Getting Started
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5.
Can you handle
rejection? It is very improbable that you or any of the top
supermodels will have the look that every prospective client will need for
his/her project. If you are unable to handle rejection well you may want
to consider another line of work. Rejection is a reality of modeling.
6. What type of
modeling can you expect to do? The answer is, "it
depends". Factors to be considered include but are not limited
to: unique or exotic features, special talents, age, height, weight, hair
and eye color, bust/women and chest size/men, waist, hip size, suit/dress
size, shoe size, prominence of birthmarks, tattoos or body piercing and
experience level. Let's briefly look at the different types of modeling:
A.
High Fashion Runway Modeling:
Runway modeling is big in the larger metropolitan cities but only makes up
a small percentage of the market. Tall and thin are the key words
usually used to describe this area of modeling. When most people think of
modeling the picture in their mind's eye is generally a very thin 5'
9" plus individual wearing exotic looking designer fashions.
B.
Print Modeling:
Generally this category is broken down into several sub-categories.
1.) Editorial modeling involves shoots for magazines, newspapers and
a sundry of other publications. This type of modeling is very
popular with models due to the exposure. Generally the pay scale is quite
low.
2.) Advertising modeling involves models with special physical
attributes/features. The models special features are utilized to sell
clothing, facial cosmetics, hair products, jewelry for the ears, neck and
hands, hosiery and beauty products for legs and foot wear. Agencies
handling models with special physical features are looking for models 18
years of age or older with one or more of the following physical
features: Flawless smooth facial features, full bodied healthy hair;
well-shaped torso; hands with flawless smooth skin and shaped nails; long
and well proportioned legs free of veins, scars and blemishes; feet sized
6-10 for women and 7-12 for men with evenly shaped toes and nails.
C.
Catalog Modeling:
The model poses for commercial store catalogs and other major markets. The
images shot may also be used in brochures, flyers and store displays.
Since the stores direct their marketing toward the general public, model
requirements may include both sexes, all age ranges, heights, weights, and
ethnic groups.
D. Spokesmodeling:
This area covers conventions and exhibits. The model may be hired to host
a convention or trade show, hand out pamphlets and brochures or do product
demonstrations at a convention center, car dealership or grocery chain.
E. Fashion Modeling:
Fashion models may work in a dress salons, fashion boutiques, large
department store or designer showrooms. They may model clothes during
luncheons, trade shows, and conventions.
F. Photography Workshop Modeling:
Workshops in which amateur as well as professional photographers have the
opportunity to increase their skills and build their marketing portfolio
shooting amateur and professional models in a variety of poses and
wardrobes.
G.
Glamour and Fine Art Modeling:
These are terms generally used to describe different degrees of adult
modeling.
To be Continued
