4 tips on etiquette every model

I have worked with a lot of different models both great and not so great. What makes the great ones great is not only their talent, but is so much more. Here are 4 tips on etiquette every model should posses.

1. Punctuality Matters

When a photographer or stylist gives you a time to meet for a shoot, show up at least 5 minutes early. When the model shows up late it sets everything back. It is so frustrating when a photoshoot or video shoot has been planned and everyone is ready to go and we are waiting on the model to get started. Everyone involved has other things on their schedule and doesn’t have all day to sit around and wait for a model who is late. Time is money.

2. Don’t Be a Drama Queen

When you show up to a shoot be kind and respectful to everyone involved. It doesn’t matter how big or small someone’s job is on a shoot, every job is important. Your part as a model is important, but models can be replaced. Kind and pleasant models are more enjoyable to work with.

3. Commitment is Key

If you commit to a photoshoot, whether it is paid or trade, give it your all. Show up when asked and follow any instructions given beforehand or during the shoot. Yes we all know life is crazy and sometimes hits us when we don’t expect it. If you have to cancel give the photographer ample time to find a replacement. If you decide to not show up without telling anyone don’t expect to ever work with that photographer again no matter how talented you are.

4. Be Patient & Respectful

After a photoshoot everyone gets excited to see and post the finished images. Be patient with the photographer. They will give you images when they are ready/ allowed and will let you know when you are allowed to post images. Make sure you respect the photographers work. DO NOT alter the images in any way. This includes adding brightness, contrast, any Instagram filter, etc. It is so rude to alter a photographers hard work and style without permission

Praise Chiruka

I am a lady aged 22. I am signed under frosties modelling agency Besides the fact that modelling is my passion and l feel like l have a talent that l should show to the world, l also chose modelling because l found it a better way to showcase my beauty, intelligence and it was a quicker way to fufill my dream of working with the community and partaking in community projects without any obstacles.

In the next 5 years, l see myself owning both national and international Peagentry tittles. I see myself being a successful commercial model, well known for giving a hand to the needy and owning an organization which fights corruption in the modelling industry, to make modelling a better and fair carrer

If l were not a model, l would be a fashion designer, designing clothes for models. Already, l have a talent in cloth designing, but due to busy schedules, l cannot focus more on it, although l enjoy it the fewer times I do it. The short highlighted abobe is an example of my designs.

To the upcoming models l would want to say the modelling industry needs someone with dedication, persistence, commitment and direction. It's a cruel industry where one reaps what he/she sows. It also needs patience, because it's not an easy path and one may take years of much effort before succeeding. Therefore, l encourage all upcoming models to hold on to what they want and work for it untill they achieve