Naomi is a famous Italian model who is always in search for new experiences and different learning possibilities. Also, she has lived in 8 countries because of her big curiosity in different cultures and professional Fields from modeling around the world to owning her own bar in Belgium. besides this, she has been working as a project manager in an architect firm, selling superyachts in Greece to event planning in crypto and creative directing for a fashion magazine in Paris. She is a very successful woman that excited to see what more the world has to offer her! In this article, we will present the best tips from Naomi Lievens to grow your modeling career.
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Follow the example
Before you start with anything else, take a marathon of a good modeling series like “America's Next Top Model” and/or the best Fashion Weeks shows around the world. Only now, instead of paying more attention to the drama between the contestants and the clothes, be sure to observe each of the movements of the models on the runway.
always keep in mind to follow online models they have a whole different method of performing which can be with standstill photos or videos.
Practice makes perfect
Now that you have an idea, get up and get going. It doesn't matter if it's in the hallway of your house. you can home-act what the models do on the catwalk without seeming forced and without tripping. You will find that it is not as easy as it sounds, so you can practice in front of a mirror or record yourself to identify what you could be doing wrong. It's about walking gracefully, with the correct posture, and at the correct pace.
Watch out below!
Videos of women falling while modeling is swarming on social media. To avoid embarrassment due to your new shoes or a slippery floor, we advise you to scrape the soles of your shoes a bit with scissors. If you prefer a less aggressive measure, you can stick some masking tape and that's it. Or, wear your shoes a few times before taking them to the runway.
Safety first
We know that self-esteem is a sensitive issue, especially in the fashion industry. However, your safety is reflected in the photos you take and the shows you participate in, so you have to work a lot on it. You can try some breathing exercises before going out to show off or take a shoot like the star that you are.
Stare
Do photo stares and do the walking stare. You basically have to walk like no one else is there. Depending on the event, you may be able to observe and make the odd contact or flirtatious gesture towards the camera, but you should not lower your gaze or head for anything in the world. What you can do is fix your eyes on one point and ignore everything else, just like in the theater!