A model's career starts from the moment she has a professional portfolio. The main function of a portfolio is to present the professional skills of a model, showcase the best shots and series created by professional photographers. A well-written Book (portfolio) is the key to successful career development for any model.
Instructions
Step 1
Get help from a professional makeup artist and stylist. Usually, in any photo studio I have my own makeup artists. You can use their services or involve a professional friend to create your image. The main thing is not to refuse help. You can have a good imagination and come up with an image in which you want to appear in the photo yourself, but only a professional will be able to embody it efficiently. The services of a professional makeup artist and stylist can cost from 1000 rubles for the development of an image.
Step 2
Take as many photos as possible from different angles and different sizes. The portfolio should contain both large and medium plans (full length). Agree this point with the photographer in advance. As a rule, professional photographers themselves know what kind of photos are required for a full-fledged portfolio of a model.
Step 3
Show your acting skills. Try to avoid directly imitating models you know. Show your personality, it is best to be yourself and focus on the best aspects of your appearance and temperament. You should not create the image of a fatal seductress if your type is more like a woman-child. On the contrary, emphasize this feature of yours.
Step 4
Take some location photos. Agree with the photographer about shooting in the forest, on the beach, in a blooming garden, etc. Studio photos, despite good lighting, can look artificial. While outdoor shots in natural light can brighten and diversify your portfolio.
Step 5
Create images boldly. Include in your portfolio pictures in an evening dress, lingerie or swimsuit, outerwear, party outfit, create a romantic look. Be different. The portfolio should also include several black and white pictures and pictures with different emotional states (smile, sadness, surprise, anger …) Feel free to show your character and acting skills.
Step 6
Remember that a good portfolio should have at least 10 photos where you appear in different ways. It is best if the pictures are taken by different photographers in different genres. Variety and expressiveness are key characteristics for a successful model's portfolio.
Step 7
Remember that a good portfolio is not an expensive photographer, not stylish things from well-known brands, but your ability to be liberated, the ability to present yourself, be unique, and, therefore, in demand.
