Thursday, February 9, 2012

NEXTHOTTHANG IN MODELING/VARIOUS TIPS

Italian Preparatory Course For Fashion Shows In Milan





Do you want to take part to the fashion shows world? Are you a stylist? Or a model? Or just interested in discovering how a fashion show is organized and how does a fashion house work?
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci has organized a course for those who want to be in close contact with the concept of “Made in Italy”: Italian preparatory course for fashion shows.
The preparatory courses are intended for students who wish to attend Italian Fashion and Design Academies. Students can choose their course according to their ability in Italian language but it is necessary to have at least 3rd ability level (intermediate one or above). The course consists of 40 lessons + Showroom visits and Fashion Runways. Start date is 9th of June, and end date 27th of June.
The school's city centre for this course is Milan: the Italian capital for Fashion and Made in Italy. Milan is the most cosmopolitan and vibrant city of Italy, characterized by a fascinating mixture of tradition and modernity, design and fashion. Exploring Milan, the cutting edge of creativity, students will be surrounded by its urban landscape and have the chance to be in touch with International professionals working in the field of Fashion and Design. This course consists of 4 daily lessons of professional Italian with fashion terminology plus one day of lessons conducted by professional operators in the field of fashion.
After the two weeks of preparation, students will experience the real world of fashion by visiting show rooms, runways and fashion fairs. In fact, the week after the course is dedicated to observation of the most important fashion fairs present in Milan in the chosen period, such as: «Milano Moda Uomo», «Milano Moda Donna».
A language travel vacation in Italy presents to you the possibility of having an intensive look at the Italian language and culture. We offer a wide-ranging programme of high quality Italian language courses in Milan all year round.
Milan is the second biggest town in Italy, and the most economically developed. Here you meet people from every region of Italy and from every country of the world. The city is busy day and night. Restaurants, discotheques, cinemas, bars, cafes with charm and furnished as famous theaters. "La Scala", the most famous opera house in the world, the Duomo and a lot of other important sights are expecting you.
The Scuola Leonardo da Vinci is located inside a student campus in the Navigli zone, a meeting place for artists with numerous cafes and bars. From here you can reach the most famous squares and sights in a few minutes' walk.
During the day you can visit artistic places or simply walk around the shops in the “fashion district” where al the big names have their boutiques.
During the evening you can enjoy a fantastic “aperitivo” in one of the hundreds of bars and cafés in the Navigli, an area with a large concentration of artists and formerly the harbour of Milan where the canal still flows today.
If Italian fashion shows are your passion, don’t lose your time: come to visit Scuola Leonardo official web site and choose the right course for you!
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Transformed Fashion Shows Into Great Spectacle






Alexander McQueen had been labeled enfant terrible and the hooligan of English fashion because of his bad boy image in the fashion world. His collections and fashion shows were proof of this image as they often attracted controversies. One of his earliest shows that featured the “bumster” pants had people in a state of shock after his models paraded the low-rise pants that partially exposed their buttocks. The term “bum cleavage” was actually coined to refer to the exposed area of the buttock. It was in 1992 that the “bumsters” came out which at that time were only worn by a small group of builders in London. This McQueen creation was actually responsible for starting a trend in low-rise jeans which is now everywhere.
From the very start it had always been a habit of McQueen to shock his audience by coming up with fashion shows that were at times repulsive and disturbing and other times enchanting and bizarre. His 1995 fall collection show which had become known as the “highland rape” showed models wearing torn clothes with pieces of them hanging down, looking perplexed and their hair in disarray as if abused and assaulted. The show was meant to depict the havoc that England brought to Scotland. In another show in 2000, his models were portrayed as mental patients imprisoned in a glass covered room which appeared as a mental ward to the audience viewing it. This scene had probably been taken by McQueen from one of his favorite Alfred Hitchcock suspense films.
In all his shows, McQueen made a display of extravagance and larger than life productions. His strong silhouettes provided dramatic and fantastical effects on the show. In 2003 for his spring collection, he created a shipwreck scene. Then in 2005, he made a human chess game out of his models while in his 2006 fall collection called “Widows of Culloden” he dressed up Kate Moss in waves of fabric and captured her image in a hologram shown at the center of the runway. In 2009, he created a heap of scraps out of materials he used as props in his previous fashion shows and turned it into the show’s centerpiece. His models were dressed in black and orange wearing hats that were actually umbrellas and their faces were made up to look like harlequins.
The British designer also made great use of modern technology, which in not a small way also helped revolutionize the world of fashion. He was the first designer to stream his show live on the internet. His Spring 2010 show at Paris Fashion Week called “Plato’s Atlantis” inspired by Darwin’s Origin of Species was shown to an audience of 6 million via a hologram using state-of-the-art equipment. This show was surreal as models were shown shedding off their old appearance and becoming underwater aliens or amphibian like creatures. It was also in this show that McQueen introduced the 10-inch high Armadillo shoes shaped like a lobster claw. While these may not be shoes that you want to wear to work, like most of Alexander McQueen's creations, it is a fashion item you are unlikely to forget.

