Fashion modelling is highly coveted work and can cover a wide range of very glamorous and interesting assignments. As fashion modelling is largely associated with what is known as high fashion or couture, young men and women possessing physical beauty, sculpted physiques, professionalism, stamina and versatility can find themselves working both photographically around the world and on the catwalks of London, Milan, New York and Paris for world famous designers. A very special few become muses for such high end designers and can secure contracts to head up their advertising campaigns and be the faces of their brands.Whilst competition is fierce amongst models to achieve these highly lucrative catwalk and photographic contracts, there are also rich experiences and a lot of money to be made in commercial fashion modelling, such as catalogue work and TV work. There are also great opportunities for in house live modelling, where fashion brands require the services of models to road test their designs for appearance, comfort and fit.For all aspiring fashion models, an initial important key to early success is a professional CV and portfolio for them to take to castings, known in the fashion industry as go sees, when designers look for models with versatile portfolios reflecting their abilities to adapt to different styles of photo shoots.We at Audition Now provide a tailor made text alert service for modelling and we notify aspiring male and female models about forthcoming opportunities in geographical areas of their choices.
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Sunday, December 18th, 2011Show You Mean Business with a Modelling Portfolio
Monday, November 7th, 2011If you dream of becoming a model then there’s one thing you always need to pay attention to – your portfolio. A modelling portfolio showcases your work and lets potential agents and employers know what they can expect from you, being the primary weapon in your modelling arsenal that can transform your chance of getting those lucrative contracts. The importance of your portfolio means you need to spend time on it to make it the best it can be, really showing you mean business and impressing those soon-to-be agents.
This means you should always book a professional photography session if you’re new to the business and have yet to book any jobs. Cheap holiday snaps will never be good enough – you need the right lighting and the right setting to let your potential shine through, and always tailor your portfolio to the type of jobs you want to do. Make sure to have a great range of shots to show your versatility as a model, and once you’ve got a flawless set of photographs you stand a much better chance of securing that job.
Then all you need to do is find out when these modelling auditions are taking place, which is why you need to come to us. We can help you make good use of your portfolio by sending text alerts (up to three texts per week, £1.50 per text, over 18s only) to keep you abreast of all the latest model casting calls, ensuring you never miss out on that all-important audition.
Creating the Perfect Modelling Portfolio
Friday, July 29th, 2011For aspiring models, their portfolio is one of their most important tools. It’s a way of illustrating their potential to model agencies and casting directors. However, many would-be models make major errors with their portfolios, ruining their chances of ever having success in that field. There are various things you can do to make model portfolios perfect.
• A modelling portfolio doesn’t have to contain every single photograph that’s ever been taken of you. Choose between ten and twenty of your favourite images to feature in your portfolio.
• Many people make the mistake of looking overly made up in their portfolio. The aim of the portfolio should be to showcase your potential. Although you can include some photographs where you are made up, you should also include some where you look more natural.
• Don’t just wear your favourite outfit in all your portfolio shots. The photographs should demonstrate your versatility, showcasing how you look in a variety of different outfits.
• Look through as many fashion magazines as you can prior to your portfolio shoot. This should help to inspire you. You can even emulate some of the poses showcased in the magazine to help you look like a ‘real’ model.
When you’ve perfected your modelling portfolio, you’re ready to start attending auditions. Audition now can notify you via text of the latest model auditions in your area (£1.50 per text with max 3 texts per week). This service can be used by people of 18 years and over only.
Do You Have What it Takes to be a Glamour Model?
Thursday, July 28th, 2011Glamour modelling can be an extremely lucrative career, which can attract a lot of people to try an achieve success in the field. However, it takes a certain type of personality to become a successful glamour model, which not everybody has. Before you commit yourself to becoming a glamour model, you should take some time to understand what is required in the role.
Many people assume that glamour modelling involves nudity, but this is not always the case. The field is more about using photography to make women look glamorous and alluring. The aim is to capture the attention of the viewer. However, if you wish to become a glamour model, you should be comfortable with the fact that some jobs may require a certain level of exposure.
Glamour modelling is a great choice for women who are unable to have a career in catwalk modelling. While catwalk modelling has strict height and weight limits, any woman of any size can be a glamour model. In fact, curvier women are often preferable. In spite of this, some glamour photographers may use various techniques like lighting and airbrushing to alter your appearance. This is something that you should be comfortable with when you enter the glamour world.
If you’d like to start attending glamour modelling auditions, Audition now can send you a text with details of the latest castings in your area (£1.50 per text with max of 3 texts per week. 18 years an over only).
Have a Successful Modelling Career
Friday, July 22nd, 2011Modelling is an extremely exciting and rewarding career with many perks. A successful model can find themselves in a different exotic country every week, meeting a huge number of interesting, creative people. If you are interested in having a career as a model, there are various things you can do to maximise your chances.
Before you attend model casting calls or approaching a model agency, you should have a portfolio of photographs prepared. Although these photographs don’t have to be taken by a professional, they should show you in clear, natural light, not wearing too much make up and on a plain, non-distracting background. This will help agencies to see your potential.
If it’s your dream to become a model, you should attend as many casting calls as you can. Open castings are a way for model agencies to see some undiscovered new talent. When you’re attending a casting, you should dress simply, look natural and be prepared to answer any questions the agencies have about you. Don’t be disheartened if you are turned down. Rejection is a major aspect of a model’s job. Perseverance will eventually pay off.
If you are serious about becoming a model, then you should attend as many model casting calls as you can. Audition now can notify you by text of the latest castings in your area, costing £1.50 per text with a max of 3 texts per week. This service can be used by people aged 18 years and over only.
