Modeling advice
Read our modeling advice and tips
A library of practical guides put together by the ModelGo team with photographers, agencies and talent from inside the industry, to help you start out, grow and work safely.
Articles
- 1 Getting started in modeling: your first-month plan Practical, step-by-step actions to help you start with confidence, from creating your profile to your first casting application. Read article
- 2 How to build your first portfolio Which photos your portfolio should include, how many you need and how to order them for a professional first impression. Read article
- 3 Digitals: the simple photos every agency asks for Photos without heavy make-up or editing that show you as you are. Here is how to take them properly at home. Read article
- 4 How to prepare for a casting From reading the call to walking out of the room: what to do to leave the best impression. Read article
- 5 Posing basics for beginners Simple rules to help you look natural and confident on camera, even at your very first shoot. Read article
- 6 On-set etiquette: how professionals behave on shoot day Reliability, respect and team spirit build your reputation as much as your photos do. Read article
- 7 Modeling modest fashion and abayas on camera Movement and posing techniques that bring out fabric and detail and give the image a quiet elegance. Read article
- 8 Looking after yourself before shoot day Simple habits in the days before a shoot that help you look and feel your best. Read article
- 9 Understanding rates and negotiating fairly What determines what a job is worth, and how to ask for a fair fee without losing the opportunity. Read article
- 10 Reading a contract: usage rights, exclusivity and payment terms The key clauses to understand before you sign, and the questions to ask to protect your rights. Read article
- 11 Working with brands as a content creator How to present yourself, define your offer and follow the rules on disclosing ads. Read article
- 12 Getting started in voice-over The skills and kit you need to begin, and how to record a sample that gets noticed. Read article
- 13 Collaboration shoots: when unpaid work makes sense Collaboration shoots can build your portfolio quickly, as long as the terms are clear and fair to both sides. Read article
- 14 Modeling glossary from A to Z The most common terms you will hear on set, in contracts and in agency messages, simply explained. Read article