Thankfully you no longer have to be a size 0 to become a model, modeling requirements today are far more inclusive and accepting of full figured women.

While you don’t have to be skinny, there are certain prerequisites for becoming a plus size model.

• Good skin is one of the requirements for plus size assignments as well as any other. All other things being equal, it is the girl with great skin who will get picked obviously.
• A good waist hip ratio and shapely legs are also a plus sized modeling requirement. Continue Reading…

There are a lot of online resources that can help you become a plus size model (this blog being one of those ). Additionally information about plus size modeling agencies, portfolio photographers is also widely available that will help you on your quest.

This directory for American modeling agencies and photographers, has directories listed state wise. For instance if you are looking for an agency in California, you can find the list of agencies listed by alphabetical name, along with the address and other contact information as well. Continue Reading…

Recently I shot some amazing pictures with a local photographer in Marin County, California.

If you’re a Plus Size Model looking to get new pictures or update your porfoltio, I highly recommend Dean Lipoff.

He’s easy to work with, affordable and will give you some great pictures. Below is his information to get you started:

Package #1

Basic – $150 ($225 w/ hair and makeup)

Which includes:

- 1 hour of shooting time
- 2 wardrobe changes
- 2 final edited images of each look*
- 1 final edited image of models choice

*Dean will select two of his favorite pictures for the final retouched images. Included on a CD are HI RES files as well as ready-for-web JPEGS of the final retouched images, along with the retouched image of the model’s choice.

-          Additional retouching of images – $50 an hour
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Package #2

Essential – $275 ($375 w/ hair and makeup)

- 2 hours of shooting time
- 3 wardrobe changes
- 2 edited images of each look*
- 3 edited images of each look of models choice.
-  Low resolution CD/DVD of all non-edited images

*Dean will select two of his favorite pictures for the final retouched images. Included on a CD are HI RES files as well as ready-for-web JPEGS of the final retouched images, along with the retouched images of the model’s choice.

- Additional retouching of images – $50 an hour
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Package #3

Supreme – $350 ($450 w/ hair and makeup) 

- 3 hours of shooting time
- 4 wardrobe changes
- 2 edited images of each look*
- 4 edited images of each look of models choice.
- Low resolution CD/DVD of all non-edited images 

*Dean will select two of his favorite pictures for the final retouched images. Included on a CD are HI RES files as well as ready-for-web JPEGS of the final retouched images, along with the retouched images of the model’s choice.

- Additional retouching of images – $50 an hour

Don’t see what you are looking for?

Dean is willing to work with your needs to create your perfect package.

Feel free to contact Dean to discuss your ideas!
Call 415-226-8455 or Email