YOU KNOW IT, WHEN YOU LOOK LIKE SHIT.

Don’t worry~ It’s not a post to dress ugly people down.
It’s a post to help boys and girls save money! =D

When i was 17, i look like shit. No pictures to show, if you’re not convinced becox i look quite decent now (SHUTUP I DONT CARE WHAT YOU THINK) and plus you’re free enough, go check out my archives. Haha. I LOOKED LIKE SHIT.

But I thought i was chio. And i head out very often. Eat Long John Silver also must eat in town area. It just seemed more cool. Lol. I know you know what i mean right.. Haha!

And please don’t say that i am also thinking that i am very chio now but will come to realise in five years time that i’m actually ugly. I am an adult now, i don’t make visual mistakes like this anymore. HAHAHA!

Anyway, to get to town area, young girls like me back then have to get pass this area of SELF-DOUBT and SELF-WORTHY area. This area is right there once you step out of Orchard MRT.

“Hi! I’m from XXX models”

“Would you be keen in modeling?”

“You are very tall! Are you a model?”

“We’re looking for models for an advertisement”

“We have a modeling assignment now that needs girls like you”

“Are you local? Becox you look like Eurasian/ Korean/ Japanese/ Taiwanese”

“Don’t worry, not all models need to be tall, you are not very tall but you got the look for print-ads”

And in your heart, you start asking yourself, “Oh wow.. I’m really that good? How can i be that good? Or maybe i am that good? Bleah, it’s not possible.. Well, maybe it is?”

GIRLS, C’MON, you know what you look like. If you’re pretty, good for you, don’t be flattered by random folk running after you on the street telling you you are pretty. If you’re pretty, be confident, you don’t need to buy this shit, just tell the bugger,

“YEAH I KNOW, i am as perfect as you say. Why do i need you then?”

AND WALK AWAY.

Trust me, the poor dude will not chase after you even if you have the talent and caliber of a TOPESTEST SUPEREST model.

Why? Simply becox these fuckers are not out for talent-hunting. They are out for the weak-minded girls and boys with MONEY. In short, they are out for whoever has the MONEY.

And if you’re not that good looking, YOU KNOW IT. Okay. Yeah all the stories about ugly-duckling to beautiful swan, chubby pig to pork ribs, whatever. It will happen if you work on it. Buying cosmetics and plastic surgeries will do the job but buying compliments won’t bring you there. It’d just make you more insecure than you could ever be.

I am going to bring you through what’s gonna happen if you believe the sweet-talkers at the train station.

They gonna take your number and might call you on the spot to make sure that that IS your number, make an appointment with you to meet at their office. And climax of praises that’s gonna be sang for you, is when you’re finally at their office.

There they will have plenty of fashion magazines and plenty of newspaper cutouts, they are going to tell you all the great thing you will be if you sign up the package to be part of them. Then they’d talk about money. And if you’re skeptical about paying, they’d pull out pictures of their models whom appeared on various media.

Assuming YOU ARE DUMB, becox you were already dumb enough to even go to their office, i can safely say you won’t know which agencies the top models in Singapore are attached to. You won’t know if they are even attached to any or if they are self-managed.

So the money-eater can tell you Rebecca Tan used to be managed by them, showing you pictures of Rebecca Tan on cover, print-ads, TVC screenshots etc. And you’d buy the story becox you know Rebecca Tan! Who doesn’t! Even if you don’t know her name, you must have seen her face somewhere.

And becox you’re so doped on praises, you’d think that the guy who’s been showering you with compliments for the past one hour, cannot be lying to you about such stuff. Somemore if he don’t know her, why keep so many pictures of her, right!

I am quoting Rebecca Tan as example for a specific reason, will share why later.

Then you’d be convinced.
“If he can bring her up there, and he sees so much in me, i can make it too!”

NO YOU CANNOT.

Not becox you can’t. It’s becox he cannot bring you there. Becox you’re in the wrong place. Becox you’re too naive.

What’s gonna happen next is, they gonna show you a list of packages. It will all differ by the number of images/ looks/ styles you gonna be photographed in, number of pictures, sizes of pictures, whether or not your ‘comp card’ and portfolio will appear in their office/ website respectively, whether or not you wanna sign up for their courses to modelling.

