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Most successful female models are over 5' 8" and measure 34b,24,34 or thereabouts.
Most male models are over 6 feet tall.
Measure yourself. If you are nowhere near these measurements there is little chance that you will succeed in mainstream fashion and photographic modelling.
Teenagers do not need to conform to these measurements!
The glamour and adult entertainment sectors also have rather more flexible requirements !
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Glamour and Adult Modelling
High Fashion & Editorial Modelling
The most glamourous jobs (including campaigns, the collections and magazine editorials) are reserved for the top editorial/fashion models.
This work is very eagerly sought after by fashion models because of the exposure it provides. For this reason you can expect to work long and hard for just £100-£300 a day but you will get tear sheets for your portfolio that will help you get work.
Commercial Print Modelling
This refers to when models are photographed to promote a product on billboards, buses, magazines and newspapers. This type of modelling can be divided into two sections: Fashion Advertising and Product Advertising.
Catalogue modelling often provides regular work and pay is generous (£100-250./hr or up to £2500./day.)
Runway or Catwalk Modelling
This is one of the most effective ways to gain exposure and is considered the most glamorous type of live modelling.
Glamour and Adult Entertainment
Glamour modelling, swimwear and lingerie often involves some nudity and sexual posing.
Adult entertainment modelling and acting requires nudity and the performance of (or simulation of) sexual acts.
Children and Teenagers
Children and Teenagers can find work in many different types of modelling, including fashion shows, catalogue modelling and commercials, as well as magazines and promotional work.
Statistics are not as crucial, as a wide variety of 'looks' are needed for different assignments.
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Check contracts carefully. Once you've signed, there is nothing you can do.
Supermodel Laetitia Casta found out the hard way when her picture appeared in a Korean advert for an Escort Agency!
Never pay up front for agency representation or and 'instant portfolio'.
It is NOT necessary to attend a modelling school to become a model.
No agency or school can GUARANTEE work.
The agency or school approved photographer is NOT necessarily the best!
Good portfolios are built over time. Instant portfolios are a waste of money.
Some modelling schools are happy to sell courses to people who have little or no potential. They'll flatter and encourage you until you sign and pay.
Don't do it!
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