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Little about modeling


Obsidian 
October 15, 2015



Being a model isn’t as easy as people would expect. It is something that requires a lot of time, practice, self-awareness, good organization, dedication to details, and of course great style. Alt modeling is followed by being a good role model too – you are a figure that inspire and teach about certain lifestyle, fashion and subgenre. I am always happy to see people that are true to themselves, and who are trying to turn things around a bit. There is nothing exciting about cliché gothic look, and I appreciate all people trying to play with it and make it unique and different.




Modeling is something you learn through time. You need to be comfortable in front of the camera, to learn your angles and know what is right and what isn’t. You need to trust your photographer , that is the key to success! Good models know how to work around their flaws, and make things look good on photos. It is not photoshop that makes model a good one, it is model’s ability to work with camera successfully. You need to control your whole body - modeling is something you are doing from head to toe ALL the time, even if you’re shooting only portraits at the moment. You need to find the light, you need to control your face and follow the light even though you are focused on the photographer, props or other things. You need to make your eyes ‘smile’ and make them alive. Always model with your neck too, because hidden neck is a big no no! Also, you need to be sure the poses are not awkward, you never want to have amputees instead of arms and legs! You always need to elongate yourself, find a way to appear taller and thinner. Work with props, clothes and jewelry, let them inspire you! Try to role-play and to be that character on the set the best you can, you are the star of the story. Take care of yourself, and be always ready and prepared for everything!
Shootings in cold weather, in extreme heat, in water where you need to model AND use your whole body to pose and stay on the surface, hours of applying makeup and doing your hair, runway shows that are so stressful, and you need to be able to do anything that photographer or someone who hires you wants from you. There is no excuse, it is called professionalism. You need to know to do that micro-changes with your body and face that are making the photo just perfect. Always find a way to show clearly all the things you are modeling – clothes and jewelry, or to bring the emotion on the set with the concept.




Remember, be true to yourself, and work hard! Be focused and work good with photographers, try to connect with them. The thing is, when photos are bad, it is not photographer’s fault. It is always model’s. So, give the best of you, bring the game even higher! Try to work with photographers with amazing skills, no matter if they are famous or not. Just do what you feel and remember - practice, nerves and awareness are everything in this job. It is not always fair, so this industry needs you to be really, really tough and to adapt quickly and sucessfully.
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MrsWee ,
Every job is harder than it looks to the outsiders...
6 years ago
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Sulgry ,
Never thought about it this way... interesting :)
6 years ago
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Demons ,
OH MY GOD! I can't get over how amazing that first photo is! If I didn't know it was you I would seriously mistake you for a manikin! It's insanely good XD
7 years ago
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RozzeGirl ,
People should know this is real work! You stand in all sorts of positions, in all sorts of weather and careful not to blink at the wrong time...
7 years ago
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Immortalbae ,
For alternative models is far more dificult than all of you think, coordinate the shoot, find sponsors, in most cases edit photos, do your own hair and makeup, find locations, express creativity....
7 years ago
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Tenshi ,
I've poked a bit into modelling myself, and it's already tough, I imagine how difficult it is for someone who's brought it to a whole new level like you did!
7 years ago
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Boamund ,
are we starting a thread here about level of modelling difficulty? Its all said n done. miss Kerttu is pro player obviously and it wouldnt be wiser if we can ask her how to cope with all that she's going through instead of rolling out personal cases. As a one time photo assistant, Ive come across some experienced models. Most of those times Ive seen that lifeline between them and photographer is crucial My question is pointed on that matter. Is there anyone particular thats syncronised with you Obsidian? I guess you have coordinator for photographer casting? And who is selecting those damn good snaps from whole batch afterwards? Ive came to concluison on that becouse models allways seemed to me as movable mannequines. Is it the same here with you Obsidian, or you participate much more in whole process.
7 years ago
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LadySelene ,
I absolutely know what you mean. I have started alternative modeling (mostly to model my own creations) in a past few months and it is hard... All the constant work behind it! Internet presence, working with photographers, building your name, knocking on every door and getting rejected five times before even a single, slightest chance, every comment and like means a lot.... And I'm just starting... Can't imagine how it is for you... Does it get easier?
7 years ago
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FuriosAna ,
I newer realized that modeling is such a hard work, from my (not so informed) point of view, it was jut : models come, be pretty, take a few photos and go to some fancy party... This was an eye opener!
7 years ago
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Unwizen ,
Such a mature and professional view of modeling! Great post! I hate when people think modeling is easy!
7 years ago
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Boamund ,
Just by looking at your blog photo I have the need to listen Nick Cave. Honestly. Also I can only respect your attitude toward photographers. My roommate was a jerk and a damn good photographer.
7 years ago
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