Photographic models are simply individuals who are photographed for a living. Editorial magazines, product shots and campaign images are utilised by brands and designers to promote their latest vision. Not everyone can succeed as photographic models as the industry is fiercely competitive and only selects those who are highly photogenic to appear in their material. It is a difficult field to survive in yet with hard work and determination to succeed it is possible. Models need to possess confidence when performing their duties at shoots, which comes with experience and practice.

To begin with all models are nervous and unsure of how to pose at a shoot. It is important to listen to the brief and respond positively. Ask any questions if you are uncertain and take direction well as ignoring instructions will irritate the photographer making a bad impression. The organisers will communicate their vision and therefore, listening intently to their demands will enhance your performance considerably. It can be difficult to visualise how your body looks yet the photographer has the advantage with their angle and example of how the shot looks when transferred through the camera lens. Therefore, it is wise to follow their advice!

After a considerable amount of time you will become experienced with how a photoshoot runs and what poses were approved by each employer. Therefore, hopefully upon returning to a client you will have a good idea of how to deliver providing an air of confidence. If you perform well each time you could land the title of their go to model such as Cara Delevingne for Chanel and Jourdan Dunn for Victoria’s Secret. Each niche demands different poses in relation to their particular product or vision yet typically a confident, clean stance is preferred. Body awareness is essential for an individual aspiring to become a photographic model therefore, practice is key. To witness how your shape responds to various moves it is essential to practice with the aid of a mirror. Perform various positions and analyse your reflection to obtain an idea of what works. A smooth, neat and slender line is usually desired whether it is adapted to fitness, commercial or high end modelling. Research the kind of poses usually adopted within your niche by checking out existing campaigns and product shots to gauge the type of silhouette desired. practice a lot considering posture and stances that work for your body shape.

It is important to take care of your physique by eating healthily and working out. A glowing, radiant complexion with a toned physique will photograph well. Drink a lot of water and consume a nutritious diet to ensure that your skin is enhanced and therefore, photogenic. Seek advice from a personal trainer on the exercises that you should be performing to create a physique that is well suited to your niche. Do not over extend yourself beyond your ability as this could result in an injury that could have a negative affect of your career. Making steady progress and maintaining a suitable figure for the sector is advisable rather than becoming obsessed with loosing weight. Loosing a considerable amount of weight could in a short space of time have a shocking affect of your body, which will not be perceived well through a camera lens.