Modelling

There are various types of modelling in which some common types include:

• High fashion modeling: Modeling for luxury brands and high-end fashion houses
• Commercial modeling: Modeling for everyday products and brand. 
• Editorial modeling: Modeling for fashion magazines and editorials
• Runway modeling: Modeling in fashion shows
• Catalog modeling: Modeling for catalogs and online stores

Modelling as a career gives you the opportunity to travel to new places, meet creative professionals, dress well and earn a decent amount of money. With the increase in various forms of media, the scope of this profession has also increased considerably. Candidates willing to travel the world can make their career in this field.

Candidates are asked questions like why they want to be a model, do they have any experience in the field, when they are available for shoot, etc.

The institutions offering modelling courses are:

• Film and Television Institute of India
• National School of Drama
• Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute of India
• Asian Academy of Film and Television

Candidates can start modelling after completing the age of 14. There is no such prescribed age limit but the sooner you start your career, better are the chances to establish yourself in modelling industry.

Other than becoming a model, candidates can work as stylists, actors, modelling instructer, makeup artists, fashion show director etc.

Senior or experienced models earn a lot more than the fresher’s in this field. A fashion show organised at a small level offer fresher’s INR 5,000 to INR 10,000, whereas experienced models are paid INR 30,000 to INR 50,000 per show. 

A fresher should attend the workshops or take professional courses before starting their career. They should take part in pageants and competitions and collaborate with professionals in associated domains. 

The first step to become a model after completing your training is to build a portfolio. A portfolio should consist of good range of pictures in different poses, costumes and characters. After that you can approach to a modelling agency and start giving auditions. In present scenario social media is also a great way to promote yourself.