Be a Catalog Model
Ever look through clothing catalogs and think you could be that person wearing the clothes? In fact, most are of average or slightly above average height and have fit, toned bodies. Think you have what it takes?
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Steps
- To be a Catalog model, need a fit and toned body with clear skin and good teeth. Make sure your teeth are white. Yellow teeth can be off putting to the reader.
- To whiten teeth, use whitening strips that can be found at any local store, follow the package directions.
- Or, have your teeth whitened professionally at your dentist, some will even allow you to buy the extra strength whitener they use, be careful and follow instructions given to you by your dentist.
- For clearer skin, there are many facial washes you can use, but choose simple gentle soaps. Drink plenty of water.
- Measure yourself often. You need to know your exact measurements as casting directors and others will ask you for them quite often. Companies want models that fit their clothes perfectly.
- Measurements include not only height, but also weight, along with hip, bust, waist, and shoe size. Be sure to have these done accurately.
- Experiment with lots of clothes. Do this to see what looks good on you. Get to know how you look in photos and posed in various ways. Have some photos taken by a professional photographer.
- There are some free ways to get your photo's taken by a professional photographer, there are plenty of photographers out there needing to build up a portfolio, just like you! Sites such as Craigslist, and Model Mayhem, cater to your needs. Be careful of scams though. If you are a minor, you must bring a parent/ guardian with you.
- Find agents to send your photos to. Send a zed card and cover sheet to each one. Wait for responses and take meetings with potential agents. Sign when you find someone that wants you and you feel comfortable with. Offer your services free in exchange for prints for your portfolio. If no agency will represent you, pay a visit to a local attorney. They may be happy to help you negotiate contracts as a non agency represented model. They will however charge an up front fee.
- Watch fashion shows. This will allow you to see the standards of modeling and may acquire you some handy hints. Plus learn about fashion. So you can be prepared better safe than sorry.
Tips
- Remember to relax, and keep an open mind.
- Come to photo shoots a bit earlier than what has been requested of you.
- Adopt a good, professional attitude.
- You don't always need a pretty face but you need a clear face.
- Never put a picture up of you more than a week ago or less.
Warnings
- If you are a minor, you must bring a parent/guardian with you to all photo shoots. No exceptions.
- Just have an open mind and try not to act too shy.
- Don't argue with the hairdresser or anyone at the agency.
- Always be early. Remember If you're early, you're on time. If you are on time, you're late. If you're late, you will be left behind.
- An error is a critical violation that is not allowed.
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