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Thursday, March 08, 2007

Essential list for Models

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For female models Foundation Concealer Contour Translucent powder Eye shadows Blushers Mascara Eyebrow pencil Eyebrow brush Eye pencils Eye liner Lip brush Lip stick Spongers Cotton swabs and tissues Pencil sharpener Blush brush Powder brush Hair bands, pins, clips Hair spray, gel, mousse Blow dryer Curling iron Hot rollers Brush, comb Makeup remover Cleanser Moisturizer Razor	Tweezers False eyelashes Small towel Toothbrush and paste Hand mirror Emery boards Nail polishes and remover Sewing kits, clips, pins Band - Aids Clothes pins Tape Accessories: Assorted inexpensive jewelry Scarves Assorted pantyhose Assorted shoes Bodystocking Slips (full and half) Strapless bra Robe Bathing suit Props - i.e., glasses, clipboards, etc. Agency vouchers Composite card Portfolio Appointment book

Make-up and essential list for male models Underwear Assorted Socks - different colors Assorted shoes Assorted pants Assorted shirts Swimwear Make-up ( base and powder) Hair spray, gel, brush etc. Deodorant	Razor Toothbrush and paste Sewing kit Agency vouchers Composite card Portfolio Appointment book

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Thursday, March 08, 2007

What is a Modeling Portfolio

What is a Modeling Portfolio
In short - a collection of photographs.
How important are these photographs?
Critically!!! The first step to getting noticed in the modeling industry is to produce a portfolio that will showcase your work as a model, and your portfolio is a resume and main promotional tool!
The first thing the modeling agencies and fashion industry clients want to see are your pictures. Many of them will not schedule an interview without seeing your photographs.
You can find so many advises regarding modeling portfolio and very often they are contradict to each other. Lets try to clear this subject.

Don't get confused between two different types of model portfolios:
INITIAL and PROFESSIONAL.

Your first - the INITIAL PORTFOLIO is just for the agencies.
Pictures must show your modeling potential. The best scenario if you shoot photo test with a good professional photographer.

Question: I was talking to photographer and he told me that I need to have 10 - 15 photographs to show to model agency. Is it true?
That is a CLEAR MISLEADING! The photographer is not your friend. His or her goal, stated in the simplest of terms, is to get you to order more photographs and spend more money.
3 - 5 photographs can work perfectly as initial portfolio for female and male models.
• Head shot;
• Full-length shot showing proportion of your body;
• Fashion
• Action.

Please follow these tips when shooting your initial portfolio and submitting your photos to modeling agencies.
• Submit clear photos that are in focus.
• Submit at least one headshot and a full length shot.
• Keep make-up to a minimum.
• Keep hairstyles simple and well groomed. Overly fancy hairstyles can result in your photos being rejected.
• Keep clothing simple and in good taste. Remove jewellery.
• Always include your name, age, height, measurements, phone number, email address and city you live in.
• Include any experience or training that you have.
• Write your name, stats and contact information on the back of each of your photos.
• Submit photos that are in good taste.
• Remember that first impressions are important.
• Pay attention to your grooming and overall appearance.
• Pay attention to the background in your photos. Try to shoot photos against a plain wall or outdoors.
• Female models should take photos in a two-piece swimsuit.
• Male models should take photos in shorts with no shirt.

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Thursday, March 08, 2007

Types Of Model

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HIGH FASHION MODELING
High Fashion Modeling is the modeling for famous fashion houses and designer, either at fashion shows or in publications. The pay rate is the highest among all modeling jobs. Of course, the advertisers' expectations also run high. To get this kind of job you must be experienced and known model with a proven track record for this type of modeling.

RUNWAY MODELING
Runway Models works in Fashion Shows, where clothes designers present their upcoming designs or Fashion Shows, run by a store, mall, club etc. All runway models must meet special requirements and have measurements that fit an actual standard clothing size. Almost all modeling agencies works with Runway Models.

EDITORIAL MODELING
Editorial Modeling is similar to High Fashion Modeling, except that the model works for a particular publication. The readers of that publication make up a target audience for the photographs taken. Images in the non-advertisement sections of the fashion magazines are good examples of this type of modeling. Even the pay rate is considerably low, Editorial modeling is a great way to open the door to High Fashion Modeling.

GLAMOUR MODELING
There are no established physical requirements for Glamour Models, other than the model must be beautiful and sexy in the photographs. An elegant lady in an evening dress, the eye-catching face of a beautiful girl, a shapely woman in casual dress, swim-wear, or lingerie can all become subjects for glamour photography. Most of the nude photography also falls into this category. Pay rates can be very good for Glamour Modeling. Usually, the pay rate doubles for posing in lingerie or in the nude. Some Figure and Art Modeling, typically artistic nude photography, is also included in the Glamour Modeling category.

CATALOGUE MODELING
While some Catalogue Modeling involves posing with products, most is done wearing store-brand clothes. Pay rates are considerably lower than for High Fashion Modeling. Look through some mail-order catalogs to get an idea of what is involved. Several years ago it was absolutely impossible to see the Top Models in any catalogue. But everything is changing. Even famous models are modeling for catalogues now.

SPECIALTY MODELING
There are numerous other Specialty Modeling opportunities.
Models (male and female) with beautiful hands have opportunities to display their hands demonstrating different products. For men, it could be masculine hand, or alternatively the more elegant, long-fingered hand. Women with well-proportioned feet are needed for shoe advertisements. Advertisements of stockings, pantyhose, and razors require women with nicely shaped legs. Hair products call for female and male models with good hair.
Portfolio must include a few photographs that emphasize areas of your body you might use for Specialty Modeling.

CHARACTER MODELING
Some jobs require models with an everyday look, such as a truck driver, mechanic, grocery clerk, schoolteacher, cleaning person, appliance repair person, and so on. All models in television commercials are character models.

CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW MODELING
These shows use many female models to demonstrate products, hand out leaflets or brochures, and answer questions.

COMMERCIAL PRINT MODELING
When models are photographed to promote a product. Photographs can appear on buses, magazines, newspapers and billboards.

MODELING IN TV COMMERCIALS
TV Commercials offer a growing area of opportunities to models with some acting background. Many modeling agencies now include a TV Commercial Department.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR MODELS
There are opportunities for the oversized or undersized model. The demand for ordinary-looking models with whom a majority of the audience can identify continues to increase. The market for full-figure models is growing and includes editorial, commercials, television and more. Many other opportunities exist that might fall into one of the modeling categories mentioned above.