It can range from $288 – $2888 (the higher price range is usually what they call, ARTISTE price. Meaning if you pay the premium price, they gonna groom and market you as a model-artiste and pitch you for hosting/ singing/ acting gigs). These days the price might be a lot different, not sure.

Truth to be told, i used to buy these compliment. In fact, I BOUGHT it with $6 and $348 on two separate occasions.

I can mention names becox whatever i’m gonna write are just based on real-life account of what i encountered before. I have no idea if they have changed the way they work now, but this is what i went through when i was 17 turning 18. And the convo is obviously, to what i can remember best.

I was approached at the self-worthy area numerous times. And this one time, i started to believe that it could be true! Since so many times people have been approaching me, i must be really up to it, right?! So i agreed to go to the agency office for a talk.

My first encounter was with 我-models international. They are not “我-models” but i don’t wanna get into trouble so you go figure out. They might be a better agency now, since i just went to check their website, and under “Projects”, they do have some decent folio to show. So i am not saying anything about them NOW, i am talking about what happened about 6 years ago.

This is where i spoke with a guy, let’s just call him Mr A.

He seemed REALLY nice, composed and professional. So it goes.

First phase, lasted 15mins, throw compliments at me like mad, like it’s all free.

“Your features are very sharp and defined, photographers love to shoot this kind of faces the most.”

“Wow, you are very tall. That’s great we can put you in runway shows.”

“Many girls are pretty but they don’t have the X-factor. But you’re different, you have this charisma that people will take notice of.”

“Hang on, let me show you which model you remind me of”

HE TURNED BACK AND PULL OUT REBECCA TAN’S COVER on some wedding magazine.

“Do you know her?”

I said no but i’ve seen her on various ads.

“Yes, she’s my friend. I wanted to get her onboard but she ah, tsk, go and sign with another agency before that. But she’s keen, she wants to join us but you know, all the contract problem and all, very complicated. But we’re working it out.”

“Anyway your style and charisma is like hers, very quiet, very cool. You have this edge on your face when you don’t smile and just sits there. But when you smile, it gives you another image. Very healthy, clean and approachable. I call that commercial value. And you have that.”

OH REALLY?  WHY AM I BLOGGING NOW EARNING MY BUCKS INSTEAD? Lololol!!! Why am i not modelling?! Why am i blogging shit about you now??? MR A!!! Why??? ANSWER ME! WHY AM I NOT ON COVER PAGE?!?!?! Photographers like my face, no?!?! Lolol!

Anyway, A spent the next 30 mins trying to get me to pay a down payment of minimum $100 for a $288 (the lowest) package. He finally gave up when i say i only have $11 cash with me and my bank has no money becox my pay hasn’t come in yet.

So GUESS WHAT? He didn’t let me go! Of course he cao bin (show smelly-face) me after i make that confession but NO, he didn’t let me go. He ask me how much can i pay if that’s the case.

?!?!?!??!?!??! So hard up! So i had no choice but to do my calculation.

I figured out of $11, i need $2 to get home, $3 to have a meal if i don’t order iced-milo.
I’d still have $6.

And for $6, i got a slip of receipt that states a balance of $282 if i ever choose to go back for the $288 package.

And i never went back, not becox i didn’t want to be a top model, but i was just too paiseh to go back becox the last time i left, there was no smile on A’s face. It was just.. That LJ bin, no smile, no approachable feelings. NOCOMMERCIAL VALUE. Lol.

So couple of months down, there’s this day i feel hopeful, again.

I was ‘scouted’ at Ochard Road MRT by Create Talent and they got lucky. I bought their compliments and went to the office, signed a $288 package even after all the pushing for higher value packages.

Same thing here, they might be doing better now. But I DON’T CARE, i’m talking about back then.

And included in the $288 package i was supposed to have pictures for a glamour look and a casual look. I was told to prepare for my own outfit for casual look becox they want to showcase my REAL personality better. And turn out, the glamour look was a bridal gown -.-”

Before makeup, i was asked if i wanna use this ampoule-like thing, say it’s for my face to absorb the makeup better, if not i will look cakey and yellow on the pictures. So obviously, i said, yes. AND IT COST $35.

No choice right? I already spent $288, i don’t wanna look like a jaundice patient on the loose!!! Who would have knew they so fucked up, don’t know photoshop??? I know about photoshop when i was 19, use it when i was 20 going 21. But that’s becox i am a outsider! They are supposed to be professional in this line, CANNOT HELP ME PHOTOSHOP MEH?!

