Be Natural

 

Take care of yourself

If you really want to be a model you need to start taking care of your looks. As the way you look will depend whether you get the job or not. It's important to have healthy skin, nails and hair. Remember before photo shoots to have a good sleep so your eyes won't look tired. You should drink a lot of water and eat healthy.  You need to be aware of the fact that your face, hair and the whole body is what matters in the industry. So you really have to take care of yourself. 

The healthier you look, the prettier you really are. 

It really is as simple as that! It would also be better if you avoided having hair extensions, fake tan, fake eye-lashes, fake nails  (and if you decide to have them, choose the ones that look natural not freaky!). You should look good and natural. By showing your natural beauty the potentional agents and employers can tell how they can work with your body and your looks, they don't need to see a ready image but an image they can create with your help and for the campaign needs. 

Show your potential

When it comes to your portfolio you should have both: the natural looks images and some original and glamour ones to show your possibilities. So don't be afraid to pose in original, unusual clothes and hairstyles. It shows your flexibility and potential.

The Photoshoot Day

Welcome Everybody in 2012!

We hope this year will bring all of you lots of success and joy in your lives!

If you're considering to register with Candi Models and attend a test photo shoot we've decided to tell you some more in here about the day itself.

First of all check the time of your appointment and make sure you know where we are located.

Pack with you some outfits - the ones you think suit you the best. It would be good if they were somehow original so someone looking at your picture will remember  the photo because of your original look (and also because you look good of course!) It can be a hat, fur or interesting dress or anything you think would be appropriate. Bring something casual tas well o show your natural sight but also something glamorous to show that you are able to fit into different looks.

Once you arrive to our Studios you will be introduced to one of our makeup artists who will explain you what to do. 

You will be also given a consultation form where you could write what are your expectations of the day, which features you wish to hide and which to expose more. You will consult it with our photographer. 

Remember, don't afraid to ask them anything, there are no stupid questions! 

The makeup artist will start with a natural look because that will be your first shoot.

You will be given a makeup and a hairstyling as well. You can bring your own makeup if you wish and consult on it with the makeup artist but you don't have to - they have all is needed to create different looks.

Depending of how many different outfits you've brought you will have different looks (clothes, makeup, hairstyle). After that, our specialist will have a look at your photos and ask you to the room to consult the photo shoot. It's good to come with someone so you can ask for advice and have a look at your photos together. The photos may be used as your modelling portfolio if you wish to have one.

We work with very professional stuff who've been working on different fashion venues and shows so you can be sure you will be in the best hands!

Looking forward seeing how your photoshoot goes!

Meet Candi Models Team: Neesha - A Wonderful Make Up Artist!

Today we would like to present you another excellent make up artist who is working with Candi Models – Neesha.

She also prepared a short message for you guys.

Hi,

My name is Neesha and I work as a make up artist and hair stylist at Candi Models.

I've had a passion for a make-up for as long as I can remember.

No matter whether I'm working on a celebrity or a bride, at a corporate event on numerous people or focused on just one individual for a photoshoot make up I enjoy my work and ensure that my client does to. I keep up-to-date with latest looks, product ranges and application methods so that I can create exceptional results no matter what your skin tone, type or age.

As well as being a make up artist I am also qualified hair stylist so I can create a complex look for your photoshoots. I've been professional hair and make up artist for over 8 years now, with experience of working in many areas of the industry, also with celebrities.

I'm looking forward to work with you as well!

Types Of Modelling: Fashion Modelling

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As the term 'modelling' brings lots of different understandings we have decide to take to pieces this term and tell you some more about the specific types of modelling. It is important to understand the type of model you want to be. By understanding the type of modelling you are interested in you can learn what the requirements are and if you can meet them.

Today we will tell you some more about Fashion Modelling.

The Garment and Beauty product industries are in huge need of models. People want to see what clothes or beauty products look like on somebody and they have to look very well. Your high-fashion, designer-label garments, are designed for what fashion designers view as the "ideal woman." This is someone tall and slim, and also very young. In major markets like New York, this is someone who is 5'9" to 6' tall and from a size 8 to a size 0 depending on what is in. For men it is at least 6 foot tall and a 40 regular - of course, you have to have that "look" to go with the clothes. In secondary markets we would like to have this but often work with fashion models that don't meet these measurements. It is more important you just have a look of being tall and slender and that the sample clothes will fit you. The "look" can run from classic beauty to some extreme looks for fashion.

Of course If you think about working in front of the camera, you need to be photogenic. The symmetry of the face is very important however some minor shortcomings can be retouched.

