A Model's Ramblings...: Modeling 101

I started modeling one year ago this month. At first I was a little, well a lot a bit iffy on the idea of dressing up all "pretty" and having my photo taken. I was the ugly duckling for such a long time, that I still felt highly unattractive (even though I had recently begun dating an older, jock, DJ who in my eyes was gorgeous). I was the converse, t-shirt, and jeans girl. I never dressed up. And the only photos taken of me, were self portraits on my Olympus digital camera. But after the first shoot (which my modeling sister brought me to) I was hooked. So far I have learned a few lessons along the way.

#1
Do NOT trust every photographer you meet. The outcome of that can be very dangerous. In my case, I have never been put in harms way, but have been let down on a few occasions. One time payment was promised to me for the shoot I did and the photographer then after ignored all calls and emails and eventually deleted his accounts.

#2
Always always check references. Just because a photographer says you have a great look and will do a TF shoot with you, does NOT mean you should do it. Not all photographers will make you look amazing. In some cases they make you look really bad.

#3
If the photographer says you cannot bring an escort under an circumstances, then it's very sketchy. Don't participate in the shoot. A good and decent photographer understands that you need to feel safe and wont object unless the person you bring will get in the way.

#4
Know your poses, angles and expressions before going to a shoot. Or know as much as you possibly can. Most photographers will help you here and there, but if you go in knowing nothing at all it does not look good on your part, and this will make the photographer refrain from using you as a good reference or from referring you to other photographers, clients and agencies.

#5
Have fun but ALWAYS be professional. Joking around and laughing is fine, just make sure you accomplish the goals you set out with for the shoot. If you have chemistry(not sexual, but friendly) with your photographer then the expressions are more believable and the photos come out that much better.

I do believe that's all I have for now. So far my modeling journey has been fun and exciting. And I can't wait to continue on. Browse below to follow me on my journey so far (photos are in order).