Become a model.
In this guide, I am going to talk that how you can become a model.
Most of the students think that they, can only able to make his career-best. If they pursue for engineering, doctor, Lawyer, accounted, etc.
But, in the last few years, one more career path has entered in this fast and forward life and its called Modeling Industry.
The fashion industry has a big role in this revolution.
If you see a few years back then a very short number of students are looking at modeling as a career.
However, now everyone knows that a modeling career also has a good opportunity in the market.
Plus it has the potential of giving a good amount of money.
Only this career field has power. Who can provide you with styles lift style, expensive clothes, fame, and popularity?
Today, we have lots of newcomers who want to become a model. But, not getting the correct guides.
Currently, this field also has lost of competition.
Not only the girl’s boys model also giving tough competition in the market.
Therefore, I am going to share the 12 steps today. Which not only helps you to understand the model industry.
It also clears a number of questions, which always come to your mind.
1). What type of model you can be.
There are major four categories of modeling platform is available.
First Print model, second showroom molding, third is television modeling, and fourth is Ramp walk modeling.
So, as per your interest, you can choose the category.
The fashion industry has needed models.
Who has an attractive personality, good face cut, great high, perfect wait, impressive body language, soft skills plus good communication skills!
Models are basically the person who promote, display or advertises the god’s behalf of a big brand.
Big companies have this mindset. If good-looking models hold their products. Then it will look more attractive and they can able to make more sell.
If you want to be a model, then two things are very important in starting.
First very good take care of your body and second you should need good modeling shoots for a portfolio.
2). What about Print Modeling?
Usually, in print modeling models need to do the photo shoot for a magazine, newspapers, catalogs, calendars and more so.
You can say this could be your starting phase and through this, you will start your journey as a model female/Male.
3). What about Television Modeling?
Basically, models need to do the modeling for advertising purpose, for example, ads. Which comes between movies and serials, while we are watching TV.
Plus need to do a small ad shoot, for internet marketing purposes too.
4). What about Showroom Modeling?
In this category, models are doing work for big businessmen and retail companies.
Or could be possible that you will get, the project from the garment business?
Because in this field, models need to advertise trending or upcoming fashion products.
If new models get the chance to showroom modeling then, it could be a big opportunity for you.
But, for that active personality is matter lot. So, if you have then it’s a plus point for you.
5). What about Ramp Walking Modeling?
Ramp Walk modeling is the platform, through the fashion industry big designers showing their own upcoming new dresses.
Walking on the ramp is the most common dream of every model.
Because from there you will get the attention of lots of big brand eyes.
And many of prevision famous models get their big breakthrough here only.
Every new model girl or boys needs a portfolio photo gallery.
Because it shows your body language and your facial expression in front of the camera.
6). What is the size of the Model Required?
If you like to become a model, then size is a matter for you.
Modeling required a good height person. If we talk about girls then it should be around 5.7 inches to 6.00 inches.
However, the man’s height required is 5.9 to 6.2 inches.
7). What is the weight required for Models?
You have to maintain your weight and need to follow the diet foods.
It will make you healthy and you will be able to maintain your correct weight too.
Girl’s model’s weight should be around 54kg to 60kg and boys’ models are 60kg to 75kg.
8). What are the age criteria?
Model industries always looking for a good-looking and fresh face.
No doubt, in starting you have to struggle for your first break but as soon as you will enter in this industry you will be learning lot.
Starting age for girl’s models is 16years to 23years and for boys 18 years to 25years.
9). What course is required for becoming a Model?
If you are serious about your passion. And you really want to be, in the fashion field. Then you have to pursue the modeling course.
There are many institutes and college that provide 3 months, 6 months and 1-year modeling courses.
It is up to you how many period courses you like to do. You can also join the modeling school for this.
But, I would suggest that you do at least 1-year or bachelor’s degree modeling course with your respective college.
Because competition in the market is high now. And if you do not want to stand in a long line then, you have to invest little money today, for your education.
Bachelor’s degree program is also best for fashion, designing, and fashion accessories. You can apply to any modeling college like mention below.
- Drexel University
- Fashion Institute of technology.
- Pearl Academy Delhi.
- Academy of Art University.
- AAFT (Noida).
- Prime focus academy of media and entertainment studies Goregaon Mumbai.
Read: 11 Best Professional Course in India”.
10). How much model does make?
If we talk about the income then in the modeling industry.
When you will start then you will not be going to get any monthly salary, like other normal employers.
It depends on how many assignments you will do. And after completing the modeling or photo shoot you will get your money.
But, not to worry because models normally get 5,000 bucks to 20,000 bucks for one advertisement or photo shoot. Which is quite a good income!
And once you will get a few experiences, you will get the high payout for one advertisement too.
So, as a fresher model or new model, if you get 5,000 bucks for one add and you did 4 ads in one month.
Then your total earnings are going to be 20,000 bucks.
11). How Portfolio should be and how it helps to become a model.
Yes, every model needs good portfolios. Always shoot your portfolios with a professionals photographer.
New faces models always get recognized my portfolios only.
New fashion models also, always carry their portfolios with them.
Now, Some important tips while you are making Portfolios.
- Do not repeat the single shoot photos in your portfolios.
- Shows your self-presentation in your portfolios.
- Always make black and white color of portfolios.
- Models portfolio’s photo sizes should be 8*10, 9*12, or 11*14 Standard Size.
- Shoot photos in all angle head short, body short, action short, and catalog short.
12). To become a model which step needs to take care of.
As I have mentioned before also, the modeling industry is currently quite competitive.
Many old famous models are there for competition. Plus new hottest models come of all the time.
So, you have to be very smart here.
Always need to take care of your hair cut, beauty care, face care, fitness care, makeup, personality development skill required, body language, and communication skills.
Be knowledgeable of beauty tips, diet foods, confidence in voice, and soft skill.
13). How to approach modeling as a fresher.
Normally, new model girls and boys give their resume and portfolios to any random person. Who commits to the modeling job.
Do not follow this kind of step, do not give your resume and portfolios to any of random people.
Or might someone ask for your online model portfolios, then don’t give them right away!
Might be they miss use your photos.
While you are doing a photo shoot for portfolios asked a photographer for good contacts.
Talk to a fashion consultant that, what improvement is required in your modeling career.
If any of your friends can help you provide them to your details. Talk to good agencies for modeling options.
Portfolios photographer and fashion consultant only can give you the right connection.
Because they are already connected with that industry. So, take tips from those and do not share your photos randomly.
14). What is the future of modeling?
In the last few years, the fashion industry comes in a boom.
Lots of demand and money have come into the country. Because of the fashion industry. Defiantly it has a bright future.
If you have an attractive personality, good height, etc. Then you can be a model.
After the age of 25years if you did not get the modeling project, then also as per your experience basic you can easily continue your career.
As a fashion designer, TV angering, photographer, Film showroom, tread shows, fashion consultant, and many more.
So, you can see modeling has a big option in the market and becoming a model is a good career choice.