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Do You Have What it Takes to be a Glamour Model?

Thursday, July 28th, 2011

Glamour 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).

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Walk This Way

Friday, June 24th, 2011

If you’re just starting out as a model and you’re considering catwalk modelling then you’ll need to learn how to step out in style. Follow these simple steps to get started.

You need to be comfortable walking in up to 4 inch heels. If you’re unused to walking in heels then start with a low heel and work your way up. If you are walking in new shoes then either scratch the sole, or cover it with masking tape to give you extra grip.

In modelling, good posture is essential. Pull your shoulders back and push your pelvis forward, almost as if you’re leaning back. Keep your eyes up and focus on an object directly ahead of you.

As you walk make sure to put one foot directly in front of the other, as if you are walking along a tightrope. At the end of the catwalk, place your left foot forward, pause with your body facing the side of the runway and turn. Your walk will restart with your right foot and you should make sure you turn your face away from the audience last.

It’s important to practice and re-practice until you feel comfortable with your walk. You will usually be asked to show off your walk at model casting calls. These can be in rooms of very different sizes so make sure to practice your walk for different distances.

Once you’ve perfected your walk, sign up with our text service to receive up-to-date information on model auditions. You will receive no more than 3 texts a week, costing just £1.50 per text. Please be aware you must be over 18 to use this service.

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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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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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Sashaying Towards Catwalk Modelling Success

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Fashion weeks in Paris, New York, Milan and London can be the most uber glamorous places to be. Most aspiring models, whilst endeavouring to fine hone their own styles and signature walks, are inspired by iconic catwalk images of Kate, Naomi, Heidi, Claudia, Cindy, Linda, Giselle, Adrianna et al strutting their stuff on the catwalks of the world’s fashion capitals.

Catwalk modelling is as hotly contested as all other types of photographic modelling jobs and it has the potential to lead to high rates of pay, world travel and, even in the cases of the aforementioned names and others like them, extraordinary celebrity and the potential for further lucrative opportunities outside of their modelling careers.

However, casting teams for catwalk shows are very specific in their requirements, as they are not only looking for beauty, but luminescence, presence, style and of course, great walks. Designers and their teams are very often open to considering only certain looks, dependent upon their overall styles and natures of the collections they are showcasing on their catwalks. The fashion industry has a reputation for being brutal and critiques can be scathingly harsh.

We, at Audition Now, give as much notice as possible of catwalk modelling opportunities, and can send out text alerts as soon as our team of modelling researchers have sourced the information. We also aim to be specific to ensure that models do not have the disappointment of attending opportunities unsuitable for them and thus increasing their chances of succeeding at best suited selections.

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Diversity in Modelling: Disabled Models

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

The idea of disabled models has been bandied about the industry since the mid-nineties, but without a firm opinion or precedent sticking. Modelling jobs doubtless come up for disabled models, particularly in the fields of prosthetics, art and diverse advertising. However, until recently the field of fashion modelling has largely been off-limits to those unable to walk down a catwalk with sheen of physical perfection.

The industry standard of flawlessness, particularly in catwalk modelling, hasn’t exactly mellowed, but if your vital statistics are up to scratch and you’re (pardon the simplicity) stunningly beautiful, you’re in with a shot, especially as an editorial or magazine model.

TV shows like Britain’s Missing Top Model have made disabled modelling more visible to the public, enabling pioneering ad campaigns from the likes of Debenhams to blossom. Nonetheless, such TV shows and campaigns have come under scrutiny for their potential shock value over morals.

Glamour modelling is potentially the least likely area of success for the disabled model. Whereby catwalk or fashion models can travel the line between art/performance and modelling, glamour models (particularly those in popular magazines) will almost always adhere to perceived physical norms.

The bottom line is that to become a model, disabled or otherwise, you need to fit the image required. You need thick skin, dedication, the right body stats,  and all the other peripheral qualities that a career in modelling necessitates.

Please note that we can only provide a service to models aged 18 years and over (£1.50 per text with max of three texts per week).

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Model Career: What Can You Expect?

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

Catwalk Modelling

Life at the top can be short and brutal. Most catwalk models are between sixteen and twenty-six years old, and whilst ten years may seem a lot to a sixteen-year-old, at twenty-six it’s flown by. The key in catwalk modelling is exposure and getting to know the industry. Make your money and have a plan. Ever wondered why so many model agency reps are ex-models? For someone with an “in” to the high-end industry, catwalk modelling could simply be the beginning of a lifetime career if you use your head.

