Inside the Industry
Information is power! Empower yourself and learn exactly what a model is and how you can have a jump-start in a highly competitive industry.
Child and teen models land the same jobs as commercial models such as print work, film, commercials, catalogs and magazines.
Plus size models primarily model clothes that are designed for larger body sizes and types.
Agent-independent models (models not signed to an agency) are referred to as freelance models.
Promotional models (also known as Trade Show or Showroom models) are used at conventions and trade shows (i.e.,an auto show).
A mother agency acts like a "mother" in the fashion industry. This agency supervises or manages the model's career in detail; they help models get a jump start in the industry.
A model release is a contractual agreement between a photographer (or videographer) and model that states usage restrictions of the images taken.
Most people, especially aspiring models, do not understand the copyright law pertaining to professional photographers. A photographer, by federal law, owns every picture that he or she takes.
Fitness models are used to advertise and promote the latest in sports and fitness products. Fitness modeling targets athletic physiques.
Petite models have the same qualities as high-end fashion models but on a petite frame.
When signing with a modeling agency (or even on certain modeling gigs), a model will sign a contract. There are generally 2 types of contracts: exclusive and non-exclusive.
Commercial models promote and sell products and services with their looks and actions.
Fashion modeling is devoted to displaying clothing and other items by noted fashion designers and brands.
A modeling agency (often referred to as model management) is an organization whose function is to recruit and hire models to expose them to career opportunities.
Glamour modeling is modeling for photos with a sexual or mature subject matter, including bikini, sexy outfits and lingerie.
Model management is often confused with modeling agencies although both sometimes function similarly. In fact, quite a few agencies act as management for their models.
