Long time no post!
For today's post I will be talking about modeling, the ups and downs for a photographer and I will be giving tips to aspiring models out there!
Note: This is my personal opinion and experiences.
In the model industry we get different kinds of models, check out this awesome website which shows you exactly the different types of modeling:
http://www.modelingpage.com/models2models/Types-of-Modeling.cfm
The reason I have posted this link is to show you that as a model or an aspiring model, there are many different options to choose from, BUT it's not all glitz and glamour, it's hard work!
I think that girls/guys that say they are models mistake modeling for "being a pretty face". That my dear friends would be untrue. Modeling is about hard work, dedication and a lot of compromises! It's like a relationship, you have to work on it everyday.
I believe that if someone comes to you and say "I am a model", that they would be able to know how to work it in front of a camera. Taking a great photo of a model is not only the work of the photographer, it's a connection between the model and photographer, and that is what makes a great shot.
When shooting a model, I always give a platform to the model to show me what she/he's got, that's why its called modeling and not "listen to the photographer to give you a pose". I want to see YOUR potential as a model. I believe that every model has something special to photograph, and that's what you need to work on.
Hard work???
Even though some models have the natural ability to stand out in front of the camera, there is always the hard work behind that, modeling school, A LOT of photo shoots and disappointments. I would recommend a model school to any aspiring model out there. It's a good way to start and build confidence in front of the camera and on the runway.
Poses???
Poses are the most difficult thing for aspiring models sometimes, BUT let me tell you a secret, we LOVE models who can think outside the box! Sometimes no matter how weird you feel to do a certain pose, that might just be the shot you and the photographer might be looking for. BEND everything you can bend, twist your body like you have never twisted before and trust yourself enough to know who your are and what you can do! NEVER stand in front of the camera and say out loud "I don't know what to do". JUST DO IT!
“The secret to modeling is not being perfect. What one needs is a face that people can identify in a second. You have to be given what’s needed by nature, and what’s needed is to bring something new.”
― Karl Lagerfeld
My message to all the aspiring models out there is:
Being beautiful is not the only thing you need to be a model! Work hard on your skills and be confident with yourself and in front of the camera!
References:
http://www.modelingpage.com/index.html
Photos by Donovan Roets Photography
All images are copyright (c) Donovan Roets Photography
