During a trip to New York to see family, she made a last-minute decision to visit a handful of modeling agencies-without setting up any appointments in advance. Rädlein’s experience was also a combination of hustle and good timing. “Before, I got a lot of ‘Oh, if you just lost 20 pounds.’ To lose 20 pounds just seemed so outlandish to me… and I didn't know about plus modeling,” she says. ![]() Still, Obradovic says she was scouted while working as a waitress at a diner in New York-although she had to go through several people at the agency before she was put in touch with its curve modeling division. And, although it may seem obvious, don’t send images with Instagram filters.Īlthough we’ve all heard stories about elite models getting scouted at malls, bars, and even airports, the chances of getting spotted by an agent while hoofing it through Midtown or waiting on a subway platform are slim. If you’re submitting your book to a potential agent, read the agency’s submission guidelines carefully. “I did that my entire life-I literally would just put on different outfits, grab a camera, and take million photos of myself at home.” “Get in front of them and start posing, or come up with your own photoshoots,” Rädlein says. ![]() Both Obradovic and Rädlein suggest working with friends who are photographers, or finding photographers on Instagram and working in trade. ![]() “If you don't like the photos, they're not going to go in your book, but at least it's practice.”Īn agent can suggest top photographers to work with, though those pictures will probably be pricey. “That really made me more comfortable in front of the camera,” Obradovic says. When they’re not done for clients, photoshoots (or “test shots”) can be great training for an early-career model. Potential clients and agents want to see what you can do, so having a collection of previous work or of professionally shot images is key to success. You're going to be turned down more than you're going to be hired for the job, and that's just a part of the world,” says Sharlene Rädlein, a commercial model who’s done campaigns for Athleta, Lord + Taylor, and “Project Runway All Stars.” “You're going to be competing against 20 girls that look just like you, but you can't focus on that because that will overwhelm you at times.”Īttending an open call or a scouting event is a great way to start modeling in NYC, but you'll likely need a portfolio (also known as a “book”) to start landing gigs. To make it as a model in New York, passion and perseverance are of the utmost importance. People expect that from somebody in New York I don't think we're known as a quiet bunch.” I think it's just important to speak up as a fine model, not take things too personally, and advocate for yourself. People assume that it’s more difficult to model in New York-which can be true, says Denka Obradovic, a curve model from California who moved to the city in 2009 and has worked with Playtex, Eloquii, and Hanky Panky. “Sometimes it's good for you to be the king or the queen bee in your area so that way you're already coming to New York with those tears in your book.” “Some people feel more comfortable ,” says Liris Crosse, a leading plus-size model and “Project Runway” winner. You're going to be turned down more than you're going to be hired for the job, and that's just a part of the world.”īut you’ll be a small fish in a big pond if you start your career in New York.
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