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  Should I Go to Modeling School?

  Posted by Willow Amura - February 3

    As a newer model, you might be thinking if you should go to modeling school. You may have even received offers or heard about schools on the internet or radio. What should you do?   The short answer is no - you shouldn't go to modeling school.   The longer answer is that, there is no reason to. Once you get signed with an agency, they will tell you and teach you everything you need to know. When I was with Ford, they had runway classes every Tuesday that I attended at the agency. They will tell you and teach you how to do your make up for castings, what to wear to these castings, proper manners for various castings and bookings, and everything else you can think of. Agencies also have a huge booklet that details ...

  

  How I Got Started Modeling & Tips For You To Get Started

  Posted by Willow Amura - January 9

  I started modeling the traditional way; that is, going to an open call and getting accepted. My first agency was Ford Chicago. I was 15, 5'10", without an athletic build, and a supportive mom - perfect for modeling.   Ford was amazing and gave me many opportunites. With them, I was in several publications and magazine covers, one of which was Chicago Magazine. It really helped me to get out of my shell and gain confidence.          Since then, I have been with Wilhelmina and am currently with Click Models. :) It's been an amazing adventure and still is, to this day.   There are things to consider when you start off modeling:   - I only suggest going to open calls to get selected. Go to ...

  

  Top tips for Photo Shoot Inspirations

  Posted by michel mikael - October 18, 2012

  Top tips for Photo Shoot Inspirations     Exhausted your Inspiration tank? Stuck in a rut? Feeling burnt out?  ‘Writers block’ isn’t only exclusive to writers, sometimes photographers also face their own kind of block, the block which squeezes out every ounce of creative juice pumping through their blood. But worry not, that’s where I step in. Read on below to break down those walls confining you.   Start with what’s available at your fingertips: Internet can also serve as a point source for your projects rather than just as a sink for editing processes. Find inspiration on websites such as Pinterest which lets its users to visually bookmark any photo from the internet to their ...

  

  What Photographer Releases Mean

  Posted by Willow Amura - February 15

      Most photographers are having model's sign releases nowadays and it's best to know what they mean for us models. :)   In simple terms, most releases photographers have models sign mean:   1. The photographer/client owns all of the rights to the pictures.   2. The photographer/client can do whatever he/she wants to those pictures. This includes manipulation and/or selling them and/or using them for some advertising agenda to help them make money.   When you're getting paid for the shoot it should be an even exchange. You, the model, are being paid in exchange for the photographer/client having exclusive rights to the pictures. On all paid assignments, you should ALWAYS assume a release like ...

  

  Which Modeling Agency Do I Sign With

  Posted by Willow Amura - January 20

    No matter where you are in your modeling, at some point you'll have to consider if all you want to book are private bookings with photographers that hire you. Do you want to get booked by clients that own stores such as Khols, Macys, or your local clothes stores? Or maybe you want to be in advertisements and/or magazines. The only straight cut way to have a chance to do this is to sign a contract with a modeling agency.   This is much easier said than done as there are many scams and not as much information. I hope that this post will clarify some things.    If you live in a big city, chances are you can sign with a great agency. Even if you live a few hours away from a big city, I highly recommend signing with ...

  

  When to do TF*

  Posted by Willow Amura - January 28

  It can sometimes be confusing and frustrating to know when to do TF*.. and with who. If you're taking modeling seriously, chances are you want it to make you income. TF* seems counter productive.     This all said, t's important to keep your portfolio fresh. If it's not fresh, the same clients looking at the same pictures... it won't lead to anywhere and you'll be missing out on bookings. Especially if you're newer to modeling, you have to continually strive to make a better and better portfolio. If you're a veteran model, it's still important to have fresh pictures every few months.    As a professional, I try to "re-fresh" my portfolio with a few new images every 3 months. Even if I choose not to keep the ...