Things You'll Need:
- photos
- model requirements
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Step 1
Market yourself to reputable agencies by submitting three photos of yourself with a letter or with the prompt form on their website. Be aware that not only you, but thousands of others, are doing the same thing. Two photos should be close-ups of the face with one smiling and the other not. The other photo must be a full body. It is not necessary to send in professional photos for this initial contact. When sending the photos to agencies, include that you are looking for representation. List your statistics and include your contact information. Write all of your stats and contact info on the back of the photos as well in case the letter gets separated from the photos. Include a self addressed stamped envelope with your photos. This may help get you a quicker response.Before paying for an expensive portfolio, learn the requirements of each agency. Many do not request a beginner to have a portfolio because they are very costly. An interested agency will do test shots and set you up with a photographer. If the agency signs you up, you'll be expected to create a portfolio before the agency will send you out on calls.
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Step 2
Contact the modeling agencies to assure that they are accepting plus-size models applications, if you do not receive an answer to your letter. If they are, schedule an appointment to meet with the agency or go to an open call.Many large agencies have open calls periodically. Research upcoming open call dates, and plan to attend. Modeling agencies expect to view a portfolio at interviews. Photographs are essential, so have a photographer to take 5 to 10 snapshots of you modeling different fashions. Wear make-up naturally or none at all because the reviewing committee want to look at your face as an untouched canvas, not a palette full of color. With heavy make-up they can’t see what they have to work with.
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Step 3
Learn to accept rejection. There are many reasons aspiring models get rejected. Find out if you have true potential as a plus size model. For instance, the first requirement is height. Plus models are generally 5 feet 8 inches to 6 feet in height. The next requirement is dress size, which averages between size 12 to 18, while being in toned and in proportion is also essential. The final requirement is age. Normally the ages from 16 to the early twenties is compulsory, if you are a beginner. Other details such as clear skin and good features are vital to the industry.
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Step 4
Alternatives are available. If you don’t meet the requirements of an agency, but still want to be in the fashion industry, you can consider a commercial print agent or possibly a fit agency. Commercial agencies have more liberal requirements for height or dress size.Fit agencies look for very specific sizes and measurements, which a manufacturer bases the fit of its garment on. If you are lucky to be hired, you can not deviate from your original measurements by one inch.
