Modelling tips

Modelling has a reputation for being a highly exclusive career open only to the beautiful and perfect few, but this image is far from accurate. The modelling industry includes a wide variety of specializations, from high-fashion studio work to plus-size catwalk work, from promotional and trade modelling to special interest modelling. Of course, models are expected to have that special something, but this quality can come in many forms.

 

1. Do Your Research

There are so many different types of modelling jobs that anyone serious about modelling should do some in-depth research to find out which type is best for them. To put it briefly, catwalk models are expected to be tall and relatively flat chested to allow the clothes they are modelling to hang attractively. Promotional models need to be confident and self-assured in order to talk to their client’s potential customers. Catalogue models need to be in good proportion, to be photogenic and able to provide a range of poses quickly and reliably. Choosing the right specialization for your modelling career is crucial to your success.

2. Take Care of Your Body

Eating correctly and taking regular exercise are only the first steps in taking care of your body. As a model, you are expected to be an available blank canvas with which the marketing team and photographers can work. This means keeping your skin as clear and as healthy as possible, ensuring your nails are neat and free from colored nail polish and making sure your hair is clean, trimmed and in good condition. Don’t worry, having a spot won’t mean you can’t do a photoshoot, but it’s essential that you treat it to reduce any swelling.

3. Prepare a Portfolio for Modelling Jobs

When first applying to a modelling agency, it’s a good idea to have  portfolio to hand. Include information such as height, weight, and shoe size, hip, waist, and chest size and also the colour of your hair, eyes and skin.

4. Practice Your Professional Poses

It’s well known that the busiest models are usually the best posers. This is because they get the most practice. For aspiring and newbie models, the best way to get this practice is to enlist the services of family and friends to help you perfect your poses. Follow a guide on achieving great poses and then try them out in front of the camera until they are second nature.

5. Read up on Modelling

There’s nothing like a little industry insight to give you an edge in modelling. Look online for model interviews and articles about the business. This is the best way to learn what to expect at interviews, auditions and go-sees. There’s no substitute for being well prepared.

6. Be on Time and be Professional

We can’t stress this enough. If you have an appointment with your agency, a potential client or for a shoot or show, always be on time. Although the modelling world seems full of divas who can do what they please, a newbie model who keeps other professionals waiting won’t be re-booked. And remember, no matter how much fun it might be, modelling is still a job and it is still work. Always be polite and respectful to the people you are working alongside. If you find yourself in a disagreement, don’t argue about it, just call your agency.

7. Be Creative and Unique

An important part of being a successful model is being able to offer something original and unique. This doesn’t mean you need to be kooky or crazy to stand out. Your look might be warm and friendly, or smart and serious. You just need to learn how to present this look in a way that makes your modelling stand out from the crowd.

8. Channel Your Self-Esteem

You’ve probably heard it said that models need tough skin. It’s not really true. What you need is self-esteem. Part of going to auditions is hearing the word ‘no’. Understand that the word no is normal and a rejection is not a criticism of you. The most important tool in modelling is good self-esteem and it’s a quality that will continue to benefit you for the rest of your life.

We hope you find these modelling jobs tips useful and remember, anything worth doing is worth doing well. Interested to make a career in modeling? Feel free to contact us on www.elirving.com

Modelling General Advice

 

General Advice

Secrets to being a model

When going to casting calls always make sure that you are well presented, think carefully about your outfits so that it shows off your figure and always wear heels. You should wear some make up but keep it natural and the same goes with nail varnish as well.

Always look after your skin, the less products you use the better, after a period of time if you use a lot of products containing chemicals and alcohols in, they can have ageing effects.

The modelling industry can be an incredibly lucrative career given that you have the drive and determination to succeed, but it will only last as long as you have the same proactive nature and looks than when you started. Always have a backup career and keep up your studies until you are sure that modelling is something that you should take up as a full-time career.

Diet and exercise are very important as ultimately your body is the tool to which you will be hired for work, if you don’t look after it you will lose out on jobs. You need to have a good relationship with your body to succeed.

To be a top model you need a strict exercise regime and to be conscious that you eat healthy, this does not mean you starve yourself, but just look after your body so you have a naturally healthy look.

www.elirving.com

Succeed at Modelling

When beginning your journey in the modelling industry many begin to wonder if they have the qualities and traits suited for the fiercely competitive world. 

The character required surviving such a challenging, fickle yet incredible world is built through each experience. Many traits do come naturally yet shine and develop further during each obstacle, proud moment or rejection. 

Every model learns and grows over time to deal with each scenario laid ahead of them. 
Here are 5 qualities that an experienced model has developed to cope when navigating through the industry.


Determination
A hopeful with a determined character will have a fighting chance of becoming a successful model. It is not an easy career to choose and therefore, demands for individuals to be committed to their dream and not give up when opportunities fizzle or do not present themselves. It is important to remember your talent and have the faith that you will succeed, www.elirving.com will help here.

Confidence
Models are expected to be confident and self-assured when arriving at a photoshoot or catwalk show. This level of confidence is also required whilst performing the modelling role as shy and timid characters will not deliver. It is normal to feel nervous especially at your first modelling job yet use these feelings for good and to help your performance on the day.

