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Why do children with the best education money can buy become models?
Is it just me or is something really sad about that? Yeah, they have the connections to make it big in the modeling industry, regardless of their looks and talent, and could probably afford to retire on their parents' income at 18, but these people never had any dreams to contribute to society in a positive way? Getting paid to promote a product they don't even use is seen as more fulfilling than becoming a veterinarian or teacher, and actually helping people? I don't understand the logic behind it, unless maybe being raised among all that money clouds their minds of what really is special in life.
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As a person who works with photography and thus also frequently shoots models, I have a bit of a different perspective that you may not have considered.
First off, you seem to be making the assumption that modeling is always a sort of useless, at least in terms of contributing to society, profession. Sure, this can be that situation in some cases but surely not all.
However, this can be the case with any profession. The teacher who is only concerned with his or her paycheck and not if the children are actually learning, or the doctor who spends five minutes with a concerned patient before he or she goes on their way are good examples.
And just because money can buy a world-class education doesn't mean that students who take advantage of that opportunity should have to be relegated to only a few specific professions that some might consider noble.
If that was the case, the world would be without poets, artists, actors, musicians, dancers and the like.
Like the jobs listed above, modeling can sometimes help contribute to society. Some such examples include the inspiring message of plus size models or ones missing a limb showing that weight or disability issues do not have to hold people back. Another is that they can literally model for a cause or to raise awareness about an important social or political issue. One more is simply that they can create beautiful art, something that can be appreciated across many cultures and languages.
I hope that might clarify things for you a bit.
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Can't say there's anything 'sad' about choosing to become a model really. It's a career. If you're a good model it's no less creditable than being a good teacher or a vet. There's artistry and craft and technique in being a good photographic model too, make no mistake. And it takes a lot of effort. Nobody is going to pay for your portfolio when you start. Once you get the work you have to look good and be professional. On a personal level it's very edifying to be chosen and paid to promote a product. Sometimes the pictures/footage themselves ARE the product. At the highest level, if Gucci or Prada or the like want you to model their latest collection at a fashion show you could say it was an honour...these people represent the ultra high-end of the fashion industry. I can see what you mean in a way. There are careers which are more apparently 'worthy' and carry a lot of kudos in society. Especially if they are seen as something for the general good of that society, like education and health industry. But if a wealthy young person chooses not to go down that path then it's their choice. In terms of job satisfaction, fulfilment and contribution, better to be a good model model than a bad vet, eh? Modelling work tends to be relatively short-lived too in many cases. Product promotion and visual images are also a big part of our day-to-day lives. Vogue is not going to be filled with photos of teachers teaching. I reckon there's room for vets, teachers, heart surgeons AND models, don't you?
ps. It's a celebrity-culture we've got. If one becomes a very well-known model they could lend their 'name' to promoting/supporting causes like banning fur-trapping for clothing, awarness of the importance breast cancer checking and world humanitarian organisations. There have been, and are real examples of this. That's pretty 'special' I reckon?
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