On modeling. With purpose.

Digitals, cards, books and next steps. Guides for preparing your presentation.

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Digitals

What digitals are, which views to prepare and how to take a current series at home.

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Model digitals: what they are and which photos to prepare

A practical introduction to model digitals, polaroids, essential angles and the difference between natural snapshots and test shoots.

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How to take model digitals at home with a phone

A practical setup for phone digitals: daylight, background, camera position and a repeatable shot sequence.

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Male model digitals: prepare and select your angles

Prepare a clear male digital series with readable proportions, current grooming and accurate submission information.

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Female model digitals: face, silhouette and a calm presentation

A practical female digitals checklist covering clothes, hair, angles and a final submission review.

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Digitals, model tests and comp cards: what is the difference?

Compare model materials by purpose: current appearance in digitals, presentation range in tests and a concise introduction through a comp card.

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Comp cards

How to choose photographs, build a card and check its format before submission.

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Model comp card: photographs, measurements and layout

What to include on a model composite card, how to select images and how to check a finished digital layout.

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How to choose photographs for a model comp card

Choose five comp-card photographs with a recognisable portrait, full length and useful variety, then check cropping in the Pola editor.

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Comp card size and format: PNG, PDF and submission

Check a model comp card before submission: Pola exports a 1600 × 1050 PNG; PDF requirements and print preparation need separate checks.

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Portfolio

Selection and sequencing, test shoots and presentation for a specific goal.

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Build a model portfolio that communicates range

Curate a model book around natural appearance, editorial, beauty and verified work instead of adding every photograph.

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Model test shoots: plan a series for your book

Prepare a useful test shoot with a focused brief, references and clear agreements about delivery and image use.

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Editorial

AI concepts, fashion directions and clear image provenance.

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AI fashion photoshoots: where concepts help a model portfolio

Explore visual directions with AI while keeping concepts separate from real digitals and campaign credits.

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Model directions: show editorial, beauty and tailoring

Ways to develop a model book and check whether a new series communicates range beyond a wardrobe change.

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Industry

Official submissions, agency verification and preparation without contract promises.

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How to apply to a modeling agency

Prepare an agency application through verified channels with current information, clear digitals and careful follow-up.

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Child model portfolios: a checklist for parents

Prepare recent photographs, verify an agency and limit personal-data exposure when exploring modeling with a child.

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Modeling in China: prepare your materials and questions

Prepare for an agency conversation about China with current digitals, a concise book and questions about contracts, costs and work documents.

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