Your main goal as a model is finding work. There are two general approaches that you can take to finding work as a model. You can either work with an agent or agency or you can promote yourself. Once you figure out your approach you can then take the steps to finding work as a model.
Choosing Your Approach
When you choose to work with an agent or agency they are the one that finds you jobs and get you in contact with possible jobs. They will arrange your marketing materials and promote you. The benefit here is that they have contacts established within the industry and may already have a working relationships with people who will hire you. Of course, most agents or agencies will not just represent you, so you are competing to be the one they are pushing for the jobs.
When you work for yourself you are in control. The downside here is that you have to find work for yourself. You have to promote yourself and do all the leg work necessary to market yourself. This includes putting together all your marketing tools. When you are just starting it can be difficult to make connections and start getting jobs.
If you choose to work on your own then you will need to put together your marketing materials.
Start With Photos
Photos are going to be your main sales tool. Next to your personality, you photos will be the main deciding factor in whether you get hired or not. You can use black and white photos, but make sure you also have colored photos.
Your photos need to be high quality and professional. You also will need a head shots and full body shots. Try to get some various poses and types of photos so you can show your range as a model.
You will need a composite or head shot. This is should be a very good photo that really shows your features. You will also need a comp card which is similar to a business card, but has small photos of you and some information about your basic stats and experience.
Portfolio
You will need to put together a portfolio of the photos you have. Your portfolio should include any photos from past jobs and some of your test photos. Your portfolio should be put together nicely in a binder that is easy to flip through. Your portfolio should be taken with you on go sees and whenever you are meeting for a potential job.
Your Personality
As mentioned, besides photos you personality is very important in helping you to get a job. Whether you are working with an agent or agency or you are going at it yourself, you are responsible for your personality.
You need to be confident without being arrogant. You need to make sure that you are pleasant and easy to work with. Never complain and always defer to what the client or photographer wants. There is no room to be bossy, difficult to work with or snobby. You need to be someone that people will enjoy working with.
Getting work as a model is not going to be easy no matter how you choose to approach it. In order to ensure you have the best chance of securing a job you need to put together a great portfolio of quality photos and show off the best side of your personality.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
What It Takes To Be A Fashion Designer
Let's get one thing straight - to be a fashion designer you'll need to possess a formidable range of skills and personal qualities. Be honest with yourself, evaluate the extent to which you possess these skills and qualities otherwise you'll eventually run into obstacles in your attempts to be a fashion designer.
First and foremost you need talent. This encompasses a wide range of skills including drawing, sewing, research, vision and creativity. Without a high level of natural talent you can never be a fashion designer.
The fashion industry is tough and competitive - you need to be prepared to use your abilities to give yourself an edge over your rivals. This only comes through having the confidence to truly believe in what you're doing and the assertiveness to deliver.
Without a high level of ambition and the necessary commitment to achieve that ambition you may struggle. You have to be prepared to work hard yet remain open to learning. Displaying high levels of flexibility and using criticism from others in a positive way will allow you to adapt in what is an ever-changing environment.
Effective communication skills are a must. If you can't explain, listen, negotiate or delegate you'll struggle. Likewise organisational skills - if you can't plan and co-ordinate you simply won't finish jobs on time. Part of this comes from being able to make quick decisions and accepting responsibility for those decisions.
If you want to be a fashion designer then you need to accept the fact that you'll also be running a business. That means being able to spot opportunities as well as carrying out the more mundane tasks that are part and parcel of running a business. You'll need to be able to show leadership and be prepared to take a few risks if you want to achieve real success.
On a more artistic level you'll need to be imaginative and creative to generate new ideas. Without a genuine ability to visualize, draw and paint in two dimensions you won't be able to deliver innovation which is the energizing force of fashion design. The same can be said for color sense and the many practical skills that go into making a fashion designer.
To be a fashion designer means being prepared to work as part of a team. You'll need to enjoy group activities and recognize you're only part of a bigger picture that draws from the input of many players. This calls for a friendly, calm temperament, patience, humour and at times a little bit of humility.
The one personal quality that pulls all of this together is having a real passion for fashion - without this the other skills and personal qualities become undermined and you'll find it difficult to be a fashion designer.
If you feel you possess these qualities then don't give up until you cover all the steps you need to take to become a fashion designer.
