UK Models advice is crucial to an aspiring models career. The information and knowledge shared with hopefuls enables for individuals to leave the studio confidently and wisely. Models return home with aspirations for the future and steps on how to navigate the industry securing places at trusted modelling agencies. Many arrive excited and nervous as they have very little experience in the modelling industry and are unsure of what awaits. Gaining a small taster at the photoshoot and with the experienced staff offering valuable tips and support the models are equipped for the next step. With their portfolio of images and the UK Models advice to hand the hopefuls are ready to take on the industry and carve a career.
Many candidates who have experienced a day at UK Models write tweets to let the London based company their achievements afterwards. A lovely and heartwarming way to show their appreciation of how the support service has helped aspiring models. Below is an example of how the advice and photoshoot has helped one particular candidate achieve her goals.
@UKModelslondon I really enjoyed it! And since then I’ve been signed with a modelling agency! ?
— ❤ Ciara (@ItsCiaraXxX) February 20, 2014
The above success story is proof that the experience and advice is beneficial to a models career. The ultimate goal for aspiring models is to be signed to an agency after the portfolio is complete. The confidence built via the informative advice and armed with a professional set of pictures allows for talented individuals to approach agencies and receive a great response. Without the support service the hopeful may feel lost, unsure and too timid to take that brave step into the unknown. Yet with either a printed portfolio or an eFolio the aspiring model will feel inspired and courageous with the reassured fact that she has the visual proof to back up their words.
UK Models also provides direction as without the advice given to approach agencies young minds may not know how to locate an establishment and how to approach them. Applying to an agency without a set of professional images may be a worthless venture as amateur shots will not suffice in a competitive league. It is evident in this instance that her time spent with UK Models helped secure her place at the model agency and is more than happy to let the modelling company know of her success.
Another service that UK Models offer is the model bootcamp to give hopefuls an insight into the industry. The course lasts two days where you are expected to take catwalk classes, be coached throughout your photoshoot, collaborate with a celebrity stylist providing tips on your body type, tips on castings and interviews and a sessions with a celebrity make-up artist giving beauty advice. The modelling school is led by experts in the field ensuring that students are given the best start in their career. The training will leave models feeling confident with their walk, posture, facial expressions and arm movements when walking the runway or posing in front of a camera. The tips and advice on what to wear in terms of make-up and clothing is valuable when entering castings and meetings with clients. First impressions are vital in the industry and UK Models understand this when providing essential advice to impressionable hopefuls. Their main objective is for candidates to leave the bootcamp with the knowledge and wisdom to navigate the industry with confidence.
UK Models explain: “Modelling School gives you an amazing opportunity to gain an insight in to the modelling industry and to learn the tricks to succeed in the modelling world.”
The whole process is a beneficial experience for the models who are accepted into the programme. There are not many opportunities where you can experiment and practice skills without being judged too harshly yet encouraged to improve. It is a hub where individuals can feel comfortable practicing their technique with useful tips and advice that will ensure success in the future. Individuals will leave the scheme feeling ready to take on the modelling world.