HOW TO BECOME A CATALOGUE MODEL.

picture: Ajak Deng

WHAT IS CATALOGUE MODELLING?

For many people who fail to understand, there are different aspects of modeling that prospective models can opt for.

There are a number of different designers who release their own catalogues of all of their designs as the season changes, and for these purposes, a catalogue model is used to adorn all of those dresses and model for the designer. These pictures are compiled and a proper catalogue is created, and these books are sold to the general public then at various book stores and places.

 

Being a catalogue model means that you are experienced in the modeling profession and are able to pose in a good manner so as to get more recognition from different fashion houses, A catalogue model might also get to model for a standard fashion show as well, so it does not make a difference as to whether they wish to appear in catalogues or if they wish to appear on the ramp. If you wish to become a catalogue model, the first thing that you must do is get a picture portfolio created and then send it over to several demonstrating agencies for selection purposes.

 

Once you get selected and your pictures are liked by the judges, there are chances that you will quickly get hired and pose for a catalogue or a calendar depending on your choice and talents.

 

steps to be a catalogue model:

1. need a fit and toned body with clear skin and good teeth.

2. Measure yourself often. You need to know your exact measurements as casting directors and others will ask you for them quite often

3.Experiment with lots of clothes. Do this to see what looks good on you. Get to know how you look in photos and posed in various ways. Have some photos taken by a professional photographer.

4.Find agents to send your photos to. Send a zed card and cover sheet to each one.

5.Watch fashion shows. This will allow you to see the standards of modeling and may acquire you some handy hints.

 

TIPS:

You don't always need a pretty face but you need a clear face.

Come to photo shoots a bit earlier than what has been requested of you.

Adopt a good, professional attitude.

Never put a picture up of you more than a week ago or less.

Remember to relax, and keep an open mind.

 

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