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Are you a "short" model like me? 5 ft 4?
I'm 5'3". I get a teeny bit of work. I'm not looking to travel with my modeling or anything. I enjoy it a lot so I take what comes along, but don't stress out if the job's aren't offered, I'm not fooling myself - tall models book more work, its a fact of life. May 27 09 05:03 am Link Many six footers would kill for the legs of this 5'1" tall fitness model, https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic … up_id=&ua= May 27 09 05:14 am Link i am 5'5" and had gone to a open call a few weeks back. agent liked my look but said i am too short. i am sure there are agencies who cater to petite models. where are those agencies???!!??! May 27 09 05:18 am Link I'm 5'4.. I've gotten paid work from doing promotions or from more revealing shoots. Pretty much at our height, fashion is completely out of the question... which is where all the moneys at. You have to either pose nude or start doing some promo work (which doesnt normally consist of shoots) if you stand below 5'7 at best. Or be a celebrity!! Good luck!  May 27 09 11:11 am Link I am only 5 feet, 95 lbs. and I am a professional actor/model/voice over talent. Professional, meaning, I have booked jobs with PAY and the gigs have been worldwide, regional, and local. I didn't take any clothes off, in fact, I actually maintain a commercial, girl-next-door, wholesome look or image. My last most recent gig was for Siemens, worldwide distribution. So, that was a very, very good project I have been given the opportunity to be one of the models (and of course, the shortest in the bunch, too). :-) Jul 03 13 06:31 am Link 5'6" and discovered you need to find your own niche if your short. Which I did, it's fun. I do get paid 50% of the time while the rest of the time is tfp and charity work. The genres I'm focusing on is beauty work (commercial and editorial), modeling commercial clothing and a little bit of runway because it looks fun and I'm suddenly being put in shows now and the girls I'm walking down with are 5'7"-5'11". Plus the fact that I appear taller in person and in photos because of how I'm proportioned helped (by 1 inch) and made a difference for the show I'm doing in 5 months. Jul 03 13 06:51 am Link If you can express yourself well, find a respectful, experienced male model and do couples shoots. Just a thought! Here's an example https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/14570967 Jul 03 13 07:10 am Link I'm somewhere between 5'1" and 5'3". Paid jobs are starting to come in very slowly, but I think they'll pick up. I plan to travel all next year starting this August. Jul 03 13 07:21 am Link 5'0. I've shot fetish in the past, and got paid. Now I don't shoot as much due to lack of time but when I do, it's nudes and burlesque/pin-up. Jul 03 13 07:29 am Link I'm 5 3. I have found paid work in nude, lingerie/glamour, fetish/bondage, and I also do lifestyle/commercial shoots. Jul 03 13 08:55 am Link Ananda wrote: This sounds awesome! Tell me more! Jul 03 13 10:29 am Link I'm 5'7, which is still considered short. I freelance model. I've walked in a fashion-show, been in a magazine, gotten paid, etc. Jul 03 13 10:52 am Link 5'5. Walked in a few small fashion shows, publications, and have gotten paid work (mainly for nudes, but some clothed as well.) It's easier as an alternative model...a LOT of alt models are actually tiny. I'll never be agency signed, partly due to my tattoos, partly due to the fact that even for commercial print modeling you have to be a certain height, but I don't really care at this point. Jul 03 13 01:01 pm Link You guys do realize this thread was from 2009 and the OP is no longer on MM? Jul 03 13 01:08 pm Link 5 footer here. Get paid mainly for nudes and sometimes for clothed when it involves the costumes I have. Jul 03 13 01:15 pm Link Eye of the World wrote: Just because the OP is no longer here doesn't mean the information isn't relevant and helpful to other short models. Last time I checked, there were a LOT of us shorties! Jul 03 13 01:24 pm Link I'm not as short, but I will admit that I ever-so-greatly admire the height of 5'10" models. *sob* Jul 03 13 01:40 pm Link I am 4'11" and never did I think I could llama for anything. I have done pin-up, swimwear, boudoir, nudes and art class - clothed and nude. I Have also done 2 fashion shows for local clothing stores. I have to say - all of the experiences have not been paid except for the art class. I have gotten TF/TFCD in all other occassions. I hope to get some paid work soon..though