Here are some top model tips From from Patrick Ribbsaeter!
If anyone is qualified to do so it is Patrick! He has modeled for some of the biggest designer houses. To name a few, Armani, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Calvin Klein, Dior, Gaultier, Hugo Boss and Paul Smith. He has also appeared in many phone and luxury car commercials. He also owns his own modeling agency in Mumbai, India and an agent for over 70 models around the world. Patrick is one of the sweetest guys you will ever meet.
His mother tongue is Swedish, yet he speaks Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, with some German and Thai. He accent is great! We know you will fall in love with him as we have done
Go See His blog here !
I will share with you some very important lessons to think off, while your are on the road to being a Top model:
1. Always be on time. This is crucial to becoming a top model and the best in your business. Try to arrive at least 15 – 20 minutes earlier then expected time.
2. Trust what your agency says, but of course keep in mind that if you are not feeling good about something, you shouldn’t do it. Ex: Cutting your hair etc. Of course there are sacrifices to becoming a Top model. You must choose !
3. Don’t complain. I’ve come across far to many male & female models complaining while on set/ Photo-shoot. Nobody likes to hear complaining, so shut your mouth and be positive instead. If a you don’t have anything good to say, you might as well keep your mouth shut.
I remember working with these models who were complaining because of the food “Its cold”, “It’s to Hot”, “There are to many people around looking at the shoot” etc etc and Blah blah. If any of these elements bug then then I suggest you to change career. If you really love your work, you wouldn’t complain right? Complaining won’t take you to the Top.
The best way to keep your mind from disturbing elements, is by bringing a book or something to read for your photo-shoot. This is a great way to maximize your time and get the most out of your day. Remember time is expensive. Use it well to improve always.
4. The myth about food. That’s bullshit! I eat a lot! In fact everything, but with control of course.
5. Be cooperative and still take control. At all times try to listen to what the photographer has to say and wants. Although, don’t be afraid of the photographer. Take control and give your inputs about how you want the pose to look like. Sometimes a pose that is working for a model might look terrible on another one. It’s just how it is.
Giving inputs shows that you are responsible and want to perfect your job.
6. Dress and look the game. If you don’t believe you are a Top model, nobody else will. It all starts with yourself. To Far often I’ve come across models who dress to sloppy and look like they just came out of a dumpster. Just because you want to dress casual, doesn’t mean you can’t look good. Leave those Flip flops back home or where they belong on the beach. A casting is not a place for flip flops to show up. Get the game !
7. Invest in yourself. Far to many models don’t invest in themselves as they should. I have seen it far to many times.
I remember one time walking with a model to purchase a gym card for him and myself. It turned out the gym card would cost him about 50 USD per month. Which is not a lot of money for a guy making a lot of money. It was obviously to much to invest for some reason! I thought it was strange for a guy making thousands of dollar each month!
8. No Excuses. Go out there and do what you told to do and more. There are no excuses for not doing your job well. People hate excuses. In my days of working as a scout. I have come across many models giving excuses back and forth. To having stomach ache or a death etc
I did it myself when I was new, but I learned! Don’t ever give excuses to people.
9. Stay in Shape and feel good. Do just what you feel like. You will attract talents and professional around you.
This week post is short due to work commitments. :( Sorry!
Hope this information was useful to you.
Now put this into action everyday.
