I want to model. Does anyone have any tips on getting into it without being thin?

Question

I'm 14, am 5.6, and weigh 140,

Answer 1

Forget it. Sorry I'm not trying to be mean, but they won't even consider women who are under 5'8" and not anorexically starved looking. There may be a tiny amount of work for petite models, but they would probably have to be shorter than you and also starved looking, and plus sized models, but they would be considerably larger.

Well you say you're fourteen so maybe you will grow a couple more inches, but do you really want to starve yourself?

Answer 2

You do not have to be thin to be a model (a supermodel yes) but there are models of all size

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.

NEVER GO ON YOUR OWN ALWAYS TAKE YOUR PARENTS!!!! BE VERY CAREFUL WHAT YOU SIGN!!!

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.


PARENTS PERMISSION REQUIRED before i will do any work.
Also i may refuse to host any image if i think it is inappropriate, sorry but I do not agree with that sort of thing.

Answer 3

While thin models are far more common, there is still a need for plus size models. So I would suggest looking into those agencies that deal with plus size models. But be aware that being only 14 could hurt you, but it can't hurt to look into it. If you find that age is a factor, then you might just have to wait until you get older.

The main thing is whether or not they think you are right for plus size modeling, and that's strictly a personal choice. Do you have the right look? Right attitude? etc.

Answer 4

If you wear clothes avoid wearing stripes which is horizontal coz you may look bigger always vertical stripes can do you will look thin even if you dont.....