“I just want to continue to break barriers and to show the industry and the world that beauty is diverse, and you don't have to be a certain stereotype to be beautiful. When you look at the world, the world isn't just one palette.”
- Joan Smalls
- Glamour Model
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The focus with glamour models is on their appearance, including their physical facial beauty and body shape. These models usually possess natural and rare beauty. They are often chosen for swimwear and lingerie advertisements. It is required that glamour models know how to pose better than other models.
- Print Model
Print models take part in advertisements for magazines, billboards, brochures, flyers and posters.They have to have clear skin and a bright smile. Usually, these models present a product but they also work in other types of advertisement campaigns according to clients’ needs.
- Freelance model
Freelance models work on projects that they got through social media, acquaintances, friends, etc. It is important to note that freelance models are not represented by an agency and often do not have an agent to promote them. Therefore, they have to promote themselves in order to draw potential clients. Due to the fact that they are nor represented by an agency or agent, it is likely for them to receive less work engagements and a lower pay compared to other model types. If freelance models aim to become successful, they should have a working portfolio, collaborate with different photographers and get a variety of modelling jobs.
- Plus-size model
Plus size models are becoming more popular in recent years. Modelling agencies are now looking for such models and their engagements can be in all the fields listed above. The most important feature for plus size models is their charisma.
- Mature Model
Mature models can start their modelling career later in life. It is extremely important to feel confident about who you are and your age. It is also mandatory to feel good in front of the camera, be graceful in your movements, to have a cheerful and attractive personality and last but not least, to be over 35 and under 70 years of age.
It is important for you to be in good physical shape and be active, if you want to get a chance to work in this field. Grey hair, wrinkles and dark spots are not a problem at all. In fact, in some cases they can be of great advantage. A number of fashion magazines and brands are looking for mature models to participate in their campaigns and catalogues.
Mature models can take part in photoshoots or advertisements in the field of health and beauty, pharmacy and cosmetics. There are many advertisements that we can see on TV everyday with mature models. A good description of mature models is: “If you are getting better with age, then your place is in the advertisement industry.” Mature models prove that age is just a number.
As you can see, there are many types of models with different features. Therefore many people can fall into at least one of the mentioned categories. Every type has its own special role in the industry. Keep in mind that being a model is an exclusive career that gives you the opportunity to display your creative skills in various ways.
Author: Alia Models Team
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