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                                          modeling 

A model is a person with a role either to promote, display or advertise commercial products (notably fashion clothing in fashion shows, or to serve as a visual aid for people who are creating works of art or to pose for photography.

Modelling is considered to be different from other types of public performance, such as acting or dancing. Although the difference between modelling and performing is not always clear, appearing in a film or a play is not generally considered to be modelling.

Types of modelling include: fashion, glamour, fitness, bikini, fine art, body-part, promotional and commercial print models. Models are featured in a variety of media formats including: books, magazines, films, newspapers, internet and television.

So you’d love to become a model. Perhaps you’ve been told by someone you know that you could make it in the modeling industry, or you just woke up with the realization that you will be pursuing a career as a model. Regardless of the motivation, there are things you need to know about becoming a model. First off, you need to know all about modeling requirements.Generally, models need to be taller than the average person in terms of height and have a slender frame. That’s because clothes generally work better on longer, thinner body types. Still, even if you don’t meet certain height requirements for certain modeling types, then you can try for the other niches. For example, print modeling and fitness modeling aren’t as strict when it comes to height and build. It helps to know the particular things an agency or a job requires.Having a pretty face certainly helps, but you may have noticed that there’s really no prescribed facial feature for models as they come in all shapes and looks. There’s no such thing as conventional when it comes to modeling.
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10 things you did not know about being a model :

1. Develop a thick skin. A lot more work goes into re-touching images than most people realize. Some models can be completely altered in pictures from the way they normally look. There are many tricks used to create that perfect image – I even once had my ears super glued back because a photographer thought they stuck out too much.
http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/fashion/the-10-things-you-didn-t-know-about-being-a-model-118303

2. It is OK to eat. Believe it or not, not all models live on sticks of celery and two grapes a day, the majority of models actually eat a normal healthy diet, and can even enjoy the odd burger and milkshake. But don’t tell anyone.

3. Models don’t always get paid for shoots. Especially for new models building up their experience, there are many shoots that compensate in trade, either with photos or clothes, or sometimes you may not end up with anything at all.

4. Shoots are not always as glamorous as the photos portray. There is often a lot more going on behind a photo shoot than the finished picture presents. The model may have to work on a really cold or hot day wearing completely the wrong type of clothes for the season, have had 100 outfit changes or had to pose in really uncomfortable positions to get the shots.http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/fashion/the-10-things-you-didn-t-know-about-being-a-model-118303

5. You have to be on your guard. With so many camera phones backstage at shoots and runway shows sometimes someone will try and capture models at times when they may not want to be photographed. I personally had a shoot for a prominent magazine and whilst the other models and I were getting changed there was a dodgy guy taking pictures with hidden cameras. Not cool.

6. Despite getting to wear the most beautiful, expensive, glamorous outfits, models unfortunately don’t actually get to keep the clothes. Sometimes you may get lucky and get to keep something, but this rarely happens.http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/fashion/the-10-things-you-didn-t-know-about-being-a-model-118303

7. Most people believe models just have photoshoots everyday, whereas in reality many models (apart from supermodels) find it tricky getting regular bookings. There can often be periods of time with nothing but castings before work starts coming in.

8. Modelling can involve a lot of time spent waiting around; whether that’s waiting to get your hair or makeup done, waiting for the photographer to set up, waiting to get your photos back, waiting for runway shows to start or waiting to be seen at castings. So you often see models with a book or iPhone in hand as there is so much free time.

http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/fashion/the-10-things-you-didn-t-know-about-being-a-model-118303

9. Your expectations don’t always match reality. There can be the rare occasions whereby a model can apply for, or turn up at a shoot, expecting one thing (e.g. a fashion shoot) and find that the photographer wants to try and change it to a topless or nude shoot.

10. Models can be any age. A common misconception is that you need to be young in order to model, however there are so many different types of modelling, if you have the right look, there are plenty of opportunities out there for the more mature lady. It’s never too late.