Modeling 101 - Answering Reader Questions

Anonymous Wrote: Hello Dania! Thanks so much to have created a diary. I just discovered it and it helps so much. I've been a life model for art galleries. Recently I have been approached for nude photography and I would like to know if the rates differ from the full clothed photography. Also, I couldn't find where is the limit to quote a nude or semi nude photo shoot. For example, if I have my hair in front of my nipple and a short, then technically I'm semi-nude in the studio in front of the photographer but still, the result of the photo is that nobody sees any erogenous area. How do you make the difference and quote the right rates? Does suimwear and underwear are the same rates than full clothed in the industry? Thank you for your time and for your expertise! Hello, Anonymous! You're super welcome, I'm glad it's proved to be a useful resource for you! I did a post some years ago about types of modeling (including all the ones you mentioned) and the...

Anonymous Wrote: Is a test shoot same as tfp or is it a specific kind of tfp? And is it ok to have a resume with both acting and modelling work? Hi, Anonymous! You are correct. A test shoot is also known as a TFP shoot and is used interchangeably with other terms like "TF" or "trade shoot." They all essentially mean the same thing: a free exchange of services between a photographer and model to create images both parties can use for promotional purposes. It is perfectly acceptable to have a resume with both acting and modeling work if you offer both types of services. However, it is also a good idea to create other variations of your resumes, like one with just your acting work and one with just your modeling work. Sometimes you'll have to submit the right version according to the project you're interested in. For example, if you want to submit to an acting job then you should send them the resume that has just acting work on it and not modelin...

Anonymous Wrote: Hey Dania, Still such a fan of your blog!  I have a random question that I need some advice on. I reached out to an agency, through Instagram DM, that I've wanted to be signed to for quite some time. They DM'd me back stating they'd like to set up a meeting and asked for my contact info. It's been 2 days since sending my contact info and haven't heard anything from them regarding the meeting yet. I realize they're busy, so just wondered if I should follow up and If so, how long should I wait to do so? Thank you :) Hey, Anonymous! Awww, I'm so flattered to have you as a fan, thank you! Looking at the original date you posted your comment on my Modeling 101 blog post, which was October 3 and given that it is now October 10, enough time has passed that you should follow up if you haven't already done so or if the agency hasn't already contacted you (I hope it's the latter!). In general when contacting companies like mo...

Anonymous Wrote: I love your blog! There are lots of useful information. When measuring height, should it be morning or night height? Thank you! Hi, Anonymous! You're very welcome, I'm glad you're enjoying my blog, despite the fact that I've been so busy these past few months that I haven't been blogging as actively as I had hoped, lol. While there is a lot of info out there showing that we tend to be taller in the evening and experience some form of height loss during the day, I would recommend going with measuring your height during the day. I say this simply because when you go into castings, open calls and go-sees to get measured it will happen during the day and not in the evening. That means your listed height will more closely match when you get measured by another person, making it consistent and not like you're just randomly lying about your height. So I would go with the more practical approach. :-)