Vital Information You Need to Know About Getting Ideal Modeling Jobs

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There are no small roles and this is true for those who have successfully scored modeling jobs. Every job that a model lands, no matter how small, is another step towards the dream of becoming a top model like Tyra Banks, Kate Moss, Joan Smalls and many others. At one point in their lives, the successful men and women of the runway and print media all went through open calls and go-sees. Supermodels have once been part of a roster of people who want to make the cut in modeling agencies. They all went through auditions and were even turned down by many when they started. But how exactly did they rise to fame?

Here are some vital information about modeling jobs starting with

Joan Smalls – The Woman with the Perfect Face

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As the rest of the world rang in the New Year for 2014, Elle US made a stir when they featured Latina model Joan Smalls on their cover. This woman was not a stranger to magazine covers as she had appeared on Vogue Italia, W Magazine, GQ Style UK and many others. She was once a girl from Puerto Rico’s countryside, but now, and at the age of 25, she is one of the most sought-after models in the world. She currently holds the top spot on Models.com’s Top 50 women models and she made big news for her Elle US cover, which for years has only featured singers and actresses. Currently, she’s the eighth highest-paid model in the world and has walked the runway for brands like Givenchy, Anna Sui, Christian Dior and Yves Saint-Laurent. To top it off, Estee Lauder has chosen her as an ambassador for their brand, making her their first Latina ambassador.

What Does an Agency Look for in a Model?

How a girl like her could land such modeling jobs is not rocket science though. It takes a goodwha portfolio, a lot of perseverance and the perfect way to put yourself out there for the agencies to see. For an aspiring model, you will have to build a portfolio worthy of a second look from the world’s top modeling agencies. Here’s a quick look at the top modeling agencies in the world to get to know what exactly they’re looking for.

Elite Model Management

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Elite is one of the most respected institutions in the industry for having produced supermodels such as Heidi Klum, Tyra Banks, Gisele Bundchen, and Cindy Crawford, among others. The agency is driven towards acquiring fresh talents whom they could market both for commercial and high fashion, and then move them towards the supermodel status. They take pride on the prestige of their brand. Their list of clients is just as impressive as their reputation and it includes brands like Chanel, Dior, Prada, Louis Vuitton and Yves Saint Laurent, to name a few. To date, they have over 30 offices all over the world and they’re constantly on the lookout for more men and women who can embody their own brand of supermodels.

Ford Models

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Ford has been Elite’s arch rival in the business, but at one point they have been partners. History aside, Ford looks for models that can do a variety of jobs for multimedia avenues. They will not only have to look good on the runway, they also have to do great with editorials, commercials and even catalogs. The agency is well known for fashion icons like Twiggy, Elle Macpherson, Bar Refaeli and stars like Lindsay Lohan, Courtney Cox and Paris Hilton. They have also established several offices all over the world, branching from their New York headquarters.

IMG Models

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This more diverse agency rose to fame by putting their talents on as many media as they can. The likes of Miranda Kerr, Joan Smalls, Chanel Iman, Kate Moss and Anne Vyalitsyna are represented by a world leader in talent – IMG Worldwide. To date, they have the most number of talents spanning from modeling to sports and have the most in-demand models. They have also landed number one on Models.com’s list of top agencies and their roster of models show how open they are to diverse looks and talent. Their premise is not to limit themselves to the stereotypical look of a model. IMG is known for signing people who are the best in the industry regardless of their age, color, race, or body type.

DNA Models

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DNA has only been around a few decades, but they have already made big names in the industry by producing well-rounded individuals who have crossed over to acting. They take pride in recognizing that talent does not only stop at modeling. Gabriel Mann, Ian Somerhalder, Matthew Gray-Gubler, Shemar Moore, and Amber Valletta should be familiar names now that they’re on television and let’s not forget some of Victoria’s Secret Angels like Alessandra Ambrosio and Doutzen Kroes. DNA strives to look for models who they could market not just for fashion, but for Hollywood as well. Surely not all modeling agencies have the time of day to go through each portfolio they receive though and they should be getting thousands from all over the world each day. These scouts are also pretty much busy with casting calls and go-sees. So, how do you become what they’re looking for? How exactly does a model make it to the big leagues?

