Valentina
TOP 10 Modeling Tips
By Valentina 
1 PUNCTUALITY:
Always arrive 15 min. early for a job

2 PERSISTANCE:
Success is attainable for those who work hard

3 PATIENCE:
Don't take rejection personally, even super models hear the word NO!

4 RESPONSIBILITY is KEY:
Don't do drugs ever!

5 BE PREPARED:

Have available your current portfolio, composites, wardrobe, résumé's, vouchers, agenda, training, classes, directions, specifics, details, contact info.

Your Model Bag should contain:

a. Baby wipes
b. Nude undergarments
c. Clean shoes
d. White tennis shoes
e. Makeup/deodorant
f. Face scarf
g. Hairspray
h. Pantyhose
i. Brush
j. Clear nail polish remover

Know your terminology:

a. First option refusal/hold
b. Booker
c. Booking
d. Casting 
e. Agent
f. Talent
g. Extra

Different Mediums:

a. Print

1/ Editorial
2/ Commercial
3/ Advertising
4/ Lifestyle

b/ Commercial:

1/ National
2/ Regional
3/ Union - Non-Union
4/ Screen Actors Guild
5/ Residuals

c/ Runway

d/ Movies

e/ Conventions

6 BE A TEAM PLAYER:
Cooperation is important

7 FIND YOUR NICHE:

8 HAVE FUN:
Modeling is not microsurgery, but pay attention, focus, be serious about your work

9 WHEN SHOOTING THINK ABOUT SOMETHING:
Pleasant, funny, relaxing, sad, curious, etc., because the eyes are the windows of expression

10 BE YOURSELF:
Express your natural personality, because that is what people want

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