As a model, you will often be asked "What are your levels?", and its vitally important you know the meaning of each and every level you do.
You do have the bear in mind that the meanings are not "set in stone", so you should always clarify with the photographer exactly what the shoot will consist of. It would also be wise to send the photographer example photos of each of your levels, so they know exactly what you mean.
Below, we've listed each of the levels on MadcowModels, and an "outline meaning" for each of these.
Wearing full clothing, often wearing various outfits during a photoshoot which may take place on location or in a studio.
The average Fashion rate on MadcowModels is £23.92 p/hr
Often wearing clothing such as sports bra's and lycra, posing with fitness equipment and/or weights. A good physique is normally required for this line of modeling.
The average Fitness rate on MadcowModels is £25.02 p/hr
Short for Editorial Fashion Model, it often means the model has a distinct good look. Editorial photoshoots often accompany articles in magazines, to reinforce the text of the article.
The average Editorial rate on MadcowModels is £24.61 p/hr
Models will normally pose in clothes or outfits they are trying to sell and this may be work wear, evening wear and high street fashion. Because the photos will be aimed at the catalogues or products target audience, there isn't a required "look" for catalogue work.
The average Catalogue rate on MadcowModels is £26.39 p/hr
Commercial models are often used advertise products, and to convey a particular image about a product. Because the advertisement will have to appeal to its target audience, there are no set physial requirements.
The average Commercial rate on MadcowModels is £29.95 p/hr
In lifestyle modeling, models are often used to show a period of life or to advertise a company or idea (rather than a product). The physical requirements of the model can vary greatly, due to the vastness of the work style.
The average Lifestyle rate on MadcowModels is £25.07 p/hr
Photos are sometimes sold on stock websites, and the same photo may be sold many times over to different people. Stock photos often show models acting something out, such as holding a telephone or writing on a whiteboard.
The average Stock Photography rate on MadcowModels is £24.65 p/hr
Relatively self explanatory. This involves walking up and down the catwalk wearing a variety of outfits. A certain "look" is required for catwalk work (5' 9, symmetrical features, clear skin, defined jawline) so its not open to everyone unfortunately.
The average Catwalk rate on MadcowModels is £27.45 p/hr
Often used by hair stylists to show off the latest styles, hair models usually fare better if they have longer hair. Ensure you keep your hair in good condition by avoiding dyes and perms, and get it soft and shiny by using deep conditioners.
The average Hair rate on MadcowModels is £23.60 p/hr
Similar to hair models, make up models are used by make-up artists to show case or experiment with new designs. A well degined bone structure, and symmetrical features are often a bonus for make-up models.
The average Make-Up rate on MadcowModels is £23.88 p/hr
The model will wear lingerie or a swimsuit/swimwear, and the photoshoot will often take place in a studio. A good, well toned physique is normally a requirement for this area of modeling. Please be aware that some lingerie may appear slightly see through under studio light/flashes.
The average Swimwear & Lingerie rate on MadcowModels is £27.96 p/hr
Hands, feet, legs, and necklines - all common areas which feature within the body parts modeling level. If you do go into body parts modeling, its important you keep these parts of your body especially well looked after.
The average Body Parts rate on MadcowModels is £28.33 p/hr
Pin up is often defined as artwork, depicting idealized versions of what some believe a beautiful or attractive woman should look like.
During a pinup shoot, you would wear a variety of tasteful outfits, but often wearing short skirts/short shorts, and a small top, or lingerie/swimwear.
The average Pin-Up rate on MadcowModels is £29.90 p/hr
The focus of glamour modeling is mainly on the model, and no the clothes she may - or may not - be wearing. Glamour photos normally have a sexual theme to them and thus may go up to full nude, but its most commonly just topless or implied topless and the photoshoots are primarily studio based but do occasionally go on location.
The average Glamour rate on MadcowModels is £33.37 p/hr
Gothic modelling often requires models to have pale skin, and long dark hair. On the shoot the model will often wear long dark clothes, with leather boots.
Gothic modelling shoots often take place on location, and a lot of the time yield great photos with a unique feel to them.
The average Gothic rate on MadcowModels is £27.90 p/hr
Fetish modeling is where a model will wear clothing or devices that augment his or her body in a fetish manner or in fetishistic situations.
Fetish modeling often involves bondage, body modification, fetish photography as well as sexual fantasy costuming, for example: nurses, maids, teachers.
Now again if you have the right look for this genre and you go into it with your eyes wide open and are totally aware of what the client requires of you, it can be a very lucrative and exciting part of the industry. But it can not be stressed enough, do your home work on it first and make sure you have total understanding of your limitations and the photographer understands and accepts those limitations.
The average Fetish rate on MadcowModels is £37.00 p/hr
Fairly straight forward, this involves the model posing with breasts/nipples on show.
Implied topless is where the model will appear to be topless, but may be hiding their breasts behind a piece of fabric or an object.
The average Topless rate on MadcowModels is £34.19 p/hr
This is where you may be nude, but nothing will be shown to the camera.
The average Implied Nude rate on MadcowModels is £34.80 p/hr
This is where you will be nude, posed in an artistic way which will be not be explicit or provocative.
The average Classic & Artistic Nude rate on MadcowModels is £39.46 p/hr
This is one of the widest genres, and also one of the most misunderstood genres.
We've broken this one down into sub categories for you.
UK/US Mag
UK Magazine style used to be less explicit than its US mag counterpart, but now UK mag often means the same as US Mag which is: no insertion or toys, but may include open leg posing with genitals open
Continental
The next stage up from UK/US mag, involving insertion of toys and/or fingers into genitals.
G/G
Soft - Everything short of penetration with toys.
Hard - Everything including penetration. If you're considering going to this level or higher, we would advise you seek advice regarding health precautions and certifications.
B/G
Soft - Everything short of penetration
Hard - Everything including penetration. If you're considering going to this level or higher, we would advise you seek advice regarding health precautions and certifications.
Gonzo/POV
Gonzo is where the model will perform a sex act with the photographer, and POV (Point of View) is where the photographer photographs you performing sex acts on them.
We do not allow this level of work to be advertised/requested/arranged on MadcowModels. We have included it so you know what it means, and we request you report it to us if anyone attempts to offer this work to you.
The average Adult rate on MadcowModels is £65.51 p/hr