 

Straight From The Runway: All You Need To Know Beauty Trends Guide






When it comes to beauty trends, every woman wants to ace them. Even if it’s not to the same degree as a super model or someone that has an entire fortune to splurge, but to some extent beauty trends are important to every woman, regardless of her background, preference or budget.
The way our society relates information to us in regard to up and coming beauty trends or trends that are now outdated, it should make us wonder why we all don’t look the same! Truth be told, there are so many different kinds of beauty trends out there, it’s impossible to keep up with them all, let alone sport them all. There isn’t a woman on earth who has the financial resources or the time for this impossible mission
Magazines continuously offer front cover glances at what kind of beauty trends are currently in style, making it easy for everyone to pick up on. A quick look through the shelf tells you big, Hollywood-style glasses are in and lace is out again. Magazines also offer articles within them that explain different kinds of trends and how to transform oneself from one “trendy” look to the next.
The fact that these beauty trends are usually first spotted on television or in newspapers and magazines first should give you enough clues that it probably isn’t your nameless neighbor who created the latest trend. If you are wondering who really does come up with them you certainly don’t have to look too far to find the answer. Yes, it is the top companies in the industry trying to market their products that make the current beauty trends flourish or flop. They practice demand manipulation all the time. Cosmetic companies realize that women want to refresh their look from time-to-time so they introduce new product lines each season and make it seem as if you will die without their new toys. Don’t forget to include the clothing industry in this thought, because they come up with many beauty trends as well.
One thing about beauty trends is that some of them never go away. They’re called classic, timeless styles. Let’s face it, we all know that society thinks of thin women as beautiful, and if you are not thin you are certainly not part of that trend which never seems to end. Of course, beauty trends like these have been known to be superficial and it all has to do with personal taste and preference. It is the beauty trends like what color make-up to wear during certain times of the year that continually change and grow. Beauty trends such as not wearing pink one year but it being all the rage the next year is what keeps the beauty industry alive and kicking.
So the next time you read how pink lipstick is the color to wear this summer, remember that there are still many other colors that will look good on you. Don’t stomp out of the house and rush to the nearest store only to buy the pink that you always know to be unsuitable for you. Trust your instincts, stay true to your own sense of style and you’ll never again have to wonder what they next big beauty trend will be

 

From Runway-To-Real-Way - A Complete Makeup

 Trends Review.





