Properly created and selected portfolio, like tasteful clothing, pay attention of the most interested in the new faces the sharks of the fashion business.
Modeling is present and there is pretty tough competition and in this case it is necessary to ensure covered the rear, that is to offer irrefutable evidence of your professionalism and desire to work in the modeling industry, such evidence and will become your portfolio.
What is a portfolio? A set of photos definitely professional that reflects all external your data, disclose your ability to reincarnate, stressed the advantages of type and hide flaws, if any.
A good portfolio should have both the model tests and the publication of fashion shows, filming or advertising, as well as fashion and beauty photos and snapshots.
Snapshots are ordinary photos that should show you for who you are. Shot these photos on a plain background with a warm light, a model wears a swimsuit (separate), no makeup, a full face shot with a smile and without it, both profiles, back and growth. These photos are not retouched and are expected to demonstrate an objective external component model. Snapshots are convenient because they can be done independently at home against the wall.
Model tests – more professional often the black-and-white, the task of which, to reveal a bright acting side of the model.
Reincarnation in different images, the posing and professional quality models will be marked with this shooting. In the frame there is nothing that could distract the model, the clothes should fit (t-shirt, shorts, swimsuit, skinny jeans, etc.), makeup natural and three images submitted by the model reflect its diverse inner world – these are the conditions of the test model.
Snapshot and model test is the basis for your portfolio and it is ready to go to any modeling Agency. But if you think this is not enough, we need to Supplement it with fashion and beauty photos.
The concept photo in fashion includes your ability to demonstrate the clothing that will require you the customer advertising, modeling agencies. Photos in the style of beauty is to show your ability to advertise cosmetics, jewelry.
If you noticed and took in the Agency, and you are already working, do not forget to put the portfolio images from fashion shows, advertising campaigns and magazine publications – this will prove to the customer how you are competent and experienced in the field of model business. Note that in your portfolio should include only the best shots and weak shots Express yourself in an envelope at the memory.
The portfolio should be current and if you suddenly decide to change the boring image, potfolio should be updated.
Weigh many photographers, because each of them has its own special vision for you personally and you will not be presented one-sidedly, but not weigh at all in a row, especially if it's not the professionals, will just be wasting your time.
