Supermodel Resource

• 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.

Some models tend to burn out after a shoot. Other will be very excited and raring to do more work. Whatever way you react, you must bounce back to normalcy real fast. Learn to calm yourself. This will get easier as you go along. Staying up late or bouts of tension will make you more stressful and this will reflect on your face. Stress always takes it toll on the body. You have to be able to unwind and get back to normal with a few hours as tomorrow is a new day and a new shoot!

Once the photo shoot is over, it is time for everybody to pack up and leave. If you are in the initial stages of your modeling career you can hang back and chat with others, ask questions about modeling, request more work etc. But don’t be a clinger. Remember that the photographer and others on the set may have to go for another shoot so don’t overstay your welcome. On the other hand, don’t run out the moment ‘pack up’ is declared. Somebody on the set may want to discuss work with you but may not be comfortable in front of everybody eg. the end client. This is not to confuse you but you should know the nuances of the modeling industry. One important point, try not to leave anything behind.

Now, that the shoot is all done and over, when will your pictures be ready? You are definitely dying to see them. Take the photographers advice on the turnout – sometimes this can be a real bruiser, but will be helpful for you in the long run as you can learn from your mistakes. A photographer is the best person when it comes to judging a profile. He is one who makes a good face look great! Take all his comments with a pinch of salt and keep them in mind for future.