How to Create Photos That Can Get You Commercial Modeling Jobs

Learn the specific formulas and recipes that will make your photos stand out and grab the attention of photographers, art/creative directors and agents.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Magazines
• Magazines
• Photographers Service
• Magazines

1. Figure out how you can honestly see yourself being cast. Do you have the "Baywatch" look, or are you the "girl next door" type? Could you be a schoolteacher, businessperson, mom, doctor or plumber?

2. Go through magazines in which you can imagine seeing yourself and study the ads. Look at the expressions of the models and practice re-creating those looks.

3. Make a list of the ad's props - the items that help the photo look more realistic. For example, the desk of a businessperson would have props such as a computer, pen, Rolodex and paper.

4. Show samples of the ads you saw in the magazines to your photographer before the photo session.

5. Make sure the photos you're taking tell a story and that they look like real ads. For example, if you're portraying a student, sit at a desk doing homework. Your expression could show that you're frustrated because you don't understand the assignment. This photo could be an ad for a tutoring company or a private school.

6. Show a wide variety of expressions and emotions in your shots for the greatest chance of success.

Tips & Warnings

• Every photo that you take should look like an ad.
• Know your capabilities and your strengths. For example, if you have the "girl next door" look, try to work with that look.
• The main reason for failure in this industry is not due to looks or abilities. People fail because they don't know how to create interesting photos that grab the attention of agents, photographers and creative directors at advertising agencies.