NYC Fashion Photographer, Eric Bean, Debunks Common Myths About Modeling
NYC fashion photographer, Eric Bean, debunks common myths in the modeling industry in his book, "The Complete Guide for Models: Insiders Advice from Industry Professionals".
New York, NY (PRWEB) May 23, 2007
NYC fashion photographer, Eric Bean, explains the "hard truths" about the modeling industry, in his book, "The Complete Guide for Models: Insider Advice from Industry Professionals". The advice comes from working with top fashion insiders, including successful models, modeling agents, agency owners, casting directors, magazine editors, makeup artists, and health professionals. These experts debunk myths about the modeling profession and shed light on common scams that plague the industry.
Eric debunks myths about the "Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll" perception most people have about the modeling industry. "A healthy lifestyle is essential to maintaining a long lasting career as a model. When i am casting for a photo shoot, i can see over 200 models. They are all auditioning for one job. I am looking for healthy skin, a beautiful face, correct proportions, and a great attitude. It's very tough competition out there, you have to stand out as a Star. If a model stays out all night partying, it shows on her face, even if she's a teenager. Even with high tech retouching these days, we want a "natural beauty" not a party girl." " Agents are hesitant to work with a "Paris Hilton " or "Lindsay Lohan" type of party personality, for fear of losing a profitable job or even a client." Eric says "Not everyone has the perfect combination of hard work ethics, height, personality, or the "X Factor" to become a supermodel. Those traits all have to blend together to make the ideal working model". Natural beauty is just one part of becoming a successful model, Eric details the other 9 traits in his book, along with important information on the business of modeling and maintaining a long lasting career.
Eric's conversations with fashion modeling "legends" such as supermodel Carmen Dell'Orefice, and owner of FORD Models, Katie Ford, sheds light on the the tough and demanding road to becoming a model. Eric discusses, in his book, the steps from being "discovered" to maintaining a long-lasting career. He explains the "behind the scenes" details of a New York City fashion shoot to find out what it's really like. Whether you dream of becoming the next supermodel, or just hope to supplement your income with exciting modeling work, this book gives you the facts directly from people in the fashion industry.
Eric Bean is a fashion photographer who is based out of New York City. Eric started his photography career 20 years ago shooting for every major modeling agency in NYC. Soon after he became a popular fashion photographer that has photographed many prestigious worldwide ad campaigns. Eric has worked with such distinguished companies as Harry Winston Jewelers, Salvatore Ferragamo, Avon Worldwide, Bill Blass and W Hotels. His online portfolio can be viewed at www. EricBean. com. His book can be found at most major bookstores or online.
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