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5 Tips for a Stunning Modelling Portfolio | Model Factory

Every day model agencies and clients are pouring over hundreds of portfolios looking for the next. A portfolio that stands out and creates a lasting impression will help you book jobs and attract attention. A memorable portfolio has the ability to open doors early in your career.1. Work to your target marketYour portfolio should align with the type of modeling work you want. Be it fashion, fitness, lifestyle or runway, your portfolio should be targeted to the kinds of jobs you want to land. If you are looking for commercial work, include some exciting images that have an advertising edge. If you are looking for work as a swimwear model then be sure to include your best swimwear images.How can I be a Model ?2. Provide an up to date portfolio with a wide range of imagesYour portfolio should portray your ability to understand a brief, show you know how to work with a photographer and within a team of creatives. It should show your natural beauty as well as the ability ...

17 Jul 2020
Tips

5 Steps to Help You Get Cast | Model Factory

By now you've probably heard, we've introduced three new paid membership options and included some new features that are all about getting you to cast. With around 200 new jobs added to ModelFactory a day, we want to get you working! We now have Standard, Premium, or Elite memberships, to give you more flexibility in the way you use ModelFactory.We hope you've enjoyed our blog series explaining more about the features you can use to help nail your castings. Here are all Five tips to refresh you:Get Access to All JobsIt's simple – you have to apply for jobs, and lots of them, to get auditions and to get cast. Whether you're new to the industry and building a showreel or a pro who's keeping those performing muscles limber, the more jobs you can apply for, the greater your chance of being cast.Fashion Studios in India. Appear in the Talent DirectoryOur Talent Directory is searched over 300,000 times a month by peop...

17 Jul 2020
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5 Questions You Should Ask When Working as an Influencer | Model Factory

As an Influencer, you'll often know way more about the different social media platforms and posting options than the casting professional or brand that hired you. For this reason, it's important that you put your best foot forward so you're more likely to get booked time and time again.When working with a brand, make sure you ask the questions below so both you and the people who've hired you are both on the same page from the get-go.Different types of Female Models.1. What are they trying to achieve?They might be looking for exposure, to get more followers for their own account, or have a specific sales target to reach. Knowing what the brand is hoping to get out of working with you means you'll be in a better position to help them achieve their goals. After all, you know your followers better than anyone.2. What channels do they want you to post on?It takes a lot less time to send a tweet than it does to film, edit and upload a YouTube...

17 Jul 2020
Models

What Are The Different Types of Models? Female | Model Factory

Like every profession Models also have their own types like doctors, engineers, and professionals. Female models also have their own types. Commercial, Fashion, Plus Size, Catwalk, and many other fields available where models can show their skills. Here we will try to list types of models that may help to guide you to choose a better modeling career. Before proceeding it you must know the Types of Modeling.Fashion (Editorial) ModelFashion models, or what the industry refers to as "editorial models," are high-fashion models that you see in magazines such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Elle, and they usually work for top fashion labels.Modeling agencies will always look at the complete package that the model presents when determining whether or not they can be editorial models, so don't be discouraged if you don't meet these stats exactly. Female editorial models are generally at least 5 feet, 9 inches tall, and very slim, wi...

15 Jul 2020
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Types of Modeling | Model Factory

Types of Modeling:Many models brand-new to the industry express surprise at just how many different genres are available for them to find work.Print (Catalog, Editorial) ModelingAnother lucrative modeling genre that is slightly less restrictive than fashion modeling. Height is generally between 5’8″ and 5’11” and typical measurements are as follows: Bust 32″-35″, hips 33″-35″, and waist 22″-26″. Catalog and fashion are the two most specific modeling genres. That is why they are the most profitable.Runway (Cat-Walk) ModelingHigh-end models typically shooting for editorials, high-end designers, runway, and fashion campaigns. Fashion models have very particular age, height, and measurement standards. The typical age is 16-21. Models can be younger than this, but many agencies will require models to be at least 16. Likewise, models can be older but agencies and clients tend to like their models looking younger ...