See this picture?
Yeah, that’s me, almost 20 years ago.
The swimsuit or lingerie look is usually part of a model's portfolio and models are proud of this look. But models need to watch out. While a golden tan, great hair and a rockin’ body is what
many models work hard at to accomplish, chances of getting a swimsuit or lingerie modeling gig out of it,
that launches your career are pretty slim. That is unless you’re like Kim Kardashian and have a “Momenger” who looks out
for you, or you’ve been booked a Victoria’s Secret model.
When you show people your portfolio who are not real agents, that know what they are doing, they might see a swimsuit or a lingerie shot as something models might not want them to see. Also, if a model does not have a good manager, agent and maybe even a lawyer and people know this, you might end up at a sleazy photographer’s house or God forbid some place worse, like I did. Unfortunately, some models do end up in these sleazy places, where they learn drug abuse and bad behavior and get taken advantage of, instead of keeping the focus on how to become a successful model. One piece of advice here would be: Don't hang out with models who end up in these situations, cause chances are they could get you in trouble just by hanging out with the wrong people.
When you show people your portfolio who are not real agents, that know what they are doing, they might see a swimsuit or a lingerie shot as something models might not want them to see. Also, if a model does not have a good manager, agent and maybe even a lawyer and people know this, you might end up at a sleazy photographer’s house or God forbid some place worse, like I did. Unfortunately, some models do end up in these sleazy places, where they learn drug abuse and bad behavior and get taken advantage of, instead of keeping the focus on how to become a successful model. One piece of advice here would be: Don't hang out with models who end up in these situations, cause chances are they could get you in trouble just by hanging out with the wrong people.
Sleazy people are easier to find while trying to find work
than those who are for real. They prey on you when you least expect it and some of these people have agencies that hardly
ever book a legitimate assignment or just want to show you off in their
catalogue. Make sure that you always have somebody who cares about you watching your back
and if you have pictures like this in your book, don’t make them a
priority. Put them at the end of your
portfolio pages. Not the last photo, but
close to the last one. You always want
people to see your commercial looks, your close-ups and most importantly, your
fashion looks.
Agents want to see that you have a good body and that you
have allure. But always remember to
study what is most important in mainstream fashion.
(the fur in this picture in not real.)
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