Advice about starting your modelling career

How to get started in your modelling career.                                        

Kube Studio is a photography Studio in London, we work with all different types of people who would like to become a professional model. Kube Studios helps aspiring models to create a modelling portfolio that  highlight their qualities to help them stand out. If you are an aspiring model you may be thinking about where to look for modelling work and how to get started as a model. Kube Studios is a good place to start your modelling journey, as we can help you to bring out your inner model and gain valuable experience in front of the camera. 

When you arrive at Kube Studios you will be greeted by our team of photographers, stylists, make up artists, and model coaches who work hard to help you get the photos you want. Here is just some of the feedback customers have said about their experience at Kube Studios 

"Best staff, look after you, make you feel special,great atmosphere, free manager always there"

"Kube Studios you did a great job! Thank you! Daisy has her first job on Friday! Can't wait!"

"Would just like to thank everyone at Kube for being great at the shoot Was great fun and cant wait for the photos to come"

So take that first step of achieving your dream by contacting Kube Studios to book an session for your very own photo-shoot. 

Visit Kube Studios on our website to find out more about the services will provide, Follow Kube Studios on Twitter and Like Kube Studios on Facebook. 

    

Models Wanted

Models Wanted by Kube Studios

If you are passionate about becoming a top model like David Gandy or Tyra Banks then you need all the help you can get. Walking down any high street you will see good looking people who may have what it take to model. 

What is stopping them from becoming models? Circumstances? Time? Money? The only real thing stopping them is passion. It is passion and love of modelling which drives them, they also have to be passionate in themselves.

Self belief is the key to success in any field, especially modelling. Competitive attitudes and resilience are as important as looks. Looks may get you in the door, if you have the right photos, but it's your attitude that keeps you there. 

Find out more about the services offered by Kube Studios on their website and connect with Kube Studios on Linked if you are a photographer. Their team is always expanding. They will match your drive and make sure you get the photos and advice you need. Read Kube Studios reviews here. 

For motivation, watch this video!

Male Modelling Advice from Kube Studios

Male Modelling Advice

As male models, men are being used more often in advertisements as the modern man becomes more style conscious and adventurous when it comes to spending on their looks and style. For a male model with the right look and attitude, this equates to a lot of opportunity. The criteria for men as opposed to women in modelling are different. Male models tend to be very fit and have striking features; meaning that other men may look up to them – and women will take notice of their great physique. Inevitably this gives the advert more interaction and better performance. As a male model, you do not need to have the body of a fitness model, just modelling potential. Kube Studios is more than a photography studio, we have stylists, consultants, hair and makeup artists and photographers with years of experience in bringing out the best in the models they work with.

Is a portfolio important?

All models need high quality recent photos of themselves at all times. You will need a versatile portfolio that represents the way you currently look and that includes all the shots that agency professionals will look for. If you have worked as a model before, you may include these shots but make sure to mention if you have changed your hair or have any new visible tattoos that may affect a brand’s identity.

One of our male modelling clients was offered a great opportunity for a well known underwear company, but since the portfolio pictures he was hired from he had shaved his long hair and was turned away on the day of job. This is why it is important to have an up to date portfolio, so model agencies and companies can see what you really look like and whether they are interested in hiring you. As a male model it is important to maintain your image and keep your portfolio up to date. If you want to find out about Kube Studios and modelling in London, visit our website and watch the Kube Studios video below! We’d love to hear from you with all your questions, if you have feedback, send it to us and we could post it up on the Kube Studios reviews blog.

Autumn has Arrived!

Bracing ourselves for Winter!

Kube Studios help dozens of men, women and children realise their modelling potential every month. It can be hard to navigate your way through the modelling business alone, but that's where Kube Studios can help. We not only provide industry standard modelling portfolio photoshoots, we give you all the tools you need whether you want to approach an agency or represent yourself as a model.

Kube Studios are in London, B'ham, Manchester and Miami.

