Modeling
for magazine, video production, an artist or art class is much more complicated
than it may seem. In addition to the obvious requirements of being able to offer
what is required, there are many other requirements for successfully fulfilling
the role that will enhance you as a model and give the edge over other models
for the same job.
Steps
to Becoming that Model
Step
1
Find places to work:
Contact your local art school, college, advertising agency, musical studio or
television stations to see if they are hiring models. You can also ask your
modeling agency if they have any firm in need of models.
Step
2
Make a portfolio:
If required by the institution, prepare a resume. Include any previous modeling
experience, performances, art schooling, acting, dance, or other activity you
have done which would benefit an artist model.
Step
3
Inquiry:
Ask the person hiring you if there are any rules or guidelines that models must
follow. Discuss payment on the job which can vary greatly but generally, I will
recommend =N=10,000.00 and =N=25,000.00 (magazine photo shoot) for upcoming
models with registered agency. Also discuss average length of poses, how many
breaks, and does the artist or group use one pose or many different, varied
poses attract more fees.
PREPARATION
ONE
Plan
for the session by thinking about poses:
Length
Poses for figure drawing generally fall into three categories:
Gestures
which are less than three minutes,
Short
poses which are three to 20 minutes,
Long
poses which are done for as long as necessary
Be
Expressive - draw on any personal experience to think of poses that are
interesting or inspiring. Any physical activity may be a source of good poses.
Many models draw on the poses done in classical works of art, but these should
only supply ideas, not be copied.
TWO
Put
together a "modeling bag" including the following:
·
slippers/sandals
·
a date book and pen for
booking future sessions
·
a timer - it's hard to
look at a watch for many/most poses
·
drinking water and a
lunch, or snacks if required
THREE
Before
you leave for your session, shower and apply lotion so that you won't offend
the artist with your body odour (lol) and will have nice smooth skin. Lotion
also soothes dry skin which could otherwise cause you to scratch an itch while
posing. Wear minimal jewellery unless otherwise requested.
Begin the Session
1
Upon
arrival, you will be expected to change. A private change room will likely be
provided or there may be a folding screen behind which you can change.
2
Step
up onto the model's area and place your wrist watch where you will be able to
view it or set your timer after consulting with the artist how long the session
will last.
3
Follow
the artist's direction. Keep your body and eyes very still. It is useful to fix
your gaze on one spot; do not make eye contact with any artist. Relax into the
pose, but not so much that you move from your original position.
Afterward the Session
1
When
you are finished with your session, get dressed. Between sessions, put on your
robe to keep your body warm. Don't walk around with the modeling outfit.
2
Have
your date book and pen handy when you come out of the change room in case the
artist would like to work with you again. It's also a good idea to have
business cards to hand out to artists or media persons if you are doing
modeling as your main job.
Tips
There
is a chance that someone may request a photograph to use as a reference for completing
a work outside of a job. This would be up to you and require an additional
payment.
Warnings
Private
Sessions will be higher-paying; but bring the slight risk of sexual harassment
or worse. Take as much care as you think necessary.
When
responding to an advertisement, whether on the Internet or otherwise, find out
as much as possible before accepting the job.
Cell
phone cameras have emerged as another problem. Institutions may have rules
against them but models must be vigilant.
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