I am back!

Hello everybody! I haven't updated my blog for a while - but now I am back and ready to share lots of new random blog's with you all and I am feeling really excited about it! What have I been up to recently? I have been doing lots of photography events and also doing quite a bit of work along with random day trips to Wales :-) I have also recently been loving the hot weather and have been spending a lot of hours in the sun. Now I am ready for some precious blog time so get ready for some new blog posts over the next couple of weeks! 

Hope you are all happy & well. :-)

Amiey Laureen x

Do you want to be a model?

The world of modelling. 

Over the past few years I have been doing modelling and I have come across a lot of different things that people need to be aware of while trying to get into this industry so I thought I would share them with you all.

Because a lot of girls are so passionate about modelling and it seems to be every girls 'dream' there are a lot of scams and 'fake' modelling agencies that are around.. which try and get you to pay money to 'join their modelling agency' or offer you a professional photo shoot when they charge WAY too much money for you to have those photos!! Please all be aware that there are a lot of scams out there and you have to be careful with any agency that you join because it is very easy to get fooled and you COULD loose a lot of money.. do your RESEARCH, ask for RECOMMENDATIONS and NEVER pay out any money to join an agency.

Creating the 'perfect' portfolio.

Remember this.. You don't need to spend 1,000's of pounds trying to create a decent portfolio because a lot of agencies do not want to see loads of edited photo's that have been photo shopped to the max. What matters the most is how YOU look in the photo. You could easily use low budget photographers and still get amazing photo's. If you are SERIOUS about modelling there is a website called www.modelmayhem.com where you can create your own portfolio and look for photographers and make up artists in your area.. Some photographers will even do it for free if they feel it will benefit their portfolio. But please remember, do not be fooled with some photographers that offer to pay you to do 'topless' or 'underwear' shoots.. These are people you need to stay away from. If you are unsure on the photographer ask them to recommend a model they have previously worked with. Try and get some natural photo's with different looks such as different hairstyles and types of modelling such as fashion/beauty modelling.. Baring in mind that it depends what type of modelling you'd like to go into. Make sure you think about the poses you do in each photo.. Look natural, look confident, look professional.. If you do them things agencies will pick up on how confident you are straight away!! Try and get as many different looks as you can into your portfolio as this will show that you are able to do many of different types of shoots.

Applying for agencies - what if they don't reply?

Some agencies DO NOT ask for a professional portfolio.. they will simply ask for a natural head shot of you. So before you start applying for any agencies make you have a simple head-shot of your self without make up and have a clear view of your face.. Also be sure of your height and measurements because a lot of measurements will want to know about this. Don't be upset if they don't reply.. A lot of agencies receive too many applications and are unable to reply to all. Also, you may not be the right look for one agency but you may be perfect to another so NEVER give up. Keep trying, if it's mean't to be it will happen! The modelling inudstry is a real hard thing to get into because it is so competitive and so many people want to do it.. so you have to work hard for this! If they email back or ring you saying there is a charge to join the agency DO NOT do it.. THIS IS A SCAM. Don't give your credit card details to them !!!!! An agency will pay you to be in their agency. Always remember that girls!! Don't be fooled. 

Pageants/competitions 

Pageants are something that I've never been sure of, I always think that there are better ways to get into modelling without having to put yourself under so much pressure..I also find that other girls in these type of things can be quite bitchy towards you because it's so competitive and they want to win so much.. It can sometimes ruin your confidence and put you off and it's very rare that you will get a highly successful modelling career from doing one of these unless you are doing Miss England or something. Plus it can be quite expensive to afford those big dresses that they all wear and to get your hair done. Is it worth it? I don't actually think it is. The only good thing about it as SOME pageants give their money to charities.. which is great as it's for a good cause. I just think that it can be quite a challenge for somebody who isn't full of confidence and can be quite nerve racking. 

There are a lot of 'Facebook' competitions that I see where you have to get all of your friends to like your photo and whoever gets the most likes wins.. Why? I don't see how this is fair. The most popular girls wins because she has way too many facebook friends/followers.. But there were probably a lot better than them who simply weren't as popular. This may seem an 'easy' way to get into modelling but some-times it's just for a prize and it's very rarely for a highly successful modelling agency.. and it can be very stressful trying to get every single person on your friends list to like the photo. It's just not worth it... I do like these competitions on websites though where somebody is actually chosen by a professional and you are offered with a years contract with a modelling agency.. Those competitions are a lot more worthy of your time so look out for those ones and make sure you apply.

If you are ambitious and have a passion for modelling, never give up.. some agencies won't reply but try others! Some photographers may not be what you are looking for.. But there are others. Get your name out there and gain some experience! 

Please let me know your thoughts on what I have wrote here. What do you think about the modelling industry? Have you had any bad experiences? Do you need any help? Leave me a comment and I shall be happy to help!

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My first ever blog on the random-est of random things :)

Before you read this, make a cuppa tea and grab a few biscuits! It's quite a lengthy one ;-)

So this is my first blog post, I've always wanted to do something like this but I never thought I'd be able to put my feelings into words.. not to mention the fact that I have it cemented in my mind that nobody will read anything or people will just think I'm some sort of 'weirdo' for having such unusual thoughts about things.
But I decided to just go for it, what have I got to loose anyway? You've got to try and do everything that you have a passion for in life because we only get one shot at it. Over thinking about it will not stop me this time! "You've only got one shot, so make it count" as JLS once told us..

Over the next few weeks I shall be creating a lot of beauty reviews and telling you all about my favourite products and make up techniques! Some may help you, some you may disagree with, some you might think "what planet is this girl on!" But I hope you will enjoy them and it will inspire you in some sort of way :) I will also be doing blogs on products that I think are must buys and also are good value for the price! *here come a rant* I am quite a fan of watching make up tutorials and beauty bloggers on you-tube and one thing that annoys me about the majority of them are they ONLY use products that have extremely high price tags!! YES, I know that the expensive products are going to have better quality etc but I think that you don't have to spend an arm and a leg to look good. It is about knowing how to use your make up and knowing different techniques. :) I know that in this day in age it's quite hard to have a lot of money, especially to spend on your make up and hair... don't ever think that if you aren't loaded you can't look glamorous because you can't afford the latest MAC palette or the latest NAKED collection.. because that isn't true and you can achieve some great looks at an affordable price using cheaper yet just as good brands! So I will be giving you all my opinion on decent but cheapish products for you all to try out, you may agree or you may disagree! Please let me know all your favourite products :-) (if you wish) I'd be super interested in reading some of your opinions.

I will also be writing about my thoughts on life and the struggles of being young in this day and age. How a lot of pressure can be added on to us because of 'social media' and 'celebrities' and needing the best 'CV' just to get that one decent job that hundreds of people are after. Just remember that... It's ok if you don't have a job or if you are struggling. Never think yourself less of a person or put yourself down just because somebody else has a job and you don't.. or even if you don't have those qualifications that are required or those A levels that all your friends seem to have. There are always somebody better off than you, but also somebody worse of than you. Never give up trying and one day you will achieve those things that you want in life.. Just push yourself and remember that you can do it. Also if you do have a job (well done!)..  a lot of people struggle with the stress of working and also the people that you work with.. (which is what I come across quite a lot) why can't people just be nice and kind to make everybody's life easier? If only. Just remember that things go wrong and you meet people that you won't always like (unfortunately!) But that job is giving you a life, money (to buy all of those things that you REALLY want) so don't worry.. be strong and ignore anybody that brings you down!

The main thing in life is be happy and do what YOU want to do, it's your life and only you can fulfill your dreams!! :-)

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Amiey x

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