Hard working
The modelling industry demands individuals who have a work ethic that understands hard work welcoming early starts and late finishes due to their commitment and passion for their career. An ambitious character that is determined to succeed through sheer hard work will be well suited to the modelling world. It is certainly not an easy profession – laziness will not be welcomed!

Passionate
Those who succeed in the modelling industry need to be passionate about their career and enjoy the world of style and fashion. An enthusiastic and energetic individual will have the instinct to naturally locate opportunities and embrace new interactions. Their passion and interest for the industry will allow for them to enjoy each role and live their life to the fullest. A negative and disinterested attitude will hinder a career rather than progress it further. www.elirving.com are passionate and love passionate people.


Persistence
It is a known fact that most models face rejection and closed doors on many occasion. It is easy to feel deflated and upset by this yet as a model it is a part of everyday life and enables for you to be persistent and keep fighting for your place. Every successful model has had to go through times of upset and failure yet it enables for them to be strong and fearless allowing for them to grow into an amazingly successful mode

If this is you, I would like to hear from you, contact me @ 
 www.elirving.com

Portfolios

A Modelling Portfolio is the one and only marketing tool that every freelance model should have. It could also be seen as a CV that shows what kind of work the model has been involved in. Judging upon the quality of the portfolios the casting directors have on the table they are choosing the models that are closely matching the requirements for the photoshoot assignment.

In the modelling industry it is accepted that all models are freelancers. Even when signing with modelling agencies the models are joining them on a self employed bases. If you are just starting a career in modelling you should be aware that as it is going to be up to you how you manage your bookings. In most cases models are expected to cover their own expenses unless the clients agree to include the expenses in the offer. However, being a freelance model does not mean that you are not allowed to be represented by agencies. Most agencies are offering non-exclusive contracts for their models, which means that they are not restricted to work exclusively for them. 

Models can choose what jobs to take or reject depending on the available dates in their calendar. Joining multiple non-exclusive agencies who specialise in their area of modelling can significantly increase exposure and ensure more work. Should they choose to represent you they will want to show your printed portfolio to their clients, they will want your Z-card available to display in their offices and be ready to hand over copy of your CD modelling portfolio if it is required.

www.elirving.com

Printed Modelling Portfolio

Printed modelling portfolio is a A3 format binder containing a collection of the model’s best pictures that represent the modelling genre and the abilities of the model. A printed modelling portfolio is important when you attend castings, go-sees and auditions. It can also be taken to agencies when apply to join. Many agencies host open days where you can attend with your portfolio.

www.elirving.com

CD Modelling Portfolio

If you have a CD portfolio, you can easy send photos by email and upload them to relevant websites. It also means that you can easily make copies so that you have them forever and don’t get damaged.

www.elirving.com

Online Modelling Portfolio

Every freelance model should have an online modelling portfolio. The online portfolio link is easy to promote when you taking part in the conversations on the social media site or modelling forums, as well as emailing the link to potential clients.

What’s more, you can constantly update it with images from your latest photoshoots.

www.elirving.com

Z Card

Z card is a composite card that every model should have. It may contain 4 to 7 A5 format pictures of the models portfolio and their business information is included. They are usually presented on more casual events. Z card in effect is a small portfolio. A sort of a business card containing the model’s statistics, contact information, and variety of images. It is advised to always carry a Z-card with you as you never know whom you may meet.

Being switched on and always on the look for new job opportunities is what will make your career a success. Every modelling job counts; no matter how big or small as it is adding to your modelling experience and helping you build a stronger modelling portfolio.

El can offer you professional advice and open doors that would otherwise seem shut. He has a long history of success and over 15 years experiance in teh industry, get in touch with him today!!

 www.elirving.com

How to smile tips

You can work on facial expressions by practising them in a mirror. Everything you feel is reflected in your face, and models need to be adept at projecting all the major emotions. Make a list of key emotions (love, hate, sorrow, joy etc.) and practise expressing each emotion in front of a mirror. After you have practised for a while, try out your skills on a friend and see if they can tell what emotion you are conveying.

How to smile Tips from www.elirving.com

Learning how to smile sounds ridiculous - surely everyone can do it? In fact, smiling 'to order' is a real skill, and one that professional models need to master.

To improve your smiling skills, position yourself in front of a mirror and practise the following steps.

• Put your lips together without moving them. Look at your face in the mirror, concentrating on the eyes. At first, they're lifeless. Now lift up the corners of your mouth and watch your eyes come alive. 

• To create a smile, say "MMM" without opening your mouth. No teeth should be showing. Don't forget to turn the corners of your mouth up.

• To create a broader smile, say "MMM" again with your mouth still closed and again, don't forget to turn up the corners of the mouth.

• This time say "ME", whilst opening your mouth and showing your teeth but keeping it soft. Next say "ME" again, this time with a big smile showing all your teeth.

• When you say "HEY," you produce a very natural facial expression. Say "HEY" and hold it - you will notice your tongue is coming forward and your lips are apart. Now try it again, saying "HEY" with a smiling expression.

