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Is being a fashion model a good biz?

Is being a fashion model a good biz?

Nelson David is a fashion model. What is so great about being a model?

Nelson's role encompasses presenting clothing and accessories, serving as visual representations of beauty and style, interpreting concepts and narratives through poses and expressions, creating atmosphere on the runway, representing brands and their values, and adapting to different settings with versatility and professionalism.

📸What is the most exciting thing about working in the modeling industry?

Ku-walk on the runway ni exhilarating experience; juu after your first time, utajipata una-crave it repeatedly, na hii ni according to Nelson.

Ana-add, sio just about the thrill; pia ni the fascinating people unameet along the way, wasee wenye ni stylish na wanashare same passion.

Pia hii gig ina offer opportunities za ku travel to breathtaking locations na ku-try on unrealized clads, adding up to a glamorous lifestyle.

🎯What kind of skills are needed to be a model?

Ile important skill yenye Nelson anatuchanua as needed kwa hii gig ni confidence, juu ita-reflect kwa photos zenye uta-take.

Pia uta-need kujua vile yaku-pose, walk at different angles, na u-learn vile ya ku-showcase your best features kama vile jawline.

Pia kuna story na standard techniques, kama chest out, kuwa upright and ku-maintain a good posture.

Yeye anatuchanua time akianza, hakuwa naturally gifted at modelling, but alijifunza from YouTube.

💰How much capital is needed to venture into the modelling?

Nelson ana-emphasize kuwa hii gig hai-need any capital; as long as uko na phone yenye iko na good camera, uko-sete kuanza modelling. Kitu important nikuwa na portfolio ya photos.

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😎How much money can you make from modelling?

Ku-post photos on social media ndio ile njia ya kwanza unaeza tengeza mullah, as Nelson ana-explain. Kuna pia ku-attend casting calls, juu hii utumiwa na agents ku discover new talent.

Finally, unaeza work na agents ku-secure big contracts. In terms of mullah yenye unaeza make, Nelson anashare that one can earn between 1k – 5k per photoshoot, kama industrious freelancer, unaeza earn up to 10k.

Na kwa wale wako represented na agency, unaeza unda from kitu 50k – 100k.

Additionally, kwa gigs kama billboards or magazines, there's no limit to potential earnings. Kwa modelling, earning ukuwa 100% profit, mwanzo ukilipiwa compensation za kama transport na dema.

👀What are the challenges of running a fashion modelling biz?

Modelling ni tough, especially ile time una start out, as Nelson ana share. Ana-add kama uki-try ku-approach big brands u-result in them claiming hawakujui. Additionally, job yenyewe u-tend kuwa irregular.

💭What should people know before they venture into modelling?

Nelson ana-close by advising, mwanzo youths, “Don’t be afraid to be yourself and feel comfortable expressing yourself."

Despite hii gig kuwa na some challenges, advice ya Nelson ya kuwa authentic and comfortable kuji-express ndio key guiding principle for aspiring models.

So, kama uko-passionate na story za modelling and willing ku-put in the effort, don't hesitate to pursue your dreams in this dynamic industry.

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Wangari Maina operates as a content creator, social media influencer, and brand marketer.

Karen Nyambura Kiragu ni self-taught freelance hair stylist na ana-run biz inaitwa Nairobi braider.