Images from gorgeous Sarah's portfolio. If you are interested in beaching a plus size model, I have to tell you there is a lot of opportunity for work out there specially now that bigger brands are accepting plus sizes and fashion world is embracing the real sizes. It is very important for you to prepare for your launch and shoot. I always tell my models that modeling is a business you have to treat it like you are starting a new business. Prepare for it, You need a marketing plan, a guide, agency representation, Irresistible images which will put you in front of the scouts, agents, pro photographers and clients.
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1, It all starts with you and ends at you. Prepare yourself, practice posing in front of the mirror.
2. Modeling is more than just the selfie face. You have to be comfortable in your skin and learn to carry your outfits and body. Tip for that is stand in front of the mirror with no clothes on and practice posing and expressions. When posing with the clothes on prepare a whole look for yourself, arrange your outfits and accessories and then practice your looks and posing. Spend about 45 minutes to an hour in front of the mirror every day. I tell my new models that modeling is like you are learning to play a new instrument, you have to practice it, initially you will make mistakes and you will be slow but gradually if you keep on practicing you will master it.
3. It's not just about looking sexy. As a plus size model you need to portray different looks in your portfolio. most importantly commercial looks. If you choose a right photographer he or she will work with you to create looks which will work for you and help you get work and agency representation.
For example based on your age, height, face you have to fit in a certain genre of commercial modeling.
4. Marketing is key. Create a plan for your launch, Just like you would create a plan for any business.
5. This is a very cut throat industry, no one has time, agents are busy scouts would not look at you until they see seriousness and professionalism and talent in you. I see models make this mistake of submitting there home image or phone selfies as submissions to agencies, I can tell you that you are thinking that you are looking good in this image and it will surely get you noticed but that's not enough. Agents want to see your ability to face a real camera, your expressions posing, portfolio presentation. How serious you are with modeling, they want to make sure that you are not just a fly by trying to just check the waters. A professionally done portfolio will speak for it self and it tells them that you are serious about this. They cannot take a risk of signing on some one who is not dedicated and serious about modeling because of the fear of what if this person does not show up on a booked shoot or production. There reputation is at stake.
6. Work with a specialized fashion photographer, Just like you would not see a foot doctor for your Cardiac problem, You should not have a product photographer shoot your protfolio.
Summary:
a. First step is to prepare yourself. by honing your craft.
b. Find a good photographer, who will help you launch and guide you through this process.
I have never shot someone's portfolio without meeting them, It is my responsibility to analyze and see if you are ready for the shoot yet or not. If you are ready I still give you about 2 weeks to prepare for your shoot with me, I create the looks work with my creative team, make up artist and hair stylist and even stylist for some shoots to come up with the best possible looks .
c. Create your marketing plan
d. prepare your outfits and accessories for the shoot
e. Never pay any agency to represent you.
f. You have become thick skinned learn to rejections and critisicm
g. Always remember you are beautiful and God has made you unique and amazing no matter what anyone says.
If you have any questions please shoot me an email at info@vikranttunious.com
I want to help you, it does not matter if you have shot with some other photogpraher, if you need my help reach out to me, I can help you with setting up your book, critique your portfolio and with any other tips. Good luck and i should say be blessed work hard with dedication and honesty success will seek you. " A journey of million miles starts with a single step".
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