Alex Lafrentz
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There are no better people to advice you on what to do than those who have walked the path before. Professionals who have modeled before have their fair share of making mistakes and learning from them. These people have taken time to study the industry and develop strategies that work.
The following are tips from professionals who have made it before. Learning their secrets today will improve your chances of making it big in the modeling industry or increase the possibilities of gracing famous magazines as a top model.
There Are Do’s and Don’ts in the modeling industry –Master Them!
There are things in the beauty and modeling industry that you must learn if you want to succeed. You need to make friends with other models that are thriving especially if you are just starting out so you can learn from them. Avoid getting comfortable and playing it safe by staying in the same position during a photoshoot the whole time since the client won’t be happy with that and avoid showing up for photoshoot looking like you haven’t had a shower in weeks! You need to be have neat hair and skin because if you look healthy then you’ll look and feel more self-confident.
Have Thick Skin
You need to build resilience if you want to build a career in the modeling industry. Just because you do not like how something is done like for instance, your hair or makeup, it does not mean that your performance should be affected. Keep smiling and walk the runway like a boss as if everything is perfectly in place. You need to convince the client and your audience that you are at your very best for them to believe you.
Look Presentable- Not Overdone
Make sure that your makeup is not too heavy to emphasize your natural features. Always carry extra shoes to the catwalk and avoid bright nail polish. Make it nude or sheer. Dress appropriately for your casting calls or according to what was requested by the client.
The Modeling Industry Waits For No One
Never be late for any appointment. It is important that you keep time and ensure that you are giving the very best of who you are out there. You are likely to be spotted easily if you bring your ‘A’ game to the auditions. Getting a specific gig may not be as easy as most people imagine. Modeling takes work, and you have to be willing to go the extra mile.
Making a mark in the modeling industry is not an easy one, you need to learn how to always stay relevant and always be on your toes. This will help you get more opportunities, and your career may elevate to standards you couldn’t ever imagine.
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