Supermodel Resource

If you are looking to make a career in modeling, you may have many times heard about a portfolio. But, do all of you beginners know to create an effective portfolio? Many lose a good assignment just because of a bad portfolio.

The first thing you must keep in mind while creating a portfolio is the main intention behind creating it. Remember where it is to be used, what kind of work you are intending to do and what the positive aspects you have through which you can influence others.

Not all models aim for fashion modeling. Some of them may wish to become glamour models while others may aim for Internet modeling and few others for commercial print modeling. Different types of modeling requires different portfolios.

If you are aspiring to become a fashion model, you need to make your portfolios as good as possible to give the clients an impression of how well you can make a niche in the glamorous world. If you just take a series of photographs by a photographer and just send them, it will definitely not do anything for you. The clients see a lot of portfolios with number of photos and there’s no reason why they may prefer you to others.

• WEAR MINIMUM JEWELRY – Too much jewelry draws attention away from the main face. Also, the same necklace or earrings should not be repeated in different shots.

• WEAR SOLID COLORS – Try and wear single colored clothes instead of printed ones. Prints look fussy and take attention away from the model.
• WEAR WELL-FITTED CLOTHES – The clothes you wear for a shoot should fit you perfectly – not too loose and not too tight. For example, swimsuits should have a snug fit, with no gaps showing when you move.
• VARY THE HAIR STYLE – Sport different hairstyles in different shots. Try wigs for short haired look. You can also try hats but not broad rimmed ones that hide your face.

• MAKE UP – Vary your makeup with the different outfits and hairstyles. This will lend a different look to each photo.

There are various magazines like Seventeen, Elle, Teen Magazine, Teen Vogue and Cosmo Girl that can provide you with good ideas regarding photos as well as headshots and body shots. You can even contact some senior models you know and ask them to have a look at your portfolio. Then you can ask for suggestions for improvement.

The model portfolio you’ve created for the first time may win you an assignment or lose it. If you fail to win, that shouldn’t disappoint you. Failures are often steps to success. You can look into what went wrong with your model portfolio and accordingly work to improve it. Not all create a good model portfolio at the very first go. After a few attempts you are sure to create an impressive portfolio and win an exciting modeling projects.