Models who appear in magazines, catalogs, billboards, printed advertisements, and other printed material are known as print models. If you want to work as a print model, you must first decide what type of modeling you want to do, which is often determined by your physical attributes. High-fashion models, for example, are typically very tall, very thin, and often very young. Commercial models have a more “everyman” appearance and come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and ages that consumers of the advertised product or service can relate to. Models for catalogs are chosen to fit the clothes they will model, and they may be regular, plus size, or petite, depending on the clothing being sold.
Once you’ve determined where you’d be a good fit as a model, look into modeling agencies that work with models in that area. The types of models that agencies represent are frequently stated on their websites or in advertisements. Modeling agencies can be found online, in industry publications, and in the phone book.
You’ll need a resume detailing any previous work or qualifications, as well as a comp card, or Zed card, when approaching agencies. A comp card is a business card for models that includes several photos and, in some cases, physical measurements. If you have any prior modeling experience, you may also need a modeling book or portfolio.
Contact photographers who work with model cards and portfolios to get shots for your comp card. If you’re thinking about approaching modeling agencies to become a print model, try contacting them and asking what photographers they recommend. When interviewing photographers, request to see their portfolios. To be safe, do some research on any photographers you intend to meet with to ensure that they are legitimate. If you like the photographer who did your comp card, you can hire him or her to do shots for your model book or portfolio as well.
Close-up, three-quarter-length, and full-length shots should be included in the model book. It can be used to make phone calls to model agencies to help you get your foot in the door. When you hire a modeling agency, they may want to help you with your portfolio because this is the book you’ll take with you when your modeling agency sends you out to meet clients.
Your photographs will help you get your foot in the door to working as a print model. It’s critical to be in the best shape possible before having your photographs taken, regardless of your size. Great photographs begin with a fantastic subject.
When you’re pursuing a career as a print model, try to stay in shape. You can achieve this goal by doing yoga, pilates, strength training, and aerobic exercises. Eating well will help you maintain clear skin and lustrous hair.
Body-part modeling and fitness modeling are two other types of modeling to consider if you want to work as a print model. Hands, feet, eyes, and other features on body-part models are particularly attractive. Fitness models are men and women who appear in fitness product advertisements and catalogs for workout clothes and appear to be in excellent physical condition.