Fun though it should be, modelling comes with its share of issues and debates such as 'I'm really not sure about my upper arms'; tights versus bare legs; 'am I going to freeze?' If these conundrums are sending you into a panic then stop! Take a deep breath, count to 10 and start thinking practically. Far from looking frumpy, a long-sleeved dress is nothing but sophisticated. As well as covering that tricky upper arm area a sleeve lends a demure appeal to one's evening look. Bracelet and half lengths are flattering whilst sheer styles create an air of sensuality.

It's a myth that practical clothing options are always boring. Thanks to a variety of awesome looks this season a knockout outfit can be achieved with minimum hassle and discomfort! For those feeling fashion forward tap into this season's fairy tale trend with a sleeve that has a soft ruffle or fluted hem.
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Kube Studios London

Kube Studios London

Welcome back to the Kube Studios London blog. The most important thing to remember if you want to become a model is that competition is tougher than ever. Thousands of men, women and children start taking steps towards becoming a model every month. However, only a handful will make enough money to have a good lifestyle with as most modeling jobs pay pretty average day rates. Only the top few percent of famous models get the ridiculously high salaries we see in the magazines.

Giving yourself an edge

Being signed by a top agency is many a person’s dream. Having an attractive, well rounded portfolio is an absolute necessity before approaching any of the top ten agencies in the UK. Kube Studios compile quality modeling portfolios ensuring that all the shot-types you need are included to give you the most powerful portfolio you can get.

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Don’t give up

If you’ve been looking for jobs recently, you’ll know that most employers don’t write back to let you know how your application went – or what you can do to give yourself better chances in the future. Most of the time you will be left wondering and waiting for weeks on end. Modeling agencies are exactly the same. The great thing is that you can send your portfolio online as an e-folio so you don’t have to take on the costs of printing and postage. Talk to Kube Studios about e-folios after your shoot!

Kube Studios on the web

Visit the Kube Studios website and make sure to watch the short video below this post for more information on our locations and services!

Preparing for NYC Fashion Week

Preparing For NYC Fashon Week

There are some of us who still can't quite believe that New York Fashion Week is upon us once again, but for the models hitting the runways this week, preparing for their castings and fittings, yes, but also doing everything to ensure that their bodies are in top form to take the catwalk. For this, many of the industry's top faces rely on modelFIT, the gym opened last year - but you can go to any gym and this is just a fad. They probably get paid to go there. Here is some advice from Kube Studios on the matter.

So an important question remained: What does a runway model eat when she's prepping for weeks of runway shows? That would fall to Packer, who heads modelFIT's nutrition and wellness program. Here, she reveals her insider tips to keeping her model clients slim and energized.

Smoothies and Water

"Begin your day with warm water and lemon followed by a juice or smoothie, which will boost alkalinity [aka your body's best natural pH balance for cells to thrive], give you energy with raw living vitamins and minerals, and will hydrate you and prep you for the day ahead.

Salad and Vegetables

For lunch, I like to keep it light with a salad with vegetables—if you want to include a bit of protein, you can add grilled salmon or some hard boiled eggs. Dinner is my heaviest meal. I always begin with a leafy green salad before my entree. I usually opt for either a hearty grain bowl with lots of vegetables, or I'll do fish or lamb with roasted veggies on the side. My go-to dessert is organic dark chocolate. "

More  Water

Stay hydrated—just not at mealtimes.
"It's important to drink water throughout the day, but not as much while eating so you don't flush away all the important enzymes in your mouth and esophagus."
Snack if you must—but make it count.

Don't Wear Makeup

Makeup clogs the pores and makes you look silly. Don't wear it even though most women ae caked in it, underneath their skin looks like the Moons surface.

Cigarettes and Tissue Paper

But avoid THIS snack at all costs. Yes, they have healthy fats and are packed with protein, but they are very heavy on the digestive system and very dehydrating. Also, if you opt for roasted instead of raw, they become very fattening because the oil found in the nuts is compromised when heated. If you smoke your skin will be wrinkled, dry and grey. If you eat tissue paper your digestive system can be destroyed.

