Everyone’s perspective is different but there is no doubt that anyone can say that they have not seen it because stock photography is used everywhere. Every business or organization usually has them plastered all over their advertisements, shops, or online presence meaning this industry is definitely bigger than you can imagine and the demand is ongoing. The photos or videos that you see of people at the bank getting a mortgage or loan, patients talking to doctors on leaflets, even the kids in school books and how can we forget that one picture of a person who is laughing so much while eating a salad. Yep, that’s stock photography.

Stock photography is one of the many ways that photographers make a living like our member William Perugini, who has created a video sharing useful tips and advice on stock photography from working in it for a whopping 10 years. He mentions that there are many aspects to it depending on your interests. Whether you love food, travel, architecture, the medical industry, and of course people, there’s space for you to enter the creative stock market. All it takes is time, effort, and more tips that he mentions that we find incredibly helpful.

How does stock photography work?

Would you also like to get started on the same journey? Or would you love to know more of what William has to say about it in general? Either way, find out in the video below where he discusses what you need material-wise, how to approach the agencies, and what sort of models you need to succeed in this business.  

P.S there’s no limit to what you can create in this industry as it’s open to photographers, videographers, and illustrators too. Follow the tips and then get started by finding the perfect models for your content on ModelManagement.com, that’s what we’re here for! 

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Maeva Giani Marshall

Maeva is a 25-year-old model who was revealed during the Zadig et Voltaire show at the New York Fashion Week. You notice that on her most recent pictures, she has more and more freckles, which attracts her Instagram followers’ attention regarding whether or not her freckles are fake. She replied to these comments saying that she is suffering from hyper pigmentation, due to kidney issues she had in the past. These freckles are surrounding her eyes and cheeks. At the moment, she is signed at Heroes Model in New York.

Salem Mitchell

IG: @salemmitchell | Followers: 424k

Salem is a 22-year-old model based in Los Angeles. She was revealed thanks to her “banana selfies” she posted on her Twitter. People were actually making fun of her freckles, but it turned out she became a model signed at Ford Models agency.

Adwoa Aboah 

IG: @adwoaaboah | Followers: 974k

The 28-year-old British model was chosen as ‘Model of the Year’ at the British Fashion Awards 2017. The tomboy-looking and shaved model, who has both of her parents in the fashion industry, has walked for a lot of prestigious brands. But she really entered the minds last year, after she did the cover of Vogue UK.

Danielle Lashley 

IG: @danilashley | Followers: 3,6K

Danielle, 24 years old, was scouted at a Justin Bieber’s concert in London, after what she was signed at Next Models Management, two years ago. This new face met the public during her first catwalk for Louis Vuitton’s autumn/winter 2017 collection at the Paris Fashion Week. She wears natural freckles on her pretty and innocent face. After that, she walked for several brands, such as Paco Rabanne, Chloe, Versus Versace or Kenzo.

Carissa Pinkston

This model was noticed two years ago, Carissa, 19 years old from Pennsylvania. Her green eyes and freckles give her a unique look, that brought her to walk for Marc Jacobs’ Spring/Summer 2018 Collection at the New York Fashion Week. She is currently signed at Elite Model Management.

Aleece Wilson

IG: @oddfreckles | Followers: 3,6K

Aleece Wilson is another freckled model, who got signed at Elite Model Toronto. The funny story is that she met Carissa Pinkston (previous model presented) on Instagram, and they ended up realizing they actually have the same parents! So these two very look-a-like freckled models discovered in 2018 that they were actually sisters.
She walked several shows of famous brands, such as Marc Jacobs or Alexander Wang.

ModelManagement.com’s modeling community has hundreds of thousands of registered models and here are just a few freckled models that you can connect with right now!

If you are looking for freckled models to shoot with, or to represent in your agency, then post a casting for free right now in our modeling community.

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And… this opportunity is not only for aspiring models! We know there are a lot of professional models out there wanting to promote their work and looking for new job opportunities!

We assure you that ModelManagement.com is the kind of platform you’ve been looking for. And what better way to show you than through real cases! At the end of this post we included some REAL testimonials from our community so you can see this is not a DREAM but a REALITY you can be part of!

Once you finish reading this post you will want to be part of this huge modeling community. In only 5 minutes you can create your model profile on ModelManagement.com. Easy and fast!

What should you do?

