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| Ways to Become a Fashion Model |
Modelling is not just about being slim, tall or having the perfect figure, it’s about being confident about yourself, uniqueness, exploring your inner creativity and talent to hold your looks. Our fashion guide, Loyce Eva Atim gives you important tips to start your career as a model.
Learn your niche of modelling
You need to learn about various niches of modelling and then find your looks and attitude suit best in which category. If you have the perfect figure of 33-24-33 and a height of more than 5"7' inches then you should definitely go for fashion modelling. You can also choose commercial modelling which includes billboards, advertisements, catalogues, swimsuit, and calendars. Plus size modelling is also becoming popular among media nowadays.
Get your profession photographs clicked
The very first thing every fashion agency or a scout will ask from you are your professional photographs. You have to get your professional photo shoot done. The shoot should include face shots of your left and right profile, smiling and unsmiling, full body length shot, back shot and swimsuit shots. Don’t apply too much make-up because you don’t need to hide your natural beauty but enhance it. As a male model, you should include photos without wearing a shirt and in boxer shorts
Finding a Modelling Agency
The next step is to find a modelling agency which will help you go further. You can search online and get a lot of results. But the main trick is to research about the agency and finds out what kind of work they book, what kind of models they present, how much exposure they have or if there are any registered complaints about the agency. An online form asking for your measurements, basic information and photographs are what most modelling agencies will ask you for. You should be aware that there are many scammers in this agency business and stay away from those who ask for fees straight away.
Be Determined
You cannot become a fashion model by simply going to a modelling school or approaching a modelling agency, you require persistence and determination to keep you strong through all the rejections. Gina Bundchen, the supermodel was turned down more than forty times before getting signed to an agency.
Prepare Yourself
Modelling is not about being pretty or being glamorous or just keeping your body fit. It is more about your attitude and how you present yourself to the world. Modelling is preparing you for the difficulties which lay ahead that include rejection, disappointment, and long hours of working, constant travelling, being patient and being on a constant drive.
As per Loyce Atim, you should think ahead and follow these simple ways to get yourself started with your modelling career.
