A huge misconception that newbies starting out in modeling in Dallas have is that starting a career in modeling is easy. It is not nearly as easy as it looks. There are a lot of things you need if you are trying to start a career in modeling. Starting a successful career in modeling takes a lot of dedication and hard work. With that being said, that is the same for acting and any career that will have you working in the entertainment industry. When you start looking into modeling as your career path you have to know that there is a type that you must fit. All modeling agencies have certain requirements that must be met that involve your size and that also goes the same for would be plus size models.
All the agencies in Dallas have guidelines that dictate that women should be at a height of 5’9” to 6’ and have a of six at the least, their overall measurements should be something along the lines of 34B-24-34 and their ages should be within the range of fourteen to twenty one years of age. Men looking to break into modeling should have a height of 6 foot with maybe just a couple inches less in height or a couple of inches more and have a waist size of 40R. Plus sized models are no different when it comes to having requirements in Dallas. Plus sized models need to be the height of 5’8” to 6’ and need to have a waist size range of 8-12 and be over the age of 18. Do not let someone fool you into thinking that petite models is a common thing. Usually you will only see specifications for petite models if it is a special case scenario. Usually petite models have a certain look that has gotten them into modeling or they are an actor that is being used to represent a certain brand or product.
When looking for a good modeling agency in Dallas, it is important to make sure you take the time to establish good connections and always look for the opportunity to network with other models. You can make a lot of good connections as a model by attending modeling school and also receive the necessary training that you need to make a serious commitment to your career as a model in Dallas. When searching for a great modeling school; keep in mind that you will be paying a good price for courses and going to modeling school can be expensive. So make sure that you choose a school that has your best interests at heart and that you can afford while still making sure you are making a sound investment into your future. A school that has staff that have already had a career in modeling for a while can be great for you and if they have worked in places like Milan or Paris; even better. There is so much you can learn from experienced professors in modeling. If you are still unsure of where you want to go with your modeling career or if you are even unsure about becoming a model, but know you have the type. Take the time to go to an open call, they are held by agencies as a way to scout out new talent in the Dallas area and many other places around the US.
If modeling doesn’t seem like it is a good fit for you; there are many more rewarding careers to be had in the entertainment industry. A good example of that would be acting. There are many acting schools in Dallas as well and great agencies. However, if you are still dedicated to becoming a model; you should know that modeling does not just encompass one area alone there are many different types of modeling that can be found in the Dallas area.
Promotional models work in this area to help a business or company create the drive and demand for their new products or to give an older line a boost; these models often will work in person. If you are looking to become this type of model, it is important to have a huge personality and charm that draws others to you naturally. A typical day will have a promotional model in Dallas coming out to perhaps a sponsored event to represent the company that they have hired in with. You may be asked to hand out samples or in some cases to go out to a local club or bar scene to promote a new brand of alcohol. There are a lot of opportunities and enough to keep you busy in this type of modeling. You may even be hired out to attend corporate events as a stand-in “guest” to help hype up the event and encourage networking at the event; getting people talking about the company that is hosting the event.
Models working in this area of modeling are often those that you will see featured in catalogs, editorial and fitness magazines. They are also those that need good runway skills as they will work fashion shows and get used very frequently to showcase new products and clothing lines. Models that are walking the runway are usually working to show new designs in clothing brands and lines to buyers, reporters, journalists and other fashion industry people. Catalogue models show off new brands and designs too however usually those that are doing editorial modeling in Dallas are working for high fashion magazines like Vogue, Elle, Interview and Glamour. The images that these magazines feature are often very dramatic and edgy. Another area of fashion modeling encompasses fit modeling. These models are used by designers to help them see how their clothing line would look on a person in accordance to exact size and measurements. These models are expected to keep and maintain the exact size and weight through the whole shoot and process of working with that clothing line for the intent of keeping consistency.
Commercial Print Modeling:
Models that are working in this type of modeling are usually hired in to help promote companies, products and or services for a company. They tend to get to be a little creative in the way that they get to play different characters and there are no restrictions on them when it comes to weight, height and or size. They just need to look like a better version of a normal person and have a look that is pleasing to the eye. These models in Dallas get used for lifestyle/casual, corporate, fitness, swimwear, lingerie and glamour modeling shoots. They can typically expect to find themselves in roles that have them acting like a man or woman working out, corporate executives, senior citizens, beach bums and vacationers. This model will ideally have been able to promote the glamourized person in real life and may do shoots to promote various products and services. Fitness models are expected to be athletic and have a sports background if possible. Lingerie models can vary as there are companies that hire more of a cuter model and those that are like Victoria’s Secret or Maxim that need a more edgier model due to their images being of a more provocative nature.
This area of modeling is not for the body conscious model. You will find that you are promoting lingerie, event companies, hotels, make-up and perfume products. The photography involved with this type of modeling is a true art form as the images are edgier and have more of a pin-up look and boudoir style. Most are classy in nature so don’t worry too much about how you are portrayed however they will use some whimsy to promote products like perfume and that is very normal if you look at a lot of advertisements that are made for celebrity perfume lines even.
As a model you should always keep your portfolio up to date and make sure to showcase your best photos with a variety of images and poses to help you stand out as a model in Dallas. Having a good range of poses and expressions included in your portfolio will help show that you are dedicated and masterful in your craft and you take your career as a professional model seriously and should be taken seriously.
