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There are a lot of models that have tattoos and are successful at their job, nowadays there are even models who get modeling jobs thanks to their tattoos! But I would still advice you to choose something small and have it done in a place where you can hide it or where it’s not too visible.

For catwalk models, things could change as there are a lot of designer houses that don’t accept models with tattoos. It’s just because sometimes the tattoo you have, might not go with the fashion style they represent, it all depends on the brands you work for.
If you decide to have a tattoo and then regret it, you can always have it removed. With today’s technology everything is possible! But I would recommend thinking twice before you decide to take the step and visualise what you want from your modeling career, so you won’t be sorry about it later.

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Whilst there is no doubt that catwalks require more often taller and slender figures, recently, following the boom of the personality cult, blogs, ‘It girls’ and bloggers, we have seen lots of petite models on the rise – as well as celebrities! – who despite their height have managed to become a tall order in fashion.

Who? You ask. Here we bring you some fabulous, stylish and very inspiring examples.

“Because you are worth it”

Desperately gorgeous petite actress and model Eva Longoria (about 5′ 2″) joined the towering
supermodel heights of Claudia Schiffer (5’11″!) starring – Just like Claudia – in countless of L’Oreal ads…

… and it isn’t just L’Oreal that Eva sold us, but lots of other super brands too like: Hanes, Heineken, Magnum, Microsoft’s “I am a PC” campaign as well as campaigns for London Fog.

Wikipedia reports that based on her earnings within June 1, 2009 to June 1, 2010 Longoria was ranked No. 4 on Forbes Prime Time’s 10 Top-Earning Women. Not bad for a petite girl huh?

Whilst there is no doubt that supermodel Rosie Huntington Whiteley is a knockout and that she looks absolutely stunning in all her Agent Provocateur ads, to date, no supermodel can beat Agent Provocateur’s number one viral advert, starring the goddess that is Kylie Minogue (at 5’1″!)

One of the most stylish and cool girls States side – muse to designers and adored by bloggers and the creative fashion/art crowd alike – is the gorgeous blogger/model Olivia Lo. Check out her lookbook.nu (here) and join us at falling in love with her free spirited, experimental and fabulous style!

Olivia makes you crave absolutely everything she wears and the last thing you think of when you see a picture of her is how tall is she? Instead you find yourself saying: I want that!

So, is height as much of an issue to become a model now as it used to be years ago? We think not.

Designers are becoming aware of the impact that highlighting the individuality and personality of their models has, showcasing the characteristics that make them unique and make them shine for who they are.

Success – now more than ever before – can be created if you know your strengths and your limits very well and you take advantage of the incredible free resources that both professional and aspiring have available nowadays.

ModelManagement.com helps both aspiring and established models make the best out of their modeling careers by offering a fantastic platform for exposure, networking and a real industry community, where you can connect with fellow models, photographers, agencies, make-up artists, etc. and get to know the industry too.

Here at ModelManagement.com you can find different types of exposure; from a free professional looking profile for beginners to professional premium upgrades, maximizing your exposure and reach if you want more visibility and many more advantages. You can also find services such as castings, the Model Academy and lots of free modeling tips and advice from industry professionals through our community, blog and social networks.

So if you dream of becoming a successful model, don’t let the height issue stop you. Jump on your favorite pair of heels, put on your best fitting jeans, a white or black plain vest top or tee and get some professional polaroids taken.

ModelManagement.com runs photo sessions and model castings internationally! Once you have some good photos, create a free ModelManagement.com model profile and seek feedback.

Top tip: Be resilient, patient, learn from criticism, look for what makes you unique, get to know well your best assets and make the best out of them; and most importantly: let your personality shine through!

Good luck and all the best of success in your modeling career!

PS – If you are a petite model and would like to share your experiences with us please do so in the comments section. We’d love to hear your story!

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1. Karlie Kloss, Gigi Hadid, Cindy Crawford, Cara Delevinge, Lilya Idridge and Martha Hunt in “Bad Blood” by Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar

2. Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Tatjana Patitz, Linda Evangelista, and Christy Turlington in “Freedom! ’90” by George Michael

3. Chanel Iman, Jourdan Dunn, and Joan Smalls in “Yoncé” by Beyoncé

4. Alexis Ren in “South of the border” by Ed Sheeran (feat. Camila Cabello & Cardi B)

5. Karlie Kloss in “I’ll Be There” by Chic

6. Cindy Crawford in “Come Home for Christmas” by Bon Jovi

7. Kate Moss in “I Just Don’t Know What to Do With Myself” by the White Stripes 

8. Naomi Campbell in “In the Closet” by Michael Jackson

9. Tony Ward in “Justify My Love” by Madonna

10. Cara Delevingne in “Ugly Boy” by Die Antwoord

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The Fresh Faces international contest has been running since 2010 with the final taking place in beautiful venues around the globe including Vienna, Paris and Barcelona. Working with ModelManagement.com and the greatest industry professionals has allowed previous Fresh Faces winners to maximize their success and excel in professional modeling. Sita Abellán won a previous edition of Fresh Faces and was featured in Rihanna’s BBHM music video, whilst one of our finalists from the latest Fresh Faces contest, Aleksandra Przybyla was featured in LNE magazine!

Here is some exciting footage of last year’s Fresh Faces world final that took place in Barcelona at the start of this year. The video was produced by Jacob Karte for FashionTV and will give you a little taster of the Fresh Faces final and our fabulous finalists. The amazing winners of last year’s FF contest.

