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Model

K I C K H A M

Posts: 14689

Los Angeles, California, US

Mandy Star wrote:
This a great thread. Being in a small pond, Tucson AZ, a lot of the photographers here can be a bit on the naive side, only shooting strippers in town or college girls, because they like the fantasy look, so they think all of us need to look like that, or it just isn't tasteful. I am 5'6 and a size ten, and in the fashion industry, a size 6 is plus size, even if you are of a more athletic build like me, and you are not meant to be willowy. I always love hearing about photographers who don't discriminate against all other sizes except 2-4. smile

Just to clear up a bit of misinformation here, size six is never considered "plus size" in the fashion industry. Even though it's too big for most straight size fashion work, a six would have a lot of trouble finding representation as a plus model.

Generally 6-8 are just in betweenie sizes (though in some markets plus starts at 8). Usually plus size, by fashion standards, is 5'8+ and size 8 or 10 to ~16.

Apr 03 14 11:29 pm Link

Photographer

SVDigital

Posts: 87

Harlingen, Texas, US

Sem Vargas
Photographer

All women have beauty and I live to capture it. So I photograph all women of all shapes and sizes.

Apr 04 14 09:57 am Link

Photographer

Darkcloud Creationz

Posts: 100

Pitman, New Jersey, US

Mike, photographer in South Jersey and I started out shooting full figure and plus size models and still shooting.

Apr 04 14 10:09 am Link

Model

Melissa Boneau

Posts: 122

Sacramento, California, US

I'm plus size for limited time only!  I will be reducing my size again this year but would love to have wonderful captures of my fullest form in my port.

Apr 13 14 09:07 am Link

Makeup Artist

nelle makeup artist

Posts: 2

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

I'm a MUA but for the past few years considered it - although I let shyness get in the way.
Would love to do it though!!

Apr 13 14 10:26 am Link

Model

Lacey Ree

Posts: 10

Defiance, Ohio, US

Plus sized/curvy/tattooed/fiesty/redheaded model out of Northwest Ohio here! big_smile

www.facebook.com/altmodellb

Apr 14 14 07:24 pm Link

Photographer

CNP Photography

Posts: 2579

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The only plus sized model in my port atm would be Patrice:

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/35611526

who is, I believe, size 8.

I shoot with anyone who has an interesting look, is reliable and wants to work with me.

daryl, photographer, Vancouver BC, Canuckland

Apr 14 14 08:38 pm Link

Model

analaau

Posts: 1

MacAllen, Texas, US

Hello everyone!! My name is AnaLau, I am a plus size model living in McAllen, TX. There isn't much emphasis in plus size modeling here and that's why I joined MM. I'm looking for work not only in my area but elsewhere too. I'm 5'8 and size 10-12 in dresses. I've have private modeling classes for runway and can model any type of dresses. Check out my profile and let me know if you're interested in hiring me or even just collab. Right now I want to increase my portfolio so if any photographer from the area that want to increase theirs as well let me know and we can shoot! 
Thank you! wink

Apr 15 14 02:25 pm Link

Model

Annoula T

Posts: 87

Fort Lee, New Jersey, US

Annoula smile
Agency Represented Plus Size Model from NYC & Greece
5'10'' and a size 14

Apr 16 14 06:06 pm Link

Model

Inactive K

Posts: 803

Pago Pago, American Samoa, American Samoa

Well hello!

I'm Kymlee

Model living in Boston MA and traveling in the northeast region of the US.
Size 12
5'7"
Tattoos on left and right arms (will cover with dermablend if the need is there w/ advance notice)
Hourglass figure & can do my own makeup/hair

Now accepting TF & paid gigs in the area.

Thanks for posting this thread OP! Great idea

Best,

Kymlee

Apr 16 14 07:19 pm Link

Photographer

Insomniacs Dream Productions

Posts: 3

Brooklyn, New York, US

Jonathan, Photographer in Brooklyn, NY and the greater NYC area shooting all types of models smile

Apr 18 14 04:34 pm Link

Model

christiecreepydolls

Posts: 322

Los Angeles, California, US

So glad to see this still going. Has anyone done shoots based on this thread, would love to see!

