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This article by no means covers the field of modeling/acting completely, there is information you should know that would fill a book, and there are a number of books published on the subject.

Modeling can lead to many fabulous opportunities including film and television. It is possible to have a successful modeling/acting career regardless if you are tall, thin, heavy young or old.

You are an actor/model doing a photography shoot for a medical advertisement and you are the friendly pharmacist. Or you are in performing in a fashion show presenting the latest in Alien Halloween costumes. The genre of modeling has many facets and in order to make a living or a second income from this field you should pursue your the career in the same manner as applyig for a "regular" job.

Your materials:

Pictures -Most Important - Hard copies and electronic version needed.

Photos are the most important. Since this is a visual field, you need to have photos. Photos are a component of a complete resume.

If you can find a good reputable photographer and have the money, then by all means get your photos done by a professional. The better your photos, the more impressive your package when submitting for auditions. Click here to see various digital cameras on the market.

But before you begin a photo session, consider practicing to save time and or money by knowing in advance what works.

Sit down and plan your photos and coordinate with the type of modeling you are seeking. When you are ready, take photos with your camera or a friends camera to help you prepare for a real shoot.

Shoot various poses, changes of clothing and even introduce a prop or two.

Props:

If you are going for a business type look, you might want to introduce a laptop or briefcase or pen or pad or glasses or cell phone and so forth. We say OR repadly becusde where your photos are concerned, less is more. THis means that the phots you present are you, how you look and how many charcter types you would fit. Think of your prop or the type of person you are portraying as elements of the product, character or service you are selling. This will save you time and money because you are now more familiar with what looks good how to relax and most importantly you weill gain knowledge about your craft and yourself.

If you cannot afford a professional photographer just yet, we suggest you use a good 35mm or digital camera and just take lots of photos. Cut down on busy backgrounds, and shoot some headshots against solid backgrounds. You can also bring your photos into a graphic program to crop, work with lighting and enhance so you can use them for email and internet display. YOu can alos take your camera inforamtion to a developer and have them print out your hard copies and create your cd 's.

Experience - Compile or plan to get experience and read books on the subject

Resume -Prepare your experience -talents, abilities and stats

Advertising - Plan a marketing campaign to attract projects.

Experience:

Most of the time you will get paid to model/act, but in the beginning you may need to build your talents. Pay will be low, deterred or none. But in the beginning you need to build and expand your talents, WHat better way, than to select projects that offer "real experience"and copy's of your work to add to your reel, resume and most importantly experience?

If you really look at television, ad layouts and fashion shows and movies please take that the types of people you see are everyday people that you would see on the street. There are those lucky super models and stars but if you really look you may notice that clothing, products and entertainment are promoted by models/actors who are the real peiople playing the real people.

Take a generic ad layout for dog food commercial or ad layout in a magzine. in the case of a dog food commercial, you see housewives or just everyday pet owner types happy to feed the best to their beloved companions. As a result, there are modeling opportunities for people and animals of all shapes and sizes and looks.

Resume:

To become a Model/Actor you need to start building a resume. If you do not have experience, do not display, everyone needs to start somewhere. YOu can begin with small things to create a resume and get experience as well as work with other people involved in the arts. Try getting extra work in local film projects or get with the film commission to see what comes into your area. Get involved in the local/regional television commercial through local independent and student producers. Signup for plays in school or out in your community. To pursue and succeed in professional modeling, fashion modeling, teen modeling, model searches you need to look to department stores, advertising agencies and photographers.

Below is a category of modeling for all ages. Models/Actors are needed to advertise a wide variety of products and services – from cars to medicine, shampoo to jewelry. All types of models are need to promote goods and services including:

High fashion runway modeling - High fashion

Runway modeling - Clothing

Glamour modeling - Makeup, hair and clothing

Petite modeling - Models of average or below statdard high fashion modeling standards

Plus size modeling - Models of averge or above standard high fashion modeling standards

Teen modeling - Modeling for clothing, photography modeling and television commercials

Mature modeling - For the older crowd which we will begin at 50 for this article

Body part modeling (hand, fingers, ears, hair modeling and so forth.)

