How to Become a Model: 8 Tips

 

 There are varieties of model; you will need to choose to a specific niche you would like to do. You might be wondering if it is possible to become a model without any experience, yes it is possible especially when you have the talent. You learn skill that gives you stability and confidence. However, different models serve different purposes. Modeling requires thick skin, and ability to handle different judgments from different individuals. As a model, don’t forget when you are finally choosing by modeling agency your body will be use to display clothing, walk down a runaway, or sell a new line of swimwear, or rings and makeup.

 

Being a model requires a lot of effort, time, dedication, confidence, patience and practice. You need to understand the strengths and beauty of your own body, because there are so many niches and specializations that you can find at least one that suits your look and personality.

 What does a model do?

 

First, you need understand what a model is. There are many ways we can explain or define the term model. A model serves as a subject for artwork or fashion usually in the medium of photography but also for painting, drawing or to display for others to see, especially in regard to wearing clothing while performing the role of fashion model. In most cases, companies hire a model to use their physical appearance to help them advertise a product or to help an artist’s to pose for them while they draw, paint or sculpt. For example, a company may use models body to advertise clothes or makeup.

 

How to become a model

 

1. Choose a niche.

 To become a model you need to decide what king of model you want to become. This is an important step to become a model by deciding what type of model you would like to be. The type of model you choose will determine the requirements, like style, clothing size and height. There are numerous types of modeling such as,

·        Swimsuit and Lingerie models

·        Commercial model

·        Fitness model

·        Parts models

·        Fit model

·        Promotional model

·        Glamour model

·        Print model

 

2. Make a research.

 The most important step to take if you really want something is to educate yourself on it. You can go any nearest agencies to make an inquiry or Google to research brand. You can read many articles on modeling as much as you can, you can watch download video on YouTube or vidmate , you can all these information  from the comfort of your cell phones and laptops.

 

3. Practice

A   lazy person can’t become a model. Because modeling requires a lot practice, especially if you don’t have experience from the beginning. You can start practicing at home by watching some online videos, reading many books, and watching poses of successful celebrities’ model. You can start document your poses in front of the camera, or invite your friends and document different poses in front them, because of some people have phobia of crowds. If you are the type that have this kind of fear, by the time you start practicing in front of your friends you will over this fear with time. Don’t forget that modeling require a lot of courage and confidence. Your ability to pose or strut down the runway is what differentiates you from a model and a professional model.

 

4. Build a portfolio

Build a strong portfolio that contains good quality of your pictures and content that showcase your understanding of your desire niche. A professional pictures mustn’t have too much of editing. Portfolio standards have evolved a lot over recent years and you want to make sure portfolio is professional and polished. Your portfolio is like your resume. It must contain poses, 7 to 15 best images, looks, and different styles. Make sure you look for a professional photographer that will suit your needs.

 

5. Create a social media

Social media is a tool where you showcase your talents. You will need to create a modeling website. This is where you can really show the breadth of your experience and versatility. Modeling agencies have discovered many talents online who didn’t any professional modeling experience and gave them the opportunity to showcase their talent. One of the most powerful website is Instagram, starting to model on instagram is very important to begin with. But you can create other social media account for your modeling, such as facebook and twitter. Be mindful of the kind of things you will post on your social media, don’t post things that will be different from your niche. Hire a photographer to take a nice picture of you and a few selfies to upload on your social Media. Remember by doing all these you are trying to build your own portfolio.

 

6. Search for a modeling agency 

Look for agency that can guide you in the right direction.  Modeling requires an ability to follow direction. It is very important to follow the creative direction of someone that has an experience. Agencies are now looking talent on social media to train and promote. That is why is important to create a niche social media on instagram.

 

7. Enter modeling competition

Nowadays, there are numerous modeling competitions online and on TV. If you thoroughly what to achieve your goal enter competition is an avenue to achieve this. Although, there are thousands of peoples that apply competition there is no guarantee that you will be selected, but there’s no arm in trying. This competition might be an opportunity for you. There are supermodel who become successful today after competitions.

 

8. Attend modeling course 

Attending a modeling course is a good way gain more knowledge on modeling. Although, modeling courses is very expensive, but if you can afford it is okay. Modeling course will teach you so many things such as, make – up, style, hair, and pose techniques.  If you have modeling course it will be very easy for an agency to sign you.

Wrapping up

To become a world’s next supermodel; it requires a lot of commitment, consistency, confidence, practice, experience, creativity and hard work. Moving closer to people who have an experience will help you a lot.