The supermodel, Helena Christensen does an interview and gives her tips on how to survive the fashion industry. This interview was done when she was in Cairo, Egypt.

Helena is probably the most famous Danish model ever and has appeared in numerous TV commercials, magazine covers and print ads.  She is also known for some of her personal relationships, especially that with Michael Hutchence.

Helena Christensen was born in Copenhagen on 25th December 1968. Her mother is Peruvian and her father is Danish. She walked into the public eye in 1986 through declared the title of Miss Denmark at the age of 18, and showing her nation at the Miss Universe show. She went away from her residence to continue her profession as modeling in Paris.

Tips for Creating a Modeling Portfolio

 

• If you are trying to get your portfolio done with the sole aim of getting signed to an agency, think twice. The majority of agencies will ask you to do a portfolio shoot upon signing anyway, so this could very well mean paying twice!
• In the first instance, it may be worthwhile approaching agencies with snapshot headshots and bodyshots. If this gets you nowhere, then consider paying a professional.
• When you are getting dressed, make sure all your clothes are on properly - as in no twisted straps, no buttons done up through the wrong holes…
• Remember - your portfolio is not a photo album! If a photo doesn’t “sell” you, don’t keep it because you have develop sentimental value towards it.
• Ideally, you should aim to have photos no older than a year in your portfolio. This may mean having to get your modeling portfolio re-shot again, so be prepared!
• It’s a good idea to keep spare copies of the photos in your portfolio in a safe place. You’ll avoid major panics if you should lose your modeling portfolio if you do this.

Be Careful…

• Unless you are amazingly good at applying your own make-up, hire a make-up artist for the shoot. It is an additional expense but you don’t want to shell out on expensive photos only to have them ruined by poor make-up.
• Don’t assume that the photographer charging you the most must therefore be the best. On the other hand, also remember that you get what you pay for. Strike a balance!!
• Practicing modeling may feel weird at first but it is a must! What you think looks good in your head may not work out in real life…and you want to know that before you head to the photoshoot!
• Be aware of tanning before the shoot as tan lines can create problems.
• Be aware that many photographers and make-up artists will have cancellation policies. As a rule of thumb, if you cancel within 48 hours of the starting time of the shoot, you will have to pay at least some, usually all, of the fee.

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