May 01 14 11:17 am Link

Photographer

MarkHart

Posts: 89

Beaumont, California, US

SVDigital wrote:
Sem Vargas
Photographer

All women have beauty and I live to capture it. So I photograph all women of all shapes and sizes.

Ditto, I like people. I like photography. I'll shoot anyone as long as we're both having fun and in agreement with what we want.

May 01 14 11:30 am Link

Model

MartaBrixton

Posts: 1022

London, England, United Kingdom

I've been told few times I should consider myself as a plus size model because I'm much bigger than "normal" models. However, in a real life I'd say I'm average.
Size 12
London

May 01 14 12:52 pm Link

Model

Agatha D

Posts: 117

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

I produce fetish videos, as well as modeling, and I am ALWAYS looking for plus sized models with great curves!

Some of the stuff I shoot is clothed, some nude, and pay scale varies according to content.

I am located in Las Vegas. Hit me up if you are interested!

May 02 14 11:30 am Link

Model

Dixie Dupree

Posts: 11

San Antonio, Texas, US

I'm a plus sized model near St Louis, MO

5'2", size 18/20

Jul 23 14 05:09 pm Link

Model

Doggieluv 916

Posts: 1

Sacramento, California, US

I was wondering the same thing. I am in Sacramento also, I would like to find a photographer willing to work with me as a bbw on some photos for the portfolio I want to put together without having to give up my first born child as a payment.

- Doggie

Jul 27 14 08:28 pm Link

Model

MissCherryKissxo

Posts: 2

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Plus size Model
Niagara Falls, Ontario!

Nov 07 14 12:19 pm Link

Photographer

NG Photos

Posts: 243

Cleveland, Ohio, US

The "plus" abuse/misinformation will never end.

Nov 08 14 07:14 am Link

Photographer

Photo Jen B

Posts: 358

Surprise, Arizona, US

christiecreepydolls wrote:
Us big gals (and guys) are on this site too and it would be nice to have a list of photgraphers that are willing to work with us.

And

a list plus size or BBW models for photographers to shoot.

Please state your location and if you are a model or photographer.

Hopefully people can book some shoots off this thread!

so I will be first.

________________________________________________
I am Christie.
I am a model with tattoos.
Just updated my port with some new images.
I am in the Los Angeles area.

edit: Zombie thread. smile gotta love MM
Hello,
I do not search for models to shoot by size but, do not exclude by it either.
I'm in Kentucky. As a model I am considered plus size too, (depending on who is defining it and for what genre.)
Thank you!
Jen

Nov 08 14 07:22 am Link

Photographer

Photo Jen B

Posts: 358

Surprise, Arizona, US

Nogawd Photography wrote:
The "plus" abuse/misinformation will never end.

"I" am a plus actually, (am a 4-6 but can wear an 8 too if it isn't a strapless.)

Jen

Nov 08 14 07:32 am Link

Photographer

nolongerhere

Posts: 173

Chiredzi, Masvingo, Zimbabwe

Because of my remote location I often use photos from artist's model sites as reference for figure drawing. Two of my favorite models are "plus size." Wonderful rounded curves to draw.

Nov 09 14 10:28 am Link

Model

Kirst

Posts: 550

Derry, New Hampshire, US

kirst, plus size model in new england :] but always traveling :]

Nov 19 14 12:08 am Link

Model

ColumbusOhioAngel

Posts: 11

Columbus, Ohio, US

Model - Columbus, Ohio - easy to work with - great ideas - some experience - willing to travel - negotiable rates - ready to go!

#keepingthisthreadalive

Dec 26 14 08:23 am Link

Photographer

JohnG Las Vegas

Posts: 114

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

I am always open to adding plus size models to my port and website.
I shoot retail boudoir and most I like to show  women how sexy they can be regardless of dress size.
I also love to shoot more mature ladies.
If you are in Las Vegas and are interested, drop me a line.

Dec 27 14 04:46 pm Link

Photographer

nolongerhere

Posts: 173

Chiredzi, Masvingo, Zimbabwe

I am pretty much in the middle of nowhere, but I particularly enjoy full-figured models as subjects for figure drawing. If you are one, look me up if you visit Death Valley. I will take portfolio shots and some to use as reference for drawing.