Boost Your Modelling Portfolio to Secure Those Jobs
Monday, July 4th, 2011No matter what type of modelling you do, having a solid portfolio is a pre-requisite of securing those modelling jobs. Prospective clients need to be able to see that you’re versatile and can live up to the demands of such a job. Whether you’re represented by a model agency or are out on your own, it’s essential that your portfolio is up to scratch.
Enhancing your modelling portfolio is one of the best things you can do if you want to further your career. It’s often difficult to get started without some form of experience behind you, but if you invest in a professional shoot then you’ll be able to add to your portfolio quickly and easily. It’s important to show that you’re able to suit a range of different styles and situations (depending on your chosen career path), and with the right help you’ll soon have a portfolio to be proud of.
Then all you have to do is find when those all-important casting calls are taking place, and that’s where we come in. By signing up to our text alerts (£1.50 per text with a maximum of three texts per week, over 18s only) you can get access to all the latest audition information, pointing you in the right direction to help secure that next job. With the combination of an exceptional portfolio and knowledge of model auditions you stand a much better chance of making your mark, so sign up today and you’re one step closer to enhancing your modelling career.
Get your Modelling Portfolio in Order
Friday, June 17th, 2011If you long to become a model, you are by no means alone. Careers in this field have the potential to be highly lucrative. If you have a look that model casting professionals are seeking, your earning potential can be considerable. Not only this, but you may also get to travel around, see interesting places and meet fascinating people.
However, if you expect to be picked off the street and ascend to the highest ranks of the modelling world, you might be waiting a very long time. True, there are always stories about stars who were noticed by an agent while doing their shopping, waiting for a train or other such things. However the fact is, the vast majority of successful models make it to the top of their game by being shrewd and hard working, and making sure they are in the right place at the right time.
Part of this involves having the perfect portfolio. Without this resource, you might struggle to get noticed.
Thankfully, it is now easier than ever before to get a portfolio. But, to make the most of this, it can pay off to seek advice from experts. Also, you need to play to your strengths when creating the set of images.
By getting your modelling portfolio in order, you are boosting your chances of enjoying success in the industry. So, if you think yours could do with a revamp, or you do not yet have such a resource, now could be the time to take action.
Meanwhile, to make the most of our text alert service here at Audition Now, you must be 18 or over. £1.50 per text, with a max of 3 texts per week.
Take your Modelling Career One Step at a Time
Friday, June 3rd, 2011If you dream of a life in front of the cameras or on the catwalk as a model, you might let your excitement get the better of you. It can be tempting to want too much too soon and to feel disheartened when things do not immediately go your way.
You must bear in mind that modelling is highly competitive and to make your big break in the industry, you may well have to exhibit considerable patience. You might have to go to many casting sessions before someone sees your potential.
The best way to approach the start of your career is to move forward step by step. For example, you must first do some research to find out what sort of modelling you would be best suited to. Then, you might benefit from producing a high-class modelling portfolio that shows you off at your best.
Another point to work on is ensuring you know what to do when you attend casting sessions. As well as looking the part, it is vital that you act the part too.
Meanwhile, it can also be beneficial to sign up to a text alert service so that you make it to all the relevant model casting calls. This is important because any missed audition reduces the chances of you getting your big break. Here at Audition Now, we provide such a service.
By approaching the start of your career with patience and diligence and seeing it as part of a process, you stand a much better chance of success.
To use our alert service, you must be 18 or over. £1.50 per text, with a max of 3 texts per week.
Starting Off Small to Break into Modelling
Monday, May 30th, 2011There is a kind of fairytale about breaking into modelling. Build up a good profile, be in the right place at the right time, and you might be noticed by the editor of Vogue, who will fall in love with your look and insist that you be on next month’s cover. In reality it doesn’t usually happen that way. Like breaking into any field, becoming a glamour model is mostly a matter of hard work rather than a single lucky break.
Start small and build up slowly. Being a catalogue model might not be your ultimate ambition in life but it’s well worth getting experience in the less star-studded aspects of the business. It’s often easier to get a toehold because there are less people striving to get into catalogues than magazines or television and you never know who you might meet on set. Every photographer you work with is a valuable industry contact.
Having a diverse photo profile, from swimsuit shots to evening wear and everything in between, shows off your full range. If you can include one or two catalogue shots – even if they look a bit boring to you – it shows that you’re willing to work hard and that you’ve got professional experience as a model. Don’t despair if you don’t get noticed straight away. In reality nobody does. It doesn’t mean you won’t get there in the end.
Model audition texts cost £1.50 each and we offer a maximum of 3 per week. Subscribers must be over 18.
Modelling Mums
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011Glamour modelling is just one tiny part of the whole industry. The overwhelming majority of models are ordinary people and they appear at local fashion shows, in newspapers and all kinds of magazines, on television and in catalogues. Most men and women who are paid to be models aren’t professionals. Some want to be, others are quite happy just doing one or two model jobs now and again.
Modelling is mostly occasional work rather than a full time job and that means it’s open to anybody with a little free time. If you need a dash of extra excitement and can be available for a day or a half-day at reasonably short notice, becoming a part time model is perfect. It’s great fun, your friends will all be jealous, and of course, it puts some extra cash in your pocket.
Stay-at-home mums can often find a modelling work that fits in around their other commitments. You don’t have to look like you’ve just stepped off the set of a James Bond movie either. Most catalogues and large family department stores want models who look like ordinary, approachable people. They want casual clothes modelled, not strange catwalk masterpieces.
Finding work is the tricky part. You can approach a model agency, but that is sometimes hard work in itself. You’ll need an extensive portfolio for a start. An easier way in is to get text alerts when suitable model jobs pop up. We can send you up to 3 texts per week (provided you are 18 or over) for just £1.50 each.