In commercial modeling, people of all shapes and sizes are hired to model for the client. You do not need to be worried about having perfect looks or being a particular type.

Every time you read a newspaper or a magazine, you see ads that used commercial models to sell the product or service. These models are also used on billboards, in catalogs, household products, and other forms of advertising.

My first national commercial modeling booking was for ALEVE. They were looking for "trekkers" - and you wouldn't believe the characters that showed up. I had no idea what to wear so I didn't even try! The most important thing was that we knew how to do that salute - the vulcan salute. And luckily for me - I did! :-) We just had to act excited about seeing Mr. Spock (it is "Mr." and not "Dr." right?) while at a convention and do the salute.

It was pretty easy stuff. The coolest part was before the casting - in the waiting room. I was turning in my paperwork and I heard "Lydia?" I turned around and I didn't know the guy saying my name - but I definately recognized him. He played Ari's (Jeremy Piven's character) assistant on Entourage. Well, I have never formally met him - but he knew my name because he watched Curb Your Enthusiam and recognized me from that bit I did on that show. He said he loved me and my work on the show and that it was hilarious! WOW! Someone who I see regularly on a show was complimenting ME! That was cool!

Then later - another guy came up to me and said I did an awesome job on Curb. That was cool too! I could get used to this! I now continue my acting auditions as well as commercial modeling gigs when I can get them.

More information on commercial modeling can be found at modelingmodeling.net.