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Nudity is a prevalent theme in the modeling industry, especially for high-end fashion editorials. These days, it seems that nudity is someth

When you open a fashion magazine and flip through the pages, chances are you don't think a lot about the lives of the models you're looking

Many aspiring and new models assume that all they need to do is be good at posing in front of a camera and walking a runway. But the reality is that there’s a huge business side of things that you also need to be aware and educated about. One of the biggest things models should know about and use but often don’t, is the Model Release form. This little form is very important but is often underutilized by both models & photographers, especially when doing trade work. In this po

You wouldn’t hire a batting coach that’s only played baseball recreationally, so choosing a modeling coach should be no different...

It goes without question- modeling takes practice, dedication, and hustle. When you see a model strutting down the runway, know it’s the...

It seems like as each fashion week season rolls around, the issue of models and their weight is yet again brought to attention. Whether it’s

If you’ve been around the modeling industry for a while, chances are you’ve had your photos used without your permission. If it hasn’t ha...

TFP is an acronym for “Trade for Prints” and is a common term used in the fashion industry. It can also mean “Time for Prints” or...

When you become a model, you learn very quickly the importance of a good pair of heels. Whether a casting call, a shoot, or a runway show...

When you first sign with an agency, you may be a little overwhelmed at all of the things they are going to want you to get started on so you

Read below for a list of some quick tips that apply to casting calls as well as agency visits so you are never caught off-guard!

If you are just starting out in your modeling career, or you are trying to expand your network and start work in bigger markets, you have probably heard the term ‘mother agent’. What are they? Do you need one to be a successful model? If you don’t know the answer to these questions, you are not alone! When first starting out, many models aren’t familiar with this term and everything it entails. I know I had to do a few Google searches before I fully understood what being sign

Tax season is upon us, and if you are a model, it can be very frustrating & confusing when it comes time to file. The modeling industry is a grey area as far as the taxation system is concerned because there are no actual black and white rules for what you can or can't claim, making it a slippery slope for write-offs/deductions. As a model, you're considered a self-employed individual and therefore can deduct business expenses from your modeling income. Tax write-offs are imp

Getting booked for a runway show involves much more than just showing up the day of the show. It's quite a process that begins weeks or months before the show date. Photo by Brishen Lee wearing Ann Taylor What does all this preparation entail, exactly? Of course, the process is slightly different for every model, but there are a few things that every model does to prepare. See below for some common tips & tricks to get yourself runway ready. Month/Weeks before the show: Worko

As a model, it is essential that you are always prepared when you are on a booking or have a day of castings ahead of you. Your “Model Bag” is a vital part of being prepared, and should contain everything you may need for a show or a shoot. If I am going to a shoot, I usually prefer to use a small carry-on luggage style bag that has swivel wheels because I tend to pack more for a shoot than I would a show, and having a wheeled luggage bag helps take the strain off of my shoul

One of the most common questions I get asked is “how did you get into modeling?” My modeling career began when I was about 16 years old. Growing up, I was always tall and scrawny, I got made fun of a lot for being so skinny, and never felt like I fit in with my peers. I didn’t really have an athletic body and sports were really the only activities in the small town where I lived. My mom was looking for something for me to get interested in, and took me to an audition at John