Glossy publications today are almost the Bible of modern girls who dream that their photographs will someday beautify the pages of such magazines. Beauties fall asleep and wake up with only one question: “How to become a model?” However, life is not a fairy tale, and to wake up just like this one morning rarely is famous for anyone. If you want to become a model, you need to start acting and working on yourself right now.
What does it take to become a model: how important is appearance?
If your body parameters are far from the notorious 90-60-90, and the height is less than 180 cm, do not despair. Having the right facial features and some zest, you can just as well become a successful model, even if not the “hook” that walks the catwalk and shows fashionable outfits, but a model. Indeed, in order to act as a model, growth is not so important, the main thing is ease, photogenicity and, of course, the professionalism of a makeup artist and photographer.
How to become a model: what else should a girl have?
In addition to external data, a good posture (which is 70% of career success) and a correct, firm gait (the vast majority of filming, sometimes many hours, models wear high-heeled shoes) are important in the work of the beginning model. And, of course, a girl who dreams of becoming a model can’t do without personal qualities. She must have industriousness, patience, willpower, stress resistance, sociability.
How to become a model for a girl: first steps
1. Look for a model school or agency that will become your “guardian” at first.
2. Without sparing money, make a studio portfolio with a professional photographer.
3. Post your resume with photos on various thematic resources on the Internet. However, do not rush to respond to those proposals that seem suspicious to you (for example, if they offer a very large payment for a couple of hours of night work).
How to become a model: constant work on yourself
1. Visit the pool, fitness, aerobics or yoga classes, beauty salon, massage sessions. Remember that at any time they can offer you a profitable job, which means that you, as a pioneer, should always be ready for it.
2. Self-confidence is not your assistant in this matter. Treat people (be it the employer, colleagues, competitors) kindly. Do not envy, do not take revenge, do not be angry - negative emotions are the first culprits of wilting beauty. In addition, the modeling business appreciates a sense of humor and modesty.
3. Smoking, alcohol, drugs worsen well-being, spoil complexion, dramatically reduce performance.
4. Study foreign languages at your leisure - very often Russian models are popular with European employers. Knowledge of languages is a profitable addition to your resume.
5. Do not think that your appearance is the main thing. Develop intellectually. Remember that models “retire” already in the region of their 30th birthday. Think in advance about what you will do after. Will you get married? Become an actress or TV presenter? In any case, you should be able to present yourself, maintain conversations on various topics, and have your own opinion.
How to become a model: choosing your role
The model, like the actress, writer, singer and any creative person in general , should have her own role. How to choose it? Look at yourself, consult with friends, teachers of the school of models - what is the strongest feature in you, what disadvantages do you have for a modeling career. So, today the entire fashion world has already moved away from the standards 90-60-90, although preference is still given to slender and very slender girls. But remember that there are also designers who sew clothes for the full - these also require models.
If for some reason you are not suitable for the podium work, then you can try yourself as a photo model. Party models are also very popular today, showing only certain parts of the body, for example, in advertising cosmetics, jewelry, hair and body care products, etc. Having a beautiful neck, long healthy hair, insanely attractive slender legs, you can also succeed as a model. Another direction of the modeling business is a glamor model, the specialization of which is to be shot in half-naked or nude. Such work is very difficult both physically and mentally, but it is also highly paid.