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Become a Model: The way to the Catwalk

In order to model and to find a professional modeling agency, one must meet physical requirements and be resilient. Because to be top model, is a tough job. The latest every year since America's Next Top Model looks, the way a model to become a strong presence for many young women and interesting. The path on the catwalks and front pages of the world is no easier. Anyone seriously interested in the career model should first examine himself whether he brings the basic physical requirements for it and if he brings the charges, which is undoubtedly the modeling with them, can do justice. Only then it makes sense to look for an agency.

Physically able to becoming model: age and size

To be a model must meet certain standards, a girl. For entry into the modeling career you should be between 15 and 20 years old. One should at least 1.75 and a maximum of 1.82 m in size and dress size have here 36th The dimensions of a model should in fact, at least roughly correspond to the classic 90-60-90. These strict standards are so important, because the clothes of the designers on that particular body type are tailored to fit and cope with these different dimensions simply do not. For years, we wait for the trend that models look somewhat "normal", but currently it is still the case that one model must be, above all, tall and thin.

Of course, also plays a large role the face. Agencies prefer girls with harmonious and symmetrical features and good skin. Of course, individual characteristics are not desirable: freckles and a cute gap between her front teeth may be the hallmark of a particular model. Also important are well-maintained teeth and hair.

These physical conditions sound very ruthless, but in an industry in which the body is central, indispensable.

Traits that are beneficial to a model:

In addition, it is especially important that an aspiring model is self-confident, has a good relationship with their bodies that it is reliable, friendly and resilient. It must be from potential customers at castings can present good, friendly and professional in his communications with the agency and clients, and put at shoots and shows perseverance in the day and after hours is still able to shine. The model is versatile and interesting profession, but also very demanding. It should be every newcomer immediately apparent.

The path in the file of a modeling agency: photos as samples of work, the right appearance:

Once you become familiar with the conditions and requirements of the profession model, the next step is to look for a model agency. This is from his models and provides them with professional Sedcards matching jobs. To apply for an agency, it is advantageous to have some professional photos can show. Who has not had any jobs, and thus no samples of work, can contact a photographer and take pictures with this first. Perhaps it is someone in the circle, which has a knack for photography. An aid to such a first screen test, it may be oriented to Settings, looks and poses from international fashion magazines to make the visit at the agency acts professionally.

The personal appearance is much more important. With a simple outfit that shows clearly the character and a subtle make-up you can not do much wrong. Who is also friendly, uncomplicated and are concentrated, has taken a good chance to be in the agency.

The right choice at the model agency:

When choosing the agency you should make absolutely sure that this is serious. A little research about the customer and the agency model can already give information about the professionalism of the agency. Requires an agency to advance the screen test, which is usually a bad sign. Reputable agencies invest only once in your new model. Among the most famous international model agencies certainly include IMG and Elite Models in Germany are Munich Models (Topmodel Lena Gerke) and Model Management Heidi Gross of the most successful start-up places.

Anyone who has ever signed with a reputable agency, has booked the best opportunities for international catwalk and photo shoots to be and to earn some experience with modeling for a living.

Alternative to modeling for mere mortals: the People-agency:

For those who do not meet the strict requirements of the modeling business, it is possible to register at People agencies. Such agencies are not looking for classical models, but by type. Such types are particularly popular in the advertising industry. In a people-agency, anyone who does not want to think about any chocolate bar or a little unusual laugh, also has a good chance of lucrative advertising job.