A Model’s Guide: How to Get Scouted on Instagram

If you are looking to make a modeling portfolio, and have still not professionally developed your Instagram profile, you are far from reaching your potential. Instagram has more than 1 billion users around the world, and the modern scouting agencies have made it their hub to locate the next new face. 

Brands are bored with casting the same actors in all commercials, and they want a new face to be their brand’s identity. You need to start developing your Instagram to reach new highs in your modeling career. 

I have helped several models in reaching higher levels in their careers, and one factor that boosted their growth was professional headshots and portraits for their Instagram profiles. Here are a few tips to increase your chances of selection for agencies. 

Improve Your Profile

The first aspect to boost your Instagram visibility is by improving your profile. Although your fans would love to see your old pictures and enjoy the nostalgia, employers don’t often appreciate them. It isn’t because the images don’t look cute, but their blur and poor quality make them unattractive. Your Instagram profile should have good-quality pictures that show the colors of your personality. It isn’t advisable to use the same filter for all your images. A similar color philosophy would look monotonous that decreases the desire to scroll through your images, and the agency might skip your portfolio. 

The first step you should take is by removing all old pictures that have bad quality or are blurry. You can put them in the archive to avoid losing them. Next, you should arrange your images with precision, so they follow unique colors and appear attractive. 

Keep it Natural 

I have seen that most models think that signing up for a new business account would look more professional to employers, but in fact, it doesn't. For most businesses, an Instagram business profile is helpful as it provides easier communication with customers and branding of items, but for models, it doesn’t show their true personality. Most models think that  agencies like to see professional images that come with sober coloring and modest outfits, but in reality, they want to see your natural talent. You shouldn’t avoid posting images that have funky coloring if they temper your physical traits. 

You should select images that show the natural side and reflect your life in different environments. It is appreciated to post images in daily-life locations, as it will enrich your profile with a wide variety of situations. Also, it will allow you to come up with changing captions that highlight your mood. 

Creative Content 

In the world of social media, viral content has become the easiest way to get in the public eye. Do you know who Priya Prakash Varrier is? She was an unknown model from Karnataka, India, and all it took was a viral video of her playing with her eyebrows that made her the crush of millions worldwide. In 2019, she became the Instagram profile to get third-most followers in 24 hours, only seconded by Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shaykh. Viral content has the ability to make you famous within a day, and we have got tons of examples for it. You need to ensure that you come up with creative content that resonates with your audience and the general public. Humor and sarcasm are a few niches that can help you get quick shares that will boost your visibility. Creativity is a must-have, and it can attract innumerable agencies to your profile. If you are short of ideas, we can help you come up with some great ideas.

Instagram Reels

Tik Tok has helped numerous models rise in popularity and reach their potential. However, as the platform has gained rapid popularity, TikTok celebrities are often provided less heed than Instagrammers. Hence, you can use Instagram reels to turn the fate of your modeling career. Instagram reels are used by various celebrities and some sounds are more popular than others. Hence, when you use popular sounds or songs, there is a fair chance that they will be viewed by agencies. It is advised to keep your personality open for all niches. Once you strictly make videos in one genre, agencies may feel that you aren’t suitable for opportunities in diverse niches. Hence, the chance for a call-up reduces.  Video quality and stability matter significantly in producing attractive videos for viewers. We can help you shoot your videos in our studio. We have the ability to shoot and edit your videos with precision. Also, the green screen will ensure that your videos are shot in changing backgrounds. 

Perfect Hashtags

The biggest problem Instagram creators face is a lack of viewership. Here is the dilemma: You can’t get more followers if your profile isn’t viewed, but Instagram doesn't put your profile at automatic recommendation due to low followers. However, the solution is the use of Hashtags. The right Hashtags have been a game-changer for my clients. I have recommended their use to most of my model clients, and it has brought results for all of them. Once you use the hashtags, such as “Model” or “fashion”, under your posts, Instagram starts showing your images in the “explore” section, which means people interested in the genre will view your images. Hence, the chance to get scouted by an agency proliferates. The quality of your image is the first impression of your profile, and you don’t want to get it wrong. We can shoot your image in the finest quality that will showcase your image in an attractive form. 

Final Takeaway

We have finally come to the end of the blog. I hope it would have helped you learn the tips to get scouted on Instagram. You can always avail of our services to boost your chances of success in your modeling career. We have helped numerous modeling careers get started and skyrocket, and you can be the next.