Dec 28 14 02:06 pm Link

Model

Dee Lamb

Posts: 1

Port Hope, Ontario, Canada

Hello,  I am a model - and  I am not sure what title or category I fall into anymore but this is what I do know

I wear size 20/22
I am 5'4"
I have several tattoos
I love boudoir and all things pretty

So, BBW, Plus size, large, full figured... call it what you may.
Please feel free to check out my profile and message, or friend request if I suit your fancy!!

Dee

Apr 23 15 09:04 am Link

Photographer

BN_Photography

Posts: 5

Pasadena, California, US

Brian from Pasadena, CA

It is never about size or color for me. Beauty is beauty. The only limitation I have ever come across when photographing a model is scheduling. But I try to make myself available around the So Cal area, when I'm not traveling for work myself.

Apr 23 15 01:17 pm Link

Model

Vamy

Posts: 9

London, England, United Kingdom

Hello! Curvy model from Rome,Italy!
Will be available in Miami Beach,Florida, next 7/13 of May!

May 05 15 08:35 am Link

Model

Chelsea_gray

Posts: 1

Fredericksburg, Virginia, US

24 female
5'8 22/24
Northern Virginia
Plus size model
Looking to build portfolio

Jun 09 15 05:09 pm Link

Photographer

Hidden Hills Photography

Posts: 116

San Antonio, Texas, US

Everyone is beautiful, as a photographer it's my job to find it and show it.

Photographer- Currently in San Diego, Ca but moving to San Antonio, Texas this fall.

Jun 09 15 06:18 pm Link

Photographer

Albert Russell

Posts: 104

Indianapolis, Indiana, US

I love capturing beauty whatever size, shape and color.

Jun 20 15 05:46 am Link

Photographer

Mark C Smith

Posts: 1073

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Dee Lamb wrote:
Hello,  I am a model - and  I am not sure what title or category I fall into anymore but this is what I do know

I wear size 20/22
I am 5'4"
I have several tattoos
I love boudoir and all things pretty

So, BBW, Plus size, large, full figured... call it what you may.
Please feel free to check out my profile and message, or friend request if I suit your fancy!!

Dee

Pembroke hollaaaaa. My mom's side of the family is from that area of the valley smile

As I think I said earlier in this thread...I shoot anybody and everybody!

Jun 22 15 09:54 pm Link

Photographer

Photography by Sean

Posts: 216

Atlanta, Georgia, US

I'm down, so long as they have the money.

Jun 23 15 05:19 am Link

Photographer

Erasm Roterdam

Posts: 639

Millbury, Massachusetts, US

Beauty comes in All  Sizes & Shapes , I pursuit its Expression.

Jun 24 15 08:04 am Link

Model

JWest

Posts: 1000

Asheville, North Carolina, US

Jojo here
Height: 5'10
Size range: 10-12-14 (health related)
DC, MD, VA area but will travel outside of these areas.

I shoot all styles: nudes, glam, fashion, alternative, etc.

Jun 25 15 10:45 am Link

Photographer

AaronWilson

Posts: 1

Bethel Island, California, US

Aaron Wilson from the San Francisco Bay Area (CA); would love to work with any one who has a possative personality!! smile

Jun 26 15 01:45 am Link

Photographer

Thomas Dodd

Posts: 438

Atlanta, Georgia, US

I am always looking for good models (all shapes and sizes) for this ongoing series of mine:
(NSFW)
http://www.thomasdodd.com/beautifulbodies/

Jun 27 15 11:54 am Link

Model

Lila_LaRose

Posts: 6

Alameda, California, US

Hello! My name's Lila and I'm a model looking to collaborate with photographers.

I am in the Seattle Area, and starting August will be available for San Francisco Bay Area work. Thanks!

Jun 27 15 12:04 pm Link

Photographer

Voluptuary Visions

Posts: 2

Fairfax, Virginia, US

Northern Virginia.

I tend to concentrate my work on size 12 and larger, with certain exceptions.

Jul 07 15 11:04 am Link