The Fashion Modelling is divided in following types:

FASHION EDITORIAL MODELLING -it's the modelling for magazines which focus on fashion and most often are published monthly. Editorial work usually is not paid (at least at first) but it gives you a change to get some reputation and build your experience. Also, they are not as strict when it comes to size requirements when choosing a model.

FASHION RUNWAY MODELLING – working in this industry you would be presenting new collections in front of potential buyers of designers. Depending on the show, the buyers will or will not buy the collection. That's why the restrictions for models here are very strict as their role in selling the clothes is crucial. That's why the designer wants to have the most ideal models they can get.

FASHION CATALOG MODELLING – this is quite big market as there are many clothing catalogs published. The models are being chosen based on target group that they would like to sell the clothes to. The model should be a nice representative of this group. You have a chance to earn money as the volume of photos which are being taken is very high.

FASHION PRINT MODELLING – this is print advertising of fashion and beauty products. The important thing is that by being displayed in public places somehow you will be selling your image which means you will be paid well because of that. This industry is looking for kinds of models which would suit the best the profile of their products.

BODY PART MODELLING – in this type of modelling the producer needs to use just a part of your body to advertise their products, if you think your feet or hands are not ideal enough and they need to take a close up photo of this part of the body, this is when feet or hand model jumps in. The most demanding and popular are hands models.

The list of fashion types modelling could go longer but these are the most important ones.

We hope you find these characteristics useful.

Modelling Tips For Fresh Models

We thought it might be actually useful to post some general rules when it comes to posing for photographic session. You may have known some of them but have a look just to be sure.

BREATH

• Don't hold your breath for a pose. The concentration usually shows in the picture.

STOMACH

• Hold in your stomach to give a more toned appearance to the abdomen (even if you are in great shape).

ARMS

• Don't keep both arms entirely straight unless directed to do so for a specific pose. Bend one or both arms, even if only a little, to make the pose look less artificial. The same rule applies to the legs, don't keep both legs entirely straight.

LEGS

• Rest most of your weight on one foot or the other instead of evenly on both feet. Doing so makes poses look less artificial and gives a slight slimming effect in most positions.

THIGHS

• When sitting or reclining, roll one hip up slightly from the resting surface so that most of your weight is on the back of one thigh or the other instead of evenly on both thighs. This gives a slight slimming effect and makes the pose look less artificial.

EYES

• Don't always look straight at the camera. Instead, use a variety of head and eye positions: Try turning your head, tilting your neck to one side or the other, or looking off to the side for some poses.

FACE

• Don't use a big smile for every pose. Sometimes try a small smile, a pout, a laugh, a scowl, or even a frown, to give some variety to your facial expressions.
• Keep your chin up to avoid chin wrinkles or double chins.

Facial expression is one of the biggest influences to the mood of a photograph. The most subtle differences can make a model appear angry or happy.

Variety is extremely important, (the studio will look for variety as well as beauty!). Sporting the same facial in each shot can get very boring, and there are much smarter ways to carry a theme throughout a series of photos.

Mix it up a little. Being over the top can produce rich results, but can also lead to fake-looking photos. Subtle differences bring out the individuality in each face, so exploit them! Show the camera why your face is unique and special.

Listen to what the photographer tells you. He can see you through the camera. You can't.

Make sure you are committed; modelling is a very hard industry to get into.

What's Victoria's Secret?

Recently we could enjoy this year Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
But it is not an usual fashion show - the best singers perform while the models present the costumes, everybody wants to find out what were this year costumes and arrangements and who got the chance to be victoria's secret angel. It is a spectacular performance.
As always the costumes were magnificent and models looked stunning.
All fashion world every year is waiting for this event and every model would like to be a part of this show. But being engaged to present the costumes is not enough. The models have to prepare properly for the show. Before each show the models don't eat food for 9 days, they drink only high protein cocktails. On twelve hours before the show they stop drinking even water. In addition they exercise twice a day. And it is not some easy exercise. They lift the dumbbells, they are boxing and they do the skipping rope. So it is a very hard work with lots of sacrifice. But at the end of the day they all say it is worth it. Adriana Lima said that after appearing on the Victoria's Secret show the models keep on receiving amazing work opportunities.  

Everybody wants to hire Victoria's Secret Angels. 

The show is like a fairy tale - the models are beautiful, the costumes are magical.

Lucky us, Victoria's Secret is planning to open a 16,500 square foot store on the capital's New Bond Street in 2012.

Fairly soon women across the country could be dressing like this ;)