Kube Studios Modelling Tips

Modelling tips from Kube Studios 

If you are an aspiring model there is no better place to perfect your skills than Kube Studios. We give you real advice and guidance that will help you succeed and stand out from the crowd. Modelling is about commitment and willingness to push yourself. Determination is key to making it as a model and you also have to have the right tools and professional support. Many models only find this through friends or when they get signed to an agency, but how do you show an agency you have what it takes?

1) Have a z card or modelling portfolio

Without an up to date, and accurate modelling portfolio you can't be considered for many castings and can't show your full potential to a modelling agency. Modelling is extremely competitive and anything you can do to make yourself get noticed is worth doing. Make sure your portfolio is not air brushed and taken recently.

2) Don't be late

Be professional at all time, courteous, polite and take it in your stride. This includes what time you turn up. Show them it is important to you and turn up early. Talk to other people around you to learn more about the casting and their experiences and make friends. If people see you are a professional, they will treat you as such. 

3) Facing rejection

Even after you get your portfolio and all the advice you need from Kube Studios, there may be times when you just don't get that modelling job you were after. It is times like these when you need to be resourceful and get back up on your feel and say 'it doesn't matter, let's try again'. Like Stallone said in Rocky Balboa, it is not how hard you can get hit which makes a winner, it's how hard you can get hit, and get back up again'.

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Kube Studios tips on how to pose in a photo shoot

How to pose in a photo shoot.

Like any profession, it can take years to build up the right knowledge for your industry. Modelling is not different, there are many things you could practice before your photo shoot. Here Kube Studios guide to how to pose correctly at photo shoots. 

1. Use a mirror.  Learn how your body looks and moves. The mirror is a perfect tool to give you an idea of what the camera can see.
2. Use separation between your limbs from your body. This helps to prevent your arms and legs from being squashed against you and making you look awkward. This can also give an illusion of a slimmer figure. 
3. Lighting. Use lighting to your advantage. For example, if you raise an arm to the light, it could be a whole lot brighter in camera than your face this is because it’s the object closest to the source of light. This will also cast a shadow across you, which will not be flattering.  To counteract this you can use your other arm or move your arm a backwards slightly, so it is away from the direct beam of light. Learning how the light will fall is very helpful when you are trying to get a perfect pose.
4. Eyes. sometimes if you not careful your eyes can look un- focused. To try and avoid this follow the line of your nose so it keeps your sight straight, this will also prevent too much of the white of the eye showing.
5. Elongate your neck. This can simulate height and poise. This can be hard to remember because it feels unnatural. Try standing in front of the mirror and stand how you would normally. Then try rolling your shoulders back allowing your face to come forward. This should make a difference in the width of your neck. You can also try popping your jaw towards the camera this creates a strong line as your will have created a shadow
6. Smaller waist.  You can create an slimmer appearance by positioning yourself to the camera, then you can create the waist you want seen with positioning of your hands on the hips
7. Hands. It is important to keep your hands loose, try not to clump your fingers together and try to not show as much of the back of your hand. This is because the sides of your hands are smaller and dainty so they look better in photos.

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Kube Studios Guide to Self Confidence

Guide to Having Self Confidence

Being a successful model in the modelling industry whether that's a commercial model or a fashion model you need to be authentic. This sense of self-belief builds your confidence and sets you apart from your competition and believe me no matter how good you are there will always be competition.
Being confident is a skill not all of us have naturally and may take years to build. The key is knowing your model and using all of your assets to the best of your ability. Whether they're your legs, arms, hands, eyes or hair, know what your selling points are and work them. Believing in yourself comes from trying. You have to try to succeed.

As a model on the runway you have to have particular measurements to be successful. These days there is a backlash against gaunt and overly skinny catwalk models, and the editor of Vogue was recently on the news saying she will have a word with any designer she sees using such models.  Your proportions are what many women diet for so count yourself lucky and love your elegance. When you are not working if you are conscious of your shape there are tricks that can give you more volume at the hips and chest by adding pleats and gathered fabrics. Belts to cinch in waists will emphasise your hips and chests.

Commercial models are your top high-street models. Your measurements will all be different but it is still so important to know your body shape in order to be confident. Being pear-shaped means staple pieces like a-line skirts and loose trousers are a winner for you and structured tops and jackets will broaden those shoulders for you. Ladies who are bottom heavy similarly to the pear shape you should be wearing pieces to broaden your shoulders to balance you out and tulip shaped pencil skirts  are perfect for you. If you are petite then feel free to keep things above the knee and don't be scared of wearing bright colours to keep yourself seen.

