Model: the pros and cons of the profession, how to become?

The younger generation is watching the career growth of famous models with great lust. According to most girls, the story of each model is similar to the fairy tale "Cinderella", remade in a modern manner. But in fact, the magic of becoming an important person consists of a long thorny path, where there are not only ups, but also downs.

According to society, the profession of a model is only in fashion shows and photography for famous magazines. But in reality, everything looks a little different. It seems that everyone can walk on the catwalk or pose a little in front of the camera, however, not everyone has the strength and patience even for an hour-long professional photo session.

In the recent past, several important requirements were imposed on all girls who wanted to become models, namely, to have 90-60-90 forms, high growth and a thin physique. During fashion shows, all the models seemed the same. Today, however, such strict requirements have receded into the background. Modern fashion models have non-standard shapes and unusual appearance. However, several criteria are still relevant. Models should have beautiful, well-groomed hands and feet, soft and smooth skin, perfect smile, healthy teeth and a trained body.

Next, it is proposed to consider the advantages of the profession model.

• Girl constantly monitors his appearance. But first of all, she does it for work, rather than for the soul.
• The model is in constant cooperation with famous photographers.
• Climbing the career ladder, the girl gets fame and public recognition.
• Exists opportunity to choose the most interesting project among the proposals of fashion houses.
• By becoming a model, it will turn out visit different parts of the world.
• A good model is bound to become star of the global industry.
• On every fashion project, the fashion model has new interesting acquaintances, which means that other prospects and opportunities are opening up.
• Model puts on first unique designer outfit and presents it to the public.
• The higher the step of the career ladder, the more earnings.

Unfortunately, the profession of a model is filled not only with pluses, but also minuses that can affect career growth.

• It is important to always keep your body in shape, meeting the requirements of modeling agencies and fashion houses.
• Big competition, which not every girl is able to cope with.
• Constantly changing your appearance, which is why sometimes you have to spend 5-6 hours in a hairdresser and make-up artist's chair.
• Between shows, the model must visit the gym and fitness regularly.
• It is strictly forbidden to indulge yourself with junk food.... Extra pounds can negatively affect external data.
• Models there is no standardized schedule... For them, working 25 hours straight is the norm.
• Traveling around the world you can see the sights only from the car window, on the way from the airport to the workplace.
• Exists the likelihood of deception some modeling agencies, because of which, instead of a career as a model, girls end up in escort services.

Representatives of the modeling business are constantly involved in various projects, where they are obliged to shine with their beauty and splendor:

• exhibitions of different directions;
• advertising;
• participation in television programs, clips;
• photo sessions for famous magazines.

Basically, the modeling business involves 3 work areas.

For each podium model, the salary for the project reaches an amount with several zeros. And it is not surprising, because their path to career growth runs through many difficulties and prohibitions. And having a spectacular appearance that meets the requirements of the customer, it will turn out to make the most positive impression on the viewers of the shows. Several runs on the catwalk require skill and a lot of effort from the model.

Models working in this direction participate in various exhibitions. For example, when demonstrating a new car model. Spectacular girls seem to frame an expensive showroom car. They pose next to the car, highlighting the beauty of technology. But the most important goal of promo models is in creating an inviting atmosphere that allows you to increase your sales. Quite often, customers of such exhibitions make their own requirements. For example, a model must know a foreign language.

Models for photo and video filming are selected with great care. Such models should have a spark in their eyes, charisma and much more. The figure of models in photo and video direction can be very different, the main thing is that the girl is photogenic and knows how to work for the camera. For example, a photo presentation of erotic lingerie. Depending on the kit, the model should express grace, sophistication and grandeur. Also girls with a non-standard figure invite you to take photos and videos for an advertising campaign, where fashion models present tracksuits and fitness apparel.

In this case, we are talking about models for manicure, pedicure, eyelash extension and even for temporary tattoos. Girls do not have to pose for the camera, they only shoot a certain part of the body, for example, nails... And photos do not always end up on the pages of fashion magazines. Often images are posted on social networks, for example, Vkontakte or Instagram.