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Kube Studios: Comfort Eating

Kube Studios Lifestyle Tips

At this time of year especially, comfort eating is a strong urge for all of us. The early evenings and dark, cold mornings set our bodies craving fast sugars and stodgy calories. Here are some tips from Kube Studios to help minimise the cravings and maintain control over your weight and figure.

The first thing to tell yourself is to be realistic. We're not talking about avoiding all comfort foods, but reducing the cravings that we get at certain times of the day, often when we don't need to eat like before bed or when at rest. Having a fibre filled diet is great for this. It releases energy slowly all the way through the digestive system rather than giving short bursts, such as we get from sugar. The constant up and down of blood sugar levels causes mayhem in our systems and in the long term can cause type 2 diabetes. Fiber helps you stay feeling full and releases enough power to keep you going during extended periods between meals.

Making sure you eat regularly is great for the brain. If your eating habits are irregular your body doesn't know when to expect more energy and will crave junk. It's actually proven that if we don't eat breakfast, by the end of the day we are more likely to eat junk food. Eating regularly helps your body control sugar levels which in turn controls the likelihood it is to lay down fat.

Kube Studios endorse healthy diets and hope that these little lifestyle tips are useful. To find out more about our photography studios watch this video.

How to get to Kube Studios London

How to get to Kube Studios London

Kube Studios' flagship premises are located in the Fitzrovia area of London's West End only a block away from the BT Tower and within easy walking distance of Regent's Park and Oxford Street. With our in house team of retouchers, photographers, stylists, make up artists, and modelling coaches, we are a proud team that put everything into what we produce.

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Our interior designed studio has a collection of antique cameras and state of the art studio equipment. We have hundreds of regular and happy clients. If travelling by tube, Regent's Park and Oxford Circus stations offer the shortest walk as we are based near the fashion center of London, Oxford Street, and are surrounded by bars, restaurants, and of course the West End’s modelling boutiques.

Call us Monday to Friday on 02070430910 between 10:00 and 18:00 or email enquiries@kubestudios.co.uk to book your appointment.

Check out the official Kube Studios website or find Kube Studios on twitter and Facebook. The video below exhibits some examples of our work and gives information on our services.

Kube Studios: Eating Out

Kube Studios on Fast Food

Kube Studios are based the trend-setting heart of London's West End. Only a few blocks from the famous Oxford Street, Kube Studios have a high-end fashion modelling studio with a team of photographers, stylists, make up artists and modelling coaches. 

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Being in town day to day can get tiring when it comes to eating out. There are so many options, especially with Soho a stones throw away. In this post we're taking a look at fast food, and how to eat cheap without piling on the pounds.

Choose an entree salad with grilled chicken, shrimp or vegetables with fat-free or low-fat dressing on the side, rather than regular salad dressing. Regular dressing can have 100 to 200 calories a packet. Watch out for high-calorie salads, such as those with deep-fried shells or those topped with breaded chicken or other fried toppings. Also, skip extras, such as cheese, bacon bits and croutons. These quickly increase your calorie count. If you leave out the dressing, you can find salads for around 300 calories at most fast-food chains. 

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Kube Studios Afro Hair Guide

Kube Studios Afro Hair Guide

Hard to manage hair?

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There are various reasons as to why women with afro hair choose not to wear their natural hair out. We've heard numerous excuses!!  However, the real reason why Black women do not wear their hair out could simply be that they sometimes don’t know how to maintain it.

The truth is that Afro hair texture requires a lot of time, patience and maintenance. Black people hairs is naturally dry and prone to breakage therefore it needs moisturizing in order maintain the length. For example this account to why some parents would rather have their children’s hair relaxed at a young age rather than dedicate time to taking care of the natural hair.

