In short
- The catalogue has two agencies in Erfurt: Effenberg Models (since 2006) and Modelagentur Kathrin Kretschmer.
- Boards: women and men; Effenberg Models also has commercial, curve and senior boards.
- The fashion week and most agencies are in Berlin; the closest cities with agencies are Weimar and Leipzig.
Modeling work in Erfurt
Erfurt is the capital of the state of Thuringia, and our catalogue lists two agencies there. Effenberg Models was founded in 2006 by Gesine Effenberger, who, according to the agency's website, started modeling at fifteen. Its office is on Weitergasse in the old town. The agency has women's and men's boards divided into mainboard, commercial and classics lists, plus a curve list for women.
By its own description, Effenberg Models places models for photo shoots, small private fashion presentations and large public shows, and stages lingerie, ready-to-wear and bridal shows itself, along with showroom work and catalogue shoots. Besides its model boards, the agency organises events and promotions.
Modelagentur Kathrin Kretschmer is on Straße des Friedens. Run by its owner Kathrin Kretschmer, the agency places female and male models across Germany for photo shoots, fashion shows and hair shows; if the client wishes, the appearance comes with choreography. Its website has two lists, women and men.
You can browse the agencies by board on the pages women, men, commercial, curve and senior.
The nearest markets
- Weimar – one catalogue agency, agentur4one.
- Leipzig – three catalogue agencies.
- Berlin – 32 catalogue agencies and Berlin Fashion Week, held twice a year.
How to get started
- Take simple digitals in daylight and write down accurate measurements.
- Apply through each agency's official channels. A genuine agency does not charge for applying or for a casting; being asked to pay upfront for registration or a shoot is a sign of a modeling scam.
- For fashion work, pick a few agencies in Berlin or Hamburg and only travel once you have been invited to meet.
- Contracts, commission, tax and the rules for minors are covered in the guide Modeling agencies in Germany.