A model portfolio or beech is the album that contains the best professional photo models and samples of her work in the field of advertising. This is the most important thing about the work, because it shows the portfolio managers when they choose the girl for the advertising.
Correct or working portfolio consists of compulsory and optional parts. The mandatory part is a close-up portrait, color and black-and-white photo from the waist up and photos in full growth. It is necessary to make some photos without makeup. In any part includes any photos that can highlight the advantages of the model, well, if they are playing with a dog, on a bench in the Park with girlfriends in a cafe with a book. These images are made in order to assess, of course whether the model behaves in real life conditions.
If the model is not new in the advertising business, its portfolio should be and the third part: photos from fashion shows, magazine pages, interviews. All this increases the rating models and the cost of the proposed contract.
All images must be not older than one year and, if possible, should be made by different photographers at different times of the year. The photos should be as a Studio, and it is made on the street. Beech should not be overloaded km on South: their ideal number varies at around 24-28 pieces format 20x30 cm
If the model plans to work with only one specific Agency, it must first visit their managers and talk to them. Large agencies often have their specific requirements that complement the beech.
Today it is widely believed that it is necessary to have a photo in a bathing suit. It is fundamentally wrong. It often happens that a girl has beautiful face with lovely features, but it does not have a perfect figure. In this case, a photo in a bathing suit will only hurt. If the figure is good, then it will be visible on a normal photo in full growth.
Before creating a portfolio, it is important to observe the following rules:
1. The wardrobe should be neutral. No need to wear all my jewelry, a mink coat and evening dress. The main thing — natural, what involves the minimum of clothes and accessories. And do not wear too tight underwear with tight clasps or closure: they will leave marks that cannot be removed with photoshop.
2. Before the photo session should not be tired, to do intense exercise or physical labor. You need to relax and go to bed definitely early.
3. Not worth it to do the makeup and styling. It is better to take the help of a professional stylist. The motto is the same as with clothing, is the maximum naturalness. If you need a photo with evening makeup and hairstyle, it is better to postpone to another day.
4. In front of the camera need to relax and nothing to think. Then all photos would be an easy relaxed smile, which is so valued by the managers of model agencies.
