Also called: Hand Model, Foot Model, Parts Model
Models just their hands, feet, legs, or other body parts for ads, product shots, and commercials.
A hand model protects their hands like a pianist, wearing gloves and avoiding nicks. On set they hold a new phone perfectly still while the photographer shoots 200 frames, or pour soda in slow motion for a commercial.
Very variable; day rates can be $500-$2,000+, but bookings are irregular.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No degree; agencies sign people with naturally camera-ready hands or feet.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing slowly. Small, steady niche in advertising.
High risk for 10 years. AI product imagery and CGI hands already replace many hand and product shots; a few high-end commercial jobs remain.
Classes: Drama, Photography, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 41-9012.
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