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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Get the Most out of your Shoot at Kube Studios

Wardrobe Tips from Kube Studios

Welcome to Kube Studios, one of the top fashion photography studios in the UK. Here are some tips to help you prepare for your shoot. To find out more about Kube Studios visit our website today.

Looking to get family portraits for the holidays? Or are you a pro photographer with curious clients asking what they should wear to your shoot? Whatever you do, don’t end up on Buzzfeed because of your outfit! 

We’ve taken some of the best advice of our in-house pros to share some of their top tips about what you should (and shouldn’t) don the next time you’re getting your picture taken, and included some lovely examples from SmugMug photographers that show just how well a coordinated wardrobe can enhance your final image.

1. Match

Unless you’re going for a specific theme, it’s important to coordinate your outfits without your group all wearing the exact same thing.All plaid or all white can be painfully overpowering in your final image. Give the idea a more modern spin by picking two to three colors that complement each other, or wear different shades of the same color. Spice it up with a favorite accent color, like red, and have everyone wear just a small touch of that. Instant smiles!

Finally, try to avoid having just one person wear a completely different color, especially when that color is very bright or in stark contrast to the rest of the family. This draws the attention just to that person instead of unifying the group. Of course this is fine if that’s the idea you’re going for.

2. Something out of place

It’s important to factor in your shoot location when planning your outfit. You’ll show up very differently when photographed against a plain neutral backdrop than when you’re taking photos in a riotously bright autumn forest! 

And let’s not forget about patterns: If you’re wearing plaid or stripes when photographed against a brick wall, you’ll see more lines than a zebra in jail! The result? No one will be able to find your face. 

Holiday tip: If you’ve already picked out your holiday card, try planning your outfit around the colors in that design.

3. Loose, baggy clothing

Remember, these photos will be a reminder to your loved ones what you look like when they can’t be with you! Fitted clothes look much more polished and flattering than loose clothes, which can just make you appear boxy. Check the fit of jackets, sweaters or collared shirts, and be sure that the collar won’t obscure your face when you sit down and that the shoulders won’t bunch up.

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Kube Studios Testimonials

Kube Studios Testimonials

Here we have three real reviews of Kube Studios services. These people have used their photography services and are here to have their say. Kube Studios is not a modelling agency. They are a photography studio with over 10 years experience in modelling photography.

Kayler, London

I came to Kube Studios just over a year ago with my 3 year old daughter to see how well she would respond to working with photographers.The team were great and welcoming which put us at ease. Also, they knew exactly what they were doing and the advice given was fantastic. Since then my daughter has been signed to an extremely reputable agency based in London and was out on castings immediately for brands such as Burberry, Argos ,John Lewis etc. where she was a reserve model.  She landed her first shoot for The Canary Wharf Group and has a lot more work in the pipeline. I just wanted to say a big thank you to all the team as the aftercare has been superb, I couldn't have achieved this without them

Samara,  Salford 

Hello!! Thank you so much for my amazing photoshoot and your help in getting me started with my modelling career. I have been given the title of teen beauty of Salford 2014 and will compete in the teen Beauty of England finals 2014

Yasmin, Greenhithe 

Just writing to say thank you for the wonderful time I had at the studio Thursday, everyone was so nice and welcoming! Thank you for helping me to notice that I have potential and giving me the confidence boost I've always needed! I'm really looking forward to getting started and seeing everything set up. I honestly cannot thank you enough but I haven't forgotten about the coffee I owe you haha

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Kube Studios Guide for Eating Right

Kube Studios Diet Tips

You are what you eat. You can only look healthy if you eat healthy food, which gives you the energy to exercise and look your best. This is why Kube Studios has made this list of the best diet tips for you to stick to. This will help you achieve that modelling physique you want and potentially open the doors to you getting accepted to a modelling agency. Kube Studios and Fusion Studios are photography studios specializing in modelling portfolio shoots.

Tip 1 - Do not eat for entertainment, boredom or emotional reasons. Many people smoke and blame their smoking on stress. However, the only thing a cigarette does it relieve the stress caused by the nicotine craving itself. It is the same with food, the more you eat the more you'll stress about your eating. If you blame your eating on stress, or boredom, or that it's there and your self destructive side tempted you into it, then you may develop unhealthy eating habits. This can lead to you becoming overweight, have bad skin, diabetes and a much lower self esteem. This can impact your career and personal life negatively as well. Therefore, don't over eat, don't eat because you are bored - chew gum - only eat at set times - don't skip meals and don't eat between meals - for any reason. Food is nutrition, that's it.

Tip 2 - Eat good food. Many people with poor eating habits, have poor nutrition. This is because they can't cook or prepare their own food. They therefore rely on restaurants, or ready meals for nutrition. However, the priority of these foods is to be as salty, fatty, greasy - and therefore as tasty as possible. Not your priorities for losing weight! For breakfast, have cereal. For lunch prepare a sandwich yourself. For dinner, cook a simple and nutritious meal. Use ingredients you are happy to put in your body, on'es not starting with E.

Tip 3 - Do not drink Cola. Any Cola, or any other caffeinated fizzy drink. Drink water or tea at all times. Avoid alcohol because it contains so many calories you would not believe, and coffee, because it dries your skin. When you get bad skin the first thing you do is cover it up with make-up, which clogs the pores in your already bad skin, making your skin worse, and making you need to buy more make-up. I would not be surprised if the bosses of the alcohol companies, and the coffee companies, the fizzy drink companies and the make-up industry met in secret to discuss their plan for ruining the world's skin, I think it's called the Bildenberg Conference.

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