1. Don’t ever sign up with a modeling agency that asks you to pay them to represent you. That’s the first sign they aren’t legitimate. Modeling agencies don’t make money until you do. If someone claims that for $1000, they’ll get you all sorts of great jobs, don’t believe them. Good agencies get a percentage of how much you make...

Despite what you see on the cover of Vogue magazine, models come in all shapes and sizes. If you're between the sizes of 12 and 16, you're in the right range to start a career in plus-size modeling. The majority of women in the United States are above size 12, and the market for plus-size modeling is growing rapidly...

Q. I am African-American and want to be a model, but my parents say this is hard for a black girl. Is that true?
A. Yes, it is harder for an African-American girl to realize this dream. Modeling is a dangerous business if you don't know how to avoid the pitfalls and meet legitimate people who can establish and guide your career...