• Create a gaunt look by saying the word "POOR", keeping the lips very soft and sultry and holding for a few seconds.

• To achieve an open and happy laugh try saying "HAA", remembering to focus your gaze on someone or something to avoid a "lifeless" look.

 

Posing Tips from www.elirving.com

You can practise posing in front of a full-length mirror. Check out some fashion catalogues to find the most popular poses. Pay attention to the tilt of the head, the position of the hands and the turn of the ankle. These little things can make a big difference - just as with facial expressions, your body posture can convey a variety of emotions. 

Consider taking up activities that teach you how to move your body gracefully. Dancers and gymnasts move well in front of the camera because they know how to create long sweeping lines with their bodies.

Both facial expressions and poses can be improved by practising with props, products and wardrobe. Examples of props could be a floppy hat, a long shawl or a beach ball. The idea is to practise using and reacting to the prop.

Since one of the key areas of modelling is promotional and marketing work, it is a good idea to practise with a product that might be sold - a perfume, household product or foodstuff, for example. Practise holding the product so it may be clearly seen and you don't cover the label.

In fashion shoots, you'll be selling clothes, so practise showing the important features of each item. Show off the pockets, collar and belt or how the garment moves. You need to bring attention to whatever makes the garment interesting.

www.elirving.com

Make up tips for your eyes.

Sara, from www.elirving.com, EL's assistant, gives you 7 Makeup tricks  to get ALL eyes on your eyes.

 

 

1. Choose Eyeshadow Shades That Contrast to Your Eye Color

Rather than just going for the basic neutral palette so many of us wear for our daily look, consider choosing eyeshadow shades that contrast your eye colour. This means you’re going to choose an eyeshadow shade opposite of your eye colour to give your eyes a look that really pops. This will be the colour opposite your eye colour on a colour wheel. So blue eyes will want shades with orange such as copper, brown eyes need blue and green shades and hazel-eyed beauties will look best in shades with a hint of rose or purple.

2. Don’t Forget Your Brow Bone

It’s easy enough to forget your brow bone. We apply a base colour and crease colour and then call it quits. But giving your brow bone attention can add something special. Choose a very pale colour to highlight the brow bone area, perhaps one with a touch of shimmer. Step back from the mirror and notice what a difference this makes.

3. Master the Winged Liner Look

I think the winged liner look is the most beautiful eyeliner look there is. It’s very popular right now yet it also has a classic, vintage feel. It’s true that it isn’t an easy look to master. However, with time and practice, you can get it. Try it out when you have lots of time to work on it.

4. Discover the Magic of Lash Primer

Aw, lash primer. It’s quite the amazing little product! It gives your mascara superpower. It works by building up your lashes so that they’re longer and thicker when you apply mascara. The finished look is one that’s certain to wow.

5. Don’t Settle when It Comes to Mascara

Mascara is a makeup product usually either flips or flops. And women have such individual taste in what they’re looking for from a mascara so it’s really a process of trial and error to find one you love. You do want to keep looking until you find one that’s right for you. Some that I currently love are Benefit’s They are Real, Maybelline’s Lash Sensational and L’Oreal’s Voluminous Butterfly Mascara. The wands to all of those are fabulous and that’s what really makes mascara.

6. Highlight around the Eye Area

We talked about highlighting the brow bone but you don’t want to stop there. The area around your eyes is important to work with, too. You want to make sure your dark circles are concealed first. A great concealer that also adds an illuminating quality is It Cosmetic’s Bye-Bye Undereye. You can also add a highlighting product such as Benefit’s High Beam to the tops of your cheekbones and your temple area to give your eyes centre stage.

7. Go Nude on the Lips

If you want your eyes to have all the attention then tone down your lipstick. Nude lips are very fashionable right now so you won’t have any trouble finding lipstick in this color family. I think Adele is a perfect example of how nude lipstick can be both beautiful and helpful in giving your eyes the attention they deserve. Mac’s Crème Cup And NYX’s Stone are great nudes to try.
These’re 7 tips to help you make sure all eyes are on your eyes. How do you make your eyes stand out? What’re your favourite eye makeup products?

Sara
www.elirving.com

Be A Star!

Do people always comment that you have a ‘star’ quality?

Then why not try dipping your toe into the pond of success.

Well, maybe you need to start smaller, but everyone who is famous has had to start somewhere so who knows where you dreams may take you.  Whatever talent you have, whether you love singing, long to be a dancer or aspire to be an actor then take the plunge and follow your dreams with www.elirving.com by your side.

Our experience and expertise can help with matching performers to clients through the many number of industry contacts we have built up over nearly 20 years in the business. Whilst there is no magic formula on how to be a star, believing in yourself is a must and a helping hand goes a long way.  www.elirving.com can give advice and guidance every step of the way.

Being a star doesn't only take a talent but demands hard work, long hours and a commitment second to none. If you want to find out more about how to be a star then register your talent at www.eliriving.com today as we are a unique talent agent across the UK.

You be taking a big step closer to your dreams.

www.elirving.com

Most people have the ability to become a star but it takes someone special to actually be a real star and make a living at what they love doing.