During makeup, i realise the lady who sold me the package was also the photographer -.-

Finally, i was asked if i wanna put on fake eye lash if not i’d look asleep and 沒有精神 (no energy) in the pictures.

So i said yes! Why would i want pictures of me looking lethargic?!

$25 for a pair, ONE PAIR, ONE okay, O, N, E, ONE.
ONE FUCKING PAIR of eyelashes for $25!!! Top quality, she said.

So all in all, i paid $348 for these lovely pictures. I DIDN’T PHOTOSHOP ANYTHING EXCEPT pulling back the colour to what it look like on the printouts.

This is the casual wear i was wearing that day.
Nb the $25 eyelashes didn’t make me look more awake leh?!?!?

Hi, i am 17, but i look like 37 and have pointy hip bones.

Okay this one nothing to complain about since.. I got megawatt smile like naturally lol.
But she could have at least liquify my face.

Hi! I am a overseas bride for sale! SHIP ME OVER!!! =DDD
Stupid photographer don’t even have the decency to tidy up my hair line.

Wish i weren’t there..

THE “BAM, CONFIDENT LADY” pose.
Look at my fingers! I had babyfats!

And Create Talent only called me once for casting, that’s after 9 months or so after the photoshoot, say it’s for a sports branding. I went. Obviously didn’t get the job.

One year plus touching two years after the call for the sports branding, they called again. I was actually a bit disturbed why they still have my number, does it mean they still have my pictures? OH NO. Lol. So i told them to please strike me out of their list. And don’t have to call me for casting like this even thou it’s only ONCE IN A FUCKING BLUE moon they call.

Actually i’m writing this becox i’ve got too many emails/ fb msg from random girls asking about whether i think they can be models cox a certain agency approached them. And when i ask them, which agency is that? It’s always “我” or “Create Talent”.

If that’s not bad enough, my own friends call / text me before to ask about both “我” and “create talent”. Just one month plus ago my guy friend say he was approached by Create Talent. He told me what they offer him seems very promising, but it’s $800 plus that he has to pay. And my sister’s friend, a 40 over year old lady, was approached too. And she was asked to pay $400 plus to join their database of talents and do up a basic portfolio for TV series, TVC and printads etc.

“HAHA”, I just summed it up.

I’d always tell random girls what i think of these agencies, since they asked. But i’d also tell them to think of it the logical way.

Do you see big players like Diva, Phantom, Looque, Mannequin, Avenue, Carries etc, DO YOU SEE THEM HUNTING YOU DOWN on the street?

No. They are managing their resources in air-conditioned rooms.
And their resources are models and jobs. NOT models’ own money.

But for the rest who pound on you like vultures at the MRT station, their resources is your money, and that’s about all.

Think about it. ARE YOU REALLY THAT GOOD?

I don’t mean anything else but a question.

ARE YOU REALLY THAT GOOD? If yes, go do up your folio with TFCD (please find decent ones) and approach reputable agencies to join them. From there you will get jobs if you are, like you think, good. Then you can update your portfolio with actual printads and editorial spreads in magazines! ^.^ JIAYOU!

If you’re not that confident/ good-looking, you can still try! I do think previous modeling experience helped me a great deal in being more confident today. I also believe in making things happen. If you want it enough, you might just have it =)) Like me! I never know what was in store for me when i started blogging, but it turned out good! ^.^

You can be anything, but who are you going to do it with, and how are you getting there?

Talking about believing that you can be anything if you put your heart to it, I just found something interesting. Create Talent also agrees that you can be anything! They even have a website to tell you not to believe in online rumours about them! It’s call createtalentsscam.

I quote from that site “99% of whom we scouted had successfully received jobs and gained so much more”

I must be the sway-lao-sai 1% ='(

BUT YES I DID GAIN A LOT FROM THEM;
I LEANRT NEVER TO BUY SUCH CRAP AGAIN! ^.^

No offense, just speaking from a consumer’s point of view. Since it’s as if they are positioning themselves as a product for sale more than being an agency that’s representing their talents/ models.

