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Modelling:
What it Takes to be a Model
Do I have to attend modelling school to be a model?
It helps, but it is not necessary. Modelling school usually teach you about hair
styling, skin care, runway techniques, pose and modelling profession. You do
not have to attend a modelling school to gain the knowledge. But, you should
have some understanding of modelling before going out. Any reputable agency that
signs you up should train you for free.
What do you need to be a model?
An aspiring model should be at least 5'7" tall with clear skin, healthy
hair, straight teeth and a toned and well proportioned body. A model also needs
to be!
Ambitious: You won't become a model by sitting at home watching
tv. You have
to get out there and sell yourself.
Intelligent: To succeed a model must be an intelligent business person. You
must know how to spend and invest money wisely. (Modelling is often a short lived
career.) You will need to be able to conduct business with agents, photographers,
clients etc..
Confident: You must be able to sell yourself to a client before he/she will
allow you to sell his/her products.
Be able to handle rejection: All models at some time in their
career has to
face rejection. You can't take it personally you simply don't meet the expectations
of the client.
Independence. Models have to travel a lot and sometimes have to move away from
their families. You will have to get use to being on your own for a lot of the
time.
Discipline. A model must be organized in order to keep track of the different
dates, times and locations of appointments so that she can show up at appointments
and go-sees on time.
Stamina. A model is sometimes on her feet all day. She must be healthy and
in shape to be able to work all day and still look good.
Be able to take criticism: A lot of models are hounded by the press and often
called horrible names. This is a high price to pay for fame and will have to
take it in your stride.
A portfolio: Don't go and waste your money on having a portfolio done until
you have seen some agencies. They will help you put one together.
Do get a friend or family member to take some photos of you in different angles.
Full length, head shot, with/without make-up, different poses.
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