How to Become a J.C. Penney Catalog Model
Many models get their start by shooting for catalogs. The J.C. Penney Co. has one of the largest department store catalogs in America. As such, modeling jobs for the company can be highly sought after by novice and even more experienced talent.
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Modeling for J.C. Penney
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Locate yourself to one of the major cities where J.C. Penney recruits models. The company works with top modeling agencies in New York, Dallas, Miami and Los Angeles.
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Familiarize yourself with the current J.C. Penney catalog. Take note of models similar to your appearance. Check out their poses and try to emulate these when you have photographs taken. Acquire a few outfits similar to those found in the catalog. You can bring these with to your photography session.
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Have professional photographs taken of yourself. Be sure to have several different shots that display your range of skill. Include at least one head shot. Ask other models for referrals of photographers in your area. You can also search the Internet and your local telephone directory for contact information.
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Produce a portfolio of high quality prints from your photography sitting. Select the best shots and make sure that there is a variety of poses so the agency can view your diversity. You can find advice on compiling a modeling portfolio in the resource section of this article.
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Make an appointment with one of the top modeling agencies in your city. Ford, Elite and Wilhelmina are just a few of the agencies that cast models for the J.C. Penney Catalog.
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Inform your contact at the modeling agency that you wish to model for the J.C. Penney catalog. If they have an opening that fits your experience and talent they may send you on a shoot.
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Tips & Warnings
Catalog producers generally seek models who are at least 5 feet, 6 inches tall. They are less strict than high fashion in terms of appearance and prefer a variety of "real" looking models.
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