Overview
Learning how to become a pregnant model requires some time, money and effort. For many years, pregnant models have played an integral part in marketing a multitude of brands--from maternity couture to a range of baby products. Today, pregnant models are featured on the covers and print ads of various parenting and women's magazines, in TV commercials, and on billboards, and are even seen strutting the runways of the fashion world in maternity wear. Today, there are numerous opportunities to become a pregnant model; you just need to follow a few steps to help you get there.
Step 1
Decide whether the timing is right. A portfolio shoot, as well as final pregnant-model photography, delivers more realistic results when your abdomen begins to grow. Therefore, assess whether or not your current physical appearance suggests that you are pregnant.
Consult a good (model) photographer. She will tell you whether you are ready for a portfolio shoot and whether or not you have the potential to be considered as a pregnant model, after assessing your current (pregnant) physical shape and look.
Step 2
Consult your gynecologist. He will be in a position to confirm whether you are in sound (natal) health, and if and when portfolio and pregnant-model photography will be safe and convenient for you.
Step 3
Get a hair style that's currently in vogue. Consult a good hair stylist to check out the latest hairstyles, and get her to suggest which one will be the most suitable for your face and current physical shape. This will be crucial to your portfolio shoot.
Step 4
Compile a portfolio of pictures. Hire a good (model) photographer, if your budget permits you to do so. Professional pictures will create a good impression during later presentations and interviews.
Alternatively, you can save money and time by getting someone to take pictures of you with a good digital camera.
For your portfolio shoot, purchase a few attractive, ready-made maternity outfits, or get a good seamstress or tailor to stitch some for you. Apply light makeup and sport your new hairstyle for the portfolio shoot.
Step 5
Make appointments. Contact model coordinators of established ad agencies, editors of parenting and maternity magazines, or modeling and talent agencies. These are companies who look for good pregnant models from time to time. When you have organized your hit list, set up appointments for interviews during which you can present your portfolio.
These companies are the decision-makers that will review your portfolio, and if you are fortunate enough, will organize a "test shoot" to determine how well you respond to art direction and other nuances of pregnant-model shoots. The results of the test shoot will also reveal how photogenic and appealing you are.
Step 6
Insist on a written contract. This is equally important to any model. Therefore, if you are fortunate enough to be selected as a pregnant model, enter into a written contract that is binding on both parties (you and the company that hires you). Scrutinize the document and make sure you comprehend all terms and conditions specified in it before you put your final signature to it.
TIPS AND WARNINGS
- TIP : It is advisable to provide details about the status of your pregnancy at the time of a test and final shoot, as well as listing the ideal time(s) when you are available.
A portfolio shoot is best conducted when your (slightly) swollen abdomen suggests that you are pregnant.
For your portfolio shoot, select a photographer with reasonably good skills and one who charges a comparatively cheaper fee.
- WARNING : Do not work on verbal basis. Insist on a written and signed contract.
Do not attend a portfolio or final shoot if you are not in sound physical condition.
