Naomiwynn wrote:
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thoughts?

I think if you want something that isn't going to come to you; then you should [work] for it.

Yuriy wrote:
I think if you want something that isn't going to come to you; then you should [work] for it.

Oh, I definitely do, in other ways. It's just frustrating to spend time going through the casting calls and never finding anything. It makes me think I shouldn't waste my time doing it, but I can't help it...I always wonder.

Shyly wrote:
Are you active on plusmodels.com?  There are several working NYC plus models there who might be able to point you in the right direction.

Plusmodels.com has suspended registration so that they can "work on the format" or something. I keep checking back with them and they STILL won't let me join!

In other news, Shyly - you are amazing. I checked out your work and your website - you're such an inspiration, I can barely stand it.

Richard Tallent wrote:
The casting calls here are basically worthless, it's just nationwide forum noise with the same models replying to anything within 200 miles and the same photographers posting "calls" for anyone wanting to shoot sometime in the next year.

And unfortunately, the Other Model Place has a better casting call system, but you have to be a photographer who pays out the wazoo for membership to use it.

I've found that the best way to connect with people on MM is to use the search feature and message them privately.

If they don't have any plus work in their port, give them a *reason* to want to work with you by providing a creative idea or two that you think works well with your style and would enhance their portfolio.

And now with the search-by-weight, you can search for other plus-sized models in your area and see which photographers are linked from *their* portfolio, thus qualifying the leads you want to contact.

Thanks for the advice, Richard. I do all that other stuff in addition to checking the castings, but maybe I just won't anymore. it's nice to hear from someone else that the castings seem to be a waste of time.

Richard Tallent wrote:
The casting calls here are basically worthless, it's just nationwide forum noise with the same models replying to anything within 200 miles and the same photographers posting "calls" for anyone wanting to shoot sometime in the next year.

And unfortunately, the Other Model Place has a better casting call system, but you have to be a photographer who pays out the wazoo for membership to use it.

Oh man...I think their casting calls such even worse over there.

Most models I talk to have no luck here or there with casting calls, whether they're 5'11 125 pounds or 5'0 125 pounds.

Jenia wrote:
Hi there. Try exploretalent.com You have to be a member but you can do a trial for a few weeks I think. I've seen a number of plus model castings. I'm not affiliated with them so please don't flame me for the referral I use it and the castings are 90% legit.

Even exploretalent.com is limited. Worked with them before.  I don't know, but sometimes I think "They" only want to see non-plus size,  non-A-A male, or non-anything else that isn't busty and/or blond. (Brunettes are fine, as long as they could appear on an episode of "Friends")

Sorry for the tangent. Hate it when people mess with plus-size models. As a guy, I am sometimes considered plus-size b/c I'm 6'5". 

I mean...who wants an undersized and underweight idiot with a bad attitude accompanied by an overexxagerated ego and a low IQ? Oops..."They" do.

Don't worry. After Bush sends us back in to the Dark Ages, you will see "Models" falling left and right. You know they can't last long with no meat on their bones. LOL  Eat something...Damn!!!