- Myth: To become a model you first need to pay a photographer. Reality: There are a lot of scams out there. Modeling is a job you get paid to do; if you have to pay, you're not modeling. No major modeling agency requires that you hire a photographer before interviewing and they state this on their web sites.
- Myth: Modeling is easy glamorous work. Reality: Modeling can be fun, but it requires effort.
- Myth: Anyone can be a model, it doesn't may if you're young or old, skinny or fat. Reality: Modeling is competitive -- you need to look better than the competition or you won't get the work. True their are lifestyle models and plus sized models, but these fields are no less competitive.
- Myth: You have to look like a runway model to find work. Reality: Not all modeling is runway modeling; print models under 5'8" appear all the time in pin up and nude shots in Playboy, on posters, advertisements, etc.
- Myth: Models have to be skinny. Reality: Models need to be healthy, if you're doing glamour or nude modeling some curves are helpful.
- Myth: Models are dumb. Reality: Successful models are smart. Dumb models don't get work -- modeling is competitive and smart models know they have to exercise, eat right, and get as much practice as possible.
- Myth: You need to take a class to learn to model. Reality: You can shell out a ton of money on modeling schools (or scams) and it won't help you as much as getting real experience or advice from experts.
- Myth: Models shouldn't smile in photos, the expressions should always be blank. Reality: Sometimes a smile is called for, sometimes it's not. Being able to show a range of expressions and moods is important.
- Myth: Modeling is like what you see on reality TV. Reality: Get real!
- Myth: Always look right at the camera. Reality: A variety of looks and poses is best
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