Imagine having a paying job as a
professional model.
Imagine seeing yourself in a TV commercial,
or having your photo taken for a magazine.
As a model you may have the opportunity to travel, be pampered, attend special events, and earn extra income for school or everyday expenses. Modeling can also lead to other opportunities including acting.
Only a select few become supermodels, yet it is possible to get a job or even have a career as a model even if you are not blonde, blue-eyed, tall, thin, or young.
Marketers know that products and services sell better when promoted and presented by models that look like "real" everyday people.” Consumers want to see what clothes or beauty products look like on someone "just like them. As a result, there are modeling opportunities for people of all ages, shapes, sizes, and ethnicity. Contrary to popular belief, you can become a professional model even if you are petite, full figured, or in your senior years.
Which category is most appropriate for you?
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High fashion modeling
High fashion modeling •Glamour modeling
Glamour modeling •Petite modeling
Petite modeling •Plus size modeling
Plus size modeling •Teen modeling
Teen modeling •Mature modeling
Mature modeling •Body part modeling (hand modeling, etc.)
Body part modeling (hand modeling, etc.) •Male modeling
Male modeling •Character or "real people" modeling
Character or "real people" modeling A models work may involve:
•Runway modeling
Runway modeling •Catalog modeling
Catalog modeling •Showroom modeling
Showroom modeling •Fit modeling
Fit modeling •Promotional (trade show) modeling
Promotional (trade show) modeling •Television
Television •Videos
Videos •Editorial (magazine and newspaper) modeling
Editorial (magazine and newspaper) modeling •Print advertisements
Print advertisements If being a model sounds like the full or part time job of your dreams, then the Models Coach is for you! With my personal direction and coaching you will find out what you need to get started in professional modeling.
I will provide professional help to improve the appearance of your:
•Hair, Eyebrows, Skin, Makeup, Body
Hair, Eyebrows, Skin, Makeup, Body I will provide professional advice on how to increase your chances of getting modeling work through:
- Modeling conventions Model searches
- Beauty pageants Modeling contests
- Talent Agents
Do’s and Don’ts for Your portfolio and composite
•How to get free or low cost photos from professional
How to get free or low cost photos from professional photographers
•Photographers to stay away from
Photographers to stay away from •What types of shots to include or not in your portfolio and
What types of shots to include or not in your portfolio and composite card.
How to find freelance modeling opportunities in your hometown
•How to prepare for "go-sees" (meetings with clients that are
How to prepare for "go-sees" (meetings with clients that are looking to hire a models)
•Attending an "open call"
Attending an "open call" I will advise you on:
•How to spot modeling scams that could cost you thousands of
How to spot modeling scams that could cost you thousands of dollars
•Information about model release forms
Information about model release forms •I will help you on understanding and overcoming rejection
I will help you on understanding and overcoming rejection •I will assist and advise you on creating a web site to promote
I will assist and advise you on creating a web site to promote yourself
•How to keep track of your money (and get tax deductions for
How to keep track of your money (and get tax deductions for clothing, cosmetics, meals and modeling books)
Before you do anything PLEASE, take the time to check out so called modeling and acting schools or agencies. Some can cost you hundreds to thousands of dollars to take their modeling and acting courses.
A question to always ask those interviewing or recruiting you is, will you guarantee that by modeling or acting that I can earn back the cost of your courses within a year after completing your courses? If they guarantee or promise that you can, then they are not telling you the truth. Close your checkbook and walk out because no one can make such claims not even me!
Modeling ... a Career ... or ... a Hobby
