Why Choose A Fashion Photography Studio

Why Choose A Fashion Photography Studio?

Many aspiring models think that it takes connections to become a model, or that you have to be rich. This is not the case. Although modelling is a very competitive industry, with the right team around you and the potential you can make it. 

Having what it takes is very important. Whatever type of modelling you want to pursue you have to be honest with yourself and really think whether you have what it takes looks wise to make it in modelling. If you do, then you need the right team around you to bring out your potential. Having what it takes means facing rejection, but also having the skills when posing in front of the camera. Here are some of our photographers bios:

Kube Studios can teach you how to pose, which modelling type is best for you, and which look suits you best. Our team of makeup artists and stylists are on hand to make you look beautiful. We are not a makeover studio, but a fashion photography studio. Our photographers have years of experience in fashion photography and many are published in magazines. 

Kube Studios are based around the UK, in London, Birmingham and Manchester. We have over 50 staff dedicated to helping you succeed. Read Kube Studios reviews here, and follow Kube Studios on Twitter for our latest industry updates. Watch this video to find out more about us. 

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!

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

You have a modeling portfolio, what comes next?

Modeling Advice from Kube Studios

Welcome to Kube Studios' London blog. We create dozens of portfolios every week for aspiring models and see a variety of people of all ages, shapes and sizes in front of our cameras. Every one's expectations of what will happen as a result of having their portfolio made differ but they share one common goal - to be known. 

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What is the next step?

Having a portfolio is the first step, and in Kube Studios' experience this is where it ends for many people. Knowing what to do with it is the hard part and time isn't on your side. If you leave it too long your photos will not be a true representation of your self, and agencies will see a different person to the one thats in the photos they looked at. If you have short hair in your portfolio, and you grow it for 12 months - the agency might have been looking for a short haired model! This is the most obvious example of why time is important. 

The next step is to present your portfolio, preferably in person, to the top ten modeling agencies in the UK. Don't be pretentious in your appearance or manner. Agencies are run by people, and people like personable characters, not catty models. After your first point of contact, take note of who you spoke to, how long they said it would be before they responded, and any features you remember about the offices themselves. Do they look active, are there pictures of models on the walls or any certificates that prove reliability? Kube Studios can give you a list of agencies that are worth getting in touch with.

Find out more about Kube Studios in the video below.

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Kube Studios London Flagship Studio

The main focus of Kube Studios is of course the flagship studio located in Fitzrovia, near to Victoria and Oxford Circus. In this studio we not only have a collection of antique cameras and state of the art studio equipment but it is also interior designed and well maintained to make sure that we can offer the best service to our clients and customers. We are well situated for travel and also near the main shopping and socialising areas of the UKs biggest city.

Our customers range from those wanting a typical family photoshoot to others who want to create or update their modelling portfolios. The team at Kube Studios London consists of professionals who have experience in a wide variety of areas; from modelling to magazines and from TV to advertising. We understand that around three quarters of decision makers in the modelling industry don't offer test shoots to newcomers and this is where we can help. A Kube Studios Modelling Portfolio will give you a better chance of breaking through the closed-knit business and let you make a name for yourself, whilst - more importantly - starting to get those lucrative modelling jobs.

To find out more about us, our team and our other studios, watch the video below. Should you have questions, please make contact through the Kube Studios website and we'll get back to you as soon as we can!

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Kube Studios talk Male Modelling

Kube Studios are one of the UKs best established photography studios with premises in London, Manchester and Birmingham. We often cater for advertising photoshoots and thought we should look at how the male photography business has evolved in this post. Companies have realized that men want more freedom than starched suits and ties. As a result the casual look has spread into offices and workplaces all over the country and into the modelling industry as more and more jobs appear every day. A male model can as such be well dressed and groomed with very little effort; just by buying the right clothing to get the right job. 

Casual doesn't mean the same in business as it does with home wear, and smart options are available other than T-shirts. T-shirts are for at home, and the equally comfortable styles available need to be explored. Polo shirts with classic collars not only look great, but give the model so many possibilities. The range of colours available today makes mixing and matching so simple, and a guy can look fresh and tidy, reflecting a good image to the world. It may only be a casting, but going from the stories we hear at Kube Studios, nailing your look makes the difference between getting the gig or not. 

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In traditional shirt styles in the casual range, pay attention to materials. Man-made materials are bad for encouraging sweat and nothing looks more unprofessional than shirts stained in the armpits. By buying cottons, and even cotton polyester mixes, you can avoid the embarrassment of sweat at your male modelling casting. Long sleeves and short sleeved shirts are on the market, and tailored looks are the look. For the slimmer man, these look professional and casual all at the same time, if crisp and clean. For those that are a little overweight, the polo shirts offer classic style that is less restricting and covers more. For information about Kube Studios London flagship studios, visit our website and also make sure that you follow the Kube Studios twitter for updates on offers and modelling news.

Kube Studios London

Kube Studios London 

Kube Studios have studios throughout the country but our flagship studio is located in London's Fitzrovia. The studios comprise state of the art cameras and lighting systems and are staffed by industry professionals. We are located minutes from Oxford Circus and Oxford Street's incredible shopping opportunities. Whether you are considering booking in for a family shoot, a make over, or a modelling portfolio shoot, there are some fundamentals that you should consider before your arrival. 

Believe it or not, many customers arrive at the studios unsure of what they want to leave with! The first thing to consider is what you want to be photographed wearing. This leads us to think about what the purpose of the photography shoot is. Are you intending to use it for professional purposes, or just looking for a great memento of a point in your life. If you are intending on making a fashion modelling portfolio, your outfit choices are extremely important.

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A Kube Studios fashion modelling portfolio shoot is generally booked for a morning or an afternoon and allows enough time for several outfit changes and looks. You would do well to plan these things well before hand and even bring examples from magazines or the internet to guide the photographers on what you are after. Every modelling portfolio needs some staple shots. These are full body and head shots and these will always be prioritised for each look.

How many photos does a portfolio contain? This depends. If you put yourself in the position of a busy modelling scout or agency executive, how many photos from each candidate would you review before making a decision? The consensus seems to be that between 8 and 20 shots is ideal, any more and it won't be looked at, any fewer and they will ask questions. This being said, if you only have 4 fantastic shots, and 8 that aren't bad, just use the 4. A little bit of gold is worth more than a lot of silver! If you want to find out about Kube Studios London, visit our website and get in touch with your questions. Like Kube Studios on Facebook too, and watch the video below for more information!

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. 

For more information on Kube Studios, watch this video.

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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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