Book: "Complete Guide for Models"
Book Description
This book delivers candid, specific inside information about how to get started in the competitive field of modeling, whether you're male or female or the parent of a potential child model. The advice comes from those in the know, including successful models and modeling agents, casting directors, magazine editors, makeup artists, photographers, and health professionals. These experts debunk myths about the profession and shed light on common scams that plague the industry. Get the scoop on everything from being discovered to maintaining a long-lasting career. Go behind the scenes on a New York City fashion shoot to find out what it's really like. Whether you dream of becoming the next supermodel, or just hope to supplement your income with exciting modeling work, this is the book for you.
Beauty is just one trait of a successful model, find out the other 12 traits, along with important information on the business of modeling, from getting an agent, developing your portfolio, make-up advice, and more. A range of model specialties are covered in detail, including: babies and children, teens, men's division, women's division, runway, commercial, mature and classic, plus sizes, swimsuit, body and fitness, and more. Co-author Eric Bean is a successful fashion photographer in New York City, and has worked with top models and agents for over two decades. Jen Bidner is the author of over a dozen books in related fields.
Book: "Naomi"
Book Description
At thirty years old Naomi Cambell still rules the fashion world, setting runaways and magazine covers ablaze with sophisticated, sultry style that, even after seventeen years in the business, continues to make her a media star with international appeal. This book features brilliant images, including recent unpublished photographs, by top fashion photographers coupled with insightful commentary by leading fashion designers, photographers, and entertainment figures who explain the power and allure of this international icon.
Book: "Professional Model Portfolio"
Book Description
This photographer's guide to creating successful model portfolios encourages a dynamic, diversified artistic approach and shares essential knowledge about the modeling industry, portfolio basics, and agency requirements. Photographers learn how to work with models for the best possible results, create and refine a standout portfolio, and sell that product to agents in the United States, England, and Asia. Three actual portfolios are included to help photographers conceptualize, sculpt, and refine their own portfolios to maximize their client's reach in the industry.
Photographers learn why particular images were chosen for opening and closing shots, how to arrange the interior images, and what constitutes an appealing design. Featuring information on working with women, men, and children, this book will help new and experienced models and photographers alike in getting the results they desire.
About the Author
Billy Pegram has discovered, photographed, and introduced more than 50 young men and women into the international modeling community. He has also produced cutting-edge fashion photography for big-name clients such as Fila and Swatch. He is the author of Fashion Model Photography. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.
