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 Types
of Modelling
There are many options
within the modelling sector available to new models but with so many
modelling styles it is impossible to list them all. Below are
descriptions of the main areas
of
modelling.
High Fashion – Catwalk:
This is the top end of the modelling industry where the “super
models” are formed. There is much demand to get into this area of
modelling but really unless you are tall, thin and exactly what the
top agencies are looking for, then chances of succeeding are very
low. Catwalk work is very demanding but can generate substantial
revenue for a model. If you want to make a serious career from
catwalk work you really need to consider relocating to say London to
get yourself established and increase chances of getting work and
established as a catwalk model.
Fashion:
The area of fashion modelling is a vast market with the higher end
of the market
being for catalogues, brochures, magazines etc right through to
simply assisting photographers building on their portfolios.
Although the fashion market is not as demanding as high fashion,
entry requirements are still very similar, and although it’s
somewhat easier to become a fashion model than enter into high
fashion its still a difficult aspect of modelling to become a part
of.
Swimwear and Lingerie:
Some people class the modelling of swimwear and lingerie as just
another
part of fashion modelling, which it is to a certain extent.
Similarly the work within this area will be from publications right
through to photographers portfolio shoots.
IT
IS QUITE NORMAL THAT A MODEL CREATES THEIR INCOME FROM A COMBINATION
OF THE ABOVE TYPES OF MODELLING.
Promotional work:
Although some people don’t class promotional work as modelling it
can be an excellent way to break into the modelling world or
supplementing modelling income. Promotional work has got many
different aspects to it and can include promoting products in
different environments but
it is also heavily based around public relations and models involved
in promotional work will often found themselves being photographed
for publicity shots or even appearing on television. This is an
excellent way of raising a models profile and allowing them to make
contacts for future assignments.
Glamour:
Glamour work is actually a style of photography and involves the
portrayal of a model in a sexual way. This can range from
provocative lingerie or swimwear shoots right through to semi-nude
modelling.
Artistic nudity:
This work involved a model being completely nude but not posing in a
sexual way. Work is often for photographer’s portfolios or
non-photographic work for still life art.
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