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]
Do I Meet the Criteria for Plus Size Modeling? Generally, modeling agencies are looking for plus size models who are between 5’9” and 6’0” and wear a size 10/12 to 14/16. Having said that, there ARE plus models who are making a living and do NOT fit the above criteria; I know these women personally… [Continue Reading]
PLUS Model Magazine is headed to the beautiful island of Puerto Rico for the first ever Fashion Passport event dedicated to Plus Size Fashion. We will be spending a number of days visiting with the plus size models and organizer, Marilyn Arroyo. The event will be held at the beautiful Sheraton Hotel in San Juan, PR… [Continue Reading]
Each month in PLUS Model Magazine, we feature a plus size model in our In the Bag feature. In this month’s issue, meet Sabrina (IPM Models) and find out what her must have plus model go-to products are! Read this month’s issue of PLUS Model Magazine Make Up For Ever HD High Definition Foundation… [Continue Reading]
Welcome to our Swim Issue sponsored by Always For Me. Summer is just around the corner and PLUS Model Magazine is ready to show you what you will be wearing poolside and on the beach. This month we welcome back plus size model Denise Bidot who was last seen on our cover in the Denim… [Continue Reading]
Watch as Spry identifies women’s fashion trends for Spring/Summer 2012 on the set with plus size model Christina Mendez. MODEL Christina Mendez www.christinamendez.com www.twitter.com/christinamendez STYLIST Spry Lee Scott Celebrity Fashion Stylist/Fashion Savant WWW.OHMYSPRY.COM www.twitter.com/SpryLeeScott MAKE-UP ARTIST Tara Taylor www.TaraTaylor.net www.twitter.com/tarataylormu PHOTOGRAPHY Luke Jones http://www.lucaspictures.net/ HAIR Aliza Belinda http://www.modelmayhem.com/empresscreatz www.twitter.com/Alizab67
Originally published PLUS Model Magazine 10/01/2009 Plus Models Ask the Tough Questions and PLUS Industry Editor Larissa Laurel Answers! Plus Size Model Need to Know… I joined a modeling website and have been approached by several freelance agents offering me to prepay me if I am interested in doing a photo shoot for them. Some of them… [Continue Reading]
