SAG - Screen Actress Guild, union for TV and film performers.

Sample - a piece of clothing from a line that is specifically created for a shoot or a fashion show. Many samples are one of kind pieces that are produced before the line is created. Samples are sometimes marked with permanent ink or have defects so that they cannot be resold.
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Head-sheet - agency sheet, poster, or book of models they represent that goes to prospective clients.

Headshot - 8 x 10 size photo of head and shoulders.
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Abroad - places outside of the United States where you can go to model, such as London, Paris, Milan, Tokyo.

Accessories - fashionable items that you wear to complement clothing, such as jewelry, belts, pocketbooks, hats and scarves.
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Your portfolio is your visual resume. Here are some tips about getting yours into shape.

1. Presentation. Your portfolio should be organized and visually appealing. Loose photos, cut up contact sheets, loose slides, torn or bent photos, and a delapidated case are signs of a poor portfolio presentation. Just as an accountant wouldn’t present his resume on a crumpled piece of paper, you shouldn’t have a sloppy portfolio. Your portfolio represents you; make it a lasting, positive impression.
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Becoming a model of any kind can be a challenging process. The fashion industry is brutal, and one of the more difficult areas of modeling to break into is fitness modeling. There is a certain level of fitness and body shape that needs to be maintained. Use these steps as a base for the rigorous process of becoming a fitness model.
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Like any profession, modelling can be learnt. We are sure there are some reputable modelling schools out there but we would recommend you considering the following before paying out a lot of money for one.

1. You don’t need to go to modelling school to be a model. When you join an agency you will get the experience and training you need through test shoots, experience on the job, through conversations with your agent or personal manager, and, if necessary, from brief classes arranged, usually for free, by your agent.

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In the age of home phones and 8×10’s we all wondered how anyone could ever afford to get into the modeling industry. Even after you invest a small fortune in professional training and other peripheral services, you still have to purchase all of the marketing materials to send to anyone with a mailing address. Read the rest of this entry »

A career in modeling offers fabulous chance live life full of luxury and glitter that comes with fame. Modeling means to travel to beautiful places all over the world. You meet interesting people and of course maintain a fat purse. But then it not at all easy to earn fame, name, and money. Hence, modeling is very competitive field where good attitude looks and smartness counts a lot. All this is achieved with some positive factors in the bag - a professional approach, enthusiasm, reliable agent, and of cause bit of luck. Luck plays major role in everyone’s life. Read the rest of this entry »

Thin, gaunt and vertically endowed models no longer have the whole runway to themselves. Today, plus-size, thick, and horizontally endowed models are also strutting their catwalks fiercely. The birth of the plus-size industry actually marks the return of idea of Classical beauty, where being voluptuous and full is attractive.
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A model is a person who positions himself/herself in front of a camera or film camera for the picture to be displayed for purposes of fashion, art, or commercial publicizes of products and services.

Modeling is famous from other types of public performance, such as acting, dancing since many do not agree to it but it is an art. Many models can express themselves as actors and so many have acted in movies as well. Modeling is somewhat close to acting, as the model has to show feelings and emotions even use their voice in front of the camera.

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