A few agencies will see shorter, but the model must be truly exceptional. Modeling is a very demanding but rewarding profession if treated correctly. In this section you will find detailed guidelines on how to get the best out of your agency and the business. Testing is an essential part of a model's career, whether a new model or an established model. For new models, it is the practical training ground to develop camera technique.
Professional models test to update their portfolios for clients.
A variety of expressions are essential on all of these, especially smiles. Test photographers charge for their services and you must always use a make-up artist. This can become expensive if you have to test many times to ensure you cover each look. Therefore once you have a small selection, your agency will try and arrange as many free tests as possible with assistant photographers who you will meet on your go-sees. As soon as you have enough good shots you will be advised with regard to having an comp card printed.