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Figure Models: What would you include on your resume for potential job opportunities? Artists: When hiring a model, what do you want him/her to include on his/her resume? Many thanks in advance ! Apr 26 14 11:23 am Link I've done figure modeling for years, both for photography and for groups who focus on more conventional mediums. For classical type work, you pretty much just have to get in contact with the right people, and be able to show up on time. No one ever wanted to see a resume. I've been asked to provide references before, prior to getting to work for schools. Mostly, just make some phone calls, then show up. Apr 26 14 11:31 am Link Koryn wrote: Which is why, I guess, for the first time I'm freaking out a little. References? Yes. A well thought out and printed resume? Eh, haven't gotten there yet! Apr 26 14 11:39 am Link You don't need a resume, unless you're applying at an art school. If that's the case, just include any relevant figure modeling you've done in the past, or if you don't have any, explain that you're interested in figure modeling and willing to learn. Apr 26 14 11:39 am Link Your bio in your port looks great, your photos look great. If we were going to shoot nudes I would want to see your 3 best images. I would go more from conversation (PM, phone, your posts in threads) and your work than a formal resume. That said, I used to type other people's resumes for a living. A clean, simple one page resume with contact information and accomplishments is going to be a winner. Don't be afraid to show your personality, that is what makes you YOU. Apr 26 14 11:40 am Link When applying to work for an artist or school I haven't worked for before, I list all of the schools/studios I have worked for, and then one or two of the more well known artists I have posed for. If you scroll to the bottom of my profile page here, you can see what I send anyone who asks for a modeling resume. Apr 26 14 12:01 pm Link I've been a professional figure/life model for almost six years. I've only had to send a resume a few times, usually for the colleges I work for, but sometimes smaller places, too. It helps to include any experience you may have that could be beneficial to this type of modeling. This could include gymnastics, sports, or fitness related activities, and of course any other types of modeling you may have already done. You should also include a full-body shot (preferably nude), and a head shot. Also include any other physical characteristics that may be relevant (I always mention the mole on my back and my C-section scar, for example). Any references or letters of recommendation you can include, including their contact information, is obviously a must as well. The more the better--I have no qualms in listing up to eight different people if it gives me more credibility. Apr 26 14 12:02 pm Link Yeah -- a resume is kinda a funny idea for a figure model; a portfolio is a thousand times better. You might want to substitute a cover letter with a small number of examples of your recent work: ... Small number <= 5; ... Cover letter includes the genres you are willing to pose in; ... Cover letter includes your contact information; ... Cover letter can include where we can find more images of you; ... Cover letter should never include anything negative, like what poses or genres you do not want to do -- that's a follow-up conversation. Good luck. Apr 26 14 12:22 pm Link Looknsee Photography wrote: I think a lot of these places want a resume to weed out the people who are looking to make some pocket money, as opposed to someone who takes it more seriously. They appreciate references, as it gives them proof you're not a nut (quite frankly),and that you're someone who can be counted on to actually show up. Apr 26 14 12:34 pm Link Looknsee Photography wrote: A cover letter certainly can't hurt. Apr 26 14 01:31 pm Link I'm with Eugenya on this, her comments pretty much sum it up. Most art work for schools, universities, colleges, ask for a resume and further information. I'm sure it is to weed out people they might not want as models. I usually send (or actually hand deliver) a standard folder containing references from other artists or institutions I have modelled for, statistics like measurements, eye and hair color, and half a dozen nude reference shots showing front, back, and side views. I learned quite a long time ago that doing exactly that makes all the difference in the world getting on their "list" of models they call. They feel if you take the effort, then you are serious. Apr 26 14 01:35 pm Link I've never ever ran into any place that wanted a formal resume, but you're in a region of the country I haven't worked in so that very well could be common practice there. I just list some of the more notable places I work at in my profile and when necessary in a message. I provide links to websites if available, and/or contact info if those I list as reference are ok with that. I've hired models simply because they worked at society of illustrators, for example, and I know the booker there and her taste in models more or less, so that goes a long way. Apr 26 14 01:40 pm Link a raw muse wrote: I started working as a life model in North Carolina (the OP's state)back around 2006 or so. It was the same there as anywhere. You might get asked to provide a couple references if you apply to work through a college, but that was the bulk of work that I did for a couple of years in the Southeast, and I was never asked for a resume, or any type of portfolio. Of course, that was right before a lot of people had camera phones, so artists couldn't just take a picture of their work featuring that model, and text it to him/her like they do now. Life models can actually build portfolios now. Apr 26 14 01:53 pm Link Koryn wrote: Maybe them asking for a resume is a result of the numerous emails I've been sending. I rarely get interrogated on a walk in.... Apr 26 14 02:42 pm Link |