Most of the society is sure that every woman can become a model. What is worth arriving at the specified time and place where stylists, makeup artists, hairdressers are already waiting. All that remains is to walk on the catwalk in clothes of a well-known brand, smile several times, pose a little for the camera. However, there are many subtleties and nuances that are known only to representatives of the fashion industry. And the most important thing is the requirements for models, affecting not only the parameters of appearance, but also personal characteristics.

A few decades ago, the ideal proportions of models were considered to be 90-60-90. But after many years, this principle of the modeling business ceased to be valid. After all, different areas of the profession of models imply individual requirements for body proportions, and in some cases they are not at all important.

The height of modern models should not exceed 172 cm. Weight depends entirely on the professional direction. Runway models must have a minimum mass. For photo models weight is not an indicator of selection, but, the body should be fit.

If something turns out to be wrong, you can consider the profession of models for manicure or eyelash extension. The same goes for girls with tattoos on their bodies. Although for some shows, fashion models are painted with temporary unusual images that correspond to the fashion collection.

Special attention is paid to the nature of the models. Such girls should forget about modesty. Confidence, toughness, sharpness, in some cases toughness will help you achieve tremendous success. The endurance of the models allows them to participate in long photo shoots, needless to say about fashion shows, where the preparation for the event begins much earlier than the scheduled premiere.

It is extremely important for models of any professional direction to have a special appearance. First, they must have high growth. Secondly, thin physique. But the most important thing is that the external data must contain a certain "zest" and a certain charisma.

Important requirements for the appearance of models - beautiful and well-groomed hair, a perfect smile, natural eyebrows. Required condition - ideal figure. No wrinkles or fatty deposits. Models' skin should be soft and smooth, even minimal imperfections can appear under the spotlights.

Today, there are certain requirements for the faces of models. The lips should be full, the eyes large and expressive. The cheekbones are high, the nose is straight, with a neat shape. On the skin of the face even minimal flaws should not be present.

Girls in adolescence dream of becoming models with all their hearts. But not everyone will be able to translate what they want into reality. For small models aged 5-6 years, it is enough to have an attractive appearance and a slender physique. But the requirements for adolescents are much more serious. First, the external data. Second, growth. If the girl does not meet the required height, there is a high probability that the agency will refuse to work.

When talking about teenage models, clarification should be made regarding their age. The minimum threshold is 13 years. In this case, the height of the child should be 150 cm. Girls at the age of 14 should have an average height of 155 cm. For 15-year-old models, the height should be around 158 cm. For a teenage girl 16 years old, the average height corresponds to 160 cm. The maximum adolescence threshold is 17 years. The average height of such girls is 165 cm.

In this case, the average data is presented. You can go to a modeling agency with a lower growth rate. After all, adolescents in adolescence are just forming, and if you direct their body and shape in the right direction, it will turn out to grow a real star of the fashion industry.

Before embarking on the maelstrom of the modeling business, you need to weigh the pros and cons. The model's life seems simple and fun only from the outside. In fact, it is hard work. But if you start working at an early age, the girl will be able to get hold of a certain reputation by the time she comes of age.

Some parents give up their little princesses as a photo model when they reach 5-6 years old. Thanks to the knowledge gained at an early age, each young model will be able to give a head start to novice teenage models of 14-15 years old. Girls who want to become podium stars should start working as early as 11, 12, maximum 13 years old. Fashion models who started their professional career in this age category have managed to achieve tremendous heights.

Teenagers aged 16, 17, 18 have a good chance of making a career as a model. But girls in 20 and 25 years old will have much more difficult. Firstly, it is a late age for training young fashion models. Secondly, the possible presence of minor flaws in appearance, since there was no good care for oneself and one's body.

A woman in her 30s should not think about a career as a fashion model. You can try yourself in the field of models for manicure or eyelash extension. The main thing is that the hands are well-groomed, and there are no wrinkles on the face. After 35 years, you can try your hand at the direction of the older generation of photo models. Nowadays, women aged 40, 45, 50 and 60 are invited to fashion shows.

but there are exceptions to the rule. For example, Carol Alt. She is now 57 years old. Since 1980, Carol has shone in the spotlight. And even the emerging signs of aging on the face do not spoil her image in any way. But the model Suzie Monty began to think about ending her career at the age of 39 and retired a year later. However, after 20 years, Susie realized that she could not live without cameras and public attention, which is why she returned to work.

