Models are almost always known to be tall, skinny and beautiful. Of course, to be a model you do have to be beautiful however just like any other profession, modelling requires a lot more than being beautiful. It also requires in-depth knowledge of the craft, talent and personality. Here are some things to consider in pursuing a career in modelling.

Guide#1

The very first thing you should do is to ask yourself, "What kind of modelling do I want to do?" There are various types out there, such as a print model, commercial model and runway model. Although you will still be called a "model" regardless of which type you want to do. But each variant requires different skills than the others. For instance, a runway model has to learn how to walk fashionably while a print model does not. They also require different "looks". A good example for this would be comparing a commercial model to a runway model. A commercial model has to act based on a script while a runway model usually gives a stoic look. Most runway models don't really flash a smile while doing the fashion show.

Guide#2

The next logical thing to do to jump-start your career is to research on agencies that could give you the best type of training and exposure. There are lots of agencies out there to choose from, and all of them offer different things. You have to educate yourself with all of these agencies and the industry itself so you know which agency would fit you the most. When you find the right kind of agency for you, you could start sending them snapshots of yourself without too much make up so the agency can have a profile of you. You should also be aware of your features and statistics. By giving the agency the information about your facial, body features and statistics, it will be more convenient for them to know how they are going to use you as a model.

Guide#3

Once the agency accepts you as their model, it is always better to be professional. It could be very easy to dismiss this job as a casual job, but in reality, it is just like any other profession. You must be polite, professional, and easy to work with. Prior to this, you should have already learned how to be comfortable with your body and know how to pose in front of a camera. Though the agency will most definitely teach you tips and tricks, it is still best to know even just the basics of being a model.

Throughout your career, you should expect a difficult road ahead considering that there are lots of competitions out there. You will experience slips and mishaps, but that should not discourage you from pursuing this career path. After all, no one becomes a "supermodel" overnight.

Summer Marie Fisher was the founder of Busy Models. She scout future models and place them to agencies around the world. To know more about busy models and how to be a model click here http://busymodels.com/