One thing to understand is that starting a career in modeling is far from easy even in Vancouver. It looks easy but looks can be deceiving. There are a lot of things that you need to have lined up before you start your career in modeling. It takes a lot of dedication and hard work to begin a career in modeling. That goes the same for any career that is worth having in the entertainment industry. When you start considering a career in modeling, one thing to understand is that you must be able to fit the type. There are certain requirements that each modeling agency goes by when looking at new models that have regards to your size and also anyone that would be going into plus size modeling.
All the agencies in Vancouver have guidelines that dictate that women should be at a height of 5’9” to 6’ and have a of six at the least, their overall measurements should be something along the lines of 34B-24-34 and their ages should be within the range of fourteen to twenty one years of age. Men looking to break into modeling should have a height of 6 foot with maybe just a couple inches less in height or a couple of inches more and have a waist size of 40R. Plus sized models are no different when it comes to having requirements in Vancouver. Plus sized models need to be the height of 5’8” to 6’ and need to have a waist size range of 8-12 and be over the age of 18. Do not let someone fool you into thinking that petite models are a common thing in Vancouver. Usually you will only see specifications for petite models if it is a special case scenario. Usually petite models have a certain look that has gotten them into modeling or they are an actor that is being used to represent a certain brand or product.
As you begin to look around the area in Vancouver for a good modeling agency, make sure you also take the time to network and establish good connections to those that also are working in the modeling career. One sure fire way to make good connections as you start your career as a model is by actually investing in yourself and taking the time and dedication needed to attend modeling school there in Vancouver. When you start looking at different modeling schools in the Vancouver area; it is good to remember that you will be paying a good price as going to modeling can be a pretty pricey ordeal, but as you look; look for a school that is within your budget and realize as well that you are investing in your future as a model. The school you choose should have a staff that already had a career in modeling and perhaps have even worked in places like Milan or Paris. There is a lot you can learn from going to a school where the teachers are extremely experienced in their craft. If you are still unsure at this point, make the point to go out to an open call; these are held by agencies as a way to scout new talent in the Vancouver area and they do this sort of thing all over the country, so it will not be hard to find an open call in your area.
If modeling doesn’t seem like it is a good fit for you; there are many more rewarding careers to be had in the entertainment industry. A good example of that would be acting. There are many acting schools in Vancouver as well and great agencies. However, if you are still dedicated to becoming a model; you should know that modeling does not just encompass one area alone there are many different types of modeling that can be found in the Vancouver area.
Promotional models work in this area to help a business or company create the drive and demand for their new products or to give an older line a boost; these models often will work in person. If you are looking to become this type of model, it is important to have a huge personality and charm that draws others to you naturally. A typical day will have a promotional model in Vancouver coming out to perhaps a sponsored event to represent the company that they have hired in with. You may be asked to hand out samples or in some cases to go out to a local club or bar scene to promote a new brand of alcohol. There are a lot of opportunities and enough to keep you busy in this type of modeling. You may even be hired out to attend corporate events as a stand-in “guest” to help hype up the event and encourage networking at the event; getting people talking about the company that is hosting the event.
Models working in this area of modeling are often those that you will see featured in catalogs, editorial and fitness magazines. They are also those that need good runway skills as they will work fashion shows and get used very frequently to showcase new products and clothing lines. Models that are walking the runway are usually working to show new designs in clothing brands and lines to buyers, reporters, journalists and other fashion industry people. Catalogue models show off new brands and designs too however usually those that are doing editorial modeling in Vancouver are working for high fashion magazines like Vogue, Elle, Interview and Glamour. The images that these magazines feature are often very dramatic and edgy. Another area of fashion modeling encompasses fit modeling. These models are used by designers to help them see how their clothing line would look on a person in accordance to exact size and measurements. These models are expected to keep and maintain the exact size and weight through the whole shoot and process of working with that clothing line for the intent of keeping consistency.
This area of modeling is not for the body conscious model. You will find that you are promoting lingerie, event companies, hotels, make-up and perfume products. The photography involved with this type of modeling is a true art form as the images are edgier and have more of a pin-up look and boudoir style. Most are classy in nature so don’t worry too much about how you are portrayed however they will use some whimsy to promote products like perfume and that is very normal if you look at a lot of advertisements that are made for celebrity perfume lines even.
Commercial Print Modeling:
Models that are working in this type of modeling are usually hired in to help promote companies, products and or services for a company. They tend to get to be a little creative in the way that they get to play different characters and there are no restrictions on them when it comes to weight, height and or size. They just need to look like a better version of a normal person and have a look that is pleasing to the eye. These models in Dallas get used for lifestyle/casual, corporate, fitness, swimwear, lingerie and glamour modeling shoots. They can typically expect to find themselves in roles that have them acting like a man or woman working out, corporate executives, senior citizens, beach bums and vacationers. This model will ideally have been able to promote the glamourized person in real life and may do shoots to promote various products and services. Fitness models are expected to be athletic and have a sports background if possible. Lingerie models can vary as there are companies that hire more of a cuter model and those that are like Victoria’s Secret or Maxim that need a more edgier model due to their images being of a more provocative nature.
Your portfolio is super important as a model and it should always be kept up to date and should showcase your best photos and include a variety of images that really help you stand out as a model in Vancouver with different poses and looks. Your portfolio will even reflect on your dedication to your craft and showcase your mastery of modeling and show agencies and directors that you take your career seriously and of course you should take your career seriously in Vancouver.
