PHOTO MODEL

So you want to become a photo model in Ghana?

It’s not easy to become a photo model in Ghana, but it can be very rewarding and very interesting.

Competitiveness
Potential salary

JOB DESCRIPTION

A picture/photo model takes part in photo sessions, fashion shows, advertisements, trade exhibits, and conventions, and also poses for sculptors, painters, and other visual artists. Clothing, shoes, and other things are advertised, promoted, and displayed by the model.

Oftentimes, a career as a photo model has a limited lifespan as models are more likely booked when they are young.

Therefore, it is important to explore alternative long-term career options even if one becomes a model.

HARD SKILLS REQUIRED
  • Nice smile
  • Body and walk that matches designer’s clothing
SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED
  • Communication
  • Persistence
BEST SHS FIELDS OF STUDY
  • Visual Arts
RELEVANT TERTIARY COURSES
  • Fashion design
  • No tertiary education required

POTENTIAL SCHOOLS SUITABLE FOR THIS CAREER

Ghana National College

WASSCE passing rate: 89%

  • Type: PUBLIC ∙
  • Category: B ∙
  • Gender: Mixed ∙
  • Region: CENTRAL ∙
  • District: Cape Coast Metro ∙
  • School code: 0030106
Aggrey Mem. A.M.E.Zion Snr. High

WASSCE passing rate: 81%

  • Type: PUBLIC ∙
  • Category: B ∙
  • Gender: Mixed ∙
  • Region: CENTRAL ∙
  • District: Abura/Asebu/Kwamankese ∙
  • School code: 0030401
Accra Girls Senior High

WASSCE passing rate: 62%

  • Type: PUBLIC ∙
  • Category: A ∙
  • Gender: Girls ∙
  • Region: GREATER ACCRA ∙
  • District: Accra Metro ∙
  • School code: 0010112

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