What is it with makeup the fact is, if you're female, then you maybe like makeup at some point in your life. It almost seems like the softer sex is drawn to the material. I watched my little girl get sucked into the makeup trends. At the tender age of five, she already wanted to paint her delicate little face with eye shadow and blush. Yikes, what's with kids these days they want to grow up so fast My wife and I were shocked when our little lady came strolling into the living room with full-on makeup, which was applied way too think by the way. You've got to love the youngsters and their attempt at being grown up. However, let's save the infinite makeup trends for the older girls. At least let them get to sixteen first. Speaking of makeup trends, are you up to speed on the latest?
These days makeup is as prominent as ever. Although a few women out there refuse to conform, millions of others can't live without it. Have you ever seen those hardcore makeup users on the talk shows they actually wear their makeup to bed. Some will not even let their husbands see what they look like without makeup on. That's nuts! Can you imagine never even seeing what your spouse truly looks like? Regardless of the ardent makeup users, there are infinite others who enjoy the glamour of makeup trends. While a heavy layer of foundation and blush used to be all the rage back in the 80s, these days less is more. That good old natural beauty is in full demand. Sure, you can slap on a little makeup, but don't go crazy ladies. It's ideal to hold a more natural look with just a little makeup to accent your features. Caking it on will only get you insulting glares from other women.
When it comes to makeup trends, I have to admit that I like to see what a girl truly looks like. Sure, makeup can look nice if applied in moderation; however, too much may be hiding your natural beauty. It is typically expected for high school level girls to pile on the paint, but once you've hit your twenties, you may want to adopt some new and more conservative makeup rends. It's time to flaunt that natural beauty that you were born with. If you're not up to speed on the latest makeup trends, the Internet will surely provide you with a vast spectrum of solutions to all your makeup questions.


How To Use Make Up As A Fashion Accessories


Makeup can be one more accessory to your personal image and that’s why we are going to explain to you step by step the most flattering and easy trends so that this season you will be beautiful.
MAKEUP
There are various flattering trends this season. On the one hand, there is the natural look with earthy and gold tones, and neutral tones for the eyes and transparent but shinny lips. On the other hand, there is the sexier look with darker tones for the eyes from navy blue to purple, and (don’t forget black), and dark sexy lips.
ADVICE: Choose a look that works for you and one that you feel most comfortable with and follow the advice that we give you below.
FOUNDATION
Give a touch of something pearlescent to your foundation and you’ll achieve a modern and flattering look.
ADVICE: Apply your foundation to the entire face. Once it has been absorbed in to the skin, wait a few minutes for it to absorb, apply a small amount of illuminating powder in the T zone, forehead, cheekbones and chin. Blend it well with a brush for a pearly but natural effect. The result, light satiny skin.
COVER UP
Brighten your look by using a light cover up which is lighter than your skin tone over your foundation.
ADVICE: Blend it well around your eyes with your finger tip to take away any excess. And that’s it, a great look without bags and full of life.
EYES
For a natural look, use browns and neutral tones.
ADVICE: Apply a golden tone on the upper eyelid to achieve the look and give it a touch of light. If you want your eyes to have a stronger look, use a dark brown pencil on the inner eye.
For a sexy look, use darker tones, the ones you like the most, from navy blue to bottle green. Or if you like, use grays or blacks.
ADVICE: Don’t forget to put the darker color on your eyelid putting a blended line next to the eye lashes and put makeup on the outer eye with a black pencil. Lighten the eyelid just under the eyebrow with a pearly or shinny white for a sexy arousing look.
ESSENTIAL: Everyone notices mascara so curl your eyelashes beforehand and use two cotes to give them volume.
CHEEKBONES
Give your cheekbones a healthy look with soft rosy natural colors.
ADVICE: Blend blush well with a clean brush and loose powder on your cheekbones.
LIPS
If you want a natural look, or you have put too much lipstick on, apply lip gloss for a juicy natural look.
ADVICE: Choose a lip gloss that also shines and protects your lips.
On the other hand, if you want to forget the natural look, try a passion red or a bright fushia. The result, sexy provocative, but natural lips.
ADVICE: Use a well-sharpened lip pencil that is very similar to your lipstick to outline your lips. Do this before applying lipstick so that the color will last longer and it will be easier to use darker tones.
THE FINAL TOUCH
Wash your hair with a rinse similar to the natural color of your hair to make it brighter but without changing the color.
ADVICE: Ask you hairdresser. There are rinses that naturally moisturize and give shine to the hair.


