How to Be a Model: Regardless of Your Age or Looks
You don't have to be a hunk or a stick thin, 5 feet (1.5 m) 9" girl, to become a model., There is a big market that requires, babies, kids, pets, men, women of all ages, of all shapes and sizes and different ethnicities. , Many people have started...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: You don't have to be a hunk or a stick thin
There are many marketing campaigns that require all sorts of people to model for their products or services. -
Step 2: 5 feet (1.5 m) 9" girl
, You too can be one of them.
For example, all toy ads have kid's models and models who can pose as parents, medical drug ads usually feature senior models and many cosmetic companies prefer the, girl next door, look in their ads.
Catalog models are varied and have natural looks as compared to runway models. , Download your pictures and portfolios on as many social entertainment platforms or online sites as you can find. , It is immaterial how you look in the mirror but you should look good through a camera lens.
You should be comfortable in front of a camera.
Your physical attributes are important.
Generally slim (not stick thin) or well toned body (in case of plus size models) is a key demand of modeling field.
Good complexion and hair are additional attributes that are a big plus.
To achieve good hair and skin, be sure to drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and have a healthy, balanced diet. , Have a friend help you with taking the pictures.
It helps if the friend is good at taking pictures of people. ,, Top agents recommend that you keep your pose, hair and make-up as natural as possible. ,, Send your portfolio to modeling agencies and, whenever possible, update and add to your online modeling portfolios. -
Step 3: to become a model.
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Step 4: There is a big market that requires
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Step 5: babies
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Step 6: women of all ages
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Step 7: of all shapes and sizes and different ethnicities.
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Step 8: Many people have started their modeling careers after 30
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Step 9: 40 and even at 65 years of age and have found success.
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Step 10: Social networking is a necessary tool to break into modeling.
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Step 11: There are a few things that any aspiring model should possess and is a basic requirement of this field: You should be photogenic.
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Step 12: To break into modeling
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Step 13: you need a basic portfolio to send to agencies- head shots and full body pictures.
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Step 14: Experts recommend that
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Step 15: don't overdo by putting on fancy stuff
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Step 16: all you need are some good fitting clothes.
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Step 17: It is best to get yourself photographed in natural light with make-up(absolute minimum).
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Step 18: You do not need an expensive photographer - you can use anyone to take your pictures with a regular camera.
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Step 19: Once you have your portfolio
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Step 20: you are ready to embark on your career as a model.
Detailed Guide
There are many marketing campaigns that require all sorts of people to model for their products or services.
, You too can be one of them.
For example, all toy ads have kid's models and models who can pose as parents, medical drug ads usually feature senior models and many cosmetic companies prefer the, girl next door, look in their ads.
Catalog models are varied and have natural looks as compared to runway models. , Download your pictures and portfolios on as many social entertainment platforms or online sites as you can find. , It is immaterial how you look in the mirror but you should look good through a camera lens.
You should be comfortable in front of a camera.
Your physical attributes are important.
Generally slim (not stick thin) or well toned body (in case of plus size models) is a key demand of modeling field.
Good complexion and hair are additional attributes that are a big plus.
To achieve good hair and skin, be sure to drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and have a healthy, balanced diet. , Have a friend help you with taking the pictures.
It helps if the friend is good at taking pictures of people. ,, Top agents recommend that you keep your pose, hair and make-up as natural as possible. ,, Send your portfolio to modeling agencies and, whenever possible, update and add to your online modeling portfolios.
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