Modeling For a

MAGAZINE PHOTO SHOOT

A Day In The Life of a Magazine Model

What's it like to do a real commercial modeling magazine photo shoot?   This is Amy going through her very first magazine photo shoot.  Her ultimate goal beyond the money is getting her first magazine tearsheet for her model portfolio.   The magazine she is modeling for is Teen Beauty Magazine which is scheduled to be out in June.   It has a circulation of over 3 million readers and can be bought at local drug stores like Wal-greens, Osco Drugs, CVS and many others.   This fashion modeling assignment actually features 3 different models wearing 2 different shades of lipstick each.  Models have been booked for the assignment in California, Ohio and North Carolina.  An opportunity to be in a fashion magazine is extremely important to your future as a fashion model.  

Here's Amy as she arrives at the photo studio of her first magazine assignment.  Amy doesn't have supermodel height, but she does have the supermodel desire.  In fact, Amy is just 5' 4" tall, far from the height most modeling agencies require you to be to work as a model.

Here Amy is getting a first class model make-over before going out to the studio for her photo shoot.  The make-up artist has years of professional experience in the business. 

   

The hair for this commercial modeling magazine shoot requires a clean look to the face.  The hair will be pulled back in a ponytail to give the model the nice lines the editor wants in the pictures.

(Above left)  Wardrobe is important to your magazine shoot.  Here is Amy showing some of the clothing the client provided for her to wear during her magazine shoot.

(Above right)  Amy is given last minute instructions from the photo stylist who will be overseeing all aspects of the photo shoot.  In addition, the make-up artist is also prompted about any potential changes which may need to be made once the photo shoot starts.

Additional prepping is done on the set in the studio by the commercial modeling photo stylist.  As you can see, there were several wardrobe changes for the looks the magazine client needed for their editorial illustration. 

Some final last minute adjustments to the accessories to make sure the pictures are picture perfect for the client.

The photographer directs and gives Amy tips for modeling pictures as he guides her through poses to get just the right look for the magazine client.  Then the shooting begins one after another.  The strobes are flashing and excitement fills the studio as Amy works her magic in front of the camera!