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Guidance Tips for Models

 

Whether you are an aspiring model or an experienced one, these modelling tips will help your modelling career.  Follow these guidelines, and you will become a more successful model.

Modelling Tips

  1. Set a goal. Remember there are modelling opportunities for almost everyone. Make sure that you fit into the one that best suits you and your goals.
  2. Be you, and be the best you can be. You will have times when this business will get you down and that is ok, if this is what you really want ...reach for your goals.
  3. Ambition. A model goes after her goals. You need to work hard.  You won't become a model by sitting at home and waiting for agents to come to you

  4. Confidence. Clients are looking for someone who is self-assured and can sell their product.

  5. Do not be discouraged.  You need to be able to handle the rejection.  You can’t always’ meet all the client’s expectations.

  6. Independence. You may have to travel for a modeling job.  Models even move to a big city to pursue a full time career. 
  7. Organization. You need keep track of the different dates, times and locations of appointments.  You need to show up to appointments and go-sees on time.
  8. Health and Stamina. Some modelling jobs will require you to work on your feet all day in all kinds of whether.  Be sure to eat healthy, exercise regularly, and rest well.
  9. Strength and Will-Power. A lot of models get invited to a lot of parties where there may be a lot of drugs.  You must have strength and will-power to keep from drugs and too much partying.   Image is important to a long-lasting, successful modelling career
  10. Guidance. Because this is a very competitive field, aspiring should seek advice from a professional model, an agent, a fashion designer, or a photographer

 

TIPS FOR MODELLING "GO SEES"


Modelling go sees can be very nerve-racking. You have to look your very best in the shortest possible amount of time. Make sure to memorize all the tips for modelling "modelling go sees". Even though there is always room for improvements, there is none for mistakes.

  1. Be ready & prepared. Always bring your modelling portfolio, modelling resume and comp cards to the modelling go see.
  2. Make sure you arrive at the location for the modelling go see early enough to deal with difficulty in parking. But don't go inside right away. The casting staff may not be ready to see you yet or may be in the middle of something. Go in about 5-10 minutes ahead of your scheduled time.
  3. Before going into the modelling go see, know what the modelling job is for.  If you are going to the modelling go see where you will be photographed as a businesswoman, and you have a photo or past advertisement where you are in a business suit, be sure to bring that photo. If you are being hired for an underwear ad, be sure to bring a photo that shows as much of your full body as possible and that you're comfortable with.
  4. Make sure to dress the part.  Like an actor, you need to ‘pretend’ to be the role or model type they are hiring. This will help the casting director or photographer at the modelling audition visualize how you will look with their product in front of the camera.
  5. Bring comp cards and copies of related photos with you. Make sure to leave behind after your modelling go see. Remember, comp cards are like business cards, and the casting staff or photographer will use them to remember you and will know how to contact you.
  6. Career networking is just as important at modelling go sees. It is not a bad idea to meet the casting staff and the other models to learn from them.  Ask them who are their favourite photographers? How did they become successful? They can give you advice and tips for future modelling go sees.
  7. Do not contact the casting staff, modelling agency, photographer or prospective client after the modelling go see.  They’ve seen what you look like and have your contact information.  If they want to hire you, you will hear from them.
     

AFTER THE MODELLING "GO SEES"

Getting A Call-Back
A call-back is basically a second modelling go see for the same modelling job.  You do not have the job yet.   After reviewing all the models, the casting director called back to pick you to be part of this smaller list.  After the call-back, you will either hear or not hear anything, get book for the job or get put on ‘hold’. 

Being Put on Hold
Being put on hold means you have been selected for the modelling job.  However it may be cancelled, postponed or the casting director chose to have extra models than needed for the modelling job.  By agreeing to be put on hold, you agree to hold that time slot open for that modelling job. If you are not released from the hold at least 24 hours prior to the actual photo shoot, it is standard for you to get paid regardless of if you participate in the photo shoot.  If something better comes along that is also being shot during that same time, you can contact the casting director and ask them to either commit to hiring you or release you from being put on hold.

Booking a Modelling Job
If you are ‘booked’ for the modelling job, you were hired, will earn money, and simply need to show up at the photo shoot on time. If you accept the modelling job, you agree to participate in the photo shoot, you should have had ample time to make a decision of whether you want to do the modelling job and should not cancel.  If the client cancels less than 48 hours in advance, you should receive some sort of cancellation fee.