Male modeling - Fashion type

Male modeling - Character types

Child or young model

Glamour model

Character or "real people" modeling of all ages

Animal modeling - Reserved mainly for real animals of all types

Swimsuit model-bikini model male and female

Catalog modeling - this is is for all ages types and looks

Showroom modeling - primarily reserved for the model or entertainer

Fit modeling - sort of like a live clothing dummy

Promotional (trade show) modeling - primarily reserved for the model or entertainer

Television- All ages and types for television commercials, films, sitcoms and now the popular reality show.

Videos - Models and actors of all ages are used in presentation videos of all types.

Editorial (magazine and newspaper) modeling

Print advertisements - this covers all ages for print is fashion and a numerable array of products and services.

If being a model/actor sounds like the career of your dreams or would make a treeific second income, there are a number of ways to get started.

1-Read books. THere are many books published on the subject of modeling and acting. Read all you can about how to get started, how to promote yourself and how to spot scams.

2.- Models always look the best they can. Make sure your hair, eyebrows, skin makeup and body are the best they can be.

3-Develop your fashion sense-Perhps you can take a modeling course that covers the basics of looking your best and provides some traing on how to move and act (facial expressions) in front of a camera.

4-Once your look is all it should be and you are comofartable in the presencse of cameras or people Get your materials together by submittinmg photos and resume to casting personnel seeking talent for their projects.

5-Begin your photo session by planning wht tyopes you are (see list above) then take photos(to begine with a home camera can help you get ready for a professional shoot by knowing ahead what looks are going to go for. Shoot in iffernet poses, cloitung changes and even intorduce a prop or two. (Example: if your are going for a business type, you might wnat to get use a laptop, briefcase, pen and pad, glasses, cel phone and so forth. Think of your prop as the product you are selling.

6-Advertise yoursef, go to taelnt agencies, linile dtalent listing services, contact local deparment stores and wedding bridal shops. contact the local adevertisng agencies and film productionj companiens with your photos and resume.

COntact the lcoal film commission to see what film projects are comeing in.

visit the universities and schooils or opublic access stations and see if there are any projects you can submit for. Even if some do not pay ti begin with, you are gaining valuable inforatroin and experiecne to bulid your resume.

THere are numberous books publisjed in the subject of modelimg.

7 personality traits you can develop to give you an advantage over other models

Tips for choosing a modeling school

Plus why you do not need to take any classes to get hired as a model

Information about the different categories of modeling so you can decide which type of modeling is right for you

How to get discovered through

Modeling conventions

Model searches

Beauty pageants

Modeling contests

Your portfolio

How to get free or low cost photos of you taken by professional photographers

Photographers to stay away from

Posing tips

How many and what types of shots to include in your portfolio

How to Get Modeling Jobs

What you need to know about modeling agents

What agents can do for you

Finding legitimate agents

Which type of model agency is best for you?

Model agency contracts (exclusive versus non-exclusive) and fees

How to contact model agencies

Contacting a model agency by mail (includes a sample letter)

Attending an "open call"

Submitting your photo by email

How to do well in a model agency interview

tips on what to wear and do

questions you may be asked

questions you should ask

Model management companies that can help you get international modeling assignments

How to find freelance modeling opportunities in your hometown

What to put on your modeling resume (includes a sample)

How to prepare for "go-sees" (meetings with clients that are looking to hire a model)

What happens when you get your first paid job (also known as a "booking"), and how to make a great impression so you can get future jobs

Plus you will find even more resources and advice, including:

How to spot modeling scams that could cost you thousands of dollars

Information about legal matters such as model release forms and copyright

Tips for overcoming rejection and achieving success

Advice on creating a web site to promote yourself

How to keep track of your money (and get tax deductions for clothing, cosmetics, meals and modeling books)

A brief overview of 7 related careers you can get into after modeling – from modeling agent to fashion stylist

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