Test Shooting
Test and TFP (Time for Prints) shoots are vital for building a model’s portfolio, offering a trade of services between the model, photographer, and makeup artist for mutual benefit. These shoots, often unpaid, allow all parties to enhance their portfolios. Quality is emphasized over quantity, with the goal of creating impactful, professional images that can […]
Stylist
Stylists, operating behind the scenes, play a crucial role in fashion shoots and shows, ensuring models present the best version of themselves by highlighting their features through expert styling. They must stay abreast of current trends in fashion and beauty, possess strong communication skills, and maintain composure under pressure to keep models at ease. Their […]
Designers Showroom
A designer’s showroom is a space where the latest fashion collections are displayed, not to a public audience or on a runway, but to retailers and buyers through model presentations. Typically situated in the designer’s or retailer’s studio, showrooms focus on showcasing clothing rather than marketing, resulting in lower compensation for models. This setting often […]
Sedcard
A modeling sedcard, often likened to a model’s business card, showcases a variety of their photos to display different styles and scenarios to prospective clients. It includes vital statistics such as measurements, eye and hair color, alongside high-quality images and the contact information of the model’s agency, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the model’s potential […]
Model Scouts
Model scouts are always on the lookout for new talent, working either as freelancers or directly for agencies, often scouting on a global scale. Their job doesn’t stop outside office hours, as they continuously seek potential models, even during their personal time. Compensation for scouts varies, ranging from fixed payments for discovering new faces to […]
Post Production Meeting (PPM)
A Post Production Meeting (PPM) is a crucial stage in large-scale TV commercials or campaigns, involving extensive coordination across different countries and agencies. It’s where all production-related questions are resolved. This meeting typically includes the brand, an advertising agency that develops concepts and campaign realizations, and a production company responsible for planning and executing the […]
Point Of Sale (POS)
POS, or Point Of Sale, indicates that a campaign’s imagery will later be featured in a label’s retail locations, highlighting the place where sales occur. Such campaigns are typically associated with larger department stores aiming to embellish their spaces with the latest seasonal fashion imagery. Engaging in POS campaigns often involves additional buyouts or usage […]
Model Book / Portfolio
Your model book (or “portfolio”) is a crucial tool in your career, serving as a collection of your best photographs from test shoots and jobs. It should showcase a range of expressions and styles, including fashion, sports, and emotive shots, to display versatility. Quality is key, with a focus on high-quality images over quantity. A […]
Plus Size Models, Curvy Models
Plus size models, often referred to as curvy models, represent clothing size 40 and above, challenging the traditional slim body ideal in fashion. They have gained popularity in showcasing fashion collections suited for fuller figures. The 21st century has seen a shift towards embracing body diversity, with campaigns advocating for a more realistic portrayal of […]
New Faces / Newcomer
“New Faces” refers to models at the outset of their careers, akin to newcomers in other professions. Agencies, recognizing their potential, may offer representation, guiding them through initial test shoots and smaller assignments to accumulate experience and build their portfolio.