I decided to start this blog with the purpose of answering some of the questions I receive about acting/modeling and posting updates on my projects. I hope this helps you so that you don’t get scammed or endanger your safety while pursuing your careers and even allows you to find more opportunities!
Modeling
Modeling is broken up into various categories which are:
Runway: normally seeks out tall and very thin girls. They also prefer younger girls to break into this market.
Catalogue: The models in those booklets that jam up our mailbox and kill the environment.
Commercial Print: As you can probably guess from the name these models are the ones that would appear in commercials. They are the ones you most often see on billboards and representing products in magazines.
Fit: Fit models range in size depending on what the brand is looking for. If they are looking to launch a plus size then they will seek out models that are thicker so they can fit the samples on them. They basically want to see how the clothes look on you. You are basically the live mannequin they fit the clothes on.
Editorial: This involves modeling clothes in magazine layouts and lookbooks.
Body Parts: If you are gifted with great feet or another specific body part then you may be equipped to be a parts model. You probably spot parts model in cream commercials or an ad for stockings.
Showroom modeling: This involves flaunting the designs at the showroom for potential buyers.
Stock models/Lifestyle models/ Real people: work with stock photographers. These are photographers that will take tons of pictures of a specific thing or scene so that they can later sell them. For example if a text book needs a picture of school kids instead of having an entire photo shoot dedicated to getting their picture, they will seek out a stock photographer and search through his files for the right photo. So depending on what the photographer needs this may be right for you. Sometimes they need pictures of tattoos and piercings. Other times they may need happy all American family photos. You get the idea.
Promotional Modeling: Actors and all types of freelancers can benefit from this type of work because it is flexible and pays well. Most freelancers need flexible work because they cannot commit to a job but still need to make some extra money now and then when business is slow. Promotions most often seek out presentable, friendly, and outgoing individuals to interest consumers in a product. Promotional models are often referred toas brand ambassadors and the nature of the work ranges from attending events or tradeshows to being a part of a street team.
Which one is right for me?
In reality, you can pursue anything you want if it is just a hobby. However, many people don’t see modeling as a hobby but a career goal. In this case, you should realize that some divisions may not be more difficult to enter than others.
For example, for a person that is not tall may it will be more difficult to make money as a runway model. Likewise, if you are not outgoing and hate smiling then it may be hard for you to do commercials or promotions. And yes there are always exceptions so it is really up to you how much time and energy you are willing to invest. You really do have to be thick skinned because it is an industry with a lot of criticism and you will face a lot of rejection before you get accepted. That being said, you know what you want to pursue better than anyone. Just do it with perseverance and an undefeated outlook.