The Many Misconceptions About Models

[Littleathquakes]

Sure, standing on high heels and posing for an extended lengths of time is uncomfortable.

But hard work is doing any kind of manual labor as a job, day in and day out. I think you're all throwing that term "hard work" around a little too loosely in this thread.

 

[Mariann]

Is it true that models don't get paid for editorials?

 

[anlabe32]

^very little to nothing, yes.

 

[Mariann]

^very little to nothing, yes.

Wow, thanks for replying. Originally I thought this was a myth and they got paid til I started locally modelling and worked with a photographer that told me models don't get paid for editorials... so does this mean that top models such as Isabeli Fontana, Kate Moss even don't get paid for doing editorials in magazines such as Vogue?

 

[anlabe32]

They're usually doing editorial work for exposure. I'm not sure but it can very well be that b-list magazines pay more to have the big models working with them. It's a win-win situation because both will have more exposure then.

 

[Mariann]

They're usually doing editorial work for exposure. I'm not sure but it can very well be that b-list magazines pay more to have the big models working with them. It's a win-win situation because both will have more exposure then.

I see, interesting you say for exposure... now I remember that is what I was told. I know that some times photographers even models can submit to some magazines (not necessarily well known ones but either online or some high fashion ones) and they use a set of pictures for editorial in order to gain exposure for both the model and photographer... I suppose it helps by increasing chance of better paid jobs in the end and securing work with bigger clients

But it's good we've talked about that as I originally thought it was just a myth and they got paid.

 

[KateTheGreatest]

I've heard and read people say '' how can designers expect to sell their clothes when the models on the runway always look so miserable instead of happy?''

And also that they are stupid ...
I disagree because if you really wanna make it in this industry, you have to be smart, you have to know how to make other people like you so they will hire you.

 

[moss trey]

Wow, thanks for replying. Originally I thought this was a myth and they got paid til I started locally modelling and worked with a photographer that told me models don't get paid for editorials... so does this mean that top models such as Isabeli Fontana, Kate Moss even don't get paid for doing editorials in magazines such as Vogue?

From my understanding the bigger girls like Kate and Isabeli have fees that they can ask for to do anything and the people will pay it if it's reasonable. It IS Kate Moss after all! The newer girls you can get free-cheap work out of because they want the exposure so bad, but if you have a good reputation you have the ability to turn down jobs that pay and only do the ones that do.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Deleted member 1957]

many people think that models have deep husky voices mostly with Eastern European accents like Bond villainesses. Many are shocked to hear the likes of Bianca or Natasha Poly speak

 

[TREVOFASHIONISTO]

I think a really common one is that many people view them as not humans and regular people. Yes, they are beautiful but they still do the same things we do

 

[Vega Magnus]

My brother said this a few days ago:

"Let's face it; to be a model, you essentially have to have no morals."

I don't know why precisely why he thinks that, but it does seem to be a relatively prevalent concept in general culture.

 

[michelabella]

that anyone can be a model...i think it takes a strong personality and alot of confidence to make it. i worked for an agency and assisted on photoshoots and even the most physically beautiful girls could leave that place in tears or feeling as small as an ant and never wanting to model again...these young girls are ripped to shreds and get yelled at alot.
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[petit fours]

^ Tell more!

 

[Deleted member 1957]

My brother said this a few days ago:

"Let's face it; to be a model, you essentially have to have no morals."

I don't know why precisely why he thinks that, but it does seem to be a relatively prevalent concept in general culture.

some page 6 and glamour models have better morals than some choir girls

 

[Mariann]

My brother said this a few days ago:

"Let's face it; to be a model, you essentially have to have no morals."

I don't know why precisely why he thinks that, but it does seem to be a relatively prevalent concept in general culture.

I think they have morals and are generally nice people, who do great things, well I have seen a lot of them like this but I do think modelling can at some point make some one feel free, even though they get told to do things, they have to do certain things, I think there is an element of freedom in the creativity of specific shoots, in meeting new people, exploring and travelling the world, in support models can receive and in expressions and poses you see in images- I think there is element of freedom. I am actually speaking from my own experience of modelling, I feel the element of freedom. This may be why people think models have no morals.

 

[michelabella]

it wasnt a huge ny agency or anything but the models were still going to milan and paris and actually make great money but there is just a huge mis conception that this business is all glamour and champagne imo. (sure, for major models it is). one girl actually got signed after her test shoot and made $900 in one day but wanted nothing to do with modeling after her first shoot. she was very shy and this is why i think it takes a thicker skin to really make it. so i disagree alot when ppl say anyone tall and thin can be a model. sure that gets ya noticed but its not enough to keep ya there.
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[Mariann]

Some people think that modelling is easy and don't seem to understand that models don't just get their photos taken, they have to portray the part, adapt to the mood-board and atmosphere, take direction when given, be able to express the right poses and understand their bodies, use their confidence and be good with giving expressions, it's similar to acting.

The only thing I am wondering about right now, is it true that models have another job on the side? I know there have been models in education but is it true that models also have another job on the side and what?

 

[MulletProof]

Most people I know have like a wow and ew reaction to modeling, like they think it's a fun thing to do for a while but eventually you have to go back and pursue an academic life, and since most well-known models don't, they're usually like 'aw, she's so pretty, but what a drag to be undereducated'.

Another misconception among friends is that models are like child actors , like they were pushed into lingerie or catalogs since like 12 (not that far from reality in some cases), by their parents or some sect-like agency, they're usually like "poor girls".

Oh and the most common one is that they wear a TON of makeup and makeup artists go out of their way with tricks to make them look flawless. This one's so common among girls, and they're like 'yeah, right' whenever I mention that I've seen pictures of them backstage and they actually look like that.

 

[Mariann]

That reminds me actually, I am sure some people think that models are always airbrushed in photos but I know that on a lot of occasions models are only tweaked and not airbrushed as much as you think.

 

[mimirose]

That modelling is a glamorous job.

It can certainly be glamorous for some models but not for the majority. And even then, those models who are able to live a more glamorous lifestyle will probably have begun modelling in very unglamorous circumstances. There's a lot of tough criticism, late nights and travelling.

I also think that employment legislators undervalue or misconceive modelling as a profession. There is shockingly little legislation to protect girls who are often under age and working in a foreign country. Models can work ridiculous hours (fittings which go on into the early hours, for instance,) are paid incredibly little especially when they've just started out (or they're paid in trade) and work in conditions that many would find uncomfortable (I remember watching an interview with Anja Rubik who said that when she started modelling, girls all got changed in separate cubicles backstage but now they're often crammed into a small room, for instance.) Younger models can be quite easily taken advantage of without the right guidance.