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CHILDREN

SOME MAY SAY, ‘YOUR CHILD HAS THE LOOK’. Let me say, that there is no special ‘look’. The look is whatever the client is looking for, for their project. It may require a special ethnicity or a special size, hair or skin color. We have booked thousands of jobs for kids, and there is no “special look” that fits them all. If an ad, or a commercial is to appear in a certain part of the country, the needs may be totally different. An ad for Atlanta, may require different looks or kids than say Miami or New York. But for the most part, all kids will have a market value in a contemporary market today. PARENTS WILL HAVE TO CALL OUR OFFICE, NOT THE CHILD: 678 897 9440, and schedule a time to bring their child in to be seen by an agent. The parent will be asked questions to determine their level of commitment, and/or interests. The parent (not the child) is one of the most important factors in determining whether or not we choose to represent the child.

Photo Tips

When you're first starting out (and from that point on!), good photography is important. Your photos are your selling point. They most often create the first impression. A viewer will make judgements about your personality, your professionalism, your eye for detail, and your level of expertise based on what they see in your photos. You owe it to yourself to only put up your very best.

Breathe

Although sometimes concentration enhances a good photograph, obvious concentration can distract and often ruin a good photograph as well. Do not hold your breath for a modeling pose; always remember to breathe and appear at ease.

Posture

Bad posture is an unrecognized flaw in many people. However, for models, posture is a harmful flaw. Always remember to keep your back straight and your shoulders up. Slouching affects the mood of the photograph and enlarges the appearances of your stomach. In addition to your back and shoulders, always remember to flex your stomach muscles. Despite your weight or state of shape, your abdomen will appear more toned if you flex.

Limbs

Symmetry is officially out in the modeling world. When posing, make sure to differentiate your arms and legs with asymmetrical poses. If you have one arm long and straight by your side, make sure the other arm is bent. Whether a big or small angle, the bend will make the modeling pose look more real, less artificial. Continue the asymmetry to your legs. If one leg is locked straight, give the other leg a casual bend.

There are many different types of modeling and not all of them involve being in front of a camera or on a runway.

Read this information carefully. Very few people can do ALL of these types of modeling. Many categories have very specific physical or skill requirements.

Acting / Commercials

Playing a role on television in an advertisement for a product, service, or idea.

Promotional

Live modeling designed to drive consumer demand for a product or brand. It can range from representing a company at a tradeshow to handing out samples in a shopping mall or appearing on behalf of an alcohol brand at a bar. A promotional model needs to be very outgoing and have a great personality.

Fashion

Fashion modeling is done to promote clothing or accessories. Fashion models are generally 5’10″ or taller in major markets (Smaller markets often begin Fashion at 5’8″ and taller) and very thin with looks ranging from beautiful to unusual and distinctive.

Runway:

Occurs during a fashion show when a model walks a runway or elevated catwalk, to showcase clothing and accessories to potential buyers.

Catalog:

Print modeling done to showcase a company’s clothing or products in their publication. Example: JC Penney’s, Sears, Macy’s catalogs.

Editorial:

Print modeling for high fashion magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Glamour, ect. It is generally edgy and showcases a current style or trend.

Fit:

A model that has the perfect body sizes and proportions for a certain clothing line or designer preference. It is very important for a fit model to maintain their size. Fit models are hired to help designers see how their clothing looks and moves on a person. Some companies hire fit models on a more permanent basis. Fit models are the least seen and often best paid models in the business.

Commercial Print

Commercial print modeling is generally done to advertise products, services and companies. There is no set height or weight for commercial modeling, but you must be a well proportioned, attractive, real person that can act and play different characters.

Casual / Lifestyles:

When a model portrays a distinctive part of life, from a college student in an ad for dorm room accessories to a senior citizen couple in a healthcare ad. Lifestyles models are generally attractive versions of the stereotype.

Corporate:

Print modeling with a business theme. Corporate models portray doctors, nurses, executives, and other business people in brochures, ads and annual reports.

Swimwear:

Swimwear models generally are curvier than fashion models with toned but not overly muscular figures. Swimwear models can appear in advertising for any type of beach or resort location, suntan products and swimwear catalogs.

Fitness: Fitness modeling requires a well toned figure and often a degree of athletic proficiency. Fitness models appear in ads for health and fitness products, athletic companies, and trade magazines such as Runner’s World or Shape.

Lingerie:

This can range from a catalog lingerie situation where the girl is wearing a simple bra and panty set and smiling at the camera (JC Penney, Macy’s) to a scene where the mood is more mature in nature (Victoria’s Secret, Maxim).

Glamour:

Modeling with a playful sexual overtone. Glamour modeling can include lingerie and swimwear. It can range from cheesecake pinup photos to calendar and Maxim style images. Glamour models normally have curvy figures and beautiful faces.

Alternative:

Any modeling that has a punk or gothic feel.

Nude

Glamour Nude:

Playboy and Pin-up Calendar style modeling.

Artistic Nude:

Posing nude for an artist for the purposes of creating art.

Erotic Nude:

Nude modeling that is artistic yet sexual in theme. Not pornographic.

Body Parts

Hair:

Hair models have gorgeous healthy hair. They are used for hair product ads and to show different hairstyles in hair magazines or at hair shows.

Legs:

Leg models have long shapely legs. They may be used in ad for pantyhose or anything that would require an image of good legs.

Hands:

Hand models have long graceful hands and impeccable nails. They are used in jewelry ads or any other image that requires a pair of photogenic hands.

Web Model

The business of modeling and specifically casting does not happen through the internet. A quality client will always go through a modeling or talent agency to hire a model for work. The internet, however, can be used as a networking tool for amateur models and photographers to meet and develop their craft together. This is a great tool for amateur photographers, however the models unfortunately are usually left with nothing more than poor quality images and bad habits learned from lack of proper direction in front of the camera.