Your Ticket to Getting Noticed

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Every model starts with building their portfolio and that is basically their ticket to fame. It should contain photographs that will showcase how versatile they can be. In an interview for Marie Claire magazine Scouting Director for Ford Models, Aaron Newbill said that a portfolio should have variations in expressions to show the talent’s full potential. It is like a book with a story you would want to tell to the agency. Photographs for portfolios need to look professional as well to complement the complete look that a model wants to achieve. Talent scouts have this certain eye for photographs and they can tell if the model is comfortable in front of a camera or not. They can tell every awkward arch of the back and position of the shoulder in the modeling jobs.

Bringing Out the Model in You

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An aspirant needs to act and be like a model. They need to be comfortable in their own skin and be confident in flaunting what they have. Someone who looks a lot ordinary, but is comfortable with the camera will book more projects than someone with a pretty face yet looks awkward in her pictures. For those who need work on that camera-shy attitude, they can take classes to help build confidence and improve their other skills as well. Although classes are not necessary, taking them can hone their skills in walking the runway and projecting towards the camera during modeling jobs.

Don’t Get Lost in the Crowd

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During modeling auditions, scouts also look for people with vibrant personality. Outgoing men and women often stand out during open calls. People who exude a lot of confidence and those who know how to express themselves better often capture the agents’ attention first. So, it would help if they show the agent how much they want to book the job. Fans of America’s Next Top Model would know that those who seem to not try enough would be the first ones to get eliminated. It is, in fact, a tough industry. But, that should not intimidate anyone. If they show how much they’re willing to learn and improve, they will eventually make the cut in modeling jobs.

Come as You are – No Frills

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Most auditions will ask models to come in as simple as they can so scouts can visualize easily what kind of jobs they will be booking in the future. It’s like a visionary painter looking at a blank canvas and seeing various possibilities. Some even advise aspirants to come in plain clothes that will allow them to see the model’s body shape. It is nothing new for agents to see people clad in just tank tops and denims or short shorts. Some may even prescribe to wear less to no makeup at all. As they say, if they could rock a simple look and still be stunning, then they can rock any type of outfit in the modeling jobs.

Professionalism Gets You to Higher Places

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Professionalism in the industry is very, if not the most, important. Most modeling agencies build their reputation through the kinds of models they put out there. These individuals will be working with other people like photographers, stylists and art directors, and these people put in good (or bad) words for models and agencies. They could make or break someone’s career easily. This unlike other traits cannot be learned through classes, but through discipline and like every other job, if you want to make it to the top, you will always have to be professional. If models want to impress agents, they will have to come on or before call time and they need to come well-prepared. Punctuality and preparedness tells a lot about a model’s character and work ethic.

And here is the last bit of vital information you will need for modeling jobs

Build the Dream and Own It

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Each modeling agency could cater to thousands of models, both men and women, and still expand their roster every day. Modeling auditions are packed all the time with aspiring models who want to be the next Tyra Banks, but if they don’t catch the attention of these agents and scouts, they’ll be stuck with just dreaming about it. It is a tough world, but they would need to want to become a model to be one. Aspiring models should prepare themselves and build their potential to get noticed by the likes of Aaron Newbill and Janet Dickinson. Maybe then, they will have their chance to become one of Victoria’s Secret Angels or maybe appear on the cover of Vogue or Seventeen. But first, they will have to believe and then they will have to make these dreams come true. Nothing is purely based on luck, you’d have to be the best person for the job and meet the most ideal person to give you the job. There will be tough times and lots of criticisms, but everybody goes through auditions and turndowns all the time. What is important is you go for these modeling jobs because they are steps towards your dreams.