In short
- The catalogue has one agency in Thierhaupten: MARA Models, owned by Marie-Jeanette Rauscher.
- Nine boards, including kids, sport, curve and senior.
- The nearest markets are Munich (11 agencies) and Nuremberg (3).
Modeling work in Thierhaupten
Thierhaupten is a small town in Bavarian Swabia, north of Augsburg. MARA Models is registered here: the imprint names Marie-Jeanette Rauscher as the owner, with an address on Unter der Wiege. On its website the agency says it relies on fair and transparent dealings.
Its list of boards is as wide as a big-city agency's: women, men, new faces, curve, sport, senior, commercial, talent and kids. For sports models the same owner has a separate site, Elace Sportmodels. If you are looking for work for a child, bear in mind that under-15s need a permit for shoots and shows; how to get one is explained in the Germany guide.
The nearest markets
- Munich: 11 catalogue agencies and the seat of the VELMA agency association; three Munich agencies are on VELMA's last published member list (June 2025).
- Nuremberg: three catalogue agencies: VIDA Models, Unique Models and Fisher's House.
How to get started
- Take simple digitals in daylight and write down accurate measurements.
- The nearest large market is Munich, so you can also apply to a few agencies in Munich. Only travel once you have been invited to meet.
- Apply through the agency's official channels. A genuine agency does not charge for applying or for a casting; being asked to pay upfront for registration, a Sedcard or a photo shoot is a sign of a modeling scam.
- Contracts, commission, tax and the rules for minors are covered in the guide Modeling agencies in Germany.