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.