Guys, if you haven’t heard, the fashion industry is changing. Big things are in motion. Big, good, things that protect you younger models out there. This is great! But! The fashion industry is still, well, a bit raunchy, shady, and over-saturated. These are all things I really do think everyone should be aware of before deciding to pursue a career… Read more →
Category: Modeling
Polaroids for Models
What are Polaroids? As far as modeling and the fashion industry goes, Polaroids are natural snapshots intended to show an agency or client what a model currently looks like. These can be used by agencies to submit to over-seas agents and clients and they can also be used by the model (especially if you are a freelancer) to submit to… Read more →
10 Qualities a Model Looks For in Photographers
NOTE: This post is informational for photographers nearly as much as it is for young models. It is universal knowledge that a model needs photos of herself in her portfolio; the only way to go about this is to collaborate with different photographers. How she goes about building a model portfolio depends on a few different factors and is up… Read more →
Model Mayhem 101: Contests and Boards
Before, I discussed the basic functions and how-to’s of Model Mayhem, using casting calls and collaborating on Model Mayhem, and finally, adapting your Model Mayhem account as you gain experience. Now, the last remaining Model Mayhem features of note are the contests and forums. Contests I see the contests as a way to verify your experience and expertise, the Model… Read more →
Model Fuse vs Model Mayhem: Review
**UPDATE: Sadly, Model Fuse has seemed to disappeared off the internet. Unfortunate, because they showed promise. But it just goes to show how difficult it can be to get a ‘leg up’ over competition (especially established). In the meantime, my good model friend Sierra Mckenzie is working on her own Freelance Models project. Feel free to click and check it… Read more →
First Fashion Shoot Raw Film
When you’re a new model and you’ve been shown–for some reason or another–the whole film of a first shoot for the first time, don’t freak out! Yeah, you’ll have some decent shots in your first shoot, but chances are, you’re not exactly going to look like Coco Rocha in every frame. Photographers don’t generally show the model the whole film.… Read more →
Model Mayhem 101: Adapting
This Model Mayhem 101 post is for slightly more experienced Model Mayhem users. You should understand how to adapt your profile with your experience as you progress. Let’s say you’ve had a handful of solid photoshoots with great photos for your portfolio and the responses have been positive. However, you’re still mostly working for free and you haven’t changed your… Read more →
Model Mayhem 101: Casting Calls and Collaborating
So, you’ve signed up for Model Mayhem (MM) and you’ve been approved. Now it’s time to start networking. There are two main forms of networking on Model Mayhem and these are straight up, “Hey, do you want to shoot?” and casting calls. How to Set Up a Collaboration on Model Mayhem Searching for connections on MM is pretty simple and… Read more →
Model Mayhem 101: Getting Started
I know I keep directing my fellow model friends to www.ModelMayhem.com (MM). Especially if you don’t have an agency. However, Model Mayhem, while widely used, has many in’s and out’s you should all be aware of. What exactly is Model Mayhem? Model Mayhem is an online social media networking outlet for models, photographers, and many more industry related individuals. As… Read more →
What Models Need to Know About Lighting
Newer models tend not to realize how important light is. Light is your friend. No, you don’t have to be a lighting expert or know which ISO the camera is shooting at. You don’t have to know exactly how the camera exposure and technicalities work, though knowing and learning is a plus. What you do need to take away from… Read more →