So now that you’ve got a little insight into the fun and incredible opportunities the Fresh Faces finalists faced in Barcelona, I bet you are dying to apply (if you haven’t already). Have no fear if you are yet to apply, you still have time and it’s super simple. Just head over to the Fresh Faces contest page and apply to the country contest nearest to you. When applying ensure to select the best and most professional looking photos you have to maximize your chances!

If you are a Premium Model you get the opportunity to apply with four of your best modeling pics and all other models can apply with just one – so make sure you are happy with your picture choices people! The agencies will be paying close attention to all applicant’s profiles, so to make your profile stand out from the crowd update your Photobooks and remain active on our platform!

Now that we’ve shared all the info you need, do you believe you have what it takes to become a professional model? If so, what are you waiting for? Apply now as this could be the start to your dream career in modeling. From all of us at ModelManagement.com we wish you the best of luck and can’t wait to meet all the finalists for the next Fresh Faces final… you could be there!

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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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All models who are Premium Unlimited get the added benefit of being showcased on our blog and they have a chance to appear within one of our monthly newsletters!!

So here’s a selection of our recent Premium Unlimited models

Veronika

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Chloe

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Naila

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Edyta

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Christian

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Lois

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Baran

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Rebecca

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Antoine

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Stephanie

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Stella

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Charmaine

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CJ

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Roxana

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Want to be featured in an upcoming Premium Models blog post and exposed to our network of industry pros? Go Premium here!

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We had the pleasure to have the multi-talented young photographer in our Fresh Faces Grand Finals team and her presence as well as her work delighted us to the highest.

Due to Tess‘ exceptional talent and driving passion, she has established her name in the photography and film business and was honoured with countless awards a few times.

The intensity of her pictures is absorbing and reveal an intimate and special perspective. But please enjoy yourself the enchanting interview accompanied by her amazing pictures; they tell its own tale!

Modelmanagement: Tess, you work as a film director and as a photographer. What fascinates you about these 2 worlds?

Tess Masero Brioso: What fascinates me about these two worlds is the power that an image, in photography or film,  has to create emotion in the viewer. It always surprises me how some images can create such strong feelings. I like that an image or work of film can generate an unexpected and new thought or emotion which the viewer would never have experienced prior to viewing the work.

MM: With your photography you are covering many fields, from water drops to beauty portraits. What do you like most to photograph and why?

 TMB: I love to try many different photographic styles. When I see a picture that I like I research the technique and then try to recreate and improve upon the technique myself. So far I have really enjoyed every photographic session that I have done.

If I have to pick one, then maybe the series that I have enjoyed the most so far is ‘Ciudad Aljarafe With My Cousin’. Not so much because of the style of the pictures but because of how I felt when I was taking them. On the day of shooting everything was perfect. I was in Seville on holidays visiting my family and the weather was fantastic. I asked my cousin if she wanted to go for a walk and to take pictures and she loved the idea. I really enjoyed that moment because it was unplanned. It was something that I really felt like doing just at that moment and so it was spontaneous and very relaxing. I didn’t tell her anything, I just followed her around and took lots of pictures. Here, I have included a link to the series.

I also love photographing lightning – I think that is because I’m a passionate fan of meteorological phenomena.

MM: Already from a young age, you reached a very high status of professionalism by handling all kinds of cameras. Can you give some advice to aspiring photographers wanting to experiment with different cameras?

TMB: Yes, I would tell them not to be scared of the change. The unknown can be scary, but without risk there is no reward or improvement. You have to do something wrong to know how to do it right, and doing it wrong doesn’t mean failure. I would say to keep trying until you get it right; and if they feel really desperate with the new camera just search for tutorials online. It is almost certain that someone else has already been in the same situation.

MM: Being a professional behind the lens for photographs and films, what is the most important quality to have when working with a tool such as a camera?

TMB: It depends on the area in which you are working but I guess that, in general, you need to be both hardworking and creative. Humility helps also because there is nothing worse than working with or under someone who, mistakenly, believes that knows everything.  But really just be patient, keep trying and carry out research on how to improve in both technical and creative areas. Don’t be scared to ask if you don’t know how to do something.

MM: With your astonishing work you are covering film making as well as photography. What gained more importance for you, the imaginary creativity or the technical possibilities?

TMB: The most important for me is the imaginary creativity. It is more important to have a good idea than a good camera. Anyone nowadays can have good equipment, but not everyone has a good idea. It is the idea that will bring you far.

MM: Working with models for movies as well as for photography, what are the most important characteristics for a model or an actor to present him/herself in the best way in front of the lens? And how can a model or an actor practice these attributes?

TMB: I have more experience working with actors than with models, so I don’t know if the same applies for both, but with actors, the most important characteristic is to be natural and relaxed in front of the camera. It doesn’t really matter how you look as long as you are comfortable. There will always be a director or photographer searching for someone with your look for a role. Don’t despair and keep putting yourself out there. Finally, try to be down-to-earth and not arrogant.

MM: As a holder of many awards for your work, we cannot wait for your next project. Can you reveal to us when and where we will have the pleasure to see your next project?

TMB: I always have many projects going on at any particular moment, both in photography and film. I keep busy all the time. I don’t like the feeling of not making progress, so I always find something to do.
With photography, I’m researching several techniques for a couple of photographic series that I have in mind at the moment.
And with film I’m working on my first feature and trying to get some funding for it. Hopefully I will be able to film it within the coming months. Otherwise I just work on whatever projects that come along to keep learning!
Finally, for updates on my work, you can follow me at the links listed below.
www.tessmaserobrioso.com
www.facebook.com/tessmaserobrioso
Thank you for the interview!

We thank you Tess for this charming interview and for your amazing pictures!

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