GO AND SEES: ITS ALL ABOUT PREPARATION

GO AND SEES: - ITS ALL ABOUT PREPARATION

One of the most important aspects of go and sees is for clients to see you up close and personal. 

Although a model may have a book full of wonderful test shots, clients want to know what she’s like in person, what makes her stand out from the pack? Sometimes models photograph different from how they look in person due to the lighting, the makeup, the pose, or just some intangible quality that makes them photogenic.

Casting is another word for go and sees. 

In America, castings usually refer to a go and see for a TV commercial. In Europe, the term is used more often for all types of go and sees.

During a go and see, clients are looking for a model’s unique, individual qualities: Is she/him at ease with strangers? Do unfamiliar situations totally freak you out? How do you make people feel when you are around them?  Are you fun and bubbly, sexy and sultry, or quiet and moody?

I won’t sugarcoat it: Go and sees can be a draining, depressing experience. You are constantly feeling tense and fearful. On top of all that, you know in advance that your chances of being rejected are high.

Despite all these obstacles, the most important thing is to stay cheerful, always be yourself, and let your natural personality shine through, because every client is looking for something unique and individual in each model.

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EDITORIAL MODELING- WHAT IT MEANS TO YOUR CAREER

Editorial Modeling

Editorial work includes fashion spreads, which are photos that are “spread” across two pages of the magazine. These types of stories often showcase the latest style trends. The other major type of editorial story is beauty-related, which means anything having to do with skin care, hair care, makeup, or cosmetic procedures, such as facials and massages.

Editorial work is done primarily by big-time models in the fashion capitals (New York , Paris, and Milan) because that’s where the majority of magazines  are based. Models in secondary markets (Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles) may appear in magazines that are headquartered in those cities, but it is unlikely they would be hired to appear in a well known magazine in a fashion capital. Editorial work for models in local markets is even more limited, because there are so few  magazines located in those cities. Your agent is your best source for finding opportunities for editorial modeling outside the fashion capitals.

Even in the fashion capitals, it’s only a lucky few models who will ever appear in a magazine. Editorial work is the big prize for a model, the most prestigious assignment she can get.

WHY WOULD EDITORIAL BE IMPORTANT FOR YOU CAREER?

Being a successful editorial model will benefit all aspects of a model’s career. If a model is featured on the covers and in the pages of numerous magazines, her career is made. She will be able to demand the highest day rates and enjoy the incredible perks that go with a high –flying modeling career, including great travel opportunities( all –expenses paid trips to fabulous locations, where she’ll stay in the best hotels and eat at the best restaurants. And invitations to the coolest parties and gala events).

Disadvantages

Although overall, the advantages of editorial modeling  far outweigh the disadvantages, there are a few cons to doing lots of editorial. The main disadvantage is that it doesn’t pay well.  (You probably can’t pay your rent if you’re just doing editorial – the day rate averages $200, even for covers.)  For many who live on your own in a fashion capital and are responsible for paying everything from rent to light bulbs, $200.00 is not a lot of money, even if you work every day.  

PARTS MODELS

A “Part” model is a model who specializes in modeling certain body parts such as the legs, feet, hands, or back-basically any part of the body, but rarely the face. Parts models can be hired to do a variety of work-editorial work, advertising, TV commercials, catalogs, even films. Parts models generally don’t meet the requirements to be fashion models- maybe they’re not tall enough or don’t have the right look- but they have at least one standout part, such as beautiful hands, gorgeous legs, or perfect feet.

Aside from having the physical qualifications of a great part, an aspiring parts model needs to have plenty of patience and the ability to keep her part still while photographers adjust lights, backdrops, and props to get ready to shoot.

Parts models generally get started a little older than regular models; between the ages of 18 and 20 is common. As long as your part stays beautiful, you could model for up to  25 years or more is common. The work can be very intense and tedious, yet it can be a long, lucrative career for someone with fantastic legs, stand out feet, or lovely hands.

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BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE CREATIVE TEAM

The Professionals at a shoot of runway show consist of the client, the photographer, the hairstylist, the makeup artist, and the fashion stylist. At all times, you need to remember as a model that you’re there so these people can create an image with you. Your physical self is a canvas that they’ll be using to create the illusion that is needed for the particulars look or photograph.

No matter how it is sugarcoated or what grand illusion you’ve been told, the truth is that you are a product and ultimately your personal likes and dislikes about hair, makeup, and clothes don’t matter.

The Hairstylist

On most shoots, your hair is done first, before your makeup is done or the fashion stylist gets you dressed. The hairstylist also comes with you onto the set to make sure your hair always looks its best.

When you sit down in the hairstylist’s chair, know that first and foremost. You

are working with an artist. Be respectful of the fact that they came up with this creation with the photographer and the client.

The Makeup Artist

After the hairstylist has finished with your hair, the makeup artist will apply your makeup. If different makeup looks are required for subsequent photos, the makeup artist will redo the makeup each time.