• Go to ModelManagement.com
• Click on sign up
• Add a minimum of 5 pictures
• We approve your profile in a maximum of 48 hours

This is your online model book and you can also update your profile whenever you want!

Think about a very well known model… lets say… Cara Delevigne? Do you think she has always been as famous as she is now? Of course not! So don’t think that your dreams are not possible. We know that starting a modeling career is not easy, you need contacts and if you are lucky you can be scouted on the streets! Being realistic, this happens to one person over a million.

But, you are lucky enough to have been born in an era where social media is a MUST! A lot of agencies and photographers scout models through social networks! And of course, online platforms such as ModelManagement.com, where you can be in contact with other thousands of models, photographers, agencies, make-up artists, fashion stylists and industry professionals  just by sitting in front of your computer with a nice cup of coffee! Isn’t that the easiest and coolest way to start getting some professional contacts and finding opportunities in the modeling industry?

The first thing you should know is that you don’t need to fit strict industry standards to sign up on ModelManagement.com. People just follow the Modeling industry stereotypes “you should be a 90-60-90 model, tall, young …” Wrong! The fashion world has been changing for the past years and ModelManagement.com has contributed tremendously on this! We give the chance to EVERYONE! Curvy, young, senior, short, tall… we think everyone deserves a chance, there are all kinds of modeling jobs out there waiting for you.

Still thinking we’re not right? Well… here you’ve got the proof!

Martin is a 51 year old model represented by JayJay Models in Germany, no one has the right to tell you that you are “too old” to be part of the Modeling Industry!

Beautiful Kumiko Ming is a Jamaican-American plus-size fashion model who has done promotional work and has been a spokes model for Coleen Huie’s upcoming women clothing line!

Still with your cup of coffee, you can also have access to hundreds of castings from well-known brands such as Desigual, L’Oreal Paris, Abercrombie, etc. There is no need for you to spend time looking for castings, ModelManagement.com finds them for you. The only thing you have to do is apply to the ones you like the most.

We have a professional team behind all those castings who are there to find the best ones for YOU worldwide. Everyday we have new castings on our site, yes… you’ve heard right, EVERYDAY!

And if you decide to become a Premium model you can even apply to an UNLIMITED number of castings.

It’s very important for a model to have a good profile to present to casting directors, agencies and industry professionals!

We know that a lot of models don’t have a “complete” profile, or are in need of updating their profile with more professional pictures. That’s why ModelManagement.com has great Photo Shoots and Offers at discounted prices all over the world for both aspiring and professional models.

We know that finding contacts in the modeling world is NOT easy. That’s why we give you the opportunity to contact thousands of top model agencies, photographers, hair & make-up artists, stylists, fashion designers, industry professional and other models worldwide!

But, if it’s not easy to meet photographers and industry professionals, it’s even more difficult to meet good model agencies. Thanks to ModelManagement.com you will have the chance to contact agencies from all around the world including London, Paris, New York, Barcelona and many many more! So, what are you waiting for?

Being part of ModelManagement.com allows you to work with agencies.  For example, Sara Sampaio started modeling as an aspiring model, she was recruited by Central Models agency and she is now on the covers of some of the biggest magazines as Vogue, GQ or Elle. Her dream came true, and yours can too!

Models within our online community can now be booked directly by approved industry professionals registered on ModelManagement.com!

As you all know, professionals use their phones daily to check their emails, calls, messages, etc. so why not using their phone to search for models like you. Our new Model Now App does exactly that! Helps professionals in the industry to find and book models for their castings and campaigns, so you can be booked at anytime through a professional’s phone. Doesn’t that sound cool? That increases even more the chances to be booked.

Indeed, photographers or industry professionals don’t need to be at the office to book YOU!

The first impression is very important, especially in the fashion world. That’s why we offer you the best tools to succeed! Have you heard about composite cards before? This can be your first contact with agencies, it’s like your business card. The composite card shows your professionalism, so it’s an important tool for you as a model.

However, having great pictures is not useful if no one can see them. We help you promote your work through different supports such as our blog, homepage, Facebook, Instagram and many others. Keep a close eye on all of them because you might see your pictures around! Promotion and gaining more exposure is the main key to success, be seen by thousands of professionals in the modeling world and find modeling  jobs. Also, sharing your model profile on your own social media and groups will widen even more the target.

Then, you have the possibility to inform the others members about your news. Like this, People and especially industry professional can see your profile.

