...to make the Victoria's Secret models' backsides look bigger in photos (for those not naturally blessed with "junk in the trunk"), the underwear they model is one size smaller? Doing this makes the fabric cut into the skin in such a way that it "appears" as if they have more of a butt. In many cases, the bras worn are also one size smaller to emphasize their cleavage, even if they already have a large bust.
(This post is more targeted towards freelance models and not those with agency representation, although it may apply to those that have an agent but continue to find their own work.) A part of being a successful model is making money from the jobs that you book. However, being a freelance model comes with many challenges--figuring out what you should charge is one of them. I will say upfront that there are no established black and white rules when it comes to pay rates. Each modeling job is different, each client is different and budgets vary. Ultimately the factors that should influence what you charge should be the amount of experience you have, the strength of the images in your portfolio and the client's budget/needs. Not every client is going to pay what you want to charge. There may be times when you will be skipped over for charging too much or taken advantage of for charging too little. It's going to happen so be prepared for it and do not take it personally. It
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