How to Become a Model in Ireland
It's no secret that Irish men and women are envied around the world for their gorgeous red hair and skin like alabaster, but even these appealing facial characteristics aren't enough to guarantee a career in modeling on the Irish stage. You'll need more if you are to enjoy an exciting life in this glamorous field, and if you also happen to live in Dublin, you'll probably have a much easier time breaking in to the field. But, before you pack up and move to Ireland's capital, make certain you have healthy self-esteem to tough it out when the competition gets heated. Look great, show your tenacity and you'll stand a great chance of winding up on the covers of Irish publications that can lead to international fame.
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Things You'll Need
- Professionally-taken photographs
- Modeling composite
- Modeling portfolio
- Modeling agent
Instructions
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Assess your personal qualities before you take the leap. Models need plenty of stamina, patience and the ability to be flexible on the fly. Casting calls, last-minute assignments and tight deadlines test the mettle of all models and Irish models are no different. You'll deal with crazy clients, stress, long hours and the whims of photographers. Show your Irish spirit and you're half way to a modeling career.
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Undertake a serious course of study to prepare for your career. Dublin and other large cities in Ireland offer basic classes to help you condition your body and teach you the tricks of the trade. Sign up for dance and modeling classes and participate in popular sports like soccer and cricket. Watch what you eat and aspire to the weight your doctor recommends, especially if you are young and growing.
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Learn the basics of skin, hand and nail care so you're ready for full-body and close-up shots. Establish a sensible grooming ritual and don't hesitate to get a skin consult if you're experiencing reactions to foods or makeup. Combat skin breakouts by properly cleaning and treating them as soon as they arise. Keep your nails trimmed and polished and never miss a dental appointment.
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Hire a professional photographer to take a series of photographs showing you in various clothing styles and poses. You needn't travel to Dublin to have this done; there are plenty of great photographers throughout the Emerald Isle. Request a variety of poses including headshots and full body photos. Have the photographer save the images as jpegs and transfer them to a disk.
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Make a model's composite on your computer or have someone handle that for you. Visit websites to see the types of poses Irish models most often choose for their composites and follow suit. Your composite aims to showcase your best features so be sure your images do just that. Have a printer make copies of your composite.
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Compile a modeling portfolio. Purchase a nice presentation book from a stationer. The best portfolio styles are those that allow you to add pages with photos as your career grows and samples of your work increase.
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Get an agent. Aim for the top. One of Dublin's best is Morgan The Agency located at 13 Herbert Place, Dublin 2. They seek statuesque candidates -- women at least 5'8 inches and men over the height of 5'11inches. Visit their website. Upload an application (info@morgantheagency.com) so you can post your measurements and forward jpegs your photographer took. Alternately, fax information to 353-1-662-4575 if you don't have access to a computer.
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Attend as many open casting calls as you can manage. Morgan (See Step 7) has traditionally held open hour casting calls on Friday mornings between 10 and 11 a.m. Other Ireland-based modeling agencies offer similar opportunities for fresh faces -- and they do mean fresh. You will be expected to arrive at the agency with a clean face and just-washed hair. No makeup, please. Call to make sure these open calls are still being held: 353-1-661-4572.
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Make friends with rejection. Even Kate Moss was turned down repeatedly when she started modeling. Muster your Irish spirit, be persistent and you too will discover that the luck of the Irish -- when it's bolstered by a big helping of dedication and focus -- will bring your pot of gold -- with or without the help of a leprechaun.
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