Post by Janice Dickinson on Oct 29, 2012 5:10:43 GMT -5
Teach 1: Interpreting guidelines
We always start off our competition on a straightforward, but challenging photoshoot.
Model Potential
For models, we look for potential. Potential can be described as something that will make you stand out from the crowd as a versatile model. It is really your calling card as a model.
The guidelines say “A simple full-body pose, with a simplistically high-fashion outfit.” These guidelines give you an idea of what we are generally looking for, but there’s still a lot of leeway you could follow.
You could follow the path of Season Two winner, Andrej Pejic. He was sitting down, and his outfit wasn’t the most high-fashion, but nevertheless fashionable, and it showed off his potential as a male model who can cross over into the female fashion world.
Cycle One Winner, Sasha Pivovarova took a more fashionable approach to her photo, showing a fashionable garment while still showing off her sellable features.
Or you could follow the path of Season Three runner up, Tyrant Skanks, who submitted a simplistic, powerful photo that showed off her curves, legs and her control of her face.
Model Potential requires knowledge of the modelling industry and some research on what makes a great model. Almost all successful models are tall, and have a defining facial feature or expression. Don’t be afraid to be different, but we want the photograph to be from head-to-toe, and try not to have any amputated limbs.
Celebrity Smile
Celebrities will be smiling in this photoshoot. As a celebrity, you are the face of a brand. Companies hire celebrities to endorse products, and the logic is people buy things from people they trust. The photoshoot guidelines require something commercial and relatable for this reason.
There are many different ways to go with this photoshoot, a laugh, a smirk or a toothy grin. A notable example was Cheryl Cole’s appearance in Season One. Her photo was clean, fresh and relatable, and earned her the first callout.
You could also try to follow the path of Season Two Winner, Emma Watson, who submitted a cute and cheeky smirk. It wasn’t a typical smile, but still commercial enough to sell a product for a specific brand.
There is also the option to try something different, like Season Three runner up, Summer Glau. Her photo was a full-body shot. The only problem was there was a lot going on. It is a good idea to keep the settings minimal.
Fantasy Beauty
The final part of our first photoshoot is where you put your fictional characters to use. This photoshoot is asking for a clean, simple beauty shot. That means props should be minimal.
Beauty is arguably the hardest form of modelling. Everything has to be absolutely perfect in the photo. Every flaw is there in full force, and you haven’t got a body to stand on. Beauty is all about the face, nothing else. So keep the distractions minimal.
In this photoshoot, we really want to see you accentuate your best features.
Season One Winner, Jessica Rabbit, gave us an intense, seductive gaze. Her face was flawless, and she was really bringing the intensity to her picture with just a small squint from her eyes.
But intensity isn’t always the way to go, Season Two winner, Link, showed us how androgynous he can be. His picture accentuated his androgynous features, showing us he can be both masculine and feminine.
Those looking for a risk might like to try a profile shot, like Season Two runner up, Ororo Munroe. Ororo submitted a photo of her profile. Unfortunately, in her case, it didn’t work due to her hair stealing the attention away from her face. However, profile beauty shots are able to be on the same level as a full facial beauty shot.
We always start off our competition on a straightforward, but challenging photoshoot.
Model Potential
For models, we look for potential. Potential can be described as something that will make you stand out from the crowd as a versatile model. It is really your calling card as a model.
The guidelines say “A simple full-body pose, with a simplistically high-fashion outfit.” These guidelines give you an idea of what we are generally looking for, but there’s still a lot of leeway you could follow.
You could follow the path of Season Two winner, Andrej Pejic. He was sitting down, and his outfit wasn’t the most high-fashion, but nevertheless fashionable, and it showed off his potential as a male model who can cross over into the female fashion world.
Cycle One Winner, Sasha Pivovarova took a more fashionable approach to her photo, showing a fashionable garment while still showing off her sellable features.
Or you could follow the path of Season Three runner up, Tyrant Skanks, who submitted a simplistic, powerful photo that showed off her curves, legs and her control of her face.
Model Potential requires knowledge of the modelling industry and some research on what makes a great model. Almost all successful models are tall, and have a defining facial feature or expression. Don’t be afraid to be different, but we want the photograph to be from head-to-toe, and try not to have any amputated limbs.
Celebrity Smile
Celebrities will be smiling in this photoshoot. As a celebrity, you are the face of a brand. Companies hire celebrities to endorse products, and the logic is people buy things from people they trust. The photoshoot guidelines require something commercial and relatable for this reason.
There are many different ways to go with this photoshoot, a laugh, a smirk or a toothy grin. A notable example was Cheryl Cole’s appearance in Season One. Her photo was clean, fresh and relatable, and earned her the first callout.
You could also try to follow the path of Season Two Winner, Emma Watson, who submitted a cute and cheeky smirk. It wasn’t a typical smile, but still commercial enough to sell a product for a specific brand.
There is also the option to try something different, like Season Three runner up, Summer Glau. Her photo was a full-body shot. The only problem was there was a lot going on. It is a good idea to keep the settings minimal.
Fantasy Beauty
The final part of our first photoshoot is where you put your fictional characters to use. This photoshoot is asking for a clean, simple beauty shot. That means props should be minimal.
Beauty is arguably the hardest form of modelling. Everything has to be absolutely perfect in the photo. Every flaw is there in full force, and you haven’t got a body to stand on. Beauty is all about the face, nothing else. So keep the distractions minimal.
In this photoshoot, we really want to see you accentuate your best features.
Season One Winner, Jessica Rabbit, gave us an intense, seductive gaze. Her face was flawless, and she was really bringing the intensity to her picture with just a small squint from her eyes.
But intensity isn’t always the way to go, Season Two winner, Link, showed us how androgynous he can be. His picture accentuated his androgynous features, showing us he can be both masculine and feminine.
Those looking for a risk might like to try a profile shot, like Season Two runner up, Ororo Munroe. Ororo submitted a photo of her profile. Unfortunately, in her case, it didn’t work due to her hair stealing the attention away from her face. However, profile beauty shots are able to be on the same level as a full facial beauty shot.