You may not have a size 2 waist or be as skinny as a Dixie cup but that doesn’t mean you can’t carve out a successful career as a model.
Here are 3 tips for attracting the attention of plus size agencies and get your dreams of a modellng career started right away.
Plus Size Modeling Agencies Tip No.1: Self-Assessment
Believe that getting signed by a plus size modeling agency is going to be a cinch? Are you in for a shock… Getting signed on by a plus size modeling agency can be just as difficult and fraught with obstacles as in the world of traditional modeling.
Take a look in the mirror and honestly answer the following questions: do you have a natural and beautiful look? Are you relatively tall? (This is very important for plus size models.) Do you have an unrelenting drive to reach your goals and won’t be stopped by any temporary setback. If yes, then you can move on to….
Plus Size Modeling Agencies Tip No.2: Get Your Portfolio Together
Some wannabe plus size models we’ve talked to believe they need to shell out a couple grand to get a “quality” portfolio that looks great and will get you noticed. But this isn’t the case.
The key to a good beginner’s model portfolio: pictures that are “natural.” What does that mean? No posing in front of the fireplace. Nothing staged or artificial. Just some simple–but beautiful–shots showing off what God gave you.
As for the number of pictures, you will need AT THE VERY LEAST one quality face close-up and ONE full-body shot of you in some natural and flattering attire. Having that will defintely get you leg up on the competition.
Plus Size Modeling Agencies Tip No.3: First Contact
So you’ve got your portfolio ready. Now what? Well you find reputable modeling agencies who have plus size modeling divisoins.
And what exactly does “reputable” mean? You’ll need to do research to find out what reputations these agencies have in the industry. (Contrary to popular belief the modeling world is way smaller than you think.)
Next…call (don’t fax or email…you must call) the agencies on your list and set up a “meet” (that’s what they’re called).
When you show up for your meet be sure to wear semi-casual. (No evening wear, please.) And be sure you look hot, in a natural comfortable way.
Tip: Another way to get noticed is go to an “open call.” Don’t be intimidated by all the people there. Just do your thing, be confident, and before you know it you might find yourself repped by a plus size modeling agency.
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