Not every one of us is born a silver spoon in the mouth. Therefore, people at large are to strive for earning bread and butter. Take the example of Bills Gates or Richard Branson. Each of them had a humble beginning. Only a lucky few have amassed wealth by birth. But, you know what, to retain that wealth, people are to work even harder. Now, this may sound tragic but true. You can have a fair idea here after studying the life of the highly successful business tycoons around the world. Thankfully, not all professions demand tedious jobs. To become an image model, for instance, you don’t need to work dawn to dusk. Also, you don’t need to have amassed wealth on your side to pursue a career here. All that you need is a couple of good habits and a great physique alongside the stamina to make a difference in the world of fashion and the brand.
Key areas of image modelling:
- Know your body type: Having said this, we mean, you must possess an unbiased opinion about yourself when it comes to your look and how you carry yourself. If you can’t decide, take help from your family and friends. They will pinpoint areas for improvement and also support you to become an image model. This is important before you take up image modelling as your profession. In management parlance, we say this self-actualisation. It will help you stay grounded in your professional life as an image model thereby will push you harder for doing things right and excel.
- Physical fitness: Every aspirant here must be physically fit and he/she must do exercises on a regular basis with a view to staying fit and fine. Having said this, we mean, a Humpty Dumpty will by default be a misfit as an image model. In other words, to have a successful career here, you must have a great body and believe it or not, your great physique would take you to places effortlessly.
- Body toning: Your skin must look healthy and shiny. A dull looking skin will take away the charm of your personality and also your overall presentation to a modelling project.
- Training: None of the models scaled height without training. It is a profession that demands physical training coupled with the training of expression. For instance, while doing a catwalk, you have to rightly display the product with expressions that will help establish brands in the heads and hearts of the people present there.
- Portfolio building: When all other things discussed here are in your favour, you should build a portfolio of photographs. Hire a couple of professional photographers for the purpose.
Nothing can stop you to become an image model. But, you must have the passion towards modelling as a profession in the first place with a view to scaling heights here. The onus to mention, based on your niche market, you may have to compete with hundreds of such modelling aspirants. At the end of the day, it’s the seed you sow so you reap.