THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT STEPS AN ASPIRING MODEL MUST TAKE TO RADICALLY CHANGE THEIR LIFE
There are thousands of beautiful people in the world. A pretty face alone will not build a career in modeling. I’ve worked with some of the most iconic faces of our time, and I’ve seen firsthand what separates a model who makes itfrom the one who doesn’t. It’s not luck. It’s not hype. It’s a very intentional approach—made of strategic, spiritual, and self-actualizing steps.
If you are serious about modeling—not just as a hobby, but as a transformative career that will open doors, expand your network, and evolve your identity—these three steps are non-negotiable. If done with clarity, they will radically change your trajectory.
1. CLARIFY YOUR IDENTITY BEFORE YOU MARKET YOUR IMAGE
Before you book a single shoot, walk into a casting, or post another photo online, ask yourself one thing:
Who are you becoming—and why does it matter?
Modeling is the art of embodiment. You are not just wearing clothing—you are expressing emotion, story, and power through posture, presence, and stillness. The camera captures what’s real. If you don’t know who you are, or what energy you bring, you will be forgettable.
Take time to develop your aesthetic identity and your energetic signature. What roles do you naturally embody? Are you regal, rebellious, romantic, or raw? Study fashion history. Learn your face. Practice movement. Meditate. Modeling is not posing—it’s transmission.
2. INVEST IN DEVELOPMENT BEFORE YOU CHASE PLACEMENT
Every aspiring model wants to get signed. But signing too early—before you're developed—is a fast track to getting shelved.
I’ve created The SAVRIGN Agency around this principle: Development is the most important pillar in a model’s journey.
When you invest in proper development, you're not just building a book. You're learning the codes of the industry:
How to move like a professional
How to read direction without losing your essence
How to shoot editorials, campaigns, and commercial work
How to present yourself to agents and clients with purpose
Work with photographers, stylists, coaches, and creative directors who understand how to shape talent—not just take pretty pictures. A strong model development process will build you a portfolio and a psychology that can withstand this industry's highs and lows.
3. BUILD A TRIBE THAT REFLECTS THE LEVEL YOU’RE ASCENDING TO
Your network is your mirror—and your launchpad.
The most successful models are not lone wolves. They are part of tight, aligned, creative tribes. If you want to rise, surround yourself with people who sharpen your vision, not distract from it.
Align with photographers who see your potential and push it.
Collaborate with stylists and MUAs who create elevated work.
Get around visionaries, mentors, and creators who are already moving at a high frequency.
When your circle reflects excellence, it becomes impossible for you to settle for mediocrity. Your community will shape your career. Choose wisely.
Final Word
If you are serious about modeling—do not wait for the world to “discover” you. Begin by discovering yourself. Develop your craft like it’s sacred. And build with people who move like destiny.
These three steps aren’t trends. They’re timeless principles.
Walk them with intention—and your life will never be the same.
