By Martin Swan For a new comer, getting a foothold in the acting and modeling industry can be a challenging and daunting task. However, where the will to succeed is strong, there are several things that you can do that will guarantee you entrance to the industry. They are listed below. Networking One of the places that you should always  [ Read More ]

That Killer Look! The Theory and Practice of Posing a Model Written by Rick Trottier Introduction Many elements make the difference between “just taking pictures” and the art of photography. High quality equipment certainly helps, but having impressive firepower doesn’t insure beautiful imagery. You can put a top notch camera in the hands of someone without skill and knowledge and the end product can be underwhelming to say the least. Superior lighting technique and first-rate editing skills are undoubtedly “musts”, but even these essentials don’t insure capturing that memorable image. Even the presence of a stunningly beautiful model does not guarantee success. Beauty must be sculpted into an image that draws overarching attention, that creates emotional impact, and which leaves a lasting impression, and the only way to “sculpt” that loveliness into a photograph that endures is achieved by carefully, thoughtfully and strategically posing a model.   Theory Like most of the components of photographic artistry, learning how to pose a model is best accomplished through three pathways of knowledge acquisition. One of them is study. Judiciously observing the reputable works of your colleagues and finding inspiration (NOT childish emulation) in their creativity is a good place to begin. Another outstanding source of studious inspiration is reviewing classical sculpture and painting. There is a good reason why I used the term “sculpted” in the first paragraph. A sizable percentage of my knowledge of posing theory has been attained through painstaking analysis of the other avenues of artistic expression. The hyper-idealized  [ Read More ]

It’s Your Choice. Adam Martin  You are an artist. You may be an actor, a painter, or a writer, but you are an artist. And of course, you are running a business. Or is it a hobby? The biggest question of all is do you know the difference? Think about what makes a business a business. Think of how a  [ Read More ]

The life of a photographer is like that of a poets or writers. His perception of the world becomes his style and he lives to understand and grow in it. Art is something that comes naturally to a person, it can be taught but cannot be compared to natural or inborn talent. There are many different types of photography and  [ Read More ]

Advertisement Preteen models belong to the age group of early adolescents and those before.Modeling is a highly promising realm for those in the preteen group. They can represent in fashion modeling, newspaper advertisements, TV commercials, fashion modeling, billboards, magazine covers, etc. Preteen models, teen and young models, fashion models, etc. can act as props for exhibiting lifestyle articles such as  [ Read More ]

Advertisement Although many claim that New York is the fashion capital, Los Angeles equally does have a lot of opportunities to offer to models. If you are a model residing in LA, check your website or yellow pages and you will find a lot of good modeling careers that can help you start off your career. Some of the agencies  [ Read More ]

Article Written By: sumon It is a matter of every day that one sees a sprawling advertisement lining the highway, along which the main city drives to work. It is not the banner that is the eye-catcher, but the ivory skin and the crystal clear face of the model becomes the talking point of young and old alike. However, on  [ Read More ]

 Portfolios are the showcases of modeling talents. In order to be successful as a model, you need to have a well-planned portfolio. This is applicable for all kinds of models, whether young models, or female models or teen or preteen models. The photographs should be of the best quality and produced in a professional process. This is because your success  [ Read More ]

How to become a successful model? Have you dreams of becoming a professional model? Here are our two cents for upcoming female models. You got a good idea of becoming a model and let me say you that this is very good choice to select modeling as your profession. But this is also a tough decision to take and it  [ Read More ]

Much is spoken about behaving professionally. Most people can actively recognize professionalism or the lack of it in others, but find it extremely difficult to define it, or model it when considering their own behavior. So lets unpick exactly what we mean by professionalism. Think about the people you respect most because they are the consummate professional. Can you identify  [ Read More ]

Associated with the vast concept of graphic design, graphic images are used as clip-arts or illustrations to make the communications more effective. It is quite obvious that an impressive visual plays a significant role in attracting the readers’ attention. Therefore, whether it is about advertisements in magazines or visual representations on websites, creatively used graphic images persuade the readers. They  [ Read More ]

A model is not just another pretty face. The world of fashion and modeling is extremely competitive and at times very grueling. There is certainly no dearth of beautiful faces and bodies in the modeling world. So, in order to succeed in this field, you need to rely more on things than just your features and good looks. It would  [ Read More ]

Advertisement A career in the fashion industry as a fashion photographer is strewn with big money and many opportunities. Most of the people are under the impression that a career in the world of fashion as a fashion photographer is out of reach for many who want to get into this area of work. However, with a significant amount of  [ Read More ]

