Jul
09

In the Life of a Model – Figuring It Out

Woke up this morning with a headache. Not sure why. Not that I went out last night.  I was in bed close to 9 pm. I thought that today would be a busy day. I knew it might not end up that way. Time to get back to the networking grind. I hope to have some new images up sometime soon.

The first few messages that I get are the ones that I enjoy. I can’t say that models don’t flirt back with fans and even with photographers. It happens. Everyone needs a good ego boost here and there right? Just as long as the intentions are clear. Also, that the actions are not followed into.

I had a friend who was a model and then started to date a photographer. That I knew was not going to end up well. She got jealous of all of the models he worked with. It was a debate on every shoot and always ended in an argument. Just seemed pointless at times.

Let’s see how many times I have to use white out to get a shoot actually booked. Also, to see if a photographer can actually fill out a booking outline. You would think that it would be easy but, then you never know who is serious and who is not.

Jun
29

In the Life of a Model – Finding your niche

Finding your niche. Most models have this persona that they are perfect. Or at least some of the ones that I have met lately. There is nothing about being humble to their persona there. It is sometimes crazy to watch. They want to be in the spotlight. Of course, that is where everyone wants to be. I just don’t want to be in the spotlight and then fall flat on my face.

The quirks that models have are all over the place. Some of us got into modeling for being a model. Some got into it due to self esteem reasons. Some of us got into it just because it seemed fun. The reasons may differ but, the outcome in the images seems to be the same. We all want the images that should be in the latest issues of Cosmo or Vogue.

That must be one of the reasons that I have an issue near to read every day.

Jun
26

In the Life of a Model – Did that really just happen?

Did that really just happen? I had been conversing with a photographer and he kept on saying how much he wanted to work with me. Flattered as usual but, still modeling is a business. The booking outline got sent. Then crickets! Where the heck did this person go to? I am at a loss for words. Seems like a lot of work to just be ignored. Like a first date gone wrong.

I really know that I am unique. That is nothing new to me. When working with agents and other companies, I know that I am not the typical model that people usually work with. I really do try to make the most of a shoot, the images, the marketing, and then the follow up. There has to be some rapport there to make it happen.

I do know that my time is valuable. I don’t have a lot of it. It is one of those things I know that I can’t stop. I wish I could as then I would not be spending hours and hours in traffic.  But then I do sing along to the radio. That to some can be amusing to watch.

Jun
14

In the Life of a Model – Random Thoughts

Another day of getting things done. I am trying to keep organized as another shoot has been planned for later today. Walking around the house in getting things ready. Listening to reality TV show in the background. At least my drama filled life if nowhere near theirs. Or at least I keep telling myself that.

I had a gym membership once. I thought hat the fact that I was paying money would make me go more. And it did for a bit. But then, that wore off and I was not into being somewhere in the evenings where I felt like I was going to be followed home. The lighting outside of this gym was horrible. Random thought as I am getting everything ready for the drive to the shoot.

Text the photographer and get going. Another bunch of memories to be made.

Jun
04

In the Life of a Model – Shooting Day

Shooting day. I got enough sleep for the evening. I didn’t really want to get out of bed. But the assignment calls. I text the photographer with again confirmation on the shoot, time, and when I will be on my way. I can’t see why more people don’t give out this information. Location shooting is one of those beasts where you def need to do that. But then the excuses come out of the woodwork. Phones get turned off and then people get stuck with nothing to do but, guess to know what happened.

I never want to get to a shoot and take forever to get ready for the first shot. When a studio has been paid for, time really does equal money. I have seen models who come in and stand for hours in getting things ready. Get out of your house with the basics on. If you know you have a makeup artist, then great, but if not don’t waste time. It just is rude.

Running through poses. Hearing the click of the camera. I hope that they turn out ok. Maybe I should not have had that cookie last evening. Yeah right. It was chocolate chip! That was not going to happen.  Models do eat. And we eat in public no doubt. The rule of the skinny model who looked like she was going to break has kind of gone by the wayside. I am happy about that. People need to be healthy.

After a few hours of shooting, I am tired. Glad to get home, shower, and crawl into bed. Onto another day!

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