Model Terminology
Suzie Whitt
EliteATL Top 5 New Faces, StudioSEW
Most modeling agencies have a height requirement of 59. A few agencies, especially smaller local agencies, may consider models that are 56 and taller. A model should have a uniqueness and sparkle that is portrayed onto print. Not all models can do this. This quality is what makes the model that becomes the next supermodel. The model should have no tan lines, beautiful clear skin, hair that is well manicured and healthy, beautiful straight teeth, and a toned, well proportioned body.
Here are a few other things models have to have:
INTELLIGENCE: You must have a business head, intelligent in money matters such as investments, spending, and handling money wisely. The model must know how to conduct business with agents, photographers, and clients.
CONFIDENCE: Clients want someone that is self-assured, someone they know can sell their product. A model has to sell herself/himself to the client. A biggie is handling REJECTION, which a model will face almost every day in her/his career. The model will not meet every client's expectations.
INDEPENDENCE: The model must know the importance of the word independence. Sometimes the model will have to travel and could be gone weeks or months from family and friends for a Job, or even have to move to the area where the agency is located.
ORGANIZATION: A model must be organized. An important piece of equipment is a date journal, palm, calendar, etc. There will be days when the model might have several go-sees in different directions that all have appointed times. You cannot afford to be late!
STAMINA: A model may be on her/his feet all day long. Sometimes she/he will be asked to hold a pose for quite sometime so the photographer can capture numerous images. Sometimes the model will be in something that is too small, but she/he cannot act like it is uncomfortable. That is another reason for the model to be in shape, healthy, eat properly, be able to work all day, and still look good 14 hours later.