Magazine Modelling (Editorial)

Model agencies often send out models that just fall short of catwalk standard for magazine modelling. Relaxed physical standards may allow you to do this for longer than catwalk modelling, but the career progression and exposure are limited. Nonetheless, it’s all about networking!

Catalogue Modelling

Catalogue models are chosen because they represent the ideal of whatever that product market is. So essentially, there’s a bit of work for all shapes and sizes, but generally facial features need to be classically beautiful – think more Disney-perfection than Lily Cole-oddity. Financially, catalogue modelling is a decent income, but once out of that range of “perfect norm” the work could dry up.

Glamour Modelling

The interesting spectrum of definitions makes this a tricky one to pin down. Nevertheless, few glamour models will ever achieve the success of Jordan without having a keen sense of business. The age limit of glamour modelling is the same as ours – 18 and over only.

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Starting Out In Modelling Work

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Modelling can seem a haphazard business. Opportunities may come up in the most unexpected ways, yet you may invest heavily in photo-shoot samples and mailshots to various modelling agencies, and not even get a response from them.

Your looks are your asset, but you need to be prepared to have them discussed and criticised in a cold, objective fashion. There are blunt guidelines: minimum height for the catwalk, age restrictions for a wide range of brand advertising and such like. In modelling, if you can master the catwalk, even that may only get you so far. Your real commercial potential is in your looks, and the hard thing is to get used to your looks becoming public property. What this means is that anyone and everyone feels they have a right to comment on your looks. If modelling is your ambition then that is something you have to get used to.

There are however many opportunities to become a model, and they are not restricted to high fashion. What you need is access to casting calls, as these are your best opportunity to get work, and they may even lead to your being signed on by an agency. And don’t be put off by the hundreds of others who turn up to these open calls: the important thing is that you maximise your chances of being seen.

At Audition Now, we promote your modelling work ambitions, texting you opportunities direct to your mobile phone, and helping ensure that your talents get noticed.

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Modelling Work Offers Many Opportunities

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

If you think you have the looks, the perseverance, and the luck, then you may find yourself successful in getting modelling work.

What is most sought after in a model is a look that is attractive and distinctive at the same time. For fashion models there is a minimum height requirement of 5ft 9ins, but if you are not that tall, it does not mean that you can’t do other modelling work. You are unlikely, however, to get yourself on the catwalk. It can also be a help if you are able to style your looks in a variety of ways; hair, make-up and jewellery can all play their part in giving you this diversity in appearance.

Carpet-bombing the major modelling agencies with a portfolio of your existing photos is one way to get your looks noticed. If this is your chosen method, then you should be prepared to stick at it for a while. However, it may do you more good to look out for casting calls. Many prefer the chance to show their looks live than sending in pictures. Don’t be put off by the numbers involved in such public model casting calls – you must be willing to keep trying.

Here at Audition Now we can help you a lot with your ambitions to be a model. We keep you informed of all the latest model casting calls, texting you updates direct to your mobile phone. So with your looks and perseverance and our support, you may well get lucky!

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Modelling Opportunities

Friday, April 9th, 2010

Looking for work as a model can be a frustrating experience, and persistence is an important rule if you want to do well in this business. Unfortunately there are thousands of people – men and women – who flood the modelling agencies with portfolios and sample photos, so selling yourself ‘cold’ like that may not be the most efficient way to get yourself noticed.

Modelling agencies, whether they specialise in catwalk modelling or magazine models, frequently hold casting calls to look out for new faces, and these are very often advertised publicly. It is important to get to as many of these open calls as you can. You may feel disheartened to see how many others turn up to these calls, but remember this is probably a fraction of the number of people who have sent in their material to the agencies, so you will get a fairer viewing. Besides, an agency will always find it easier to judge in person, rather than through looking at stills.

It pays to shop around for modelling opportunities. London is of course where the bulk of the best work is centred, but opportunities can be found in other parts of the country. Again, it is important to have access to all the latest information about where modelling work is coming up.

This is where we at Audition Now come in as we keep you posted via text about all the latest modelling opportunities through our own extensive networking. After all, for the successful model, there is only one rule:  if you can’t get yourself seen, you can’t get yourself work.

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