Getting noticed by modelling agents and scouts shouldn’t be hard once you know what and how to do it. If you aspire to be a plus-size model, you need more exposure. You don’t need any prior experience; neither do you need to go from one establishment to the other just because you think you may strike some luck sometime, somewhere.
Do not need to sweat it out just to get noticed. It is important to get exposed as much as you possibly can to people in the modelling and fashion industry. If you can expose your talents and get noticed, the odds of you becoming more successful in finding top agencies to represent you are much higher and quicker.
To be a model, you need to be promoted, and the best group of people to promote you are modelling agents and scouts. They work with prospective clients and know those who will need your services. They are entrenched in the industry and are the ones who will promote you and get you booked for modelling jobs. So, the question is “How do I get noticed? How do I get the exposure I need?
How to Create Awareness and Get More Exposure to Modelling Agents and Scouts
There are free ways to get noticed and more exposed. You don’t need to spend money to do this. You can also achieve awareness effortlessly, as long as you can be persistent and patient.
1. Find options on the internet
It’s the age of technology and you can use the internet to get noticed. It is one of the most successful ways to get a message across to those who matter, and it must be your first option to promote your services. It is free. Create a social media presence by opening a networking page on Instagram and Facebook and uploading your portfolio of photographs.
2. Online groups and plus-size modelling forums
Search the web for fashion model groups and forums. Make yourself an active member and get yourself noticed in these online communities. Comment much, ask questions from experienced models and answer questions when you can. Interaction is key.
3. Make videos
You can make a YouTube video about your aspirations, why you decided to model, or anything in your line of interest. Make your viewers enjoy them enough to interact with you through your comments sections. You will be amazed at what you can learn by chit-chatting with fellow model hopefuls and experienced ones online.
4. Attend modelling conventions
Here, you may need to spend some money because most conventions have an entry fee. If you can afford it, try to attend some of them because attending modelling conventions is a wonderful way to get exposed especially if you are an aspiring plus-size model. The downside is that they may be fairly expensive, depending on the regional area. Modelling conventions are a load of fun as long as you can mingle easily with strangers.
5. Use listing websites
There are plenty of listing websites where you can post your portfolio and your services for free. Utilising this option will expose you to potential prospects – fashion designers, fashion merchandisers, advertisers, and other professionals in the fashion industry.
6. Acting workshops
Aspiring plus-size models can enrol in acting workshops in their spare time and you can too. If you can just learn the basics and some auditioning skills, you will learn how to feel comfortable in front of cameras and lights. You will also learn how to work on a set. With such basic skills, you will have an edge over other competitors.
7. Keep learning
If you can spare a few hours a week to educate yourself in preparation for when you finally get your first booking, learn about poise, style, make-up techniques, and how to walk gracefully. You will find tutorials and tips on these on YouTube. Explore, then tutor yourself in readiness for that important call.
8. Media interviews
You can market yourself through magazines, radio, or television interviews. They are not necessarily easy to come by, but you never know. Through interviews, you will get noticed and gain a lot of exposure and get people’s attention.
9. Get a job where it matters
You can find listed fashion industry events online if you want exposure to fashion design and branding companies. For instance, you can get a job as an usher or a waiter at one of the trade functions or fashion weeks. Also, if you have an agent, he/she can find out the details of all the industry events and functions you can offer your services.
10. Find modelling scouts and agents
Find the top reputable agencies and send them your portfolio. They will then send them directly to the relevant establishments in the modelling industry. This is a fast way, but the only snag is that some agents have private email addresses that they only share with other professionals in the field. However, persistence is the keyword.
Tips
Be consistent in keeping in contact with your agent so that they will always remember you. Follow up and constantly keep your portfolio updated. If not, you’ll be another forgotten name in a long list of plus-size modelling hopefuls.
Always look your best whenever you are out. You never know, model scouts may be looking for model materials. You may strike your luck in a shopping mall, at the cinemas, or on the beach.