Very popular in the modeling business Donna Anna Omansky... Looking at her, it is impossible to believe that this charming lady is already 53 years old. But she does not hide her secret of youth and is happy to share the recipe with women of all ages.

It seems to many that models who are striding an exciting and at the same time a clear step on the catwalk do not even have to have a secondary education. But this is far from the case. Young girls who decide to devote their lives to modeling should learn from an early age the basics of acting, know the makeup technique, have dance skills and experience in fashion shows.

At the same time, the presence of secondary specialized or higher education is only welcome.

For any specialist, the search for a new job takes about a month. And girls who want to become models have a much more difficult time in this matter.They have to go to all the modeling agencies in the city, fill out questionnaires, go through photo sessions. And then sit and wait for the call.

As with any other vacancy, future models should be prepared for the interview. First of all, they should have an individual portfolio. By viewing this album of photographs, customers will be able to determine the professional abilities of the model and get acquainted with the creative thinking of the girl. The main thing is that the portfolio is made by a professional photographer.

There are many professional modeling agencies in every country and every city. However, not all of them can boast of a crystal clear reputation. Some of them are real deceptions. They invite girls to shoot for a new project, where they indicate the need to pay for the photographer's work. The potential model happily runs to the specified place, makes the payment, but in the end is left with nothing. Good agencies generally do not charge fees for various services.

To conclude a contract, the selected models are offered to go through a casting, for which in no case should they be late. Punctuality is the first positive quality of applicants. For a successful passage to the next stage of selection, girls must take care of their image, make beautiful makeup, hair. The next stage is a detailed presentation of the project, clarifying the nuances of complexity. Insecure models refuse to work on their own. The last step is signing the contract.

Having made a career in your homeland, you can safely go to conquer foreign catwalks. Famous brands Victoria's Secret, Gucci, Gloria Jeans and Chanel are pleased to attract models from the CIS countries for their shows. In their opinion, it is these girls who have the necessary grace, charisma, ideal body parameters and face shape. Models with a good rating can get their own agent who will independently find work for his ward. Especially when it comes to the international fashion scene.

It is not so easy to become a famous, successful, famous model. You will have to go through a difficult thorny path to start working with well-known world brands. Of course, no one is immune from rejections. However, there is a customer for every novice model. Perhaps it is he who will contribute to career advancement.

The most important thing is to have a portfolio and constantly supplement it. In general, the portfolio should be composed of several parts. Snaps are photographs showing models in their natural form. Artistic photographs that express the artistic qualities of the model.

Not a single modeling agency can promise fast career growth. First you need to take part in several small fashion projects and show your best side. Do not forget about the castings, where the girl's surname should appear. The more often these models are heard in the fashion industry, the faster it can get a job.

Gradually, the model will become popular and, in a good scenario, in 5 years it will be able to walk on a foreign catwalk.

To become a good model and stay on track you need to heed a few tips from well-known representatives of the fashion industry.

• Getting started in fashion is much easier for a child. But having made the decision to become a professional model, the kid will have to forget about toys and entertainment from an early age. He will need to diligently study acting, practice catwalk walking, and more.
• It's important to be confident... A few negative reviews should not be an obstacle to conquering the fashionable Olympus.
• Having received a refusal from the customer, you should not give up your dream. The next project could be decisive.
• The model can participate in decent contests, the main thing is that the organizer of the event is an agency with a reliable reputation.
• If a female model needs to go to a meeting with an employer, she must choose a strict tight-fitting bow and modest makeup, to emphasize the natural parameters of the body and face.
• Healthy lifestyles are essential for models, diet and exercise regularly. You can not take medications that can harm the body.
• Each model should have a principle in the issue of nudity. Moreover, the model agent, when drawing up a contract with the customer, must prescribe this point, indicating how much the girl is ready to bare herself.
• For models who love their profession, you cannot give up the dream of becoming a famous person in the fashion industry. Perseverance and striving to become the first is the best quality of models of all ages and trends.