If you’re trying to figure out which modelling category will be right for you, your baby model, child model or pet model, then commercial modelling might be the one!
Not so sure what it’ll entail? Models Direct will give you the lowdown in this blog.
Getting into commercial modelling is a good route into the world of modelling. You’ll get to team up with brands and companies for all types of work including modelling products or appearing in digital and/or print ads.
How can you get started? Let’s walk you through this:
Understanding this modelling category (it’s super important!)
The wide range of opportunities that come with commercial modelling is pretty impressive and quite frankly, undeniably enticing for those looking to tap into it. Unlike runway modelling, the scope for models is vast. Age, size, and appearance are not restrictive meaning anyone could break into this field.
As for projects, they could be anything from TV ads to photoshoots for online content or paper media.
Focus on your portfolio
Your images will translate who you are, your skills and your ability to convey expressions, emotions and poses, so make the most of your portfolio’s visibility to our agency and our clients.
Your portfolio is your way of expressing who you are as an individual, family modelling squad or pet model. Go all out and add images to your collection that will elevate your modelling skills.
Join an agency like ours
You can go solo and do it alone as a model. It’s doable and will help you be in control of your commercial modelling journey. However, and this is a big however, having the right agency (and a massive emphasis on the “right agency”) will help you get booked for gigs with clients you might not have thought was possible.
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- Our Busy Agency
- Tell us your skills!
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The right agency will put you forward for work, negotiate payment and ensure the client is trustworthy and legitimate before the work begins. An agency will act like an older sibling, helping you out with things you had probably never contemplated.
Be a mirror pro through and through
You’ll get called for all sorts of jobs but the one thing you want to own is your mirror work which means practising your modelling skills in front of the mirror! Yup, you got it! It’s simple and easy to do. Plus, any embarrassing looks, only you’ll know about it because it’ll just be you and the mirror that’ll know!
The commercial takeaway
You can get involved in commercial modelling if you have the right agency behind you, an up-to-date portfolio and practised working in front of a mirror. For babies and pets, there are exceptions but being content is a very useful asset, otherwise, you can see how it goes after putting in an application for them.
Alongside these tips, it’s important to remember to:
Be patient (when landing a gig)
Be professional (when you’re on set with a client)
Be punctual (when turning up to your assignment!)
If you need to ask any questions, MD is here to help. We provide our models with commercial modelling opportunities and beyond. Our team genuinely loves what we do, and we can’t wait to hear from you!
