|
Articles by Sarah Ferguson
| • Sell Yourself With Your Zed Card by Sarah Ferguson |
| Article issued on: 05-Nov-2008, Article Visits: 61, Article Rating: 2.33 of 5, Category Culture & Society |
| The comp card, or zed card, is going to become a like business card that you use for networking and for marketing your modeling talents. A memorable, high quality, and professional comp card can get you a foot in the door and a poor comp card will almost certainly see that door shut. The very basic requirements for a zed card is that it ... [] |
| • Becoming a Male Model by Sarah Ferguson |
| Article issued on: 25-Oct-2008, Article Visits: 18, Article Rating: 3.31 of 5, Category Culture & Society |
| There are plenty of opportunities for men to become models, because as yet, it simply doesn t draw the same attention. Partially due to this fact, the male modeling industry is considered to be more relaxed than the female industry. Models can start later, have a career spanning a much greater length of time, and still be paid well for the best shoots. However, ... [] |
| • How to Choose the Best Agency For You by Sarah Ferguson |
| Article issued on: 06-Oct-2008, Article Visits: 17, Article Rating: 2.34 of 5, Category Culture & Society |
| There is a large number of modeling agencies all around the world. Some have a superb network of contacts, are regularly looking for new models to fulfill contracts, and can boast an enviable client list. Some agencies may require a very specific type of model to meet limited criteria on a small number of contracts. Choosing the right agency can help determine whether you ... [] |
| • Using the Internet to Further Your Modeling Career by Sarah Ferguson |
| Article issued on: 18-Sep-2008, Article Visits: 13, Article Rating: 3.73 of 5, Category Culture & Society |
| The Internet has opened doors in various industries and for a number of people. For models, it has provided an opportunity for increased exposure as well as quick and simple access to modeling agencies, shoots, and opportunities. The Internet not only offers excellent opportunities for aspiring models but can help established ones improve their networking and generate even more opportunities. Post Your Pictures And ... [] |
| • What s in a Pose? by Sarah Ferguson |
| Article issued on: 04-Sep-2008, Article Visits: 12, Article Rating: 4.8 of 5, Category Culture & Society |
| Along with a great look and professional attitude, poses and expressions are among the most important weapons in a model s arsenal of desirable traits. Once upon a time, models were expected to learn a staple set of poses but that s not as necessary any longer. Generally speaking, though, photographers and clients prefer natural looking expressions and poses that require little work to ... [] |
| • Marketing Yourself by Sarah Ferguson |
| Article issued on: 11-Jul-2008, Article Visits: 11, Article Rating: 4.58 of 5, Category Culture & Society |
| To become a successful model you need to find work. Signing with an agency means that that agency will actively promote you and look for shoots for you to take part in. The alternative is to work as a freelance model marketing yourself, finding your own shoots, and generally doing all of the hard work yourself. The big advantage with the latter approach is ... [] |
| • Developing Professional Modeling Characteristics by Sarah Ferguson |
| Article issued on: 29-Feb-2008, Article Visits: 14, Article Rating: 2.43 of 5, Category Culture & Society |
| The reason that photographers and clients hire professional models is because they have the look, but also because they have proven to show the characteristics of a good model. By developing these attributes and bringing them to every shoot you can make a name for yourself as being a professional model that is easy to work with and helps get good results. Better shoots ... [] |
| • 6 Tips to a More Successful Portfolio by Sarah Ferguson |
| Article issued on: 16-Feb-2008, Article Visits: 14, Article Rating: 4.86 of 5, Category Culture & Society |
| One of your biggest marketing tools, as a model, is your portfolio. A portfolio should contain at least 6 to 8 pictures, and no more than 24 pictures. Every picture needs to be of a very good quality, although it isn t necessary to pay for professional photography from the very start. As you progress through your modeling career, winning your first shoots and ... [] |
|
