If you liked the look made so popular by Justin Many people want to be a model because it's famous for being glamorous, sexy, lucrative and you might want to stand out in the modeling world.
Be aware that it's an extremely competitive and gruelling world that will more likely frustrate you, than make you.
Despite this, some people have made it as a model so if you can handle this fickle industry, you have one of the tools that will help you achieve your goal.
Here is some advice and some truths about the trade of becoming a professional model, as well as some realistic tips to make it happen for you.
Step by Step
Consider working with a fitness trainer, if you’re planning to become a regular on the cat walk or clothing campaigns. Choose your trainer wisely, someone who has a good reputation and experience with models. Tell those scouting you, your modeling goals and how you aspire to look.
Wait for professional shots rather than handing in amateur ones.
Get the photos taken professionally. Professional photography, even if it’s expensive, it’ll show you a better idea of what kind of look you project and if you’re photogenic. It’s a worthwhile investment for your future interviews.
Don’t be dishonest about your measurements just to book a shoot; your weight whether you are too large or skinny for the job, this is something you can’t hide so it’s best to be truthful from the beginning.
Treat modeling like a real job and be passionate about it, it will show in your photos. Whether you’re a guy or a girl, there’s allot of work behind the final outcome and the ‘glamour’ the industry portrays.
Tips
Go with a reputable agency if you’re thinking about entering modeling contests.
If signing with an agency isn’t for you, you can go freelance but this has less safety measures and the pay is considerably low.
Have permission if you’re under age.
Go on raw talent and experience, modelling schools can teach you bad habits which are hard to undo and they can be expensive.
Have a website which is dedicated to spreading your name and which shows examples of your work.
Know your limits and don’t let people push you past those limits. Decide if you’re comfortable with full or partial nudity. Glamour, fashion and catalogue modeling are different fields so accept work that will not interfere with jobs in other modeling fields in the future.
See the clients face to face, bring your portfolio.
Show off your cool personality, have fun and know they are lucky to have you.
Build a portfolio by getting paid instead of paying expensive photographers by booking time-for-print work. Modeville is a good resource for beginner models to make connections with other models, make up artists and photographers who may know things you don’t.
When signing release for individual photos discuss what is to be done with your image to avoid any law suits or abuse of your image. Some contracts may require to model exclusively with one agency so only sign if you are sure.
Use sites where you can contact industry professionals and ask them pertinent questions about a working model. For example, Personal Model Management, PMM or a model chat room provide photo and portfolio advice, as well as management contracts.
Notes
•Don’t be discouraged by rejections. Top models get rejected about 70% for every job.
•If you become a world known top model and you don’t feel comfortable with requests like losing weight or plastic surgery, consider limiting your modeling work if you cannot handle the pressure. Your health isn’t worth a job.
•If you don’t work they don’t get paid so there is no incentive for them to find you work, be wary when you are asked to pay upfront. Always check with a model who is being represented by them and ask what they think of their representation.
•When invited to a foreign country for auditions or shoots, be sure to have funds for the return trip to avoid bad experiences. There are scams out there which use one way tickets to trap girls into prostitution rings when they can’t afford to return home.
•When working with people you have made contact with online, be sure to bring a chaperone to the shoot. If you can’t then do a background check on the person and their past work. Call somebody before and after the shoot as a safety measure.
•If you become a world known top model and you don’t feel comfortable with requests like losing weight or plastic surgery, consider limiting your modeling work if you cannot handle the pressure. Your health isn’t worth a job.
•If you don’t work they don’t get paid so there is no incentive for them to find you work, be wary when you are asked to pay upfront. Always check with a model who is being represented by them and ask what they think of their representation.
•When invited to a foreign country for auditions or shoots, be sure to have funds for the return trip to avoid bad experiences. There are scams out there which use one way tickets to trap girls into prostitution rings when they can’t afford to return home.
•When working with people you have made contact with online, be sure to bring a chaperone to the shoot. If you can’t then do a background check on the person and their past work. Call somebody before and after the shoot as a safety measure.
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