When you carefully watch a recipe video or pass a poster advertising a new Italian restaurant, you probably don’t think about whose hands are stirring the sauce or wrapping spaghetti on a fork. Even if you weren’t aware of this, you probably saw the hands of Idris Copeland at the advertising post at least once. She specializes in modeling parts of the body, that is, you will see only her arm or leg, although Idris wants to try to pose with her whole figure on the camera.
Actually, being a “manual” model is not as easy as it sounds. For the very curious, Copeland decided to give an interview where she talked about how she got into this industry and how she prepares her hands for another product advertisement. The woman explained that she worked as a journalist in California when she was noticed by the famous manicurist. He told her that her hands could bring popularity if Idris was a model. Inspired by her new acquaintance and ready to change her life, Copeland quit her job, broke up with her fiancé, and moved to New York to begin her modeling career. And it was worth it.
Idris has signed contracts with major brands
Today's list of women’s clients includes large brands. She starred in many commercials. In her Instagram you can see a photo where she holds fashionable goods in her hands, and also shows her smile in a chocolate advertisement.
Manual model work is not easy
Meanwhile, most people on the Internet seem to think that anyone can be such a model. All they need, in their opinion, is to take one photo or shoot a video.
Copeland wants everyone to know that her work is as difficult as any other.
“In this industry, many women and men do not understand that good balance and technique are needed,” Idris said. - On the set for several minutes I have to do a lot of action. There is a certain method of reaching out so that they don’t shake when you hold the product. ”
Copeland admitted that she is engaged in yoga and weightlifting in order to maintain strength and balance, because sometimes you have to keep the advertised product in a hand raised up for 30 minutes, and this is not so simple. Behind the scenes, Idris also has to endure a lot when she gets some touches on her hands or face.
Caring for your hands - above all
Even when Copeland does not work, she needs to take care of her own hands. She says that she regularly washes, moisturizes and often puts on gloves, even in the summer, to protect them from ultraviolet radiation. Idris has a dog, which also poses a peculiar threat to her hands.
“I have a dog, so I always wear gloves when I take it in my hands,” the model explained. “It seems strange, but she could accidentally cling to my skin and scratch me, even if she did it unintentionally.” As I said, you need to be careful about any little thing. "
Copeland explained that filming video recipes is the hardest part. To make them look perfect, you need to make a lot of effort.
“You will be told to add more cheese, and you are forced to obey. Halfway they can order to stop, and you will, ”Idris said. “It is becoming a difficult, painstaking job.”