Don’t forget to include a description in your profile! This can allow other professionals to know what you’ve been doing till now and also what kind of jobs you are looking for. We even give you the option to add your best Modelstyle looks on our site! Do you have a great style? Share it with the world!

We love to make you part of ModelManagement.com! Therefore, each day we share the best pictures of our models with our HUGE social media commmunity (more than 363k fans on Instagram alone) . Create a model profile, share your best pictures, and you will have the opportunity to be one of our beautiful MODELS OF THE DAY!

Are you serious about your modeling career? Want to become a professional model and be scouted by top modeling agencies and photographers worldwide? Then the Premium Unlimited membership is what you need.

Why? 

• Apply to Unlimited number of castings
• Unlimited contacts with photographer and agencies worldwide
• Be Featured on our homepage & blog (including social media promotion!)
• Appear in the newsletters sent to industry professionals

And much more!

Read our success stories and testimonials to see how ModelManagement.com has helped thousands of people just like you! Now you have no excuse to keep on post-poning your modeling career, so why not create your model profile now?

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Modelmanagement: How does it feel to be the most voted girl/boy?

Kiandra: I feel extremely privileged to be voted Australia’s top Fresh Faces model. To know that I had so many people supporting me along the way and voting for me truly means a lot. This competition allows inexperienced models to put their foot in the door. It’s such a happy time and puts a warm feeling in your heart.

Astavar: I felt ecstatic! I couldn’t really take in the fact that I’d won the fresh faces 2013 Australia competition. When I got the email, I immediately told my friend Senada Busnov who is one of the many people I met over the course of the competition and shared my profile on her Facebook page to help me get more votes. Turns out she had won fresh faces in her country as well. This really is a great achievement for me. I thank all the judges and everyone who voted for me.

Modelmanagement: How did you start to work in the modeling industry?

Kiandra: I grew up in Tasmania and in 2010 I did my first modeling and deportment course. After I graduated from elementary, I went on to complete Post-graduate and received honours in both courses. From then, my interest in modeling began to grow. I have always had a passion for acting and wish to pursue this further, so I have found that my interest and involvement in modeling strongly complements and assists an acting career. After moving to Melbourne this year, I have been involved in many fashion shows to gain experience and to develop my skills.

Astavar: I was always interested in the modeling field but I had no clue on how it all worked. Luckily one of my friends in school, Nico, was a model. He told me everything I needed to know and gave me an insight into modeling and what to do and what not to do in the industry. So with that in mind and a little bit of research I was able to begin this journey.

Modelmanagement: How do you prepare yourself to be a model?

Kiandra: Having a positive mindset and surrounding myself with people who are encouraging and caring I find is extremely important. This is imperative especially in a career within the arts (modeling, acting) because people can be so critical of your appearance, talent and personality. I make sure that I manage my wellbeing by exercising, being aware of nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle. I believe it is essential that you are content with yourself both mentally and physically.  I try to prepare myself for challenges in life by having an open mind. You should not allow other people’s comments and opinions to alter your feelings and emotions, however, whilst saying that, I think that you learn and grow from observing and listening to others. Do what you love and be happy.

Astavar: Taking care of the body is very important. So, working out and keeping to a healthy diet is crucial. I also research a lot about modeling. For instance: what photographers look for, the posing and the walks. Additionally, possessing and developing good posture and confidence are equally important in becoming a model.

Modelmanagement: What are your plans for your future?

Kiandra: I wish to expand and develop in my modeling career as well as acting. Through gaining more experience in these two areas I hope to become part of an agency that offers both occupations. Through this, I hope to pick up work that will allow me to begin my future.

Astavar: There is a lot I’ve planned for the future. Especially with high school coming to an end, I’ll have a lot of time on my hands. So, doing more shoots, collaborating with other artists thereby building up a good portfolio are some of them.

Modelmanagement: How do you define yourself?

Kiandra: I am a very positive, energetic person who loves life. Family will always be very important to me. I am a caring, thoughtful person and I take my responsibilities seriously. I try to maintain healthy relationships with my family, friends and work mates. All of my life I have been goal orientated.  I am continually setting and striving to achieve my goals. Whilst I thrive on success I have the resilience to bounce back and set new challenges for myself.

Astavar: Optimistic, unique, diligent, courageous, enthusiastic, extrovert, determined, funny, professional, confident, and self improving: I don’t think there’s a set definition of oneself because our identity is never static but I reckon these words help to give a rough idea about myself.

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