The 5 Most Prominent Modeling Agencies in the US





Modeling is what people consider as their “stepping stone” in becoming rich and famous, which is partly true since most models had become successful, really rich and famous. Most people now seek out modeling agencies since they can offer a lot of programs that will enhance their talents.
Modeling agencies are companies who find new partners, new clients as well as discover new faces in order to work at the fashion industry. Many modeling agencies that have very big-budgets find their own designers and photographers for their models. This is while the standard modeling agencies can only provide sponsors and a little exposure for the models. The agencies allow their models to concentrate on modeling alone and not on the actual businesses due to the fact that modeling is already considered as a fast moving business.
Listed below are 5 of the most prominent modeling agencies in the whole of United States.
• 1 Model Management Agencies: This agency provides a complete scale of modeling management in New York. It eventually seeks talent for music and movies. Some of their famous icons are Naomi Campbell, Lillian, Rie Rasmussen, and Eva Herzegovina. The agency is located at 27th street suite, New York.
• AFFINITY Talent and Model Agencies: This licensed, bonded full-service and international modeling agency is representing women, men, and children. The company itself is involved in providing work for musicians, entertainers and actors as models for television, radio, advertising, tradeshow and of course, fashion. This modeling agency is located in Los Angeles, California.
• Ariza Talent and Modeling Agency: This modeling agency provides excellent talents for episodic television, commercials, featured films, talk shows, industrial videos as well as print ads. It is Florida’s source of ‘Multi-Cultural Talents’. It had a magnificent impact on clients and business partners for it provides talents mainly in Central Florida. It even upholds no requirement for both weight and height. The complete location of this modeling agency is at 1928 Boothe Circle, Florida.
• Kiddin’ Around Modeling Agency: This modeling agency is exclusive for newborns, children, teenagers, especially for those in Los Angels and New York. Kiddin Around is able to cast talents for non-union and union opportunities. It has also proven itself since it has showcased successful talents in the national and international scenes. It also features a full-service training program for the models, teaching ways on how to come out and project on videos, films, commercials and fashion shows.
• Colors Modeling Agencies: The agencies under the same name are represented by actors, models, voice over talents, children as well as seniors. This modeling agency helps train models for TV sports programs. Corporate films trainings, fashion shows, voiceovers, commercials, and trunk shows are also amongst their list of contracted services. They focus on both the international and national modeling scenes. Their talented models are works at Sport TV, Ford Trucks, Wall mart, Auto zone and Northwest Airlines.
• The Agency, Incorporation: This modeling agency is successfully providing castings that are needed in South American films and shows. It is now the largest modeling agency in whole of South America. It has also contributed over forty featured films. In addition, it has stylists for television castings, commercials, movie corporate videos, interactive media, fashion shows and voice-overs.
• Caryn International Talent and Modeling Agency: This modeling agency is recognized because of its world –famous agents, personal managers as well as casting directors. It features high quality and very talented models would comprise of children, pre-teens, juniors and actors that are trained to work in main markets around the world. It also presents actors and models, preparing them more for TV commercials, movies, fashion shows, print advertisings, trades, runway shows and voiceovers. Its actors and models workaround famous modeling cities such as Milan, Paris, Seoul, New York, Los Angeles as well as Tokyo.
• Trek Talent and Modeling Agency: This Company is a full-service AFTRA or SAG agency. It continues to find ways in getting the right talent for TV commercials, movies, fashion shows, radio shows as well as print advertisings. The complete location of this agency is at 21st Avenue Nashville, Tennessee.
• Click Model Agency: This agency focuses on actresses and actors that would star in soap operas, legit works and films. It has already presented numerous famous faces in modeling history. Some of the famous faces that they introduced were Uma Thurman, Isabella Rossellini as well as Whitney Houston. It works hand in hand with Flick West East talents and Framework Entertainment. Thus, this agency has lots of contacts and offices that are located in different countries and cities such as Brazil, New York, Florida, California, and Massachusetts.



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Monday, February 6, 2012

NEXTHOTTHANG IN MODELING/SWIMSUIT MODELS


 

