Tags: Fashion Modeling | Glamour Modeling | Modeling Tips

In order to make it in the highly competitive world of fashion modeling you need to possess a unique look that sets you apart from the rest of the crowd of hopeful talents. If you’ve got it covered in the appearance department, you’ll also need to have a natural ability to work in front of the camera and the natural confidence to pull it off successfully.

It can be an exciting day when you are called to show up for that all-important, first-ever fashion modeling session. It can also be a little stressful when you find out that fashion modeling work sounds a lot easier than it actually is. Holding a bunch of strange poses with an army of photographers, make-up artists, stylists and other crew scrambling around you can be very demanding. Especially if it is your first shoot.

Here are some things to know before that first fashion modeling shoot:

•    Be on time, preferably 30 minutes early.
•    You will be told what to wear.
•    You will be told to come with or without make-up.
•    Bring your own make-up too.
•    Be prepared to spend a long day on the job.
•    You will be provided with a toilet.
•    You should be provided a place to change clothing.
•    You should be provided a place to park.
•    You should be provided with meals.
•    Do not comply with instructions you feel uncomfortable about.

Tags: Bikini Models | How To Become a Model | Photography Shoot | Swimsuit Model

Swimsuit modeling is a separate part of the standard modeling business and it is not for everyone. As a swimsuit model you will obviously be showing off your physical characteristics. You will be required to give your sizes and you will need to have an attractive and healthy body. There is a different type of training and posing that goes along with being a swimsuit model when compared to standard fashion modeling. The ways you stand, walk, hold yourself, pose and play to the camera are all a bit different for a swimsuit model.

Although the ages utilized in swimsuit modeling and its near cousin, lingerie modeling, can begin in the early teens, there can be moral issues when posing young models. It is up to the parents and the agent to make sure all work is done in a non-offensive, tasteful manner that won’t present negative issues later in a young model’s career. An adult swimsuit model is responsible for judging the content and quality of their own work. Never agree to change the elements of a shoot due to pressure on the set. It is up to you to insure everything you do is tasteful and of high quality. If you have issues with the photographer or the shoot in general, contact your agent, and he or she will intervene on your behalf.

Physical appearance rules in the swimsuit modeling field and you must be well-proportioned and have some meat on your bones to avoid looking too skinny or too athletic. A good sized bust and posterior can help when it comes to filling out a swimsuit properly for the camera. There are many quality jobs available in the swimsuit model field but you will need a good agent to find the best ones. The top swimsuit models can earn quite a bit of money and are often superstars in their own field.

Tags: Fashion Modeling | Glamour Modeling | Model Photography | Print Modeling

Print modeling is also known as “real people modeling” because there are no perfect height, weight or size requirements mandated in the field of commercial print modeling. Examples would be the models seen in advertisements in newspapers, magazines and television where all ages, ethnicity and sizes of people are represented.

Tips for Print Modeling
Your Own Look – Some people may have a natural fashion model “look” while s may not. If you don’t, become something else by finding commercial work that suits your type the best. Don’t make the mistake of overdoing it by trying to be something you are not.

A Good Look – Exactly what constitutes the best “good look’ for each individual is hard to determine. Usually it means “pleasant” or “easy to look at” – a look that is natural and not forced. Not everyone is handsome or pretty and in print modeling your own unique look is your best asset.

A Pleasant Personality – Your career in print modeling will be more successful if people find you pleasant and easy to work with. If you are a difficult model, the clients will find someone else to work with.

Business Attitude – Your agency can guide you but they can’t do the work for you. You must be the one to show up on time, ready to work for however long it takes. Print modeling is a business and must be treated in a business-like manner.

Good Photographs – Your photos are a critical part of getting agencies, photographers, casting directors and clients to view as a qualified model. Print modeling differs from fashion modeling in that commercial print agents want to see comp cards instead of tear sheets in a portfolio. Your comp or composite card will make you more marketable to commercial clients if you include lifestyle photos that depict a variety of everyday type activities and poses. The front of your comp card should obviously have a good face shot on it. The back should contain four shots in the “S” mode. This translates to one Sexy shot, one Sporty shot, one Sweet shot and one in a Sophisticated mode, all with as much variation in clothing and setting as possible.