How to Become a Super Model
Kick starting a modeling and fashion career starts by becoming familiar with the modeling industry. Many top models have written books and produced DVDs on the subject and have made them available for purchase through fashion magazines and on the Internet. They have the inside information on what it takes to succeed and how to gain an advantage over other aspiring models. However, modeling is not an easy business to break into.
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Instructions
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Take Modeling Classes & Get Professional Photos
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Take modeling and makeup classes so that you will be at the top of your game and you will not look like an amateur when you go on auditions. Modeling classes will teach you how to walk, stand and pose in a variety of settings to look your best in front of the camera. Modeling instruction will also teach you several ways to do your makeup based on different lighting for a daytime and nighttime "look."
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Negotiate with photographers to get a free, professional portfolio done. There are many online forums to connect with professional photographers. You can make an agreement to allow the photographer to use your photos in their portfolio if they will give you photos and comp cars for free or for a reduced price. Websites such as www.ModelMayhem.com are great for this purpose.
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Put your photos into a professional model's portfolio so that you can bring it with you to future auditions and interviews.
Dress The Part
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Dress as if you are a super model. It is important to build and maintain a positive self-image. Read fashion magazines and study the photos to see what the top supermodels are wearing. Your closet should include the latest fashion trends as well as classic styles so that you will be able to evoke different looks on your modeling interviews.
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Spend the money to buy high quality clothing pieces that can be mixed and matched and that will last a long time. Fashion magazines such as Glamour will often showcase stylish outfits and tell you exactly where to buy the pieces and how much they will cost. You can also ask for fashion advice at high-end clothing boutiques regarding the fit and intended look of the pieces you are looking to purchase.
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During an audition or interview, it is imperative to look good in your clothes. Remember the photographers you will be working with are going to be selling what you are wearing, not you as a person.
Working Your Way Up
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Do not fall into the trap of turning down smaller jobs holding out for that "big contract." Be willing to model for local stores to gain exposure and experience for your resume and modeling portfolio. There is a lot of competition out there. You have to work very hard to secure a spot with a good modeling agency.
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Learn from the experts how to get the attention of top agencies. Become familiar with modeling contests, schools and conventions where you can be seen and where you will be able to meet the ones who can put you in touch with the right people.
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Get on the Internet and diligently search for open modeling casting calls. There are several websites that list this information for free or for a small monthly fee, such as www.ModelingAuditions.net.
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Schedule a lot of interviews with the best modeling agencies until you are signed. Do not sit back and wait for your phone to ring. You must make it ring by making yourself known to be discovered as the next super model.
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Tips & Warnings
If you want to become a super model, you will need to spend all of your time working and keeping your body in great shape. Hiring a personal trainer and getting in shape can give you an edge over your competition when it comes to getting new modeling jobs.
Don't let a modeling agency charge up front fees for photography or for the promise of giving you modeling jobs. Modeling agencies will take a small commission for any jobs that they secure for you as a model.
Resources
- Photo Credit Fotosearch.com