How to Become a Professional Swimsuit Model

An attractive swimsuit model is often sought after due to the fact there are numerous catalogs, ads, TV programs as well as magazines showcasing them.
Nevertheless, it requires many years of continuous dedication to become one. Ensure that this really is what you really want from life prior to tackling the insanely rigorous requirements, tiresome work, lifestyle requirements and physically demanding exercise regime that you will have to commit to for the rest of your career.
6' is generally considered a starting height for many modelling agencies however they do make exceptions for physically superior individuals. Proportion is also a big factor and most female models that are under 6' will have perfect proportion. Some women are lucky and can keep in proportion with minimal exercise and a relatively slack approach to their diet. However, these are generally the exception as opposed to the rule.
Hair, skin, teeth and great complexion are a must. You will also need to be easy to work with. There are cases of some super models being hard to work with, but most if not all were easy to work until they became so in demand that they could get away with being prima donnas. Most photographers feel there is nothing worse than working with a model who is unfriendly and unresponsive to direction.
Additionally,a modelling course maybe required, the best ones will find you work after the course as they generally have many contacts within the industry.
Portfolios are the staple of the model and yours must be kept up to date. Photos should be professionally shot as nothing annoys a recruiter more than having to wade through sloppily organised portfolio that is full of amateur photos. Some of the best models in the world will theme there portfolio or even theme different parts of the portfolio to give their portfolio a slight edge over the competition. Make sure the photos are shot from many angles, generally try and make sure they are your better angles but some agencies specialize in quirky looks and unusual angles can work in your favor. As we are speaking specifically about swimsuit models, make sure you have a good variety of bikini and one piece shots. Some lingerie shots can help show off better features of your body and should be included.
Swimsuit models generally have to work out in the open. So an affinity for the outdoors is helpful. Simple things like being able to swim, climb, ride horses, etc can look great in your portfolio and are great for catching the eye of a recruiter.
Promptness is a virtue for a model. If the photo shoot starts at 4am then you need to be there 3:30 or earlier. Try and feel bright and happy no matter what time it is. Try and remember that not many women get an opportunity like this and you could be one of the few lucky ones. Remember you will have to try on different swimsuits and make up and you will probably have to get some preliminary direction from the photographer.
Keep yourself educated, get online and stay abreast of current trends. Agencies want to know that you are thinking about possible future shoots. Use social networking sites to keep in contact with potential employers and other members of the industry. You never know where an opportunity will come from.
When breaking into the industry, you will need to know whats happening around you. Be aware of any local beauty pageants and of any open calls for swimsuit models. Open calls are usually unpaid gigs but give you exposure. A great avenue is to try and get into the "fresh face contests" held by sports illustrated magazine "SI" as they require no experience, but be warned there are only limited spots and they are heavily contested.
Do not be distracted from your goal. Don't let initial rejection put you off. Agencies see hundreds of new girls each year and you need to make yourself stand out from the crowd. Keeping a happy demeanor in the face of rejection will usually give a recruiter something to think about as you leave the agency. You never know, they may give you a call based on this alone. Perseverance is the key to making it. Looks alone will not get you there.
Swimsuit Model Has all the latest swimsuit models and bikini babes online.





 

How To Become A Swimsuit, Swimwear & Bikini Model

Many famous women have made a name for themselves appearing on the pages of glossy mens magazine. The most famous of these being the cover of Sports Illustrated including Tyra Banks, Elle MacPherson and Petra Nemcova.
In recent times men's magazine favorites, such as Joanna Krupa & Emily Scott, have become household names as a result of this new type of media exposure.
Becoming a swimsuit model isn't quite the same as becoming a high fashion model you see on the catwalks of Milan or the pages of Vogue. Fashion models are required to be between 5'9 and 6' and typically have bust-waist-hip measurements close to 34-24-34. Whereas there appears to be a little more leniency in the realm of swimsuit modeling.
Of course, beauty is still a prerequisite, as is a slim physique. In general a generous bust size (C cup plus) is an advantage as is the hard to measure "sex appeal" of a model. While many top models have a quirky look that sets them apart from the crowd, bikini models typically have a girl next door quality that is easily relateable.
Following are 7 steps you can take to conquer the world of swimsuit modeling:
  1. Enter Competitions - Many magazine hold swimsuit competitions through various nightclub & bar venues - this is a great way to get yourself noticed.
  2. Approach Photographers - Reputable photographers only, preferably photographers who have previously been published in the magazine you would like to appear in.
  3. Develop a hook - Are you a female mechanic? What about a mad football fan? These themes could look great in a photo shoot and magazines LOVE hooks.
  4. Network - Use social networking sites such a Myspace and Facebook to find out everything you can about what is going on in the industry locally.
  5. Approach Swimwear Companies - And other swimsuit related products. Maybe your friends uncle owns a surfboard company or a car company that uses bikini girls in their advertising, once you have some photos to add to your portfolio it makes everything easier.
  6. Workout - Your body is going to have to be in top shape to even have a chance in this market.
  7. Get Practise - Once again reputable photographer only! To do TFP work (time for prints). This will allow you to discover your best angles and put you in good stead when you start getting paid work and are expected to perform.
For more information on swimsuit modelling and hot bikini's check out www.busywear.com [http://www.busywear.com]
Summer Fisher is a former international model who is now a successful swimwear designer, photographer and stylist.