But anyway, if everyone can be top-models, who’s gonna be the receptionist? Who’s gonna serve us food? Who’s gonna attend to the passenger in-flight? WHO, IS GOING TO STAND BESIDE CARS WEARING SKIMPY CLOTHES and POSE FOR UNCLES WITH DSLRs? Huh? These people are ALL, NOT models, but they are still making a living, and it’s not by being a model, and it’s fine. Hahaha!

And you know it, when you look like shit. You also know it if you look great. You don’t need to be bought over by insincere compliments. Importantly, don’t pay for it.

What Are The Requirements To Be A Model In The 21st Century?

As a young women who desires to be a fashion model, you need to know what are the requirements to be a model. The fashion modeling world has changed a lot from a few years ago when your beauty, height, and size had very strict requirements. These type of models were considered editorial or "edgy" type models because they possessed physical characteristics that were not mainstream in most women.

So you may be be asking yourself: Could I be a model in the 21st century? The new fashion model requirements of the 21st century have a broader set of physical requirements. To be considered as a "High fashion" model you still need to be 5'7" to 6'1" and a size 0 to 6, but there are many other modeling categories you can target if you don't meet these physical requirements.

There is a category called "Fit", for ladies who are 5'2" to 5'7" and a size 2 to 10. This category is considered a Commercial or a "mainstream" category because most women you meet everyday meet these physical characteristics. Don't confuse a "Fit" model with someone who needs to have six pack abs. A "Fit" model's job is to try on various clothing for a designer's upcoming clothing line.

The model has to go through many fittings and give the designer feedback on how the garment feels. A "Fit" model serves more as a consultant, but can be paid up to $2,000 for one days work. The benefit is that the client may use you several times per year and pay you up to $2,000 each time.

You need to fully understand what are the requirements to be a model so you can target yourself to modeling agencies that specialize in your category. Some modeling agencies own work with models that meet a very strict physical set of characteristics. There are other agencies that have a broader set of physical requirements, and you should also consider marketing yourself to those agencies instead of some of the larger agencies.

I want you to realize that there is a whole fashion modeling world waiting for ladies like you. You just need to know how to tap into this world. You will still experience rejection, some agents will still say you're not the right "type". But, what you will discover is that the world of fashion modeling is larger than you initially believed.

I was asked by a young lady: what are the requirements to be a model? My answer to her was very broad because the requirements are very broad these days. Once your know your true measurements, you can laser target which agency to approach and this will greatly increase your chances of breaking into the fashion model business.

Could I Be A Model If I Am Not 6 Feet Tall And A Size 2?

A young lady asked me once: could I be a model if I'm not 6 feet tall and a size 2? My answer was, yes you can be a fashion model if you target yourself to the other model categories that do not require you to be 6 feet tall and a size 2. There are many modeling categories that most ladies know nothing about. These categories have broader physical requirements and you can still make a 6-figure yearly income.
You won't be on the cover of major fashion magazines, but you can still travel, meet fun people and meet influential people as you make a steady income. These other modeling categories have a longer career life span than the "High Fashion" category you hear about in the media.
The key is finding the right agency that caters to your "type" is to start ignoring the high fashion modeling agencies in NYC, Miami and Los Angeles. What do you do if you're an attractive women who is under 5'9", you wear a size 2 to 8, you're 18 to 30 years old, and you have a burning desire to be a fashion model?
You probably think your dream of becoming a fashion model, traveling, and meeting exciting people is near zero. That would be true if you target becoming a High Fashion model to appear in Elle, Vogue, or some other High Fashion magazines. The fashion model industry has changed in some positive ways. At one-time, if you didn't fit the 5'9"and size 0-2 mark... just forget about it. There were no agencies to represent you. But, today, things are much different. The industry now has room (and is looking) for ladies with a "natural" look and a "reasonable" size.
So when you ask yourself, could I be a model, you should realize that your chances are greater now than they were 20 years ago. A big plus these days are ladies with intelligence, speaking skills, a good attitude (no divas allowed), some talent (acting, dancing, singing, and the ability to follow instructions.
Is this you? Well, the modeling agencies, talent agencies, and television agencies are looking for you if you fit these criteria. Today, this is the sweet spot for ladies to break into fashion modeling. You won't be on the cover of Vogue, Elle, or Sports Illustrated magazine -- but why do you think it's necessary to be on the cover of a major magazine to be a successful fashion model?
Whenever you want to know, could I be a model, you should also assess your other skills besides just your beauty. Can you speak well? Do you have knowledge of fabrics and stitching techniques? Do you have acting skills? The modeling world is looking for more than just a pretty face. Your inner skills matter as well.

