How to prepare for a Modeling Audition

How to prepare for a Modeling Audition

Model casting is an expected part of your journey to becoming a successful model. After all, this is your main way of booking jobs. Let’s check to How to prepare for a Modeling Audition.

When you attend a model casting you are essentially providing a snippet of how you will be on the real job, so it’s important to leave a good impression. Showing that you have professional and prepared could give the Casting Director all the reasons they need to hire you over the next girl or guy.

A few tips to ace a modelling audition have been given down below

Read the Brief from the Agency:

It has so important that before you attend a model audition you read the brief carefully, as it may contain information crucial to your preparation.

There have many instances where models have turned up at a casting completely unaware of the decorum or theme of the audition or casting and it has done nothing except aggravating the casting judges.

Therefore, always read the brief from your agent and prepare accordingly. As the saying goes-It’s better to be ‘safe’ than ‘sorry’.

Less Is More:

Models should go to the auditions or castings without makeup, hair should be natural, without any excess styling products. The criteria for selection is not how pretty your face is, but instead, it weighs on how natural and expressive it is.

Do Your Homework:

You’ll also get brownie points for knowing a bit about the company that you’re casting for. Jump online check out their website and social media platforms.

Make note of the types of models they’ve worked within the past or anything worth mentioning when you meet with the casting director.

For example – If you’re casting for the Sports Illustrated campaign, you could say “I loved your campaign last season, was that shot in Australia? Those beaches looked so tropical and beautiful”

This will spark some conversation and will hopefully be a good way for the casting director to remember you over the 20 other girls who have auditioned as well.

Leave the Entourage at Home:

Castings are kind of like a job interview for models. So with that in mind, it’s not appropriate to bring friends and family along with you. If you’re under 16 it’s OK to bring a parent, however, they will usually be asked to wait outside during the casting process.

Dress the Part:

When attending castings you want to show an agent that you’re a true professional. So unless they ask you to wear something specific (men casting for Raymond to wear a suit for example), then the following is a staple model casting outfit:

Girls – A little black dress or high-waisted skinny jeans and a fitted tank top are the usual go-to’s. Plain high heeled pumps and clean groomed hair are necessary.

Boys – Skinny jeans, fitted plain tee and clean semi-smart shoes.

Arrive 10 Minutes Early

Always arrive on time if not, 10 minutes early. No one likes to be left waiting, casting directors less than anyone. If they have to wait for you during the casting process, it will be an uphill struggle to change their bad first impression of you.

Be Prepared to Take Direction:

During the casting process there a few things that will be required of you. Depending on the job, you may be asked to try on clothing, walk for them (which is generally just for catwalk castings) and most commonly be photographed.

When you’re asked for a snap it’s good to start with a standard straight up and down shot and then move through a few small poses each time they take the next shot. This is all a rather quick process, that’s why preparation is key!

Always Be Polite:

Last but not least, always be polite and courteous, even if you feel that the casting did not go so well. Thank everybody involved and leave with a smile on your face.

Once you’ve left the casting, it’s a good idea to touch base with your agent and let them know that you’ve come and gone. That way they are more likely to follow up with the client.

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