Author: Cedric Alderford

How to Use Your Model Portfolio to Network Effectively 28 January 2026

How to Use Your Model Portfolio to Network Effectively

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Learn how to turn your model portfolio from a photo collection into a powerful networking tool that opens doors with agents, photographers, and brands. Stop guessing-start connecting.

How Bikini Models Are Changing the Conversation Around Mental Health 26 January 2026

How Bikini Models Are Changing the Conversation Around Mental Health

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Bikini models are breaking stereotypes by speaking openly about mental health, body image, and self-worth. Discover how their honesty is reshaping the industry and inspiring millions.

From Casting Calls to Catwalks: How a Model Agency in London Works 23 January 2026

From Casting Calls to Catwalks: How a Model Agency in London Works

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A model agency in London connects talent with jobs-from commercials to runways. Learn how casting calls work, what agencies really do, and how to avoid scams in the UK modeling industry.

How Teen Models Are Driving the Next Wave of Fashion Trends 20 January 2026

How Teen Models Are Driving the Next Wave of Fashion Trends

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Teen models are no longer just faces in ads-they're shaping what millions of young people wear. Discover how they're driving real fashion trends, the pressures they face, and why brands are betting everything on their authenticity.

Bikini Models and Their Most Memorable Photo Shoots 18 January 2026

Bikini Models and Their Most Memorable Photo Shoots

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Discover the most unforgettable bikini photo shoots in history-from Cheryl Tiegs on Malibu Beach to Yumi Nu in Brooklyn. Learn what made them iconic and why authenticity beats perfection.

UK Model Agency Contracts: How to Protect Your Interests as a Model 12 January 2026

UK Model Agency Contracts: How to Protect Your Interests as a Model

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Understand UK model agency contracts to protect your rights, avoid scams, and ensure fair pay. Learn what’s normal, what’s illegal, and how to walk away if needed.

From Small Towns to Superstardom: How Top Models Made It Big 3 January 2026

From Small Towns to Superstardom: How Top Models Made It Big

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Discover how top models from small towns broke into fashion without connections, money, or fame. Learn the real stories behind their rise - and what it takes to make it today.

Model Jobs: How to Handle the Real Challenges of Freelance Modeling 23 December 2025

Model Jobs: How to Handle the Real Challenges of Freelance Modeling

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Freelance modeling is unpredictable and demanding. Learn how to handle low pay, unreliable contracts, mental stress, and real job opportunities in 2025 - without getting taken advantage of.

Model Photoshoot Checklist: Essential Items Every Model Needs 22 December 2025

Model Photoshoot Checklist: Essential Items Every Model Needs

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A must-have model photoshoot checklist covering clothing, grooming, comfort, and paperwork to ensure you're prepared, professional, and ready for any shoot - no matter the location or style.

The Dark Side of Elite Models - What You Don’t See 21 December 2025

The Dark Side of Elite Models - What You Don’t See

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Elite models appear glamorous on the runway, but behind the scenes, they face extreme pressure, exploitation, and mental health struggles. This is what the industry doesn't want you to see.

What to Expect at a UK Model Agency Interview: A Realistic Guide 18 December 2025

What to Expect at a UK Model Agency Interview: A Realistic Guide

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A realistic guide to what happens during a UK model agency interview-from what to wear and what they measure, to red flags to avoid and how to get signed without paying fees.

Teen Models: How to Balance School and a Modeling Career 17 December 2025

Teen Models: How to Balance School and a Modeling Career

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Teen models can succeed in both school and modeling with smart planning, the right agency, and strong boundaries. Learn how to balance exams, shoots, and mental health without burning out.