 

The Appeal Of Swimsuit Model Videos and Photos

It's obvious swimsuit models have a massive worldwide appeal, and there is a huge demand for swimsuit model videos and photos. Specifically those produced by professional photographers, on exotic locations, and with gorgeous young rising star and sexy celebrity models. Simply seeing, or hearing, the words "swimsuit model" conjures up sensual and exciting mind images and emotions, especially for adult males of all ages. So, it's not surprising that the term "swimsuit model" is currently searched for over 400,000 times each month in one of the major search engines.
One of the great things about looking at pictures of swimsuit models, and swimsuit model videos, is that they're not pornographic. Exciting but tasteful, stimulating but not sleazy. Virtually everyone knows of Sports Illustrated. Their beautiful, professional publication is sold all over the world, and not shamefully tucked away in the adult magazine section.
Now, with the rise of the internet and lightning fast broadband connections, there has been an explosion in the number of online videos, including swimsuit model videos. Video adds a whole new dimension of viewing pleasure with the addition of high quality audio and special effects.
For many young women who aspire to be models, swimsuit modelling adds a whole new field of possibilities, where the height requirements may not be as tough as they are for runway models. Swimsuit models are in high demand for magazine editorials, catalogs, advertisements, swimsuit calendars, and billboards. Live event swimsuit modeling is also on the increase. Runway models usually have a body type that is quite different to that of swimsuit models e.g. very thin with long legs and a special style of "working the catwalk" that is unique.
The gorgeous young women we see in swimsuit model videos and photographs deserve the appreciation they get. After all, it's been said they're "living works of art" for not only do they need great body tone and physique, a pretty face, lovely curves and healthy hair, but they also need to have the x-factor. That "special something" that "seduces" the camera, and has us all falling in love too. To maintain their looks and tone, often requires a lot of self discipline, especially leading up to a major swimsuit model video or photo shoot. In some ways swimsuit models are great "role models" to young women in that they look like real women, full of vitality and health, not like many catwalk models who look well underweight. So, swimsuit models, we say thank you, and we appreciate all that you do!
Steven Jones is a New Zealand based writer who specialises in writing articles for the web and building useful information websites. [http://www.swimsuitmodelvideos.com] is one of his latest websites.


