What Kind of Photos to Submit for Model Agency Representation?
To get to the
interview table of a Singapore model agency,
your photos are akin to a resume. It is vital to submit the best quality and different
type of photos, preferably on your first attempt, to nail a solid impression
and get the best modeling jobs possible. We list a few tips and rules to photo
submission that is incredibly useful in getting recognized and wanted by an
agency.
1. When in doubt, go simple.
Modeling agencies are
not interested in a ready-made product. More often than not, it gives the
impression that you are inflexible and can only work with limited styles.
Agencies would much rather prefer a model that they can match styles with and
develop from scratch.
There
is no need to submit studio quality shots. Simple portraits with adequate
lighting and clarity are enough. Furthermore, if your shots don’t suit the
style the agency wants (For example you take editorial photo shoots rather than
television commercial shoots) you might appear unappealing. Agencies are not
expecting grandeur; they want to see your raw and authentic beauty as much as
possible for them to determine the kind of model they have to work with.
2.
Minimalism in style.
Don’t
dress extravagantly in your photos (i.e. wedding dresses, prom dresses,
expensive suits etcetera). Simple, plain colored clothing is enough. Most
importantly, do not wear over revealing, or sexually provocative clothes. A Singapore model starting out is never
required to send nudes or anything sexually sensitive unless you are a
professional and established model and have filled in the proper paperwork for
it.
Animal fur clothing is
another issue you want to avoid. Fashion today is adapting to that which does
not hurt other living beings or the environment. If the viewer of your
photograph is sensitive on such issues, it may, in turn, affect your chances of
joining the agency.
3. Reveal your natural
beauty.
Do not paint your face
with excessive make-up, cosmetics or jewelry. A female model just needs to apply a little foundation, mascara,
blush and lipstick, and a male model can apply a bit of powder without a
noticeable change. For kids, it’s best to not have any make-up at all. Do wear
any form of jewelry, but in minimal. Beyond affecting your natural look, do
give the impression that you look and feel confident about yourself. This is
very important as agencies want to view your natural face and the blank canvass
that you provide them to work with.
4. Don’t reveal your
crazy and wild side.
Don’t submit photos
that you took at a party last Friday night; Save it for Instagram. In general,
do not submit photos with anyone in it other than yourself. Submit your single
photo with class and professionalism.
5. Flaunt it, if you
have it.
If you do want to show
your lively and eccentric personality in a professional manner you can try
posing with a swimsuit. Confidence is the key and do make efforts to appear
natural on your photos.
6. One head shot and
one body shot at a minimum. Give a
variety of emotions.
Take one head and one
body shot at a minimum. Show left, and right poses. Don’t smile in all photos,
use your creativity and show various emotions to show your expressive
versatility. Don’t be stingy with your expressions.
7. Make sure your
photos are an actual representation of your physical body.
Never submit a photo
which is totally different what you look like. The last impression you want to
make is that you’re a person that lacks integrity or confidence. It will also
disappoint the agency you are applying for when they meet a totally different
person from what they saw on your photograph.
8. Let your hair loose.
Ok, 2 things here, one
is the metaphorical version of the expression, be completely relaxed in your
photographs. One of the key distinctions between a model and others is his/her
confidence. Do not show your stress. Next, in the literal sense let your hair
loose, keep it neat and luscious. Agencies want to know what kind of hair you
have that they can work with.
9. Avoid background
clutter.
Do not distract the
viewer with too many things in the background. The agency wants to see only
YOU, so stick with solid colored backgrounds.
10. Provide your
contact details.
Agencies will be quick
to call you for an interview upon glancing through your photographs so make
sure while providing your accurate contact information you remain contactable.
You will also be contacted for jobs if you are selected, so be readily
contactable.
A good photograph is a
product of a countless number of attempts. Thus, invest time and effort in
creating photos that will stand out from your competition. A Singapore model of today will have a tough time out beating the competition in the growing modeling industry. All in all,
do your homework on the agency before submitting your photographs.
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