The March 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.

bonnie Johnson
woodbridge
Virginia

I love your tips tyra and thanks i have been learning to walk slower on my runway on the streets and i have learned to dress respectfully covering my chest more and finding out i am more beautiful this way thanks please ... moreI love your tips tyra and thanks i have been learning to walk slower on my runway on the streets and i have learned to dress respectfully covering my chest more and finding out i am more beautiful this way thanks please let me know girl seriously want this to come true for me.

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LaDonna West
canton
Mississippi

WHEN MODELING...MODEL AND POSE LIKE YOU ARE THE BEST...BUT NOT BE SO UP TIGHT UNTIL IT EFFECT YOUR WORK...IF YOU HAVE A HOLE IN YOUR TIGHTS MODEL IT LIKE ITS SUPPOSE TO BE THERE...MAKE THAT HOLE DONT LET THE HOLE MAKE YO ... moreWHEN MODELING...MODEL AND POSE LIKE YOU ARE THE BEST...BUT NOT BE SO UP TIGHT UNTIL IT EFFECT YOUR WORK...IF YOU HAVE A HOLE IN YOUR TIGHTS MODEL IT LIKE ITS SUPPOSE TO BE THERE...MAKE THAT HOLE DONT LET THE HOLE MAKE YOU

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evelyn ramos
Miami
Florida

Tyra, yor tips have been a big help in the way I take pictures now :) Thank you for tips , and by the way when I put music while picture are being tkane, im always in the rythym so Itake the best pictures.

Ira Zdorenko
Birmingham
Alabama

I've been to a go-see. I had to drive long distance, had to take a child to the babysitter, so I was late. Didn't make it. Also, I was nervous and irritable, bc it was that time of the month. I know it's all excuses, but ... moreI've been to a go-see. I had to drive long distance, had to take a child to the babysitter, so I was late. Didn't make it. Also, I was nervous and irritable, bc it was that time of the month. I know it's all excuses, but I'll try harder next time to not let the things like that stop me.

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shannon smith
Alabama

hi tyra.. i am an aspiring model. lts of people tell me that i should be; however, there is one problem. i am not atleast 5'7 or 18 yrs old and i dont really know where to go or who to talk to. i thought about googling s ... morehi tyra.. i am an aspiring model. lts of people tell me that i should be; however, there is one problem. i am not atleast 5'7 or 18 yrs old and i dont really know where to go or who to talk to. i thought about googling someone but i want to know whats real, so im coming to you. i love your show and i know that i could trust you. maybe i could send you a few pics and you can give me some direction if you think i might really have a chance? it would be greatly appreciated.

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Kenny Japheth SC
Kuala Lumpur
Alabama

I took your tips and I nailed my 'wild themed' photoshoot for a model search competition in my university. Another tip I learnt, be professional in all aspects. And practice practice practice esp catwalk

Minh Nguyen
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Alabama

Tyra, what is your best advices for male model?

Narniah Bunny Khushboo keyz
Nairobi
Alabama

hi tyra am a new member but no lie am luvin all this fab tips.......... but guess wat sweery....i try my best to model in kenya but i tell u its depressing coz actually we havent seen any other model apart frm Naomi Camp ... morehi tyra am a new member but no lie am luvin all this fab tips..........
but guess wat sweery....i try my best to model in kenya but i tell u its depressing coz actually we havent seen any other model apart frm Naomi Campbell.so down here modelling is not taken seriously.if one is a model down here people look down upon you. am sudannese by nationality and its my dream to be a suceeding model like you and Alek Kwek coz honestly am 6'1 wat else am i good at n i do love the camera. hala n luv u luv luv u babe........ hustle back sweery

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Stefanie Davila
Oklahoma

These Are Wonderful Tips I always Try to be myself I see that my best shots are when I don't pay attention and I LOVE muscles and goofy ness but Eligence is Awsome.. Inspiring Model and Loving It.. HoLla Tyra N Fanz!!!

kendi christine
NAIROBI
Oklahoma

never look at other models and think that they look better than you...be yourself,dont try to be like the others though you should have role models and people you look up to. being yourself is your style!!!

fawn harris
broad brook
Connecticut

Don't give up. For every ten people that don't like your look... Someone will think your look is just what they are searching for =)

Boemo Mpho Bosaakane
Connecticut

Tyra you are the best. i will always kip these tips in m y bedroom and try memorize them. my wish is to see you and talk to you. tyra i need you, i have tried so many agencies but becoz i hav a scar in my bust they turn ... moreTyra you are the best. i will always kip these tips in m y bedroom and try memorize them. my wish is to see you and talk to you. tyra i need you, i have tried so many agencies but becoz i hav a scar in my bust they turn me down, but Tyra i dont have money to do the surgery i wish you could hear me out. MAY GOD BLES YOU. this is Boemo from Botswana, Africa.

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Jacqueline Anouge
Roselle Park
New Jersey

Great tips.

Hannah Murray
New Jersey

ok...i have always wanted to go on a go-see but how do you find any in your area...i don't even think that there are any in my area and it really bothers me!...i kinda feel stupid asking these questions but i can't find ... moreok...i have always wanted to go on a go-see but how do you find any in your area...i don't even think that there are any in my area and it really bothers me!...i kinda feel stupid asking these questions but i can't find any answers and i think you can give me some...and this doesn't realy have to do with this but I would love to be on a teen model show of yours lol but i'm not really plus size but im not really skinny enough to be a model....what do i do?

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laila buhari
brighton
New Jersey

nice 1 !! x

FlawlessPearl thomas
New Jersey

THANKS FOR THE TIPS AN I ALWAYS PRACTICE MY SMIZE I THINK I GOT IT! :-}

yazmin ocampo
New Jersey

dear tyra i know you allways give tips for teens and for work and stuff but what about kids what do we show in on picture day

CaRR 'LaYY Hinchen
Dagenham Essex
New Jersey

Thanks For The Tips Tyra

rayanatou keita
culver city
California

merci tyra cest gentil...

Emika Teague
Paradise
California

I'll remember this! :)