Change Your Destiny With Local Modeling Jobs

Getting Started as a Local Model
Modeling is a great option for women and men of all ages, from kids up. There are many different types of job opportunities in local modeling, such as runway, catalog, glamour, promotional, commercial, as well as some for plus size and petite girls.
Any of these local modeling jobs can help build confidence in any person, as well as help their personality shine!
And, if you land employment with some of the better local talent agents, these jobs could possibly lead to bigger things - such as the international market where supermodels like Arizona Muse or Abbey Lee Kershaw resides.
Agency Requirements
Many jobs with the local modeling agencies have different types of requirements - not every type is the same. Some require you be the typically tall and skinny for the catwalk, but now some require you to just have a certain look and a great personality, or at least be a certain weight and height (such as for the petite, plus size models).
Local Model Scam
To get started you need to do some research, to make sure you do not fall part of a scam. There are a lot of scam fashion management companies out there who will just take your money and run.
How to Apply
When you find the right agent for you follow their instructions of getting started, which may be submitting your photos to them, through email or postal mail. It's very important to contact them in the way they have instructed on the model agency website. Do this wrong and your submission might just end up in the trash!
Your Stats
The local agency will want to know more about you, such as your name, your address, your age, and what it is that you are interested in - such as modeling jobs for kids, teenagers or adults (ex.: swimsuits, dresses, runway, commercial print photo shoots, etc.).
Some advice I can give to anyone wanting to get into local jobs for models is, if you don't succeed with one modeling agency, try someone else. And, when you are out there, doing what you do, be confident! Your chances of getting listed, and getting jobs, increases dramatically if you are 100% confident with your look, your posing movements and keep your head held high. Am I saying to be arrogant? Not at all!
How to Impress During Your Model Agency Interview
Go into the interview with a good attitude, be pleasant but professional in your behavior, talk to the talent manager just as if you are talking with a friend. In other words, be yourself. People like people with substance who can handle themselves in any situation. When you get jobs in the local modeling network, you might have to improvise and change in an instant - show the agency you can do it.
A Quick Word for Teenagers in Modeling
If you are a teen; especially under the age of 18 - Be sure one of your parents is involved with all your preparation, making contacts with local agents, etc. NEVER go to an open call or photographers model photo shoot alone! I can't stress this enough. Your career simply will not happen without the support of your parents.
There are international and local model jobs for teens available if you have the right look and/or personality. Talk to your mom or dad, get them to help you put together a plan of action, and shoot for a career in modeling!
Have a Good Time
If you're having fun, and working in fashion, commercial, or even promotional modeling jobs is truly what you want to do with your life, then that is all that matters. Prepare yourself and enjoy yourself. Sometimes other people will try to put you down (tell you to get a "real" job) but they can't keep you down - not unless you let them.

Broadening Your Horizon - How to Become a Model For Free

It is no secret; fashion models are a great inspiration to aspiring models seeking to set up a career in the industry. In order to succeed within the modeling industry, this requires time and effort. Any person looking around and wondering how do I become a model need not worry. The majority of modeling agencies will admit persons with beautiful/ handsome faces, nice smile, good teeth, healthy hair and great legs. For new members into the industry, it would be a good idea to try starting out for free.

How to become a model for free
Modeling for free gives you an opportunity to develop an impressive portfolio. The passion and experience of the organization can complement your performance. Modeling for free gives an opportunity to develop your personality and versatility over time.

1. Passion and support: In case you have been asking 'how do I become a model?', first, you need to be certain that a career in modeling is what you really want. Furthermore, the support of your family is equally important if you hope to become successful. You also need to discover whether you have the ideal level of confidence in front of cameras.

2. Develop a portfolio: A portfolio is an important investment that helps in paving the way in an otherwise competitive industry. The portfolio's quality depends on how well you are able to prove flexibility and how best your headshot and body shot is captured. Models that master a single facial expression and pose are unlikely to succeed in their careers.