First and foremost you need talent. This encompasses a wide range of skills including drawing, sewing, research, vision and creativity. Without a high level of natural talent you can never be a fashion designer.
The fashion industry is tough and competitive - you need to be prepared to use your abilities to give yourself an edge over your rivals. This only comes through having the confidence to truly believe in what you're doing and the assertiveness to deliver.
Without a high level of ambition and the necessary commitment to achieve that ambition you may struggle. You have to be prepared to work hard yet remain open to learning. Displaying high levels of flexibility and using criticism from others in a positive way will allow you to adapt in what is an ever-changing environment.
Effective communication skills are a must. If you can't explain, listen, negotiate or delegate you'll struggle. Likewise organisational skills - if you can't plan and co-ordinate you simply won't finish jobs on time. Part of this comes from being able to make quick decisions and accepting responsibility for those decisions.
If you want to be a fashion designer then you need to accept the fact that you'll also be running a business. That means being able to spot opportunities as well as carrying out the more mundane tasks that are part and parcel of running a business. You'll need to be able to show leadership and be prepared to take a few risks if you want to achieve real success.
On a more artistic level you'll need to be imaginative and creative to generate new ideas. Without a genuine ability to visualize, draw and paint in two dimensions you won't be able to deliver innovation which is the energizing force of fashion design. The same can be said for color sense and the many practical skills that go into making a fashion designer.
To be a fashion designer means being prepared to work as part of a team. You'll need to enjoy group activities and recognize you're only part of a bigger picture that draws from the input of many players. This calls for a friendly, calm temperament, patience, humour and at times a little bit of humility.
The one personal quality that pulls all of this together is having a real passion for fashion - without this the other skills and personal qualities become undermined and you'll find it difficult to be a fashion designer.
If you feel you possess these qualities then don't give up until you cover all the steps you need to take to become a fashion designer.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Top Famous Fashion Color Trends - Spring & Summer 2010
The new season of 2010 is here and with it of course the new famous fashion color trends. The 2010 spring and summer season is characterized by the fresh and updated color palette. Nowadays women are much more cautious when it comes to spending habits. They don't want to completely change or reinvent their wardrobe. Women are on the lookout for pieces that would complement their wardrobes. The designers introduce the new unique color combinations for the clothing line as well as the accessories. This season the vibrant brights will add a sense of excitement especially when they are set against the neutrals. The spring/summer 2010 famous fashion features 10 main color trends:
* Turquoise - It is the color of the gem turquoise that consists of a mix of green and blue. Just close your eyes and imagine the turquoise ocean waters.
* Tomato Puree - This is the season's red color. It is actually a particular shade of red. It can be easily paired with turquoise for retro look.
* Fusion Coral - This dye belongs to the warmer hue. It is a mix between orange and pink and actually connects directly with tomato puree
* Violet - is the color of purpose, its located exactly at the point of color balance - midway between red and purple on the color spectrum, can be distinctive addition to any wardrobe
* Tuscany - It is another famous fashion neutrals that provides the base for the spring bright colors. It has a warm beige tone and works well with vibrant brights like Fusion Coral or Violet
* Aurora - is a shimmering slightly greenish yellow, adds a lot of sunshine to your wardrobe
* Amparo Blue - This specific shade of blue is brighter and evokes feelings of spring energy. it brings more warmth than the typical spring navy.
* Pink Champagne - This season's newest neutral color can be characterized as a light combination between beige and light pink
* Dried Herb - fundamental green color that can be paired with any other color
* Eucalyptus - This eternal practical grey is another neutral color that can be easily paired with any bright accent colors
There is a really broad assortment of famous fashion colors waiting for you for this spring/summer season. You can pick any of the neutral colors for your outfit and then spice them up with bright accent accessories such as handbags, jewellery or shoes or you can go wild like some of the Hollywood stars and get some clothing in these bright colors as well.
Have fun playing with the famous fashion colors for this spring/summer 2010 and enjoy the sunny upcoming seasons.
* Turquoise - It is the color of the gem turquoise that consists of a mix of green and blue. Just close your eyes and imagine the turquoise ocean waters.
* Tomato Puree - This is the season's red color. It is actually a particular shade of red. It can be easily paired with turquoise for retro look.