How to Work It As a Bikini Model - Posing With Class and Style in a 2 Piece

In the business of modeling, there's a fine line between classy and trashy. When modeling in a bikini, posing with class and style is essential. To achieve this, you must first establish what poses are classy and which are not. Another key element to posing with style is knowing what your angles are. You must be able to move your face and body in sync with each other, to succeed in showing your body in a flattering way.
As with learning the ropes in any profession, experience and practice will help greatly in perfecting the art of modeling. Using a body length mirror (usually a bathroom mirror will suffice if you don't have a full-sized mirror) concentrate on moving your face in coordination with your body gracefully. While in the mirror, look straight forward at yourself, tilt your head up slightly, now turn your face to the right, now to the left and back straight forward. Practice moving your face in different directions, watch as your face changes depending on the angle. What is your best angle? What is your worst? Know your angles!
When posing, good posture will help you have a higher success rate in a photo shoot. Be sure to pull your shoulders back and down, and keep your head up. You'll want to elongate your neck, and keeping your shoulders down and head up will help you achieve this. As you pose from the front or from the side, you should "roll your booty" up. While in the mirror, stand as you normally would, place your palms on the front of your hips. Feel your hip bone? Now roll your butt back and up, notice how you can no longer feel your bone so predominantly. When sitting, standing, or leaning, you should always roll your butt back, this flatters your figure and prevents your photograph from coming out with you and "big" hips.
Your back should also be in the proper position during a bikini shoot. This small element is sometimes overlooked while posing. You'll want to arch your back, while rolling your butt back, again keeping your shoulders back. But try not to arch your back too much, you can run the risk of looking too lustful or sexual. Hunching forward can also look classy, but this is a rare and unique occurrence. Usually the only time you would hunch forward during a shoot is when you are doing a couture photo shoot. A couture bikini shoot is rare, so unless your photo shoot specifically calls for a couture feel, try to steer away from hunching your back.
Your eyes and mouth are another key element in posing with class. During your photo shoot, as you pose you don't want your mouth to be hanging open. Hanging your mouth open in a photograph or as you pose, usually translates into raunchy or too sexual. But you do want your mouth to be slightly agape. To achieve the "pouty" look tastefully, think of chapped lips. Open your mouth slightly, and as you hit your pose, breathe out through your lips. Do not purse your lips! This creates wrinkles in your mouth and you run the risk of looking either tawdry or unnatural. When posing, you don't want to look "at" the camera. Try to look through the lens, as if the camera isn't there. This prevents you from looking blank, and fills your photograph with emotion. By looking through the lens and not at it, sharpens your attention, instinctively pulls your body forward, and intensifies your gaze.
Most models have a problem with moving their bodies during a photo shoot. As a result, their photographs come out "posey" and stiff. When moving be sure to think about being smooth. Think "as smooth as silk", silk fabric moves eloquently and fluidly, and any and every angle falls gracefully. You want to emulate this, moving your body naturally and gracefully, every pose you hit is beautiful. A key point in posing smooth; don't pose...pause. As you move, pause your movement for a few seconds and then move right into your next position. Think of it as if you're walking, no one's watching you, now as you walk, put a pause in your step. Notice how you don't look posey? You look natural, and that's what every photographer wants and every model strives for.
During a bikini photo shoot, you most likely will at some point, be laying down. As you pose, you want to look natural. Keep your shoulders back and low, and elongate your neck. Using your hands is crucial. Let's say you're going to lean your face on your hand. As you move your hands to this position, place your hand against your face, but do not lean on it. This gives you the illusion of posing naturally without the harsh side effects you would get if you were to lean on your hand. Leaning on your hand or arm will sometimes make your neck look awkward, your face will squish against your hand, altering your facial expression. When moving your arms and hands, always think of where they are in reference to the camera. For instance, if you are laying on your side, and you place your arm straight out towards the camera, in a photograph your hand and arm will look huge.
Try to keep them close to your body, and angle your body so it looks natural. Make sure you practice your angles and movements in the mirror. Posing properly with your back, eyes, lips, neck, and hips are the essential element to looking classy and stylish. But there is one more fundamental key to help you rock your poses and photo shoot; FEEL BEAUTIFUL. If you do not feel beautiful, this will translate in your expression and body language. The photographer will be able to feel it, and the consumer will be able to see it. Combining all of these elements will help you excel against your competition, and give you a high success rating.
Brian Cannone went into promoting fitness with enthusiasm and a very genuine love for the sport. His approach and feelings about bodybuilding are that it is not only a sport but more of a way to motivate yourself and others to achieve results of loosing body-fat and gaining lean muscle along with improving overall health. By competing in natural bodybuilding you push yourself to be in your best possible shape of your life. In fact, he believes that it is more about the results you gain then the trophy you may take home with you. With fitness results in mind Brian trained nearly every competitor that competed in the Milford County and Mr. and Ms. Connecticut events, most of these new bodybuilders then competed for their first time and they were overwhelmed with their accomplishments. This is a sport that the contestants can't loose for it is their physique that is the trophy and the process of getting into great shape that is the reward. Visit his website at: http://www.fitnessatlantic.com


