The September Issue // Modeling // Model Don'ts
Model Dont's
(and a Do)
1. Do not be a "no-neck monster." Try to elongate your neck for maximum extension.
2. Do not pose like a hoochie. (If you don’t what a hoochie is, er, that's probably best.)
3. Do not be a limp noodle. Always pose with tension in your body completely from H2T (head to toe).
4. Do not play it safe and stay in the same pose. Mix it up with innovative poses, your wildest pose could be the one that’s picked.
5. Do not show up to a photo shoot unless you are clean shaven, have a clean face and clean hair.
6. Do not let hating how your hair or makeup is done affect your performance. Model through it.
7. Do not stare aimlessly when posing. Create intensity for the camera through your eyes. Smize (smile with your eyes)!
8. Do not slouch on the runway; pretend you have a wire through your spine that is pulling you up to the ceiling.
9. Do not be forgettable. Make an impression by showing your distinctive personality.
10. Do request to have your favorite music playing when you do a shoot! The beat will kick your poses up ten notches!
Are you an aspiring model? Have you ever been on a "go-see?" Share your model dont's in the comment box below.


















































Agree you dont want to be a no neck monster!!!!!!!!!!!!!great tips as always from tyra...
the music thing is a GREAT idea cuz music moves my soul like no other. great tips thanx
Thanks or the advices Ty I have learned a lot :D
by the way love ur pics u look so beautiful tyra ok love u . wit love sury@}~
ii love to b on ur america next top model ,if u have the chance 2 pick me go ahead im free ,im 5'5 and i hope to God u get the pettite models back . love u tyra ... moreii love to b on ur america next top model ,if u have the chance 2 pick me go ahead im free ,im 5'5 and i hope to God u get the pettite models back .
love u tyra
wit love faisury or sury@}~
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good tips...love it if some day i could be in antm thanks!!!
All of your advice Is really going to help me in the runway im going to be in. Thank you so MUCH your the best Tyra . :)
Great advice!
Hi Tyra, i want to be on Amerca's Next Top Model for cycle 15 but i don't know when is it going to start. Please would you help me understand?
hey tyra, what can i do with my lips when i pose?
"Model Do" - Try to make it into a (Licensed) modeling agency to better learn modeling, and the modeling industry.Unless you plan to do runway, go to a model agency to try to get a model manager instead of looking to lea ... more"Model Do" - Try to make it into a (Licensed) modeling agency to better learn modeling, and the modeling industry.Unless you plan to do runway, go to a model agency to try to get a model manager instead of looking to learn to model through a charm school. (They help with runway, etiquette, and presenting yourself, but most agencies prefer you don't go to one seeing as you'll learn exactly what is needed while modeling at the agency itself)
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"Model Do" - When you receive critique from any fashion agency, don't take offense to what they have to say, take it to heart, and do your best to better yourself for the next casting call/go-see. (The turnover rate for ... more"Model Do" - When you receive critique from any fashion agency, don't take offense to what they have to say, take it to heart, and do your best to better yourself for the next casting call/go-see. (The turnover rate for modeling agencies are high, so expect to hear the "No" more often than "yes")
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"Model Do" - Never leave home without comp cards, portfolio, and/or tearsheets. The days you leave home without them may be the days you need them the most.
"Model Don't" - Don't chew gum when going to a go see - It looks horrible when the fashion director has to look at your walk, and you're walking directly towards them, and the only thing everyone notices is how hard you' ... more"Model Don't" - Don't chew gum when going to a go see - It looks horrible when the fashion director has to look at your walk, and you're walking directly towards them, and the only thing everyone notices is how hard you're chewing on the gum trying to look sexy, or focusing on your walk.
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Helloooo Tyra just a question, have u ever considered a America's Next Top Model for Men??? just a question!!!!! and well love ya!!!! I love ur shows!!!!! :)
Oh yea lol... a "MODEL DO" ... shave once every other week
Hey Tyra....one of my "MODEL DON'T" is to never go anywhere without my portfolio, because the days that I don't have casting are the days clients and people stop me on the street :-)
Hello Tyra, i love your beauty tips!! and your modeling inside and out i' trying to be a model i am a first nations mix of Haida and Salish YOU are one of my role models. My little sister and i are big fans up here in Ca ... moreHello Tyra, i love your beauty tips!! and your modeling inside and out i' trying to be a model i am a first nations mix of Haida and Salish YOU are one of my role models. My little sister and i are big fans up here in Canada, we watch ANTM and your show every chance we get. Thank you for being such an inspiration to women and girls all over the world. I think it's great that you talk about getting your shape in shape and that beauty comes in all kinds of shapes and colors. Respect and love
ps if you ever come to Canada Vancouver Island and the Queen Charlotte island B.C are the best to visit;p
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Dear Tyra, i've wanted to be a model since i was in sixth grade, im now in 8th.Recently i've been looking up agencies for petite models b/c im only 5'2".i cannot find one.im not sure what body type i have. all i know is ... moreDear Tyra,
i've wanted to be a model since i was in sixth grade, im now in 8th.Recently i've been looking up agencies for petite models b/c im only 5'2".i cannot find one.im not sure what body type i have. all i know is that im a 5 in jeans.you inspire me so much. i was wondering if you could suggest any agencies i could look into. it is a big favor to ask but im so driven to be a model and can't seem to find anything. so please consider my favor and it's gggreatly appreciated. :]
sincerely, julisa f.
p.s.go-sees4me=usingtips
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do allways come with your hair in a poytail to go sees and noooooooo makup dont even not listen to the photagrepher cause she/he are going to tel you wat they want to see do allways try to fram yourbody in the best possi ... moredo allways come with your hair in a poytail to go sees and noooooooo makup
dont even not listen to the photagrepher cause she/he are going to tel you wat they want to see
do allways try to fram yourbody in the best possibal way
dont ever be late be ontime or early
do allways have fun and dont be sooooooooo stiff but dont be a limpnoodel model h2t
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