How to become a model?

Any girl of good looks at the age of 14 to 25 may well try herself as a model. Of course, the dream of any novice model is to be seen by a tough professional who will immediately sign a contract and offer a profitable job. But in fact, it takes a long time before this desired step. We will consider how to become a photomodel, making every effort to do this.

What do you need to become a model?

First, determine what your type is. Depending on your natural data, you can qualify for different vacancies. Among them:

High-end model (exclusive model type)

Height: from 175-180 cm.

The size of clothes: 40-42 (рос.).

Ideal parameters: 86 - 60 - 86.

Podium model (model that shows things on the podium)

Height: 175-185 cm.

Ideal parameters: 86 - 61 - 86.

Model plus size (large model)

Height: 157-185 cm.

The size of clothes: 46-54 (рос.).

Linen model

Age: over 21 years.

Ideal parameters: bust 86-91 cm, waist 58-63 cm, hips 86-90 cm.

Glamorous model (model for filming in bikini for lifestyle magazines and men's)

Age: 18-25 years.

Parameters: bust 86-91 cm, waist 56-61 cm, hips 86-91 cm.

Part-model (model with beautiful hair, hands, nails, etc., which can be used in advertising jewelry, etc.)

Teenage model (for advertising of teenage clothes)

Only the age of 12-17 is important.

As a rule, the work of a photomodel assumes that you must fit into the framework of at least one, and, better, several categories, because multidisciplinary specialists are valued in any field. If you understand that you are right, then you can continue to do so.

How to become a model for a girl?

Many are convinced that it is necessary to go through the school of models, however, this is not so. If you have the potential, you can be noticed right at the casting, even if you are just a person from the street. The only thing is - it's a huge competition. But if it's your type that the designer needs, the absence of a school of models will not be a hindrance.

Any model needs a portfolio that will help it get started. This is her resume, which shows it in different ways and allows you to evaluate the potential. In a portfolio it is necessary to include only the best, irreproachable pictures, executed by professionals. Let them be only 5, but they will be diverse and ideal - to begin with, enough of this. There should be photos of color, black and white, full-length, portrait - full face and profile. This will allow the potential customer to see "the goods face".

Most likely, you will have to pay a good photographer from your pocket to find a decent portfolio, but it's worth doing.

Work as a model with the agency

It is important for the model to find a good agency that does not require investment of funds for registration in the database, photo shoots, etc. In addition, if you are promised too much royalties - Usually this is cheating. It is best to choose an office on the recommendation of a friend, or to look for among the large and reliable options that are known for many years. After the interview at the agency you will either be refused, or offered to conclude. If you are refused - do not worry, analyze the mistakes and try to make happiness in other agencies. If you are offered cooperation - carefully study all the documents, find out whether such a contract gives the right to cooperate with other photographers and companies. Make sure that all the conditions that you promised verbally, are written in black and white in the contract. And of course, take a copy of it.

From this moment the work begins. You will be offered castings and your task is to visit them in an excellent mood and in excellent shape. If you are lucky, and you will choose - you will begin the actual career of the model.