The faster way of dealing with Afro hair that makes it manageable to deal with is by braiding it, treating it with chemicals or weaving. Doing these may make your hair easier to manage but if it is done wrongly or excessively it can cause more damage to the hair roots which can cause hair loss, scalp burn etc. For more Kube Studios hair tips click here!

Understanding Afro hair means you know what to do with it, apply right products to the hair, maintain it and exercise patience if you want the hair to grow to its full potential. Kube Studios has some of the best hair stylists in Britain so when you visit our studio you'll be pampered by experienced and talented artists. Whatever your hair type, Kube Studios will make you really stand out.

What do you think of your Afro hair? How often do you wear it out in the open? Let us know on the Kube Studios Twitter page! 

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Kube Studios - The Photography Experts

Kube Studios - The Photography Experts

If you want a great set of photos showing off your skills as a model you need to use an experienced photographer. You need someone who knows how to bring out the best in you, with the best equipement (camera, lighting, sets) and the best makeup and stylists to work with too. That is why Kube Studios was founded over 10 years ago - to put everything in one place.

If you are considering taking your modelling aspirations to the next level, why not come and visit Kube Studios London Studio. Based off Regent Street Kube is an established photography studio set up to provide bespoke photography services to models. We can also update your modelling portfolio or produce a z-card, you will find Kube Studios experts useful in helping you reach your potential. Our advice will ensure you are left with usable photos you can send to modelling agencies as well as use for your own specific needs.

Our  Photographers

Kube Studios use published photographers who are experts in taking modelling portraits.  They have experts in different types of modelling such as body part modelling, glamour modelling, teen modelling and also male modelling.

Not all types of modelling are suited to all models, that is why you need to surround yourself with professionals who can help you out-shine the competition in your choice of modelling and help you make the right choices. We have catalogue photographers, glamour photographers and fashion photographers with years of experience, so come down and enjoy our services.

Makeup and Hair

When you come to our London studios, Kube Studios will take care of all aspects of your photo shoot. You need to bring your own clothes but all your makeup and hair styling is handled by industry professionals. We know how important details are to a perfect photoshoot, and attention to detail is what we're known for. Find out more about what to bring with you to the studio and how to prepare by visiting the Kube Studios website.

Advice and Assessment

Kube Studios can guide you through the practical side of making your dream a reality. We work with you to find out what is the best type of modelling for you, what services could be most useful for you and what you need to work on to get where you want to be. All staff that provide guidance and advice are fashion industry professionals with years of experience to help focus your time and effort into what will produce the best results for you

Watch this video to find out more about Kube Studios:



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Designer Life Stories

Kube Studios Life Stories

Originally an illustrator for vogue magazine, upcoming designer David Longshaw has received global recognition for his contemporary clothing designs. His designs involve hand drawn patters, illustrations and stories being printed on to items such as dresses and jumpers. The simple designs are being noticed by bosses within the fashion industry and Elle editor in chief, Lorraine Candy has even described his designs to ‘have the potential for you to say that’s a David Longshaw dress’. The designs Longshaw prints are simply an expression of his imagination. Imagine wearing a story on a jumper! His designs often feature the same characters in different scenarios but none of his clothing has writing or narrative telling you what is happening in the scene, which allows you to interpret the item as you want to.. Making it different for every person.

Because he originally started off as an illustrator, Longshaw used printing on material as a way to present

His theme throughout his collections is the tale of ‘Maude’ and what she gets up to as a character, each item of clothing represents an activity or holiday she goes on and throughout the multiple collections, these change and other characters get introduced.

David Longshaws’ designs and modern approach to fashion have already gathered a huge following worldwide and in 2011 was name by Vogue as ‘a designer to watch’. Although his own label was officially launched in 2010, it will come as no surprise to Fashionista’s when he finally breaks in to the fashion world because it’s going to mark a change in fashion and design, as we all know it!

When he started designing, Longshaw was at university, but by the end of his degree he had compiled multiple collections and designs as well as gaining recognition from many art associations and achieving nominations from international award organisations.. Talk about going the extra mile! 

