Hi A.K.A. Models Friends! Are you an aspiring or professional model? What you will learn about modeling does not happen overnight.
For me, I've already worked in my different specialties of the industry since the 80's, but I promise you that there is always something "new" to learn and see from the very many people that you may meet along the way...& not necessarily only the famous people that you may be thinking of as a wishful "mentor".
From the beginning of your career, make notes for yourself about each photographer, client, designer, MUA, Stylist, booker, receptionist, etc. that you work with, each job you book, each go-see where you saw or learned something from another model...this is just a mental note (or journal) for you, but everyone matters whether it was a negative or positive experience because that will become "your experience" and influence your life...not just your career.
I'm happy to tell you that sometimes if you want something done in your life...don't just depend on others to get it done for you. Expect to do almost everything yourself if you want to mold your career, so that any assistance you receive is a pleasant welcome. There can be a balance of doing what you like to do and still being able to contribute, collaborate, and do things in a way that can make a difference by using what you're good at. ;)
For me, I've already worked in my different specialties of the industry since the 80's, but I promise you that there is always something "new" to learn and see from the very many people that you may meet along the way...& not necessarily only the famous people that you may be thinking of as a wishful "mentor".
From the beginning of your career, make notes for yourself about each photographer, client, designer, MUA, Stylist, booker, receptionist, etc. that you work with, each job you book, each go-see where you saw or learned something from another model...this is just a mental note (or journal) for you, but everyone matters whether it was a negative or positive experience because that will become "your experience" and influence your life...not just your career.
I'm happy to tell you that sometimes if you want something done in your life...don't just depend on others to get it done for you. Expect to do almost everything yourself if you want to mold your career, so that any assistance you receive is a pleasant welcome. There can be a balance of doing what you like to do and still being able to contribute, collaborate, and do things in a way that can make a difference by using what you're good at. ;)