Being confident is something that comes from within and knowing your body is the best way to start taking control of who you are and being the best you can possibly be. Take the time to look in the mirror and work out what shape you are. Lets see if what you have in your wardrobe enhances that amazing shape of yours. We all have to fake it sometimes but our bodies are our own and we should all feel beautiful and secure in our own skin.

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Kube Studios Modelling Services

Kube Studios Modelling Services

Kube Studios is a fashion photography studio based in London, Birmingham and Manchester. In Manchester the address and contact telephone number of the studio is:

47 Thomas St, Manchester M4 1NA

0161 831 9200

We specialise in male modelling, female modelling, teen and child modelling. Their photographers have years of experience in the fashion industry and can help you get the look you want. Visit the Kube Studios website to find out more and read Kube Studios reviews. Here are some photos from one of our recent models:

In her words:

It was amazing day!!!!!! I am very happy!!!! Thank you!!!!I have some photos :) :) :)

Kube Studios Shaving Tips

Kube Studios: The Perfect Shave

Kube Studios are London's premier photography studio. Kube specialise in portfolio shoots and modelling shoots but cater for a wide variety of photography needs. In this post Kube Studios look  at the best way to give yourself a wet shave. Men normally prefer wet shaves in the summer as its easier to get a good result when the air temperature is higher. When the skin is cold it goes tight and dries easier which can cause skin to flake after a wet shave. Before you start, wash your face with warm water and dab excess water off with a hot towel before applying a generous layer of shaving foam/gel.

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If you do this you're much less likely to nick your skin. Pull the skin tight and go with the grain of the hair. It's a popular misconception that you should shave against the grain. This can give you in growing hair which is quite painful. Try to use as few strokes as possible to avoid over irritating the skin, rinsing the razor in warm water between each stroke. Once you're done, moisturise with a soothing lotion, preferably containing aloe, and avoid traditional alcohol based aftershaves as they can be stingy and dry out the skin.

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Is Plastic Surgery A Good Idea?

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Many models ask themselves at one point or another if they should undergo plastic surgery. However, what they should really be asking themselves is should they spend thousands of pounds undergoing a painful procedure which going to make them look like they have been stung by a bee while flying through a wind tunnel.

Plastic surgery has been a fascination for celebrities and models trying to compete with each other for the limelight. However, many young people aspire to look like them and spend thousands on plastic surgery to fulfill an image of beauty that is unnatural.

Models like Amy Childs looked perfectly good before have gone under the knife but did so anyway. Many are left with a trout pout or weird eyebrows that make them look like they are a Strek Trek extra.

Even singers like Tulisa have had plastic surgery, which was for no reason. Kube Studios doesn't discriminate against people who have had plastic surgery - this article is for entertainment purposes only :)

Tulisa - Before

Tulisa - After

It is up to the media to promote a more natural image of beauty and lower the amount they rely on airbrushing their photographs.Young people should chose realistic role models (real people) not just images created by graphic designers and plastic surgeons. If you are interesting in modelling or need a photoshoot contact Kube Studios today. Visit the Kube Studios website and follow us on Facebook and Twitter too!

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Contact Kube Studios

Kube Studios 

Kube Studios are the industry experts when it comes to providing photography services tailord to the needs of aspiring models. We have over 30 staff with the expertise and top of the range studios designed to get you head and shoulders above the competition. Kube are not a modelling agency, they do not manage models, sign people up with modelling contracts or find models work. Their professionals are trained at bringing out the best in their clients and help them turn professional either as a freelance model or working with a good agency.

In order to bring out the best in your modelling you need dedicated and talented individuals around you. Kube Studios puts you in that environment and allows you to work with the best photographers, modelling experts, make-up artists and stylists. They also have some of the most affordable prices in the industry.
Come and visit their studios in London, Manchester and Birmingham. Here is their website and studio addresses:

http://kubestudios.co.uk/

Tel. 020 70430910

Kube Studios, 57 Great Titchfield Street, London, W1W 7PN

Kube Manchester, 45-47 Thomas Street, Manchester, M4 1NA

Kube Birmingham, 93-94 Charles Henry Street, Birmingham, B12 0SJ

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