Getting started with professional modeling could mean preparing psychologically for it. There are lots of myths about being a professional model that can hold you back from getting into it. If you too have set an image of a perfect model for yourself to the extent that you think that there is no way you can start becoming one without having the same physical or mental attributes then you must have to get over this thinking looking for some practical reasons. It is not a surprise that some of the best and highest- paid models may not look perfect in every sense as the modeling industry is notorious to make anyone glamorous. As per the US-based model, Leanna Beckford and others, in the end, all that matters is the zeal and self-confidence as the industry is welcoming women who do not have zero figures and generally accepted standards.
Below are some myths debunked to get over the misconceptions and preconceived notions about being a model:
1) You Have To Be Extremely Tall:
This is perhaps one of the most common preconceived notions associated with the modeling industry. You too must have been under this impression watching catwalk models on your favorite fashion channels. The good news is that there are various fields of modeling such as photoshoot or modeling for clothes and magazines where height is not such a constraint. “You can be a commercial model if you are only 5’6” although the requirements for height and weight are different for a catwalk model,” says Beckford. You should have a height over 5’10” to be a catwalk model.
2) You Have To Be Underweight and Skinny
Watching your favorite fashion channels, you must have come across skinny models walking on the ramp leading you to think that this is the only way to be one. The whole idea of skinny models is a little outdated as the world in present times wants to see real women as models. It is not surprising that the modeling industry is welcoming women who do not have zero figures as the curvier does not necessarily mean less appealing or attractive.
3) You Must Have a Perfect Face
You may hold yourself back thinking that you don’t look like your favorite model having all the features of a Greek God. You may be under the impression that you must have perfect features such as perfect eyebrows, big eyes, lips, etc. only disappointing yourself after looking into the mirror finding your flaws. There is no perfect face or features as some of your flaws may stand you out from others. You can come into the limelight with your flaws as there are numerous models out there with a high forehead, thick eyebrows that made into the industry with the so-called flaws.
4) Models Make a Lot of Money
Models don’t start making a lot of money from the beginning itself. Like any other profession, it does demands some initial struggle before you could start earning comfortably. You may even have to do some free photoshoots to get a start into the industry.
Conclusion: Getting started with professional modeling could mean preparing psychologically for it. There are lots of myths about being a professional model that can hold you back from getting into it. If you too have set an image of a perfect model for yourself to the extent that you think that there is no way you can start becoming one without having the same physical or mental attributes then you must have to get over this thinking looking for some practical reasons. Some myths debunked to get over the misconceptions and preconceived notions about being a model include that they have to be skinny and extremely tall. They must have a perfect face and they make a lot of money from the beginning itself. As per the US-based professional models such as Leanna Beckford and others like any other profession, it does demands some initial struggle before you could start earning comfortably.
