How Do You Become An Urban Model?
If you want to be an urban model, you will be in for a surprise. Urban models often represent a form of beauty found in cities that aren’t always celebrated in couture or print magazines. Yet, with the advent of hip-hop music and hip-hop culture, urban models are more popular than ever. Actress LisaRaye of TV show “All of Us” started off in videos as an urban model and it opened up doors for her in Hollywood. There are others (like singer Tyrese) who also work in this genre. The key is to present yourself in a way that says, “I am edgy, but also beautiful.” Step 1 Do your research. Like any job, modeling requires knowledge. This is specifically true if you are trying to be a certain “type” of model. So you should go to the library and read as many books as you can on the subject, so you can understand it. Step 2 Take a modeling class. Regardless of whether you are an urban model or department store model, you need to know how to pose, walk and stand. You can get this through a modeling