The Art of a Bikini Model

A Bikini Model is usually very attractive, vibrant, and sexy! She is shapely and loves to show off her well proportioned body! You will find Bikini Models are filled with confidence, mostly because they work very hard to keep in shape, if they did not it would show! People judge a bikini model on posture, body shape, confidence, personality, and overall style!
Bikini Models should look energetic, healthy and have a great attitude. Another very important element is a great swimsuit, it has to fit her just right or she will not look good, and the product will not look it's best either! A Bikini Model should pay attention to styles, patterns, shapes, and color including current trends and styles. Bikini Models must be able to wear a one piece swimsuit or a two piece bikini. A Model should always look relaxed and enjoy the time she is spending modeling. Models are known by their attitude and conduct they display at a photo session! Bikini models and photographers are known to travel all over world to capture the best possible photo at the most beautiful location!
Bikini Models most often like to show off their figure, and will pose in many interesting and different ways. All Models are required to go through various photo shoots to create a professional modeling portfolio. Putting together a models portfolio is an absolute must! When you go see a Photographer for help in creating a portfolio, you should be ready to do a test shoot, also bring your portfolio with you if you have one!
Trust me a Professional Portfolio is the best investment you will ever make. Be sure to include your best images, quality over quantity is rule #1, when it comes to a Portfolio. Include a Bio, with your stats, and contact information. Understand the competition will have spent the time and effort to show their best work, so you need to do the same! Also something for you to take note of, the minimum height of a bikini model is about 5'2" however you can be as tall as 6' in most cases.
Keeping a positive attitude is very important, always have a smiling on your face when meeting with a photographer or casting director. Remember all eyes are on you, so when walking show good posture; this is the key to your success. Remain confident continue to look for that big break, there are opportunities to become a successful and professional Bikini Model. Always have your goal in mind and one day you maybe the next Super Model.
Kevin Beaudoin
Professional Photographer/Owner
DM Art Studio - Digital Images AZ
http://www.digitalimagesaz.com
info@digitalimagesaz.com

 

10 Hottest SI Swimsuit Models of All Time

I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree." Though the famous words panned by Joyce Kilmer many years ago. Now Joyce, in this case happens to be a guy's name. He died in 1918 so you can figure out why he was talking only about poems back then, and that is because he never got the swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated magazine.
This is my list of the 10 hottest Sports Illustrated swimsuit models. Now you can disagree with me. I understand that. Heck, I could change my mind five times, and that would be only for tomorrow.
10. Yamilla Diaz-Rahi. Yamilla made her debut in the 1999 Sports Illustrated swimsuit model edition. She was so popular that she made the cover of the magazine in 2002 and again in 2006. She has also been on the cover of several other men's magazines too. She was born in Argentina and but her parent hail from Spain and Lebanon.
9. Rachel Hunter is a New Zealander who appeared in the 1989 swimsuit edition. She made in 1994 dream team cover of SI's annual swimsuit issue.
8. Jessica Van Der Steen is a Belgian fashion model. She again in SI and 2004 in 2005. He is currently a model for Victoria's Secret. Are you surprised?
7. Elsa Benitez was on the cover of the 2001 SI swimsuit issue and has appeared five more times since then.
6. Molly Sims has appeared in the 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004 in 2006 swimsuit issues. In 2006 she wore a bikini studded with diamonds that was worth over $30 million.
5. Veronika Varekova was born in the Czech republic. She arrived in New York at the age of 19 to attend Parsons School of Design that was discovered by a big-time New York modeling agency and appeared almost immediately thereafter on the covers of major magazines across the world, including the SI 2004 cover.
4. Kim Alexis was an SI swimsuit model in the eighties. She has hosted health shows on television and has run marathons. If you had a personal trainer like Kim do you think he would work out more?
3. Marissa Miller has appeared in every issue of the SI swimsuit edition since 2002. Her 2008 cover sold a record number of Sports Illustrated magazine. Marissa is another Victoria's Secret girl.
2. Bar Refaeli was the cover model of the 2009 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. Her parents own a horse ranch in Israel.
1. Daniela Pestova has been the swimsuit cover model three times. I picked her as #1 because there was 11 years between her first cover in 1995 and her last cover in 2006. Anybody who can stay hot that long deserves the top top.
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