Become a Model - Modeling Types

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To Learn to Model - Know the Options

Females and males alike who are interested in how to become a model will enjoy reading this short class of material about getting into the modeling profession.

Maybe you have been told before that you'd make a good model or perhaps people have been telling you all your life what a pretty face you have. Now, you're wondering how exactly does one learn how to become a model? To begin your modeling career, you first need to decide what aspect of modeling you would most like to pursue.

3 Modeling Types (Which are You?)

The three basic types of models can be summed up as commercial, fashion and specialty. Let's dive in and find out more about each category. This is where you can shine if you do it right!

Become a Commercial Model

The description of commercial modeling is one that represents various companies in print advertising. There is margin in sizing here and more variety in the types of models needed. A girl need not be rail thin and tall to be a commercial model.

 

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(High) Fashion Modeling & Runway

Talent agencies represent all kinds of sizes. However, as a female fashion model, one usually must be very thin and tall, over 5'8". These are the models you see on the runways of Milan and New York and on the covers of the magazines. While most women dream of this type of modeling, it's actually the smallest percentage of working models.

Which brings us to ...

Specialty Models

The last category is specialty modeling and it represents people who bring something different or unique to the table. These models may have great hands, feet or even teeth that are profiled by specialty products. They often times have an outstanding personality or "acting" ability.

They may also be more mature, older models (baby boomers), plus-sized or petite models who answer specific calls. To get jobs in this area calls for lots of talent and maybe an acting class or two wouldn't be such a bad idea.

 

The Avenue to a Modeling Career

As a beginner, there are important steps one should take to start in modeling. You should have model-quality, professional photographs made, seek out an agent and attend open cast calls. You should post quality color photographs of various length and ranges on a website for potential clients to view. It doesn't have to be an expensive site, but simply a free site that can showcase your various looks.

A Portfolio

I know - many in modeling will tell you not to invest a dime in your quest to begin your career but, I've constantly said - "a good picture is better than a bad one!" But, let's say you are completely tapped out money wise. Then, just a really good head shot and one full length by a professional photographer can get you started. You certainly don't want to show an agency a snapshot that is completely out of focus with poor posing and composition. At least appear professional even if you are a complete beginner.

What Pictures to Include

Notwithstanding the statement above, if you can afford it, order 8x10 or 9x12 shots of yourself to keep in a leather portfolio book that you can show potential clients or agents you meet with. Additionally, many have comp cards printed up, kind of like a business card for models with a couple of their best shots and all their particulars on the back. These cards are very inexpensive so you can order lots of them to leave with the agencies to keep on file.

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Lastly - Dreaming Vs. Doing

There is a lot for a girl to do in order to start a male or female model career, but wishing and hoping doesn't make it happen. It's rare that an agency or company will simply "discover" new talent by accident. One must be actively promoting themselves in most cases in order to become a successful and continually working model. The other girls are doing it so why shouldn't you?

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