is: where do I find (please don't ask me to Google my stuff, because 1) I am in China  so no Google for me and 2) I'd like to harvest some personal experiences/recommendations wink ) jobs that will keep me somehwat occupied? I have read tons of threads covering sites and agencies in America, but that is not where I am going any time soon.

More accurate (I feel like I'm being vague, sorry!): In Beijing we all use this networking app 'WeChat' (kind of like whatsapp) where you can chat, congregate, share your photos, send your compcards.. to put it short: find out where the castings are/send out your card and hope to get hired. We're not talking high profile haute couture shows and blue chip campaigns here, but the smaller gigs.

How would one get around in Europe**?

*this is no encouragement for y'all to pack your things and move to China!
** Scandinavia, Finland, Germany, Austria.

Jun 20 14 10:08 pm Link