Dear Readers…
Thank you for the amazing feedback over the past few weeks… I’m so thankful that you have chosen to use your “voice” to let us know what you want to see.
Once we began to see the feedback that we were getting PLUS decided to again push the envelope and we have already started to put things in motion in order to feature plus size women size 18 and above which we will call our “18PLUS” models.
I’m personally going to challenge all aspiring models size “18 PLUS” to research the industry and prepare themselves. It’s sad to say but most submissions from models sizes 18 and above are overly sexy and not appropriate for the modeling industry. I want to see the models that are ready, that are not just shooting in jeans and t-shirts with a fierce face. I want to see slacks, colorful tops, dresses, great styling and smiles. If you are serious about your career and about being the women that will change this industry then you will have to come prepared from head to toe.
We are a magazine and therefore we cannot groom models personally but we can give you the information you need and the platform where you will shine.
What do I look for when I’m choosing a model for an editorial? Does the model know how to connect with the camera? Does she know how to move? Where are her hands- are they always on her hips? Can she change her facial expressions? Has she been testing with photogrpahers?
This is important for me to know because I will then know that you know the basics of modeling – you will know what a models bag is, will know to be punctual and to come prepared for a full day of shooting and in turn give us images that we will be able to use.
So ladies – let everyone know that PLUS will be reaching out to the 18PLUS models.
Best…
Maddy
About Editor-in-Chief, Madeline Figueroa-Jones
Madeline hails from a close-knit NYC family and started her plus size modeling career with a spread in BBW magazine. In early 2003 Figueroa was selected to appear as the spokes model for the "Hips, Heels & Curves" Fashion Show, continuing on to casting director for the Dangerous Curves 2003/2004 Tour. After appearing on several television segments including Aqui Y Ahora for Univision she began reaching out to the plus size community by serving as a moderator for VenusDivas.com, Empowerment Editor for AmaZeMagazine.com. Madeline and her husband Luke reside in the Battery Park city area of NY and operate lucaspictures.net.
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I am so excited to hear about PLUS and the “PLUS” models soon to come!!!! As ironic as it is it really gets under my skin that most of the larger commercial companies choose to shoot with models that I and so many of us plus size females consider to small. Seeing our size 12 and 14 colleages is great and still inspiring but what is the point sometimes when these models look not so diferent from the size 4 models we see. Let’s be proud and show them what we are ALL really made of!!! I am a size 16 so as an “inbetweeny” I am just glad the industry is growing so quickly and no matter what size we are if we can bring it then please continue to give us that platform!!!!
I was BORN ready! Hats off to Plus Model Magazine for doing this!!! It is time that the modeling industry realize that “Plus” goes past size 14, and that’s ok:-).
this is such a great opportunity and both you and sharon quinn have addressed the fact that plus models need to do research on what is required in the industry. being plus isn’t enough, learn your craft. so i’m glad that you all are giving the opportunity but still holding to the standards.
Are you going to be looking for more 18+ models??
I would love to find some serious plus size models in my area to photograph.
Rosemary does great work!!!
Where are you located Rosemary:-)? I’m in Chicago.