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If
you plan to model you need the following physical attributes ...
- a) Your body weight
and proportions need to flatter your height or the type of
modeling you are focusing on
- b) You need to have
a good skin complexion without lots of pimples or blemishes
- c) Your hair should
be in good shape (no excessive split-ends or over-dying damage)
- d) Your teeth should
be well taken care of, straight and white (a dynamite smile)
HIGH FASHION
MODELING
RUNWAY MODELING
PETITE MODELING
EDITORIAL
MODELING
GLAMOUR
MODELING
FITNESS
MODELING
CATALOG
MODELING
SPECIALTY
MODELING
CHARACTER
MODELING
CONVENTION AND
TRADE SHOW MODELING
HIGH FASHION
MODELING
Strict height requirement / Most female
runway models are between 5'9" - 6'0". Most male runway models
are between 5'11" - 6' 2". High Fashion Modeling is the
modeling of designer clothes, either at fashion shows or in
publications. Sometimes, the modeling of jewelry and cosmetics falls
into this category. The models are hired through agencies, and the pay
rate is the highest among all modeling jobs. Of course, the advertisers'
expectations also run high. The agencies choose models with a proven
track record for this type of modeling.
RUNWAY MODELING
Strict height requirement / Runway Models
must have measurements that fit an actual standard clothing size. Most
female runway models are between 5'9" - 6'0". Most male runway
models are between 5'11" - 6' 2". There are many different
kinds of Runway Modeling. Many modeling agencies specialize in Runway
Modeling bookings. Two of the opportunities for Runway Models are: 1)
Designer Fashion Shows, where clothing designers present their upcoming
designs. 2) Fashion Shows, run by a store or by a designer in a store,
mall, hotel, or club.
PETITE
MODELING
Strict height requirement / Petite models
are usually between 4'10 - 5'2".Petite models are also sought after
to model their small hands and feet for print ads and commercials.
EDITORIAL MODELING
No height requirement / 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. The
physical requirements are less stringent than for High Fashion Modeling,
but the pay rate is considerably less. Many more models are needed for
Editorial Modeling, and Editorial experience opens the door to High
Fashion Modeling.
GLAMOUR MODELING
No height requirement / models must also be at least 18 years of age.
There are no established physical requirements for Glamour Models, other
than the model must be beautiful and/or 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, swimwear, or lingerie can all
become subjects for glamour photography. Pay rates can be very good for
Glamour Modeling.
FITNESS MODELING
No height requirement / Fitness models are those who have a well defined
lean and muscular body through weight training and aerobics. Examples of
fitness models are those who appear in health club ads, work-out
equipment ads, tanning products, as well as ads for health and nutrition
products. Fitness models are similar to body builders, except not always
as muscular.
CATALOG MODELING
No height requirement / While some Catalog Modeling involves posing with
products, most is done wearing store-brand clothes. Even though pay
rates are considerably lower than for High Fashion Modeling, it is
desirable to get booked as a Catalog Model, because hours are consistent
and repeat-modeling opportunities are high. Look through some mail-order
catalogs to get an idea of what is involved. Physical requirements are
not stringent. Usually, the side of the clothing not shown on the
photograph will have many alteration pins attached, and some models find
this inconvenient.
SPECIALTY MODELING
No height requirement / Models with long fingers and well-manicured
nails have opportunities to display their hands demonstrating domestic
products. For men, a demand exists for the husky, 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. There are numerous other Specialty Modeling opportunities.
However, you should not start by concentrating solely on Specialty
Modeling. Just prepare a standard portfolio, including a few photographs
that emphasize areas of your body you might use for Specialty Modeling.
Most agencies pick models for Specialty work from their regular modeling
pool.
CHARACTER MODELING
No height requirement / 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
No height requirement / Trade shows use many female models to
demonstrate products, hand out leaflets or brochures, and answer
questions.
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