Look-Book

A look-book serves as a fashion brand’s visual catalog, showcasing their collection through photographs and runway images. Essential to look-book shoots is the precise presentation of clothing, emphasizing the fabric, design, and color palette under optimal lighting and settings. This ensures that both darker and lighter shades are distinctly highlighted, accurately reflecting the collection’s diversity […]

Location

The setting of a photoshoot, referred to as the location, determines its ambiance and theme. Photoshoots can take place in various settings, broadly categorized into outdoor locations, which leverage natural environments and lighting, and indoor settings, often within a controlled fotostudio environment. Each setting offers unique advantages and challenges, influencing the aesthetic and mood of […]

Index

Model agencies maintain a comprehensive database (“index”), cataloging each model’s portfolio alongside their unique skills and personal preferences. This system enables efficient management and quick access to profiles for various projects and client requirements, streamlining the casting process.

Introduction Video

An introduction video for models is a compact visual presentation meant to showcase the model’s unique attributes, skills, and personality to agencies and potential clients. It typically includes the model’s name, age, height, agency representation, spoken languages, and any special skills or hobbies. This video serves as a dynamic resume, highlighting past notable assignments, such […]

Fee

The term “fee” refers to the compensation provided to models for their work in the fashion and modeling industry. The amount of this fee can vary widely, influenced by factors such as the model’s experience, reputation, and the uniqueness of their image. The industry typically categorizes models into three main tiers based on their experience […]

Go & see

A “Go & See” represents a brief, introductory meeting between models and clients. Unlike a full casting or audition, the primary purpose of a Go & See is for the client to gain a firsthand impression of the model and to take a few preliminary photographs. These meetings are arranged without the immediate promise of […]

Disposition

The term “disposition,” often shortened to “dispo,” refers to a crucial document utilized in the planning and execution of photo shoots or production projects. More commonly, it’s known by the term “callsheet.” This document serves as a roadmap for the day’s events, ensuring that all participants are informed and synchronized. Contents of the Disposition The […]

Direct Booking

Direct booking is a streamlined process where a model is hired for a project without the need for prior auditions, castings, or go-sees. In this scenario, a client chooses a model based entirely on the strength of their portfolio, which includes their comp card (or sometimes sedcard) and their modeling portfolio. To mitigate the inherent […]

Close-up

A “close-up” in photography and modeling is a tightly framed image that captures detailed views of the subject, typically focusing on the face or a specific feature of the model. This technique is employed to showcase the model’s facial features with high precision, emphasizing texture, expressions, and emotions. Close-up shots are versatile and can vary […]

Casting

A casting is a critical process in the modeling industry, serving as an audition where models are evaluated for potential jobs by clients, designers, or casting directors. When a model is called to a casting, it means they have the opportunity to present themselves for a specific project or campaign, whether it be for fashion […]