Freelancer Club talks to Professional Model Arielle about her career and advice for other models on how to get to the top of the Fashion world.
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Fashion and modelling may look glamorous but it's not all about looks. As any model will tell you - you must work hard to be successful. How to become a model is a broad question that we aim to answer.
The first aspect of modelling is to understand what type of model you are. There are a number of areas that models can work in, and various requirements for each.
Commercial model - less importance on height and body shape, often has a girl-next-door look and appeals to a wider audience. There are plenty of commercial models under 5'7". Commercial models find work on advertising campaigns or e-commerce boutique websites for example. The word commercial refers to selling something and a commercial model is typically used to promote a product or service. Commercial models are often asked to more be expressive in photoshoots so personality is essential. Experience in acting or dance as well as knowing your facial expressions and body position helps a lot when becoming a commercial model.
Catwalk model - very strict on height and measurements (girls over 5'9" and boys over 6'). Catwalk models must have specific body measurements and the confidence to walk in front of a watching audience whilst often wearing elaborate (and sometimes uncomfortable) fashion collections.
Editorial model - strict on height and measurements. Editorial models often have a distinctive look, strong bone structure, and a body shape that fits high-end fashion. Becoming an editorial model is probably the most difficult as so much depends on your facial features, measurements and body shape.
There are plenty of other modelling sectors such as plus size (also referred to as curve modelling), fitness modelling, beauty modelling, promo modelling, teen modelling, and a bunch of other areas.
What type of model are you?
Some models join model agencies and they get work through the agency who will take a percentage of each job. You can join agencies by sending in simple, natural images or finding out when they do 'open castings' or 'walk-ins' and visit the agency in person.
More and more models are choosing to freelance. Finding work through websites, social media, or contacts. To become a freelance model, you'll have to build your portfolio up (this can be done by Test Shooting), setting up a website, and promoting yourself.
To get started as a model, set up a model profile and receive industry feedback from professionals.
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