Model Behavior With Sharon Quinn

As a veteran plus sized model with many years both behind and in front of the camera under my belt, I am shocked at the alarming trend of “Models Behaving Badly” amongst the growing number of aspiring plus sized models. I decided to pen this particular article after a dinner conversation among several industry notables turned to the subject of photo shoots and the behavior of the models. As veterans to the business we know there are rules spoken and unspoken as well as etiquette seen and unseen in the business of plus sized fashion. With it being a new year and all, I figured this would be a great time to start reviewing some them for those of you who are either already in or thinking of entering the plus model industry.

About Valery Amador, Executive Director

Valery is the Co-founder and CEO of V.I.E., LLC, an online publishing company. She serves as Creative Director for PLUS Model and Daily Venus Diva Magazines, both respectively voted the #1 Plus Size Fashion and Lifestyle Magazines in 2011 by the prestigious Full Figure Fashion Week New York. Valery is also the recipient of the 2011 Fuller Woman Expo's Mia Amber Davis Award of Excellence. She resides in the beautiful Northwest with her loving husband.