However, with the development of photography art and the diversification of social aesthetic concepts, the definition of a model and its role in photography has quietly changed. So, do photographic models necessarily need to be beautiful? The answer is not absolute.
First of all, commercial photography in the traditional sense, especially in the field of fashion advertising, does tend to choose models with outstanding images and mainstream aesthetics, whose appearance can attract the attention of consumers and effectively convey the brand image and product characteristics. But that doesn't mean it's just fairy beauty that is the only criterion, a unique temperament, style and charisma can also make a successful professional model.
Secondly, in the field of portrait photography, especially in documentary photography, humanistic photography and lifestyle photography, photographers are paying more and more attention to capturing the moments of ordinary people's lives and inner emotions. The rich emotions and stories presented by the real faces and everyday gestures of ordinary people are precisely the key to the touching of many photographic works. These ** can often reveal the multifaceted nature of human nature and the subtle beauty of life, so that the audience resonates, and its influence is no less than those gorgeous commercial blockbusters.
In addition, in recent years, various non-traditional model groups such as "plus-size models", "elderly models", and "amateur models" have gradually received attention, breaking the previous single aesthetic standard and advocating healthy, confident, diverse and inclusive aesthetic concepts. This not only broadens the boundaries of the modeling industry, but also provides an opportunity for ordinary people to express themselves and participate in the practice of photographic art.
To sum up, although certain types of photography may have certain requirements for the appearance of the model, the core of the art of photography is expression and communication, rather than simply pursuing superficial beauty. No matter what kind of appearance, age, or body type, as long as they have unique personal characteristics, good expressiveness, and spiritual connotations that are in line with the photographer's creative philosophy, they may become the protagonist in front of the camera. Therefore, anyone can become a model, and the key is how to discover and express their own beauty, and how the photographer can capture and convey this beauty through the lens. The world of photographic art is constructed by countless ordinary and extraordinary faces.