MODELLING
FOUNDATION
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CREDITS
Makeup – Amrita Das
Hair Stylist – Jenni Haran
Model – Cate Collins
Stylist – Kelsey Savin
WHAT THE SKILLSHOP INCLUDES
- Learn a range of techniques and tips, from our guest model trainers, to achieve flawless photo shoot experiences.
- Gain insight into all types of modelling work and identify what is best suited for you.
- Become confident and familiar with posing and moving your body to suit a particular look or theme.
- Work with hair stylists and makeup artists to achieve your best look
- Learn how to move your body in response to a photographer’s instructions in order to achieve the best lighting and save time in the editing process.
- Develop your modelling skills to another level with personalised feedback from your top industry trainers.
- Become familiar with the backstage environment
- Learn the preparations expected of a model before and upon arriving at a photo shoot including personal grooming and professional behaviour.
- Utilise social media to help connect with other creatives in order to develop your career.
- Gain inside knowledge into the industry including portfolio building and magazine submissions
VIRGINIA CHAPMAN
Virginia started her modelling career at the age of 14 when she won the ‘Miss High School’ modelling competition in New Zealand. Over the next three consecutive years Virginia obtained a further five modelling competition titles including ‘The South Island Maybelline Model of the Year’.
During her career in the modelling industry Virginia choreographed and presented multiple fashion parades and judged key modelling competitions before establishing her own business, tutoring modelling, confidence, etiquette and grooming courses.
Virginia’s social conscience and strong commitment to community led her to significant involvement with the Christchurch City Mission, Cancer Society, CanTeen and the Royal Guide Dogs Association.