3. You need to decide the modeling class that best suits you: There are just but a handful of good modeling agents. Before committing to a single agency, it is advisable to check out on several agencies. Commercial shots are often more smiling and natural while the fashion shots are more edgy and advanced. Generally, female models featuring a height of 5'10"- 6' and hips no bigger than 35-inches stand a better chance with runway modeling. On the other hand, men need 6"- 6.3" with a waist that is no larger than 32-inches. The rest of the persons qualify for commercial print model.

4. Look out for open calls: Modeling agencies often help "open calls" several times in a month to admit new aspiring models. It entails finding the right modeling and casting agencies guarantees a successful career. Through these meetings you will be in a better place to learn the fundamentals defining success within the industry.

Be persistent: If none of the agencies has been willing to admit you, you may need to find out why? Nevertheless, advice from popular agents is worth paying attention to. Good agents always seek to give feedback that is truthful and reliable.

What Does It Take to Be a Fashion Model?

One of the only ways you can become a model when you are not tall and slender is by being famous. Models are required to be young and anyone hoping to join the industry should do so when they are in their teens. A 25-year-old model is considered to be old, though there are some who pass as models.
Most models are recruited by scouts who are constantly searching for new faces. Many models have been discovered in clubs, shopping malls, and other areas where young people frequent. Since no one knows where the modeling scouts will be at any given time, it is difficult to say the best places to hang out. A young person who fits the physical requirements is likely to be noticed at one time or another. Anyone who feels they meet the requirements can also send pictures or go to a modeling agency. There are a number of agencies in the country and it is important to make sure the agency visited is reputable.
When sending photographs to an agency, it is better to send simple photos that show you as you really are, than to try and create an expensive portfolio. The agencies prefer to see the models in their 'raw form', or natural face, so that they can see what they have to work with. Another way to become a model is by going for open castings. A number of agencies have castings a couple of times a year and this is a great place to get noticed.
There have been a few cases where model conventions and schools have produced some results. It is generally believed, however, that this is usually a waste of time and money. A number of those who attend the schools have no chance of becoming models. The schools will enroll anyone because they are, after all, getting paid. No one should have to pay anything to get access to a reputable modeling agency Singapore.
Before you say 'I want to be a fashion model', you should know that the first few years are going to be very difficult. You need to persevere and have strong character and ambition to make it in the industry. It can take a long time before you start getting regular bookings. You may also be required to work away from home which can really be stressful especially for young models. This is a business that attracts many characters, and most of them are out to take advantage of the young vulnerable models.

Body Parts Modeling

What is body parts modeling?

Body parts modeling is just like ordinary modeling, but instead of using your face to do the work, you use your other body parts to do the work. This is a pretty fun way to get modeling jobs, as all you need is a part of your body that looks good enough to model. For example, if your hand is smooth and clear, you can easily get that hand to get a job for print ads. If you'd like to get started as this type of model, it's very possible to do so, and all you need is a good modeling agency Singapore.

Getting started

When getting started in this type of modeling, you want to join or be a part of an agency that works specifically with body parts modeling. Instead of going to an ordinary modeling agency, you may not get the right job in the end. So, it's good to be a bit extra careful when finding an agency. If you already know a few, try asking them if they can supply for you boost part modeling jobs. This will help you yield go sees for those wonderful body parts of yours. First, try to identify what it is that you think is most attractive about your body -: legs, feet, muscles, hands, ears, toes, knees. By knowing what looks the best, you can look for an agency that will help you to get the most jobs possible.

How much can I earn?

On average, there are good chances that you can get paid as much as an ordinary model. It's hard to say exactly how much you can earn, as you could get jobs related to prints ads or commercials. So, it really does depend upon you and whether or not the job is going to pay high.

Create a portfolio
Try getting a photographer to help create some head shots for your portfolio. In your portfolio, try taking pictures of all the best body parts that you have. Try to only choose a few parts and make the rest of your photos your entire face and look. Remember that it's very rare to get these kinds of jobs, but it's very possible to get several go sees throughout the year if your agency really pushes you into the industry. It's more about connections, so really try to look for an agency that personally likes you.
As a body parts model, you'll definitely need to keep looking good. In fact, there's one hand model who makes millions every year and she never puts her hands in direct sunlight, so she really takes care of her hands. As for you, try to keep those body parts looking good whether it's your abs, feet, legs, or ears, take care of them as best as you can. In the end, you might get tons of go sees. It's actually very nice to be a body part model because your face isn't seen, so this could be a great way to model for those of you who are a bit shy.