What Does
It Take
To Be
Published
In A
Magazine?
Typically models are selected through an agency and often
publications are connected to one or two agencies and they
are where they turn to every time they need a model. For
this reason it is important to be registered with an agency
like AEFM, which will present you for opportunities. The
great thing about being with AEFM is that it is an agency
specialising in fitness models so it will often be the first port
of call for any publication in need of fitness models
(as opposed to traditional fashion models).
Currently, the majority of publications and resources that I
produce actually use stock images. Sometimes these
images are sourced directly from a fitness model that has
submitted photographs of themselves for me to consider
using.
I am constantly on the lookout for unique, healthy lifestyle
images which might portray physical/fitness activities,
nutrition, wellness, work/life balance, happiness or success,
to name just a few examples. So, if you are able to negotiate
the use of your images with the photographer, then you
could submit a portfolio of shots for an editor to consider
publishing. Of course the key to success here can rely on
your portfolio demonstrating your versatility as a model.
It should depict you in different environments, poses and
outfits (including workout gear of course). Remember,
before you submit any photos for an editor to consider
using you must always ensure you have gained the copyright entitlement/permission from the photographer to do
so. AEFM can provide more information about this.
Another consideration is that if you are qualified in fitness or
a related field, then don’t be shy in letting that be known.
When I am looking for someone to feature in a photo shoot
demonstrating exercise technique, I would always prefer a
fitness model who is a qualified personal trainer or who
knows what they are doing when it comes to exercise.
This way I will have an added assurance that the images we
capture will be technically correct, because the model has
experience in that particular area. It is not essential of
course, but it is beneficial.
It is important to understand that the above tips relate
specifically to the way in which I produce my publications.
I am a hands-on and accessible editor, so it is very simple to
submit your portfolio to me and for me to make the
decision to use them. Some magazines, ho ݕٕȰ