What is Glamour Modelling?

In photographic and modelling terms, glamour concentrates on a models appearance and presentation rather than the clothes she may or may not be wearing. It is about the attitude, the eroticism, the mood, and sometimes nothing more than a particular look in a models eyes.

A lot of models, assume that glamour means porn, or that it involves some kind of nudity. On the other hand, we've also encountered models who've assumed that glamour simply meant nothing more than wearing lingerie (no, thats modelling lingerie, which isn't the same thing at all).

The long and the short of it is this: glamour modelling can range from lingerie to nude work. We require all models that we represent to work to at least topless, beyond that it is up to you. What a model is required to reveal is based solely on the requirements of the photographer offering work, but more importantly, it is dictated exclusively by what is agreed between both parties beforehand.

Glamour is the most popular modelling market where the majority of models can earn a relatively profitable living. There are no height or age restrictions (though you have to be at least 18-years-old before a photographer will even consider working with you on a glamour shoot), nor are there any size issues. All those pesky rules that are associated with the world of fashion simply don't apply, which accounts for the sheer number of glamour models out there. In a sense, it is perhaps the most democratic form of modelling in the industry that exists - everyone can give it a go! Those models that do succeed in this field reach the top not necessarily by their good looks or stunning figures alone (although both help), but often by the sheer force of their personality and the professional attitude they bring to their work.

At Maverick Models, we insist on our models being professional, both in their appearance, but more importantly in their organisation and reliability. We have dropped several very beautiful girls because they were unreliable, or uncontactable. We all understand that circumstances can lead to you not being able to get to a shoot, but a simple phone call to explain the circumstances is very easy to make, and will be accepted by the photographer - a no show will not!!

The irony of the glamour industry is that for many models, it is anything but glamorous! For many, it is about the inevitable travelling (be prepared for a lot of it!) to and from shoots in cold, inhospitable studios and locations. But for those willing to put the effort into it, the rewards, both financially and personally, can make it all worth while!

Adapted from an article by You Pan Models