The glamour that surrounds those bronzed lean bodies is probably
the first thing that people think of when you hear the word model. To be
a model seems like such a far off aspiration for some and actually
getting into the business might be almost impossible, Right? Wrong!
Modeling is not as glamorous as it seems to be and starting out as a
model doing any kind of modeling is also quite simple if you know where
and how to start.
Starting out as a model, most people would expect that you have to have a very skinny frame and pretty face. This is just not true and being a model nowadays can require that you be plump, large boned, tall, short, athletic, have sharp feature, cute features, short hair, long hair, or actually anything you can think of. You get various types of models that you can aspire to, which will still earn you the right to say you are a model and earn a great salary as well.
Find a Modeling Agency
So where do you actually begin? Well, the very first thing you will need to do is find a reputable agent. This agency should in fact be one of the top agencies in your area and you should either recognize the name or some of the models that are with them. These agencies are exclusive, yes, but to settle for anything less, might be hazardous to you and your career. Lots of unknown, new agencies are not legitimate you might get taken for a ride or even taken advantage of if you are not careful. While the well known agents are harder to get into, it is well worth it to have professional, excellent representation.
To make it into a modeling agency, you must go there with the intention of modeling. If you go just to "find out more" or to "do something for fun, part time" you will not get the good jobs that you deserve. Go with your positive and charismatic attitude in check. Take along a portfolio if you have one and some photos as long as they are done by a professional. Most of the time, agents will be able to know if you will be good, just by looking at you and they will send you for headshots and other photos with their own photographer.
When you visit an agent, do not overdo the makeup and don't over dress either. Be yourself and look natural. Your natural beauty is far more appealing and don't worry, agents are experts at picking the perfect people no matter how drab you think you may look. If you are going to a modeling agency to be a hand model or hair model, you should go prepared to show off your chosen assets. Make sure you have your hands perfectly manicured and your hair should be professionally cut and conditioned well before your interview. If they like you, you will pretty much start getting work right away.
Models in a local agency can get work for anything from magazine inserts to catalogues for clothing and department stores; they can work on film sets and be chosen to do range showing work. Range showing is where you model various designers' clothing ranges for buyers. These buyers come from all the major stores come to view to choose what they want in their stores. For this work you will get paid quite well and the work is consistent.
Types of Modeling Jobs
Starting off as a body parts model, you will get quite a lot of work doing films and commercials for TV as well as magazine and advertising photography work. You get paid a decent salary as a body parts model and you have to always make sure that your asset is well taken care of.
Ramp modeling is part of any modeling career and if you are within a certain height range, you can be chosen as a ramp model for live fashion shows and other events. This is your ticket into working as an international model and many girls also go into beauty pageants from here. This part of modeling is very hard. You work long hours on your feet. Often times you are uncomfortable and have to perform calmly despite the pressures and stresses that might go on backstage.
Most models start from the age of 14 or 15 as pre teens and adults, but you also get child models who usually get an agent from the age of 3 upwards. There are strict rules and regulations in place for children on shoots regarding hours and rest sessions, so if you have a good agent you have nothing to worry about. These modeling sessions are usually for photo clothing catalogues or TV commercials.
Starting out as a model, most people would expect that you have to have a very skinny frame and pretty face. This is just not true and being a model nowadays can require that you be plump, large boned, tall, short, athletic, have sharp feature, cute features, short hair, long hair, or actually anything you can think of. You get various types of models that you can aspire to, which will still earn you the right to say you are a model and earn a great salary as well.
Find a Modeling Agency
So where do you actually begin? Well, the very first thing you will need to do is find a reputable agent. This agency should in fact be one of the top agencies in your area and you should either recognize the name or some of the models that are with them. These agencies are exclusive, yes, but to settle for anything less, might be hazardous to you and your career. Lots of unknown, new agencies are not legitimate you might get taken for a ride or even taken advantage of if you are not careful. While the well known agents are harder to get into, it is well worth it to have professional, excellent representation.
To make it into a modeling agency, you must go there with the intention of modeling. If you go just to "find out more" or to "do something for fun, part time" you will not get the good jobs that you deserve. Go with your positive and charismatic attitude in check. Take along a portfolio if you have one and some photos as long as they are done by a professional. Most of the time, agents will be able to know if you will be good, just by looking at you and they will send you for headshots and other photos with their own photographer.
When you visit an agent, do not overdo the makeup and don't over dress either. Be yourself and look natural. Your natural beauty is far more appealing and don't worry, agents are experts at picking the perfect people no matter how drab you think you may look. If you are going to a modeling agency to be a hand model or hair model, you should go prepared to show off your chosen assets. Make sure you have your hands perfectly manicured and your hair should be professionally cut and conditioned well before your interview. If they like you, you will pretty much start getting work right away.
Models in a local agency can get work for anything from magazine inserts to catalogues for clothing and department stores; they can work on film sets and be chosen to do range showing work. Range showing is where you model various designers' clothing ranges for buyers. These buyers come from all the major stores come to view to choose what they want in their stores. For this work you will get paid quite well and the work is consistent.
Types of Modeling Jobs
Starting off as a body parts model, you will get quite a lot of work doing films and commercials for TV as well as magazine and advertising photography work. You get paid a decent salary as a body parts model and you have to always make sure that your asset is well taken care of.
Ramp modeling is part of any modeling career and if you are within a certain height range, you can be chosen as a ramp model for live fashion shows and other events. This is your ticket into working as an international model and many girls also go into beauty pageants from here. This part of modeling is very hard. You work long hours on your feet. Often times you are uncomfortable and have to perform calmly despite the pressures and stresses that might go on backstage.
Most models start from the age of 14 or 15 as pre teens and adults, but you also get child models who usually get an agent from the age of 3 upwards. There are strict rules and regulations in place for children on shoots regarding hours and rest sessions, so if you have a good agent you have nothing to worry about. These modeling sessions are usually for photo clothing catalogues or TV commercials.
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