A mother, who was a guest at one of our events with the Nazi contemporary witness Ivar Buterfas-Frankenthal with her family, asked a few weeks later if her 15-year-old son Frederik Schrade could do an internship with us. We called back, the boy was directly on the phone and received a commitment to participate in the next model shoot, specifically as a male model.
But before that, a joint meeting at our office was scheduled, because we naturally discuss a model shoot with a teenager with their legal guardians.
Internship as a Male Model in Victorian Style
What motif will be chosen, in what environment and at what time will the model shoot take place? The boy should feel comfortable, have fun, and learn something. He should – that is the purpose of the Parents@Work internship series at Collegium Josephinum, where he attends school – gain insight into the professions of photographer and make-up artist with us.
First, a visit to Boudoir Noir, an online shop for Gothic and Dark Fashion, was on the agenda. It initially took some persuasion, as Gothic style is not his usual attire. But that’s also what an internship is about: trying something unfamiliar, mastering a initially strange situation, and trying out a new role. Frederik had chosen some shirts and trousers that would transform him into a cool young vampire in a dark, elegant Victorian style.
Result: We now have a male model. And Frederik Schrade can imagine continuing to model. As a holiday or student job, for example for Urban Street Style, but also for further fantasy shoots.
Model: Frederik Schrade, Bonn
Photographer: Barbara Frommann, Bornheim
Make-up Artist: Emilia Keil, Bornheim
Textiles: Boudoir Noir, Ebersbach
Location: Old Cemetery with St. George’s Chapel, Bonn
Internship in a Photo Studio: Discover the World behind the Camera – and in Front of it!
Are you 16 or older and interested in photography, styling, or just want to know what really goes on at a professional photoshoot? Then an internship in a photo studio is just right for you!
At Sprungbrett BAfmW, you get the chance to get to know three exciting professions up close:
📸 Photographer – an eye for the extraordinary
Learn how to create impressive images with light, perspective, and technology. You’ll get to help with real shoots, operate the camera, set up the scene, and learn how an idea becomes a powerful image.
🎭 Make-up Artist – the artist behind the scenes
This is about more than just make-up: you’ll see how looks are created with brushes, colors, and creativity – from natural to crazy. You can watch or even try out small tasks yourself.
💡 Model – Confident in front of the camera
Do you want to know how models work? With us, you’ll get an impression of how to pose correctly, handle the camera, and appear confident during an internship. Who knows – maybe you even have talent for modeling?
What you should bring:
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Curiosity and openness
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Creative interest
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Team spirit
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No fear of stepping in front of the camera yourself
What you get:
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Insight into creative professional fields
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First experiences in daily studio life
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Tips and tricks from real professionals
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Cool impressions – and maybe even a few pictures of yourself!
Interested? Then apply for an internship now and discover your creative talent!
