Free · 81 pages · PDF
The Aspiring Model
Handbook.
The same guidance our scouts share with the talent we sign — what a portfolio actually needs, how castings work in India, what agencies look at first, and the mistakes to skip. Tell us where to send it.
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What's inside
01
Reading the industry
How agencies, casting directors, and production houses actually work in India — and where the money flows. Includes a glossary so you stop nodding through conversations you don't follow.
02
Building the portfolio
The shots every portfolio needs — headshot, full-body, profile, lifestyle, editorial. Lighting setups you can replicate, posing fundamentals, and how to brief a photographer who is not a fashion photographer.
03
Castings, comp cards, and your first jobs
What to bring, what to wear, what not to do. How to read a brief. How to follow up without being annoying. And a frank section on rates, contracts, and the red flags to walk away from.
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Frequently asked
Is it actually free?
Yes. No card, no trial, no upsell wall. We ask for your contact details because the people who download a 81-page handbook are usually serious about modelling — and we like staying in touch with serious aspirants for future castings.
What format is it?
A single PDF, 81 pages. Optimised for reading on a phone — large type, no tiny captions. About 730 KB, so it lands cleanly even on slow connections.
Who wrote it?
The Crizaze scouting team in Chennai — the same people who pick the roster and write the paid portfolio reviews. It draws on a decade of running models through castings, agencies, and ad films across India.
Will you sign me up to a newsletter?
Only if you tick the box. If you do, expect a few emails a month at most — new resources, open castings in India, occasional roster news. No daily blasts, and an unsubscribe link in every email.
I want personal feedback on my photos. Where do I go?
The handbook is general guidance. For a personal 250–400 word review of your own portfolio with a suggested market lane and next three steps, see our paid portfolio review — ₹299, delivered within 24 hours.