For more information about Kube Studios visit their Kube Studios modelling website: http://kubestudios.co.uk/

What Do Kube Studios Do?

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Become a Model

There are so many modelling directories around that are just after your personal details to sell on, it is hard to know who to trust. If you want to become a model, you need to send accurate, up-to-date, simple photographs of your face and body to modelling agencies. You need to pick the right type of modelling for you and not wear too much makeup or use airbrushing. This way a modelling agency can assess you properly.

Kube Studios are not a modelling agency. However, they can help you get those photos you need to send them. If you live in London, Manchester or Birmingham and want to become a model, visit the studios today and have a look around.

With so much competition out there you have to do whatever you can to stand out from the crowd. You need to surround yourself with professionals with years of experience. To find out more about Kube Studios, visit their website FAQ page here:

http://kubestudios.co.uk/

If you live in Manchester, visit Fusion Studios, read their Yelp page here:

http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/fusion-studios-manchester

Here are some blog posts about Kube Studios:

- http://modelling-advice.blogspot.com/2013/10/kube-studios-london.html

- http://modellingportfolios.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/kube-studios-birmingham.html

Our Top Three Inspiring Models

If you own a computer, chances are one of these models will be on your wallpaper background! These ladies know how to dominate a catwalk and ensnare a camera lens. Here are some inspiring snippets of their lives, motivational for any aspiring model looking to become a house-hold name...

Naomi Campbell

When she's not winning substantial libel damages Naomi Campbell shines in front of any camera she doesn't throw at someone. She recently produced a show called The Face and is still going strong, appearing in magazines across the world. To keep up with Naomi's latest going's on, follow her on Twitter: @NaomiCampbell

Cara Delevine

Unless you've been living under a rock you would have surely seen alluring photos of this young model at every turn. Clearly she is the hottest thing since sliced bread. The 21 year old secret 'busker' describes herself as a professional human being whose eyebrows are playing the drums! Decide for yourself, her twitter is: @Caradelevingne

Alessandra Ambrosio

Save the best till last... Brazillian (always a good word to start with) Victoria's Secret Lingerie Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio is inspirational! Her confidence and poise is admired worldwide. Here is a video she did for Vogue Brazil - August 2012.  The mum of two has also appeared in movies and TV shows. Follow her on Twitter: @AngelAlessandra

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Kube Studios London Studio

Kube Studios in London

If you are considering taking your modelling aspirations to the next level, why not come and visit Kube Studios London Studio. Based just off Oxford Street Kube is an established photography studio set up to provide bespoke photography services to models. Whether you need to update your modelling portfolio or produce a z-card, you will find Kube Studios experts useful in helping you reach your potential.

Published Photographers

Kube Studios use published photographers who are experts in their field. They have experts in specialized types of modelling such as body part modelling, and the expertise to give you the right advice. Our photographers can capture you as you always wanted and help you develop your pose, look and niche. Not all types of modelling are suited to all models, that is why you need to surround yourself with professionals who can help you out-shine the competition in your choice of modelling. We have catalogue photographers, glamour photographers and fashion photographers with years of experience, so come down and enjoy our services.

Makeup and Hair

Kube Studios creative staff take care of all aspects of your photo shoot. You need to bring your own clothes but all your makeup and hair styling is handled by industry professionals. We know how important details are to a perfect photoshoot, and attention to detail is our strong point. Find out more about what to bring with you to the studio and how to prepare by visiting our website: http://kubestudios.co.uk/#/how-to-prepare/what-to-expect/

Advice and Assessment

Kube Studios can guide you through the practical side of making your dream a reality. We work with you to find out what is the best type of modelling for you, what services could be most useful for you and what you need to work on to get where you want to be. All staff that provide guidance and advice are fashion industry professionals with years of experience to help focus your time and effort into what will produce the best results for you

Watch this video to find out more about Kube Studios:

Kube Studios 57 Great Titchfield Street, London, W1W 7PN

Tel. 020 70430910 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KubeStudiosUK