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Welcome to the TMB Advice Center, a continually updated guide of all the in's and out's of the modelling world. Information like how to stay safe, image copyright ownership and every thing from what to wear to a casting to health and weight issues.

Browse through the articles listed below that have been contributed by experienced industry professionals. Knowledge is power and we hope that you will take full advantage of the information found in this user-friendly environment.

Contribute to the advice center. If you feel you have any information that you would like to share then please use the 'SUBMIT AN ARTICLE' function below.

General Modelling and Photographic Industry Issues

TMB's Cardinal Guidelines Have I got what it takes? The moral implications of modeling? Call Sheets? Etiquette? TFP & TFCD? Industry future and development? Avoiding Scams?

New Models

What type of modelling suits me? Fashion Modelling? Glamour Modelling? Commercial Modelling? Beauty Modelling? Swimwear and Lingerie Modelling ? Child, Mature & Charicter Modelling? Plus Size & Petit Modelling? Parts Modelling? Promo & Events Modelling? Look-aLikes ? Video & Film ? Art & Nude ? Size and weight? Health? Eating Disorders ? Could I be a model? How do I Get Started? How do I stay safe? What is the general role of a model? Agents? Do I need an agent? How do I promote myself? Portfolios and Model Books? Getting my portfolio/model book started? What is TFP or TFCD? Zed Cards or Z-Cards? The importance of networking? How do I get castings? What should I wear to a casting? Hair and makeup at a casting? When will I know if I've got the job? Travelling to a shoot? Arriving for a shoot? Creative concepts? Creative direction ? What should I Charge? Getting paid? Getting prints? Picture copyright and usage?

New Photographers

What does it take to be a photographer? What basic equipment do I need? Where can I shoot? Studios? Locations? How to source models? Sourcing clothes, makeup, etc? Getting my team together? Organizing a Shoot? Creative Concepts? Creative direction ? The responsibilities of a Photographer? Agents? Do I need an agent? How do I promote my self? Portfolios? Getting my portfolio/book started? What is TFP or TFCD? The importance of networking? Preparing for a shoot Arriving at a shoot? Image release forms? Contracts? Supplying photographs to models etc? Supplying photographs to clients etc? Industry standards for supplying files? Picture copyright and usage?

Makeup Artists

Could I be a makeup artist? Qualifications? What style of makeup suits me? How do I start working? How do I stay safe? Creative concepts? Creative direction ? Banter? The responsibilities of a makeup artist? Agents? Do I need an agent? How do I promote myself? Portfolios and Books? Getting my portfolio/book started? What is TFP or TFCD? Zed Cards or Z-cards? The importance of networking? How do I get castings? Hair and makeup at a casting? When will I know if I get the job? Traveling to a shoot? Arriving for a shoot? What should I Charge? Getting paid? Getting prints? Picture copyright and usage?

Stylists

Could I be a Stylist? Qualifications? Sourcing clothes, accessories, Jewellery? The importance of networking? How do I start working? How do I stay safe? Creative concepts? Creative direction ? Banter? The responsibilities of a stylist? Agents? Do I need an agent? How do I promote myself? Portfolios and Books? Getting my portfolio/book started? What is TFP or TFCD? Zed Cards or Z-cards? How do I get castings? Hair and makeup at a casting? When will I know if I get the job? Traveling to a shoot? Arriving for a shoot? What should I Charge? Getting paid? Getting prints? Picture copyright and usage?

Hair Stylists

Could I be a hair stylist? Qualifications? How do I start working? How do I stay safe? Creative concepts? Creative direction ? Banter? The responsibilities of a hair stylist? Agents? Do I need an agent? How do I promote myself? Portfolios and Books? Getting my portfolio/book started? What is TFP or TFCD? Zed Cards or Z-cards? The importance of networking? How do I get castings? Hair and makeup at a casting? When will I know if I get the job? Traveling to a shoot? Arriving for a shoot? What should I Charge? Getting paid? Getting prints? Picture copyright and usage?

Nail Technicians

Could I be a nail technician? Qualifications? How do I start working? How do I stay safe? Creative concepts? Creative direction ? Banter? The responsibilities of a nail technician? Agents? Do I need an agent? How do I promote myself? Portfolios and Books? Getting my portfolio/book started? What is TFP or TFCD? Zed Cards or Z-cards? The importance of networking? How do I get castings? Hair and makeup at a casting? When will I know if I get the job? Traveling to a shoot? Arriving for a shoot? What should I Charge? Getting paid? Getting prints? Picture copyright and usage?

Actors/Artists

Have i got what it takes? How do I get started? How do I stay safe? Size and weight? Health? Nutrition? Agents? Do I need an agent? How do I promote myself? Portfolios and Model Books? Getting my portfolio/model book started? What is TFP or TFCD? Zed Cards or Z-cards? The importance of networking? How do I get castings? What should I wear to a casting? Hair and makeup at a casting? When will I know if I get the job? Traveling to a shoot? Arriving for a shoot? Creative concepts? Creative direction ? What should I Charge? Getting paid? Getting prints? Picture copyright and usage?

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