High Fashion –
Catwalk:
 This
is the top end of the modelling industry where the “super
models” are formed. There is much demand to get into
this area of modelling but really unless you are tall, thin
and exactly what the top agencies are looking for, then chances
of succeeding are very low. Catwalk work is very demanding
but can generate substantial revenue for a model but in Northern
Ireland / Ireland there is not the level of this type of work
as there is in London or other major cities in the world.
If you want to make a serious career from catwalk work you
really need to consider relocating to say London to get yourself
established and increase chances of getting work and established
as a catwalk model.
Fashion:
 The
area of fashion modelling is a vast market with the higher
end of the market being for catalogues, brochures, magazines
etc right through to simply assisting photographers building
on their portfolios. Although the fashion market is not as
demanding as high fashion, entry requirements are still very
similar, and although it’s somewhat easier to become
a fashion model than enter into high fashion its still a difficult
aspect of modelling to become a part of.
Swimwear and lingerie:
Some people class the modelling of swimwear and lingerie as
just another part of fashion modelling, which it is to a certain
extent. Similarly the work within this area will be from publications
right through to photographers portfolio shoots.
IT IS QUITE NORMAL THAT A MODEL CREATES THEIR INCOME FROM
A COMBINATION OF THE ABOVE TYPES OF MODELLING.
Promotional work:
 Although
some people don’t class promotional work as modelling
it can be an excellent way to break into the modelling world
or supplementing modelling income. Promotional work has got
many different aspects to it and can include promoting products
in different environments but it is also heavily based around
public relations and models involved in promotional work will
often found themselves being photographed for publicity shots
or even appearing on television. This is an excellent way
of raising a models profile and allowing them to make contacts
for future assignments.
Glamour:
Glamour work is actually a style of photography and involves
the portrayal of a model in a sexual way. This can range from
provocative lingerie or swimwear shoots right through to semi-nude
modelling.
Artistic nudity:
This work involved a model being completely nude but not posing
in a sexual way. Work is often for photographer’s portfolios
or non-photographic work for still life art.
Adult:
Adult modelling is of a sexual nature and ranges from top
shelf magazines to XXX* adult movies.
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