Maddy’s Plus Modeling Guide - Top 10 Questions Aspiring Plus Models Should Ask Themselves… Everyday, I am asked by curvy women everywhere, “How do I become a plus size model?” As the editor for PLUS Model Magazine, I’m in constant contact with modeling agencies, brands and designers and know what they are looking for in… [Continue Reading]
How Can I Work with PLUS Model Magazine? This is the question I answer numerous times a day. PLUS Model Magazine works with professional models (signed models). If you are already signed then you are being considered already. If you are not signed, then you still have an opportunity to work with us in different ways.… [Continue Reading]
How Does Social Media Factor Into Plus Modeling? Use social media to expand your plus modeling career, but do not abuse it! No one wants to work with a model that has a bad attitude online or in life. Leave your rants for your best friend’s shoulder. Follow and Like the movers and shakers and… [Continue Reading]
Are Networking and Attending Plus Size Events Important? If you want to become a teacher, it would be in your business to go to school, study and know everything there is to know about the teaching profession. The same stands true of plus modeling! You have to study and READ everything you can about the… [Continue Reading]
What Do I Wear When I Am Meeting with a Modeling Agency? If you are asked to come in by a plus modeling agency, your best look could be a pair of jeans, strappy heels, fitted tunic, tank or cute colored top… but nothing too loud. If you wear a dress or long tunic, pair… [Continue Reading]
How do I Approach a Plus Modeling Agency? Once you determine what type of modeling you are best suited for, check out our listing of plus modeling agencies in the USA and around the world. Plus Agency Open Call If they do an open call (A specified time when they will see models) once a… [Continue Reading]
What Types of Pictures Should I be Using to Present Myself to Agencies or Prospective Clients? #1 on my list… take EVERY half-naked photo of you OUT of your portfolio and social media albums! This does not impress anyone and it will make many plus modeling agencies and prospective clients turn away. Now onto the… [Continue Reading]
What is Testing and Do I Need Photos as an Aspiring Plus Model? Absolutely! Photos are your resume and this is how prospective clients will decide on working with you. First of all, testing is when a model hires a reputable photographer to shoot photos for her portfolio. What else to consider when testing? If… [Continue Reading]
Do I Need Money to Be a Plus Size Model? People ask me this question ALL the time… and the answer is a resounding, “Yes!” As this is a business, in order to be a plus model, you will have to invest something in the business of YOU! Testing with photographers, body maintenance (teeth whitening,… [Continue Reading]
What Options Do I Have if I Do Not Meet the Criteria for Plus Size Modeling? There are many other options for aspiring plus models, including commercial modeling, fit modeling, and parts modeling. You can also model locally and for specialty boutiques and designers that are interested in your specific look. So if you do… [Continue Reading]
