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Generic Requirements
for
Aspiring Models
MODEL REQUIREMENTS
The market determines what
type of models is needed. These market trend filter into the different market
segments and create job opportunities for specific types of models….these trends
is dynamic and change from season to season.
It is important to understand
the criteria for the type of model you want to be. By understanding the type of
modelling you are interested in, you need to learn what the requirements are,
and if you can meet them. First of all you need to meet the basic generic
features that most modelling categories require...if you meet them you can
progress to the "Category Specific"
requirements
Generic Features
There are certain generic
requirements and features for photographic Models that apply to most modelling
categories.
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To
begin with, the more symmetrical a face is the better looking the
face will be.
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The proportions of the face are very important.
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The face must neither be long nor round, but somewhere in-between.
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The eyes must be normal to large with a perfect shape; the eyelids
must not be hooded (when looking forward the skin must not touch the
eyelashes).
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The nose must be well proportioned and straight.
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The lips must be full and good shape.
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The skin must be near perfect and without fine lines.
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The eyebrows must be thick and perfectly shaped.
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Models must have an excellent smile with healthy white teeth (no
gaps, chips, or unevenness) - there are many cosmetic procedures for
correction – if necessary contact a cosmetic dentist for what would
be best for you.
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NOTE:
The focus for bikini and lingerie models does not lie on the face. Catalogue
models faces have to look attractive, while the fashion models face must be very
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Models hair must always be in a good condition and cut by a
professional stylist.
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Model has treat her hair in order to keep it shiny since it has to
with-stand the hot camera lights and constant style changes by hair
stylists on the set.
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Hair length for younger models hair can be longer than the shoulder
but over 24 years old it should be just at shoulder or above,
depending on model
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It
is preferred that Lingerie and Swimwear Models have longer hair
since it looks softer and more feminine on photographs, creating a
more erotic effect.
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Hair colour can range from Blonde - natural blond, or blonde
highlights. Coloured blonde is also acceptable as long as it is not
"bleached looking”. There are many blondes with platinum blonde hair
in the industry that is still highly in demand, but it is a case
where the look suits the model well.
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Brunette, chestnut, or light brown and all shades of natural looking
Red hair, as long as it is not a strawberry blonde colouring, unless
her red hair is beautiful, and works with her look.
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Hands/Nails/Feet |
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- A healthy model has
Healthy manicured nails and beautiful soft hands.
- Hand modelling - Model
must have beautiful long fingers no visible marks or scars.
- Feet modelling - the
size for foot modelling is usually a six 6 - 7 shoe / sometimes they
will use a size 8.
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- They
should drink plenty of water to replenish skin.
- Use a good
moisturizer to keep skin from breakouts from all the different
cosmetics always applied for different looks.
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The model must be in peak physical condition
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Must be very in
tune with their look and body and take time to relax between shoots
and travel. Models have to stay very active working out and exercise
routine on a regular basis and staying on a healthy diet
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Leg modelling -
Model must have well defined legs, no visible marks, scars.
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Body modelling -
these models have excellent bodies, well defined legs, stomach, abs,
back, shoulders.
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For a fashion
model shoot, you need you to have a good, smooth all over light tan.
You can get it at the beach or at a tanning salon.
Our models don’t
recommend either!
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Keep out of the
sun as much as possible so your skin does not get sun damage and
fine lines because they will be noticeable.
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We recommend a
non-sun tanning cream that doesn't come out orange.
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Try
a few brands out before settling on one. Sunless tanning is
available that won't send you orange.
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Attitude |
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- Models must have a good
working attitude as there are many different people and personalities on the
shoot.
- They must also show up on time for every booking and casting .
- Models
must have personality and show expression well in front of the camera. A good
model can sell a product with her eyes telling the story.
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