  Article Written By: emileydavid@gmail.com Advertisement According to dictionary, “photo shoot” means a session in which a photographer takes shots of an individual or group which is also called photo session. If you have ever shot an event, such as fashion week or traveled to different locations for a portrait session, you know that it can be quite stressful. Most  [ Read More ]

Advertisement Modeling agencies play a very big and important role in every model’s career. The agencies act like a link between the model and the fashion industry. There are different types of modeling agencies depending on the kind of model you want to be. There are agencies for male and female models, kids and baby’s models, editorial print models, commercial  [ Read More ]

When your dream is to see your name and picture in the top female models list, here are some quick pointers; some unique modeling tips for women that will help you be there without the fluff. Getting listed or signed with agents or talent management companies is some science and some art. You’ll learn more about taking steps to make  [ Read More ]

Do you want to start your career in fashion world? You wish to be the next beautiful face on the famous magazine cover. Are you afraid about losing the chance of being a model? First of all you have to make sure that modeling industry is suit for you. Not everyone can be a model. Becoming a fashion model is  [ Read More ]

In my first article, A Brief History of Glamour Photography: Part 1, I talked about the beginnings of Glamour Photography circa 1920. The examples I had were all through the Golden Age of Hollywood reaching into the 1940′s. That type of glamour photography still exists today.  What happened during the evolution of the genre is more styles of glamour were added.  [ Read More ]

A Brief History of Glamour Photography. I’m sure you’re thinking “wow…how can that be brief” well I was able to break it down into 2 parts that will hopefully interest you enough to do some additional research. Glamour photography is a very broad photographic genre.  Often times “Glamour” gets a negative or sleazy connotation attached to it but Glamour Photography  [ Read More ]

Advertisement  Modeling is one of the most popular side activities in the world today. The ever popular reality television programs have created an obsession for young girls all over the world. Everyone wants to be a model, but it is not always possible, because the competition is fears in the modeling community. There are modeling agencies and model management companies.  [ Read More ]

Advertisement If you have taken two or three hundred photos and find it a bear to pare them down to the ones you want to share or print, lightroom may be worth a look. Lightroom gets you there with the tools you need to create great images, manage all your photographs, and showcase them with style and impact. Adobe Light  [ Read More ]

How to Promote Yourself as a Freelance Model If you would rather promote yourself … Some models would rather promote themselves instead of listing through an agency. Nothing wrong with this but it does require more work on your part. Advertisement If you are signed with an agency, they promote the business, they talk to the clients in your behalf,  [ Read More ]

Sebastian Green, CEO & Founder of Sebastian Model Management and Model Biz Radio is excited to introduce a new venue in providing you the most current news and information about the modeling industry to help aspiring models achieve the goal of becoming a professional model. This radio program is also designed to discuss issues, network and empower everyone in the  [ Read More ]

Now that you are an independent business, you need to identify and connect with your clientele. Various tools are available to assist you and your Portfolio is the most valuable! You should consider your portfolio as you would a storefront. This is what your customers see and will hopefully attract business you way. The most important factor is to know  [ Read More ]

Give The Photographer A Little RES -P-E-C-T! It has come to my attention, in these rough times and down economy, people are losing their jobs at a record pace, and technology is at a rapid fire overload. Your local market has gotten flooded with the weekend photographers. These weekend warriors go down to the local “Blah-mart” and find that $399  [ Read More ]

By: Brandon Gamble Do clients, photographers, and fashion designers want to see more of you when they see your photo for the first time? This is the VERY important question you want to ask yourself when putting together you promotional package. Make sure the photo that’s on your resume, web portfolio, MM account, your promotional mailer, or whatever you’re using  [ Read More ]

Got a Passion for Fashion? Satisfy your curiosity and craving for the fashionable trends of 2011 with video footage from New York Fashion Week – Spring 2011 / Day 1 through Day 4 : Courtesy of Chic.TV

A Model In The Making: Discovering Your Niche When a person dreams of one day “becoming a model”, Fashion Modeling may be the genre that initially comes to mind. Popularized and glamorized by such shows as “America’s Next Top Model” and “Project Runway”, fashion modeling is placed in the forefront of the minds of the general public as the caste  [ Read More ]

Plus size modeling is a growing industry that is gaining popularity and acceptance throughout the world. Because plus size models and modeling has gained popularity in the last ten years, the opportunities have broadened considerably, but all modeling shoots for a plus size model are not the same. Plus size models will discover major differences between shoots, whether operating as  [ Read More ]