Top 4 Myths About Modeling
There’s no doubt about it, being a model is exciting. Even working in the industry is fun – a little catty sometimes – but what job isn’t competitive? At least in modeling, ‘work’ can be jetting off to Spain to shoot a commercial for Axe or London for Coca-Cola. Where else could this be possible?
Do I Look Like A Model experts list the top 5 myths about getting into modeling:
Myth 1: Professional Photographs
You’ve heard this a lot from practically every industry expert, ‘you do not need professional photographs before signing with an agent’. Model scouts need un-touched photographs so they can see what you look like naturally. This is precisely why at agency open-calls scouts take aspiring models photographs with a Polaroid camera. Once an agency picks you, then their agents will refer you to qualified model photographers and build out your portfolio.
Myth 2: Learning to Model Gives You an Edge
Learning to model at pricey camps and conventions is only good if it’s actually a competition and you’re getting a contract out of it. Otherwise, what good is spending thousands to learn to walk a catwalk if you don’t even know you can get on a catwalk?
Myth 3: Cute Is All That Matters
No way! Modeling is about so much more than looks. All cute people don’t photograph like supermodels nor does everyone exude the confidence it takes to get through a photo shoot. Being a model takes natural beauty, being healthy, energy and happiness. Flip through magazines and pay attention to commercials, you’ll see that models look healthy and happy, not just a pretty head.
Myth 4: Models Make Big Bucks
Super models like Gisele Bundchen, Heidi Klum, Kate Moss and Taye Diggs earn over $12,000,000 and have developed their careers into other areas in the entertainment industry. The reality is that about only 1% of models reach super models status. Runway models typically earn $300 – $1,500, and commercial models earn far more at $200 – $7,000 / showing. Add in national advertising like catalogues or commercials which can turn into hundreds of thousands like the Pine Sol, Sprint, Verizon or Geico stars.
Modeling is a fun, competitive, adventure. Only a few make it into full-time careers. The most successful models use their earnings and exposure to get educated and build themselves into a business. This is precisely how models extend their careers from a few years to decades.
Our experts final advice is that if you’re interested in modeling, go for it. Find out if you have the looks that agencies may be interested in with services like Do I Look A Model. It’s free to submit your photos to practically every modeling agency. Be sure to check out the agencies reputation and ask for proof about their client list. There’s no such thing as at-home modeling agencies or only one person working there.
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