Catching Up With PLUS Cover Model Katie Reed
Katie Reed was our first unsigned model to grace the cover of PLUS (January 2009). Her look, her pictures and the way she moved gave us enough confidence that we decided to shoot her and bring her to the public for everyone to meet. What happened next is nothing less than the dream that most aspiring models have. Getting signed and working as a plus size model. Catch up with Katie…
Maddy] What has life been like since you became a signed model?
[Katie] Honestly, it’s the same as it was before I was signed. I still work my butt off on shoots. I still hunt for opportunity. Only now, I have some awesome people pushing the door of opportunity open even wider. There’s definitely more pressure to impress. Before being signed, I was representing myself. Now I represent a corporation. [Maddy] What have you learned that you did not know about being a signed model? [Katie] I learned that flawless Polaroid’s play a vital part in getting signed and booking jobs. I had never taken Polaroid’s or just simple digital shots of my face, my profile and my body. You would think that a strong portfolio would get you the job, but if the agents or their clients don’t like the way you look without makeup or Photoshop, you most likely will get a “No, thank you”. [Maddy] What has been your most favorite experience so far? [Katie] Wilhelmina is sending me to New York City this month, so I have a feeling that’ll be an experience I’ll never forget. [Maddy] What is your advice to models looking to take the step and become a signed model? [Katie] Never let regrets take the place of your dreams. Just go for it already.Photo Credits
Photographer
Inez Lewis
Stylist
Bernard Jacobs
Hair & Makeup
Dee Dee Kelly
Clothing
Abundance