An Instagram Model can be anybody who upload a photo of themselves and attributes the hashtag “Model” to the photo.

Instagram acts as an online modeling portfolio, readily accessible by photographers and casting companies.

The model may be booking modeling jobs with or without the help of a modeling agency.

Success as an Instagram Model can depend on how proactive the individual is with their social media, as well as the quality of photos they share with their followers.

Instagram models can vary in size, age, gender and ethnicity.

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Compensation

Many Instagram models make money as an "Influencer," promoting or sharing sponsored content or products.

The sponsored content can be paid for by an organization, company, brand or business.

The compensation for an Instagram model can vary based on the size and reach of their audience.

Some Instagram models may collect compensation from private individuals for escort services, private events or special projects.

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Controversy

Many Instagram models and influencers use "bots" or automation tools to inorganically grow their social media following.

Instagram "bots" are designed to help the user automate actions such as liking, commenting, and following other accounts on Instagram through automation.

With the help of Instagram "bots," the influencer can interact with other users at a rate so rapid, a non-bot using account wouldn't be able to.

As a result, many of the users following an Instagram model are considered "spam bots," and are fake or inactive accounts.

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