A model portfolio is crucial to help you find modeling jobs and in many cases, are required if you want to succeed and move forward. However, most newbies aren?t sure how to begin and may end up showing themselves in a poor light because of it. Instead, there are tips out there to help you create the best, which will make you look more professional and hirable.
Professional Photographer
It can?t be stressed enough: Get a professional photographer to help you. You need their expert opinion and abilities. Doing it yourself could cause you to miss out on a great job offer. Find options online or in the phone book and make sure to do your research before making a selection.
Professional Makeup Artist
In some cases, a headshot photographer can recommend or may have in employment a make-up artist that you can use. Even so, it?s up to you to contact them, question them and feel comfortable enough with their help before the big day.
Decide How Many Looks
A look is typically an outfit. Most people choose three different outfits with an extensive variety. Jeans and a t-shirt can look great, but you should also focus on business attire, casual, trendy and any others that you feel make you look fabulous. Just make sure you feel comfortable in the clothes and that they flatter you.
Keep Up Appearances Before
While you may want to go in and be transformed by the make-up artist and photographer, you have to do your part. Get a haircut, continue using your skin regimen or start one, and keep nails neat, clean and trimmed.
Day Before/Day Of
Make sure you don?t drink alcohol 24 hours before your shoot and get an excellent night?s sleep. To keep yourself sane, you may also want to get everything packed and ready the night before, such as clothing, accessories, money and whatever else you?ll need. The day of the shoot, make sure you arrive a little early, double check that you have everything and head out.
Get Photos and Create The Folder
After the shoot, you?ll receive your photos. Go out and buy a folder, typically a hardcover book with plastic sleeves attached. You can find ones that are meant for photographs at almost any store. Choose the photos you like, rate them, and insert them into the folder.
