1. Develop a thick skin. A lot more work goes into re-touching images
than most people realise. Some models can be completely altered in
pictures from the way they normally look. There are many tricks used
to create that perfect image – I even once had my ears
superglued back because a photographer thought they stuck out too
much.
2. It is ok to eat. Believe it or not, not all models live on sticks of
celery and two grapes a day, the majority of models actually eat a
normal healthy diet, and can even enjoy the odd burger and milkshake.
But don’t tell anyone…
Models need fuel too
3. Models don’t always get paid for shoots. Especially for new models
building up their experience, there are many shoots that compensate in
trade, either with photos or clothes, or sometimes you may not end up
with anything at all.
4. Shoots are not always as glamorous as the photos portray. There is
often a lot more going on behind a photo shoot than the finished
picture presents. The model may have to work on a really cold or hot
day wearing completely the wrong type of clothes for the season, have
had 100 outfit changes or had to pose in really uncomfortable
positions to get the shots.
Cara Delevingne knows how to rest in between shoots
5. You have to be on your guard. With so many camera phones
backstage at shoots and runway shows sometimes someone will try and
capture models at times when they may not want to be photographed. I
personally had a shoot for a prominent magazine and whilst the other
models and I were getting changed there was a dodgy guy taking
pictures with hidden cameras. Not cool.
6. Despite getting to wear the most beautiful, expensive, glamorous
outfits, models unfortunately don’t actually get to keep the clothes.
Sometimes you may get lucky and get to keep something, but this
rarely happens.
Models chatting backstage after sitting through hair and make-up
7. Most people believe models just have photoshoots everyday , whereas
in reality many models (apart from supermodels) find it tricky getting
regular bookings. There can often be periods of time with nothing but
castings before work starts coming in.
8. Modelling can involve a lot of time spent waiting around ; whether
that’s waiting to get your hair or makeup done, waiting for the
photographer to set up, waiting to get your photos back, waiting for
runway shows to start or waiting to be seen at castings. So you often
see models with a book or iPhone in hand as there is so much free time.
The finest touch always counts
9. Your expectations don’t always match reality. There can be the rare
occasions whereby a model can apply for, or turn up at a shoot,
expecting one thing (e.g. a fashion shoot) and find that the
photographer wants to try and change it to a topless or nude shoot.
Lining up for the catwalk finale
10. Models can be any age. A common misconception is that you need
to be young in order to model, however there are so many different
types of modelling, if you have the right look, there are plenty of
opportunities out there for the more mature lady. It’s never too late.
At the end of the day, take a bow, because modelling can be hard
work!
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