6 Simple Steps to Kickstart Your Modeling Journey:
Adriana Lima- the famous American model- made more than 31 million in 2021; to put it in perspective, a doctor earns $150,00 annually on average, while an engineer earns about $73,000 per annum. With a massive diversity in annual earnings, it is pretty easy to say that modeling appears to be an easy career to begin. It doesn't require a degree, and you can start professional modeling at any age.Most viewers often believe that modeling is a piece of cake and succeeding in the modeling world is a walk in the park. However, it isn’t often the case. Just like any other profession, modeling requires you to polish your skillset, and be visible in the eyes of agencies or recruiters. Are you looking to be a model?
Well, then you don’t need to look any further, as in this blog, I am going to take you through a step-by-step guide to starting your modeling career.
Identify the right type of model
Modeling isn’t restricted to walking on a catwalk, it is a lot more than that. There are several kinds of models, who fit different brands and photos. Recently, there has been a surge in plus-size models, making it to the industry. Hand models, print models, and runway models are other popular types that can bring you fame and fortune.
Improve your skills
Practice till you get it perfect, while it might seem that modeling doesn't require any particular skill set, it does, and you can only find that out by learning from professional models. YouTube is full of models that like to update their fans with their daily schedules. You need to pick a model with the same modeling type and analyze how they take care of their body.
Digital Polaroids
Modeling digital or popularly known as digital Polaroids are an essential step to move ahead in your modeling career. Although the word “digital Polaroids” sounds like a complex mathematical equation, its definition is as simple as it gets. Polaroids are a type of camera that were first used to take on-spot pictures of the models. As these were digital cameras, the name turned out to be digital Polaroids.
The purpose of modeling digitals is to portray your physical traits as it is. The ultimate goal is to show how you look without makeup and artificial lighting. The images are utilized by scouting agencies and directors to identify the natural attributes of a model. As a photographer, I always aim to ensure that the images have minimal editing if any. The main focus is to have multi-dimensional shots of a model that shows various angles of their body. I use a white or light-colored background with nominal lighting to ensure that the face and body have an even shine, and the color balance is maintained. It isn’t difficult to make a collection of digital Polaroids by yourself. We also give you a “ A Real Film” Polaroid.
Convert it into a portfolio
Once you have taken your digital Polaroids, the next step is to arrange them in a portfolio. Usually, digital Polaroids are sent separately from the portfolio, so it is vital to include some other natural pictures in it. The goal is to highlight various shades of your personality and expression.However, it is important to understand that your portfolio isn’t your social media wall; hence, you shouldn't put all kinds of images in it. Make sure that the images are sophisticated and may appear attractive to the agency. If you aren’t sure how to draft a portfolio, you can book a time with us and we shall help you draft the perfect portfolio.
Connect with an agent
Although popular social media stars don’t need to have an agent before getting cast in a photo shoot, you would need one. Most brands don’t scout for models themselves, instead, they delegate the task to agencies, who recommend the most suitable candidates for the role. The agencies serve as a market for models, where models for all tasks can be found. There are more than 10000 agencies in the United States, and you must connect with at least 10 before waiting for your first call-up. The agent would require your portfolio (including digital Polaroids) and statistics about your body such as age, height, and weight.
Look for opportunities to be noticed
Social media serves as an amazing opportunity to get into the public eye, and once your followers start increasing, you won’t need to look out for brands; instead, they will come rushing in. We have posted a blog that talks about getting scouted on Instagram. You can view it for better details.
It is often confusing to decide whether the post will be a hit or miss (even worse, what to post). The easiest opportunity to get noticed is to show up at fashion events, here you will get the chance to interact with professional models. They will be useful in providing you with the right guidance for growth in the industry.
Once you start meeting directors, you must introduce yourself as a model; an opportunity might eventually come up. Also, ensure that you are posting about the events and your presence on social media with the right hashtags. The image will show up for people interested in the event that will eventually improve your visibility in the public eye.
Final takeaway
Starting a modeling career isn’t the simplest deal, and it gets difficult if you don’t make the right decisions. At Capture Style, we have helped numerous models achieve their dreams; we can help you too!
We have come to the end of the blog, I hope it helped you understand the tips to be a model. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comment section.
