The Job and World of Modeling

By Dermound Becker

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Being a model seems like it is the best job in the world and for some it is but, this industry is very competitive and fast paced. You have to be able to handle how fast the fashion changes and how diverse your jobs may be. This doesn't mean that the job is hard, but it is a job and has to be treated seriously like one. You can't expect to get by on your beauty alone. Models have to have a certain type of walk, carry their selves a certain type of way, and be able to follow the guidelines set by photographers when doing photo shoots. Sounds pretty easy but is harder to do when you are new to the modeling industry.

Models also have to be represented by the right modeling agencies to advance up in the industry. A modeling agency handles all the booking and billing for models and for new models help them break into the industry. Some modeling agencies set up test shoots to help you get the feel of the camera and help add beautiful photos into your portfolio. Your portfolio is very important to keep updated and full of only your best photos. This is what the fashion designers and photographers are looking for first and foremost. They like to see previous work you've done to know what to expect from you if they do select you as a model for a shoot, runway show, or ad layout. Having the right agency behind you can be the greatest boost for any beginning or up and coming model.

The world of modeling is wild and fun. You don't really know what to expect when you are doing this job. You can be across the country one day and overseas the next. This is the most enjoyable and stressful part of the job at the same time because if you are just starting out you aren't used to the toll it takes on your mind and body. This is easy to adapt to if modeling is what you love, but harder on those who aren't used to such a fast life. You can and will be adored by people all over the world and there are sometimes crazed fans. You have to learn to deal with these and how to interact with your fans to show them that you care and appreciate that they take such an interest in you and your work. This is what makes the model a model.

After really taking time to learn about the modeling industry, you can find out that it is very interesting and life fulfilling. You can explore the world in no time and make connections to people you only would dream of meeting that last forever. Modeling does take time, effort, and determination. If you have those qualities in you, you can be sure that modeling will be the greatest thing to ever happen to you and will open your eyes to beautiful sights that you could only imagine.