September 2008
6 posts
An amazing editorial spread featured in Vogue... →
Open Calls: What to know before showing up…
In large cities such as LA and NYC most modeling agencies conduct something called an Open Call which is a specific time where people looking to get signed can show up without an appointment or invitation. Whether it happens once a week or once a month, it varies from agency to agency, but the most important thing (besides showing up) is being prepared.
First things first, call each agency you...
August 2008
18 posts
So you want to be a model…who acts…
The two worlds of acting and modeling are seemingly identical. Models become actors, actors become models, and every Oscar season another model-actor superstar is born. With so much beauty on the screen, a girl can easily become blinded, thinking that the formula for making it as an actor is as simple as the equation: beauty + acting lessons = blockbuster movie.
The reality is that...
Reader Question: What is the best thing to do if I...
If you inconvenience one of your clients by being late, make sure to give them a sincere apology, especially if you work with them on a regular basis. Your success depends on clients wanting you back, so if you sleep through a fitting or photo shoot and end up losing them time and money, think of a way to show how sorry you are. A good way to do damage control is to try to be available for the...
For Your Viewing Pleasure: A fantastic little... →
Recommended Reading: An intriguing article into... →
For Your Viewing Pleasure: A superb editorial and... →
Coping with Criticism: The fine line between...
Modeling is one of the most mentally grueling professions—particularly because every aspect of your body will be scrutinized under the “industry microscope.” Everyone will have an opinion as to what should be altered or improved about your appearance, and how you deal with this criticism can often make or break your career.
For starters, you need to accept that the industry...
For Your Viewing Pleasure: Stunning fashion... →
Reccomended Reading: "Vamp up Your Vegetables,"... →
Model Attitude: The Power of Being Positive
There is nothing more unattractive than having a bad attitude, and although this seems like common knowledge, so many models still don’t grasp the concept that life smiles at you when you smile at the world. Below are some of the ways in which a positive attitude can benefit your modeling career:
People will respect you, and the more they respect you, the more seriously they will take you as a...
Preparing For the Worst: How owning the right...
If you’re a model, time is not your friend. Everything is subject to change—from casting calls, to go-see appointments, to that last minute job that your agency wants to send you on that starts…well now. Your success depends on your ability to deal with a shifting agenda (and not to complain about it!). And just to set the record straight, showing up on-time but unprepared is NOT a success. There...
