Do you want to be a Model ?

Just having good looks or good body is not enough to become a successful model. Modeling is jus like any other business. If you make it big as a model there is no looking back and it pays very well. 

Steps to becoming a model.

1. Modeling is a business , you are the product so take care of yourself.  Keep yourself in the best shape take care of your skin and hair.
2. Understand your assets, and what genre of modeling you fit in. ( Soon i will talk about different types of modeling.
3. Learn to act. Modeling requires acting. Practice your poses in front of a mirror every day for about 30 minutes, even top models do it everyday.
4. Modeling is a very cut through t business where you have to make a first impression. There are enough pretty looking people out there. I see every day that so many aspiring models act penny wise and pound foolish when it comes to getting three portfolio shot, which is by far the most important thing for you to market as a model. Every agency or client that you contact- your portfolio, comp card will go in the door before you.  If your images will not stand out of the crowd you will never ever get there.  It's like when someone is trying to get a job in Corporate America they have to have a very articulate well written and designed resume which will put them in front of the employers and give them interviews. Skills will always come to play later on. Having said all that select a good fashion photographer to shoot your portfolio.
5. Look for good local modeling agencies. Once you have your portfolio ready. You need to go and meet with local agents and scouts and drop your Comp cards and show your portfolio book. Your local fashion Photographer will have a list of all the legit modeling agencies in your area.
6.  Do not use a cheap portfolio book from staples or office max. Go to a good art store or portfolio stores like, " House of portfolio". Remember your first impression is the last, if the agent will see you with a cheap portfolio book then they get a impression that you are not too serious about modeling
7. Be persistant and dedication is important.

                                          Beauty picture shot of Kassie from Wilhelmina Models.

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Video link of behind the scenes Video from this shoot.

Here is a behind the scenes video from the Hair shoot for Stitch 224, The best thing about this shoot was that I shot most of the video then Will finished the later part of it. Shooting Hair and beauty is just awesome, We had months in advance planned to shoot and developed the visuals in our creative meetings with Chinere.  We shot 3 looks for this shoot.  My favorite look was of Joslynn in the black top and pink skirt the shot above. This was shot with three lights. Key on Octadome and then fill from back. Another fill from front and then backdrop was lit up seprate. Always make sure when you lit up the backdrop specially when it is white, that it will always bounce back light on your model so create a distacne in between your model and the backdrop which should help you drop the intensity of the background lights. Typically to get the white color expose it about stop or two higher than your subject. I always try to block the spill with V flats. Then my assistant Chris created the wind with blowing a simple cardboard. Love to get your feedback or if you have any questions please let me know.