this is more of a hobby/part time experience for me. I don't mind nudes...I prefer them actually. It does, however, depend on the project. You can pose sensually without being pornographic. I would love to pose for lingerie and wedding dresses for petite/curvy women. So much to learn, so many things I want to try. Jul 09 13 10:46 am Link I did a shoot with a 5'2 model, and it doesnt change nothing for me, it was perfect, she did her own makeup, wardrobe, accessories, she pose well, cant ask for more. And she dont have to do nudes for compensating her height. https://www.facebook.com/robertgilbertp … 109&type=3 Jul 09 13 01:33 pm Link  I'm 5'3". Made a full time living modeling.Jul 10 13 05:20 pm Link Nicolette wrote: But you are a fiery ginger! Jul 10 13 05:33 pm Link Aloha! My name is Mari, I'm only 5'2 and have done swimwear, video stuff. You just really need to be conscious about your body and know how to elongate yourself and listen to the director. Jul 11 13 02:12 am Link Five two and I get paid all the time. Jul 11 13 06:19 am Link 5'5 and I probably won't be getting into any nudes. So... I'm walkin on a tight rope. Jul 11 13 11:11 pm Link 5'2 and 1/2 Alt fashion, glamour, and retro pinup Jul 11 13 11:14 pm Link Petite models are magical! Jul 11 13 11:17 pm Link Models are beyond the sizes. It is about posing, expressions, creativity. Beauty is not about tall or small, is about proportions. And, many times I choose models not because their beauty, rather than know they are reliable, on time, friendly, easy going and know how keep it professional. Some tall and beauty models are a nightmare, because are divas... Don't ask how pretty you are of if you breast are too small. Ask yourself if you can give 100 poses in a minute like Coco Rocha. Ask if you can play with your eyes and delivery many facial expression. Ask if you can isolated your body parts... Act like a model, think like a photographer. Do you have nice props? You have great dresses? Do you understand fashion, catalog, and commercial poses? Do you have a background in dance, martial arts? Do you bring positive energy to the set? Are you a team player? Best, Jose Musse pixelayers.com Jul 12 13 08:50 am Link I'm 5'5, and don't really have many problems finding paid gigs. I find that I mainly do bikini, lingerie, and ballet these days, but I've also done high fashion, religious fashion, and runway before, as well. Jul 12 13 03:59 pm Link Mark Salo wrote:
Jul 13 13 11:03 am Link Marie K2010 wrote: Unless you are willing to do nude work then good luck getting paid work. I've been on here for roughly 3-4 months, I'm here EVERY DAY, and STILL haven't had a single paid gig that didn't include nudity. It's bs. I apply to all the casting calls that I can find and still---nothing..... If you have better luck, lmk what you figure out. I'm tired of waiting table. Jul 13 13 02:34 pm Link Angie Scott wrote: You've only been here 3 or 4 months. Wait it out, build a super strong, versatile portfolio. Jul 13 13 02:58 pm Link I am a little over 5'3" and I model. I don't shoot nudes and I never will. Some people will tell you that being so small that's all you can do. But it's not true. I have only had one agency interested in me but they wanted me to change things I wasn't willing to change about myself. I do freelance modeling now and I go where photographers or companies want me. I have fun with it. I love fashion and I love to prove that petite models can do fashion modeling. Jul 14 13 10:45 pm Link jmusse wrote: Amen to that! Jul 14 13 10:47 pm Link I'm 5'4", but I'm only starting out. Soon I do have a paid shoot where I'll be modeling hair/makeup.Jul 15 13 12:24 pm Link i'm so glad someone posted this.i was getting discouraged cause of my height and kept getting told by other people on here that i was too short for modeling. Oct 14 13 11:26 pm Link I'm 5'3. I mostly shoot nudes; I get paid all the time when I model for artists/art schools. I get paid for a lot of shoots, too. I really don't want to pose nude for free, unless it's a really good photographer... I would love to do hair and make-up modeling, or hat/jewelry modeling; I can't imagine height mattering when it comes to that sort of thing. Oct 15 13 06:10 am Link Camilai wrote: describes me to the dot Oct 15 13 05:04 pm Link I think this qualifies as a zombie thread. Oct 15 13 07:50 pm Link aspergianLens wrote: +1. The OP is not here no more. Oct 15 13 07:55 pm Link aspergianLens wrote: doesn't mean it isn't helpful Oct 15 13 09:50 pm Link |
This is very true, but the odds were heavily stacked against me. 
