🇬🇧 How to be a successful model

Do you want to be a model? Or do you have kids who want to be? I can help you on the path to becoming a successful model.

I am Nycka Nunes, a visual artist and photographer. I also work as a style consultant and have been in the fashion industry since 1981 and took a modeling course when I was 16 (I didn't want to be a model, I knew my hips were and are too wide for a standard model). So, all my expertise is the perfect way to reveal new models to the industry.

First of all, you need to know that models have a minimum height of 1.75m for women and 1.80m for men. If the person interested in being a model is shorter, I can do a photo shoot, but the most recommended path would be commercial modeling, not runway modeling. Commercial models have no height, age, weight, etc. restrictions.

I have already written about the reasons why runway models are usually tall and thin here. If you, like me, don't fit the standard model's measurements, nowadays there is the possibility of being a plus-size model. Contrary to what some say, not all plus-size models are fat. Plus-size is a term used for models who are larger than standard models. I have also talked about this in this other text.

An additional recommendation: The skin of model candidates should be smooth, so that makeup alone can hide any imperfections, dark circles, etc.

That said, model candidates can choose between my personal branding consultancy, where I can provide ongoing support to create opportunities for these people, including photo shoots and videos simulating fashion shows from time to time, or opt for isolated photo shoots.

I can suggest locations for high-impact photos, choose clothes for the photo shoot, and have hairdressers and makeup artists to help create the perfect images. I tend to include photos with more creative outfits, rather than just photos with regular clothes like jeans and a t-shirt. Clothes that someone would wear to a luxury or haute couture show are essential for anyone who wants to reach this level in their career. You don't have to worry about anything, just hire my work, respect the terms of service and commitments, and wait for the results.

Read the "Commitments" page and then go to the services page to hire the service that you think will offer you the most advantages to build a successful career. Services are available worldwide.

Nycka Nunes

nycka@nyckanunes.art

🇬🇧 Photography of pet products

In this post, I will talk a little about photography and video of pet products. The content is useful for brands of these products as well as for pet shops and retailers in general.

I am Nycka Nunes, a visual artist with a focus on photography. I have a degree in advertising, an MBA in marketing and have always been a pet mom. I have had dogs since I was a baby and cats since 2011, in addition to a multitude of other pets that I had as a child. Of these others, horses are my favourite, without a doubt. For reasons of disgust, I do not photograph snakes, lizards and other pets that are a bit too exotic for my taste.

All of my services are personalised, so the information below is a guide to give you an idea of ​​how it works. If you want something different, we can check the feasibility of what you want during the briefing meeting. Almost anything is possible if you have enough budget. Some things will not be done even with enough budget. I value respect for animals and respect for my work. It is common for pet product brands to emphasise the product, but from a marketing perspective, this view is a way of commoditising the product and making the consumer think it is worth little. There are ways to create richer experiences for the consumer, which make your products have a perception of greater value and greater benefit compared to competitors. Obviously, I will not tell you how to do this here. If you want to know, request the service and we will discuss the best options for your company.

How does it work?

You visit the services page on this blog, request the service and then we will schedule the briefing meeting. I gather the information to develop the photographic concept (which may or may not include videos), calculate the budget for execution and send it to the company. I usually offer two or three budget options. They also provide for the period in which the company can use the images and fines for non-compliance with the contract.

The briefing meeting may include leaders from your company and the advertising agency, but I don’t work solely to follow a creative plan developed by others. That would be a waste of my skills. We can plan together with a coherent strategy, but I insist on being part of the creative planning of the photos.

After choosing the ideal budget for the company, signing the final contract and paying any additional amounts required, the pre-production work of the photos begins, seeking the resources needed for the photo shoot, such as booking a location, purchasing or renting costumes, hiring models, etc.

The next step is to take the photos. Then comes the editing and delivery.

In general, that's it. Now, if you want your business to be successful, be smart and go beyond the ordinary by hiring the services of Nycka Nunes. The services are available to clients from all over the world.

Nycka Nunes