Even if the basic look doesn’t change. The makeup artist checks your face before every picture or look to make sure your makeup looks fresh and beautiful.
She also watches you as you work on the set. And if touchups are needed, she will blot your skin or apply some powder.

The Fashion Stylist

The fashion stylist is in charge of all the clothes that will be used in the photos. His job may include visiting all the clothing designers, showrooms and selecting the clothing, shoes, and accessories that will be used for the shoot or show.

Even though the garment may not appeal to your personal taste,any negative remarks about the clothing or outright refusal to wear something reflects very badly on you. Remember it is not your job as a model to like the look, it’s your job to wear them so don’t complain about what you have to wear.

FASHION STYLIST - WHAT DO THEY REALLY DO??

Celebrity Stylist Maly Siharath 

Ms Siharath workes on celebrity styling, editorial styling, ad campaigns and fashion shows. Some of the celebrities she has styled are Natasha Marin, Kenya Jones, Olivia Holt, Yvette Gonzales-Nacer , Bella Thorne, Monica Danger , Brittany Binger, Jenna Jameson, Kenton Duty, Branden Meyer,Kelli Berglund,Katerine Mcnamara, Sundai love, Patrice Fisher, and Miss California 2012 Natalie Pack.

Her work is seen in publications such as Coast, Quatro, Mami, 50Fifty Gold Special Collector Edition, 1968 magazine, Dope 310, Glady,Thirteen Minutes, Leux, PopStar, Defy, M magazine and Vogue Italia.

Ms. LaCrystal Stylezz

 

LaCrystal is a wardrobe stylist in the Dallas area!

LaCrystal is also a personal shopper.She styles men and women's wardrobes for everyday, office, and evening events!

She also gives free consultations of the latest fashion trends, and colors. In the consultation she goes over the right clothes for your body type! Her job is to make you look great and stand out!

Email  LaCrystal at lparker6@twu.edu.

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HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU INVEST IN YOUR MODELING CAREER?

What should be the cost of starting a modeling career is a question that has been asked over and over again. There have many opinions on the subject and misinterpretations of the answer. Modeling is a business, and like all businesses requires investment by you.  These investments may be in time and effort or in money, but you cannot hope to be successful as a “professional” model without making them.  At a minimum, you will need to invest in the following:

1.    Pictures  The single most important thing you need is good pictures, in the proper style, to represent yourself.  You may find qualified photographers who will shoot you at reduced or no cost, but that is by no means assured.  Generally, models must be prepared to spend several hundred dollars at the beginning of their career, and to invest more on a regular basis to keep your “book” or “comp card” updated.  Some models (typically young women) may find that they can get pictures done free or for greatly reduced rates, but all models should be prepared for the likelihood that they will have to pay for pictures. Often what you get for free serves the needs of the photographer, not yours. It is relatively rare to find a good photographer who is willing to shoot commercially useful pictures for free.

2.   Comp Cards/Headshots Your agency will need photos of you that they can send to casting directors – and they won’t get them back.  So you must have printed “composite” cards (for commercial and fashion models) and/or “headshots” (for actors/actresses).  “Comps” may run $80-$200 or so; headshots should cost $50-$100.  A model can start with only a printed headshot, but a comp is much preferable as soon as enough good pictures are available. 

3.   Self-presentation skills  a model should have a good basic understanding of  runway technique, makeup and wardrobe, and may require some guidance on posture and other self-presentation issues.  There are a variety of ways to get these things, some relatively inexpensive, and some costing in the hundreds of dollars

"NUDE MODELING" TASTEFUL?

Nude modeling is a very sensitive subject. Every individual has their own opinion on what’s tasteful, what’s vulgar, and what’s immoral when it comes to nudity. In the United States, nude is generally considered to be kind of taboo.

 In Europe, however, the nude human body is considered beautiful, and no one blinks an eye when models appear topless in tasteful magazines, advertisements, and TV commercials,

In ads for body lotions, breast creams, of cellulite treatment, the model may even be completely naked. 

Also acceptable is nude work for a tasteful men’s magazine such as Playboy, which is considered more respectable than most of the men’s magazines.. Although the models are baring all, they’re not shown in a vulgar, exploitative way. Playboy also has a history of featuring legitimate models and celebrities in its pages, including Sharon Stone, Carmen Electra, Cindy Crawford, and Elle Macpherson. It’s considered the “okay” naughty magazine.

If you decide you do not want to model nude, that’s absolutely fine. Industry professionals will understand and respect your decision.

If you decide you want to model nude, that’s fine, too. But be very careful about the jobs you accept. Artistic nudes are most acceptable- beautiful, aesthetically pleasing photos that evoke a mood and explore the body’s form and line. Most often, these types of photos appear in a women’s magazine or advertisement,  In an art magazine, or in a photography book or exhibit more often in Europe.