28/06/2024
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Forget about being โtoo shortโ to model and focus on your drive to become a petite model or petite beauty queen. The fashion and model industry is changing and your height should not limit you from doing what you love.
Here are 2 steps that will guide you into jumpstarting your petite modeling or pageant career/aspirations:
Experience, Experience, Experience
I personally believe that getting as much experience as possible is key in starting your modeling career. This experience doesnโt have to be paid work or agency sponsored. Collaborations or test shoots will help you create a strong basis for the rest of your career. Although many brands/companies still have height requirements, it is pivotal to build a strong portfolio and by doing various types of shoots you will generate more attention.
The perfect way to do this is by DMing photographers via Instagram. Introduce yourself and tell them something genuine while engaging interest. Showing appreciation for their work, style, etc. goes a long way. Then ask them politely if they would be interested in collaborating with you. Do not expect anything in return and set a goal to message as many people as possible until you get a โyes,โ Do not be afraid of rejection. Rinse and repeat.
2. Building a Strong Portfolio
The strength of a portfolio will increase your chances of being seen, heard, and considered when looking for an agency. While you are gaining experience, focus on what your portfolio looks like and do your research on the agencies that you have considered. This means going to several modeling agencies websites and study their model portfolios and see what yours is missing. Ideally, you want to have variety in fields such as, commercial, fitness, lifestyle, and fashion.
Generally, agencies prefer crisp studio and outdoors images with natural makeup and poses ranging from standing, sitting on a stool, on the floor. Do not forget to include photos of you smiling!
Miss Humanitarian Zambia is the only Zambian pageant that is diverse and inclusive. our beauty queens are both short, plus size and the average tall and slim beauty queens.
Their is room for your beauty to shine because we believe you are beautiful with a purpose.
Enter the 2024 pageant today.
