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Boost Your Modelling Portfolio to Secure Those Jobs

Monday, July 4th, 2011

No 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.

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Get your Modelling Portfolio in Order

Friday, June 17th, 2011

If 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.

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Take your Modelling Career One Step at a Time

Friday, June 3rd, 2011

If 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.

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Starting Off Small to Break into Modelling

Monday, May 30th, 2011

There 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.

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Modelling Mums

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

Glamour 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.

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Entering a World of Fashion and Glamour

Monday, May 16th, 2011

Many of us dream of a career in modelling, and who wouldn’t? If you have the right looks, modelling can take you to wonderful locations wearing wonderful clothes – although it can be hard work, too.

Having the right looks isn’t quite enough, though. You need to know where the model jobs are, and how to make sure you are asked to take part in model casting calls. And that’s not easy, particularly if you are new to the modelling business and just getting your career going.

But modelling can be an exciting  career with good prospects and pay, so it’s worth making an investment that could get you on the road.

At Audition Now we can provide a great solution for you. First of all, you need to think about the kind of model jobs you are interested in. If you want to become a model, it’s a good idea to choose glamour modelling, fashion modelling or catwalk modelling, as each has slightly different requirements that may suit your particular body shape and appearance.

Once you have decided, take a look at the model jobs home page on our site. Then, you can text Model to 84025 to receive alerts to tell you when and where casting calls are being held for models.

To use our service, you must be 18 years and over only, and it will cost you £1.50 per text alert with a maximum of three texts each week. It could be the start of something good!

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Find the Modelling Audition that could be your Big Break

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

The modelling world is notoriously competitive and difficult to break into, everyone is well aware of this, so if you have dreams and ambitions to make it in this environment and reap the rewards you will need to be tough and resilient enough to take the knocks and rejections which just about every model has to deal with on their way to the top. You will also need every bit of help you can get if you want to get to the model casting stage, whether this is for the catwalk or catalogue modelling, so why not take advantage of the Audition Now website?

This website is run by professionals who have many years experience in the world of show business, from modelling right through to films and the West End theatres. All you have to do is register which auditions you are interested in, and we will let you know when and where they are taking place, which takes away some of the stress because you won’t have to spend time searching for auditions.

If you are a model who wants to break into television, you can also register for alerts about soap auditions that are taking place, and you will be given the details of when and where they are taking place.

It’s a tough business, but with the right help from the professionals, you can make it a little easier to find the audition which could give you the break you need.

You must be 18 or over. To stop anytime text STOP to 84025.

Maximum 3 x alerts per week, costing a maximum of £4.50 per week plus network extras.

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When it Comes to Catwalk Modelling, the Show Must Go On

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

Modelling is all about achieving perfection. That is why industry professionals responsible for choosing people at model auditions and model casting sessions go to such great lengths to select the ideal candidates. Also, this accounts for the painstaking attention to detail that goes into photo shoots. Every aspect of the images is controlled, from lighting to scenery, clothing and make-up.

The great thing about magazine modelling and other such things is that if there is a problem with one shot, plenty more can be taken. And the final product can be tweaked and enhanced digitally after the shoot has finished.

In contrast, catwalk modelling relies on getting it right first time. A form of performance art, this occurs in front of a live audience of people, all eagerly watching the event unfold.

For this reason, if you want to get involved in this particular specialism, you have to learn to deal with the pressure and to ensure that your runway walks are great each time. However, even with the best will in the world and years of experience, it is impossible to entirely rule out problems.

But the important thing is to remember that the show must go on. If you lose your balance slightly, turn in the wrong way, drop an accessory or commit any other error, you should carry on as though nothing has happened. If the accident was minor, most people may not have noticed, but even when the audience are aware, there is nothing you can do but carry on as professionally as you can.

To take advantage of our auditions messaging service you must be 18 or over – £1.50 per text, maximum of three texts per week.

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Do you Have what it Takes to Become a Model?

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

If you want to make it in the modelling business, there are many qualities you must possess. The most obvious and arguably most important one is clearly the appropriate look. Whether you want to become a fashion model, glamour model or anything else, your appearance must suit the market you are aiming for.

However, this is not where the story ends. There are many people who have looked perfect for their chosen role and yet have not been able to carve successful careers for themselves. This is because it takes more than the right body and face to prove a hit among professionals in the industry.

It is also vital that you are punctual and reliable. While the headlines are often about diva models who get up to all sorts of mischief without any major consequences, the reality is that in the world of the typical, hard-working model it is important to turn up to shoots on time and in the right frame of mind.

Also, you must be able to take instruction from the photographer and be willing to follow direction, as this is crucial for the overall success of the images taken.

Meanwhile, you need to be confident and self-assured, without being cocky. After all, because of the competitive nature of the industry, you will inevitably have to deal with rival models intent on unsettling you. Being able to rise above this and keep your cool is therefore necessary.

As long as you master these other traits, you stand every chance of success.

Remember, if you want to use our text messaging auditions service, you must be aged 18 or over. It costs £1.50 per text, with a maximum of 3 texts per week.

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Perfect your Runway Technique

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

There are many different forms of modelling and before you try to break into the industry, you will have to decide which particular branch you are keen to focus on. For example, you may decide to become a fashion model. This can be one of the most exciting routes to take and, if you are lucky, your catwalk modelling could ensure you see many places around the world.

However, there is no way you will rise to the top if you do not perfect your runway walk first. Catwalks can be daunting and you must be able to strut your stuff with confidence and finesse. After all, the designers whose clothes you wear during such events want the garments to look their very best, which means you have to be on top form.

When you start practicing, you should keep your chin level, hold your buttocks tight, keep your shoulders back and swing both arms evenly. Also, rather than making fists or holding your hands straight, you should curl your fingers. Meanwhile, long, smooth strides are desirable and you ought to keep your mouth shut.

Of course, this is not an exhaustive list of the points to bear in mind, but they are some of the most important. As with many things in life, it is a case of practice makes perfect. So make sure you put in plenty of time learning the art of runway walking.

And for an extra chance of success, you might want to consider using our auditions messaging service. To be eligible, you must be aged 18 or above and texts cost £1.50, with a maximum of 3 texts per week.

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