Keep the photos that you submit to modeling agencies clean, with little makeup, and no done up hair. Be as you are, everyday. You can't appear to be meek and shy to modeling agencies. You need to own yourself and appear as though you have total control over your body. You can be normally shy in your day to day life, but when it comes to modeling you need to put on the facade that you are what you are.
Here I am. Models practice their looks for hours a day, finding their personal confidence, style, and learning their best angles. When you appear before an agency, you have to show them your confidence through your body language and the way you speak. Agencies expect future models to be punctual. If you have a habit of always being late, change that now by leaving 30 minutes earlier. Since nearly everyone has a smart phone, agencies expect you to know where you are going and how to find the agency or the go-sees.
There are no exceptions. Time is money and someone who shows up late may as well not show up at all. The focus is no longer on the classic American beauty, but on cyber personality. You can be gorgeous, skinny, and 5'10, but if you don't have an online presence on social media outlets, you may as well be a pumpkin.
New models are being found on social media, such as Instagram, because they are putting themselves out there, marketing their looks and personalities long before they are ever discovered. A catty, sarcastic attitude will more than likely turn off an agency.
Arguing with agents is a huge mistake because it shows them that you will be a difficult person to work with. Instead, show the agency and scouters right from the start that you are willing to work with them and comply with the needs of the industry. Keep the bad attitude for when you are hanging out with friends. Traditionally, model scouts and agencies seek out models who are between the ages of 15 to 22 years old. Runway models are young, but the times are changing. Top modeling agencies put out calls for older models for everything from beauty and fashion campaigns to catalog modeling.
Having a thick skin is essential to becoming a model and modeling agencies know this. When you go in for an interview or a go-see, be prepared to have your body critiqued. It can be a harsh experience, but it is a part of the job. Don't argue with them or become visibly upset because you will not win.
Instead, maintain your posture and keep your attitude pleasant. Show the agency that you can take it and that you are willing to make changes to accommodate their needs. Models photographing for editorial work with names like Vogue and Glamour, setting the standard very high for top quality models in a similar height and build to a runway model.
Essentially, a lifestyle model is an attractive generalization of the common stereotype their client is targeting.
Corporate models pose for print advertisements in the theme of a business environment. It is common for models to pose as corporate professionals, doctors, teachers, or other career types in order to promote the company or product the ad is linked to. Models in this field also have no specific appearance requirements, however it is recommended that models attempting to enter this field have a clean, professional appearance.
The swimwear and lingerie niche in the commercial print industry is likely the most fierce aspect of this branch of modeling.
A little foundation, concealer, blush, mascara and lip gloss is all you need. Male models generally should not wear makeup, but a small amount of bronzer is alright as long as it's not noticeable. If your face tends to get oily, then it's okay to wear some translucent powder to get rid of any sheen. A simple pair of well-fitting jeans and a t-shirt are just fine for your photos.
Agents and scouts are looking at you and your body proportions, not the clothing you're wearing. Never dress up in evening or black-tie attire, prom dresses, or wedding attire. Never dress in clothing that would be considered too sexual or provocative, including extremely low-cut shirts and jeans that sit very low on the hip.
The very minimum you should submit is one headshot and one body shot. The rule of thumb is to pick your best photos that highlight your best features.
Preferably, include some shots of you smiling and some shots of you in a neutral mood. Be sure to include the left and right side of your face, because everyone has a "good side" that photographs better.
Also, you must send body profiles where you're not obscured by surrounding objects, even furniture or landscaping such as trees or boulders. Agents and scouts want to see the length and condition of your hair, so it's important to keep your hairstyle simple and well-groomed. Make sure your hair is in good condition.
If you need a haircut, color job, or trim, go to your hairstylist and colorist before you take your photos. If you have long hair then take photos of your hair down and pulled back. If you're comfortable wearing a swimsuit then it's always a good idea to include some shots of you wearing either a one-piece or bikini. Keep posing to a minimum when wearing a swimsuit because your shots can quickly go from elegant to tacky with some unfortunate poses.
In a nutshell, agents and scouts do not want to see you naked, ever. Even photos that suggest nudity are off the table. If you have a fabulous photograph of yourself but there is so much midriff and lower showing, do not send that photo. Be sure you're the only person in the photos you submit. Agents and scouts want to see you and only you. You need to be a clean slate that they can dress and portray to tell a story and sell a product or service. You don't want your photos to tell a story. Never submit photos of you and your friends drinking at the bar, playing pool, or partying in Las Vegas.
Save those pics for your social media platforms. Please do not wear fur of any kind, anywhere, in your photos. And that includes fake fur, which may be hard to distinguish from the real thing. Many agents find the use of fur in the fashion industry offensive.
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