>>4398398Yeah, you're correct. It does people heads in when someone says "real model". Just like "curvy women are real women".
Professional models are those that receive monetary compensation for their time.
Same with photographers, it doesn't matter how crappy your work is, but if you're paid you're a "professional".
And those wrinkly old men that pose for your art classes? They're models too.
While I do get paid, I don't know that I would call myself a professional because I'm not as active as a lot of traveling free-lancers are.
Also, to answer what I believe your question is asking, I don't do fashion runaway or 'haute couture' in magazines, what most people are used to seeing.