* Fusion Coral - This dye belongs to the warmer hue. It is a mix between orange and pink and actually connects directly with tomato puree
* Violet - is the color of purpose, its located exactly at the point of color balance - midway between red and purple on the color spectrum, can be distinctive addition to any wardrobe
* Tuscany - It is another famous fashion neutrals that provides the base for the spring bright colors. It has a warm beige tone and works well with vibrant brights like Fusion Coral or Violet
* Aurora - is a shimmering slightly greenish yellow, adds a lot of sunshine to your wardrobe
* Amparo Blue - This specific shade of blue is brighter and evokes feelings of spring energy. it brings more warmth than the typical spring navy.
* Pink Champagne - This season's newest neutral color can be characterized as a light combination between beige and light pink
* Dried Herb - fundamental green color that can be paired with any other color
* Eucalyptus - This eternal practical grey is another neutral color that can be easily paired with any bright accent colors
There is a really broad assortment of famous fashion colors waiting for you for this spring/summer season. You can pick any of the neutral colors for your outfit and then spice them up with bright accent accessories such as handbags, jewellery or shoes or you can go wild like some of the Hollywood stars and get some clothing in these bright colors as well.
Have fun playing with the famous fashion colors for this spring/summer 2010 and enjoy the sunny upcoming seasons.
Yellow Skinny Jeans - AUTUMN Fashion Trends
Did you awe at the sight of the word AUTUMN in the heading of this article? I am sure almost 90% of you must have wondered why in the world I am interested to talk about fashion trends that can be followed in the season of autumn. The main reason for this feeling of surprise and wonder is that you will find many discussions and literature on fashion to follow in summers, winters and even in spring but there are quite a few people, who would ever talk about fashion in autumn. Autumn is for a short time and it is a bridge between winter and summer so most women either continue to follow summer or jump to winter fashion during this time. I personally believe that because autumn is not a season characterized by joys and colors, women and even designers do not bother to do something unique for fashion during this season.
This article will guide you through to look chic and trendy during autumn season. The listed fashion items are Must-to-have in every girls and woman's wardrobe.
Yellow Skinny Jeans
Yellow is a color often associated with autumn. Autumn is all about leaves falling down from the tress and flowers losing their colors. Yellow is a bright color and it still shows the beautiful side of the season. Skinny jeans can be the best choice during this season, it can be welcoming for winter and a good way to say bye to summers. This year buy skinny jeans of yellow color to look trendy and stylish. I would, however recommend you to check if skinny jeans are suitable for your body shape or not, before you make your purchase.
Tops and Shirts
Tops and shirts, which are neither too tight nor too loose, are the best to pick for autumn. You can choose to buy them in autumn colors like yellow, orange and brown.
Shoes
Sandals and pump heel shoes with straps or toe-peeped shoes will be the best choice. Remember autumn indicates the arrival of winter but it does not totally mean that summer is gone so wearing closed feet shoes will result in itchy feet due to sweat. In this case, shoes made of fabric which have the ability to breathe could be a good option if you do not want to go for toe-peep shoes and cutout sandals.
Accessories
Large handbags of various autumn colors (as mentioned earlier) would add elegance and perfection to your entire look.
This article will guide you through to look chic and trendy during autumn season. The listed fashion items are Must-to-have in every girls and woman's wardrobe.
Yellow Skinny Jeans
Yellow is a color often associated with autumn. Autumn is all about leaves falling down from the tress and flowers losing their colors. Yellow is a bright color and it still shows the beautiful side of the season. Skinny jeans can be the best choice during this season, it can be welcoming for winter and a good way to say bye to summers. This year buy skinny jeans of yellow color to look trendy and stylish. I would, however recommend you to check if skinny jeans are suitable for your body shape or not, before you make your purchase.
Tops and Shirts
Tops and shirts, which are neither too tight nor too loose, are the best to pick for autumn. You can choose to buy them in autumn colors like yellow, orange and brown.
Shoes
Sandals and pump heel shoes with straps or toe-peeped shoes will be the best choice. Remember autumn indicates the arrival of winter but it does not totally mean that summer is gone so wearing closed feet shoes will result in itchy feet due to sweat. In this case, shoes made of fabric which have the ability to breathe could be a good option if you do not want to go for toe-peep shoes and cutout sandals.
Accessories
Large handbags of various autumn colors (as mentioned earlier) would add elegance and perfection to your entire look.
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