2006-07-07 03:14:00 · 6 answers · asked by santiagardner 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
As a person who tried to get into modeling I want to tell you that it is VERY hard to do. It takes a lot of work, money and dedication. It can also take a toll on your self conscious too. By no means am I trying to be discouraging, just want you to have a good idea what your getting yourself in to.
First thing you need to do is try to find a reputable agency. That is by far the hardest thing you'll do. DO NOT pay money to go to a modeling school!!! Research angencies in your area. Check with the BBB to make sure they are legit. DO NOT give anyone money to model. You get paid not them.
When you get an agent you'll want to get a portfolio made. You can always find an ameutuer photographer willing to make a deal with you. Most times they will do it for cheap (maybe split cost) or for free so they can also build up a portfolio of their work. If you live in a big city you can be proactive and take your pictures to all the agencies you possible can. Most likely you will want to find an agency that deals exclusively with plus size models.
If you have any additional assets to offer i.e. you can sing, dance, act etc. you can find an agency that deals with different types of talent. Your odds of getting work is better and you'll get more exposure and that can lead to working exclusively as a model.
Good Luck! Don't give up, your dreams can come true if you believe in yourself!
2006-07-07 08:55:55 · answer #1 · answered by kristina 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have heard a lot of bad thing about SOME (not all) modelling agencies and how they make you pay for photos and photo sessions before they take you on then never give you any work. Always check with the local Better Business Bureau.
I think a better starting place before you go to agencies is if you have a friend who is reasonable with a camera (do not have to be a professional or even that good just okay) Just take 100 photos of yourself in different poses, clothing and backgrounds then pick out 10-20 nice photos. You can then use this as a portfolio, and even better instead of printing them which cost you money every time, host them on a website and get some business cards print with the website address on and just hand these out instead. This is a far cheaper way of doing it and with no RISK. You should never have to pay to get a job if you do there is a high chance it is a scam.
However if you would like a personal portfolio site please contact me and I will set you on up for free. I can design you a fully personalised flash website with as much or little information and then host it for you. This site can contain a gallery of your photos, personal information, list of work, contact details, etc or if you prefer just a couple of photos and nothing else. It can be password protected and all images will be protected as is humanly possible, or the photos can be available to download.
Examples of work can be provided on request. Just message me here if you want, I am a professional website designer but have lots of free time (and enough money) so I am currently doing free sites for small bands, small artist etc, basically anyone who could not afford them otherwise. I have my own hosting server so can offer hosting servers or you can host the site yourselves. No images sent to me will be used for anything other than your site and I will not give anyone your detail or link to the site. You will have complete control and the site can be removed or changed at any time. This is not a scam and I will design a site for FREE, I do not need the money, and enjoy working. If you do want it message me you can tell me what you want and how you want it done and I will help.
2006-07-12 02:35:53 · answer #2 · answered by indieboy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go for it we need more full figured and plus sized models just hire someone to take professional photos and hire a agent so you can get better connections alos do a background check on whoever ur modeling for because it could be a scam
2006-07-07 03:19:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take some pictures at a photostudio and send the photos to a model agency or try for America's next Super Model
u gotta learn catwalk and be professional in terms of modelling
Best of Luck
2006-07-07 03:23:19 · answer #4 · answered by Preeya 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a professional photographer to create a portfolio of pictures of you and then try contacting some modelling agencies.
2006-07-07 03:21:14 · answer #5 · answered by Furball 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
E or Bravo has this show called FAT CHANCE. it is a contest that helps kick start a girls career. I was going to try but am a big chicken.
2006-07-07 03:59:07 · answer #6 · answered by Auntie B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