Petite modeling is a tough industry to break into. Especially since most modeling agencies won't represent models unless they're 5 feet and 9 inches tall or taller. Have you had people tell you're cute? Do you hear all
time "you should be a model"? But you just don't qualify for
strict standards that most modeling angencies have?Rest assured there is a career out there for
petite model. There is work in
worlds of
fashion, commercial, editorial and many other industries for
less 5 feet 9 inch models. There is even work for models as short as 5 feet tall.
Most of
work in
petite modeling industry involves close up pictures of
face, hands, feet or other body parts instead of
body as a whole. The fashion modeling industry is very body focused, that is why they have such stringent height requirements for their models.
As a petite or avearage size model you would probably not be working much in
fashion industry so bodily imperfections and height are not usually factors. Evan a fairly average looking person can be very successful in this industry if they are willing to work hard, get
job done and show clients they are easy to work with.
So how do you get in to this specialized segment of
modeling market?
First, remember
focus in this market is very much on
face rather than
figure. To make it in this market you need to have nice skin, a good bone structure, good teeth, and be cute. Most of your success will also be based on
look that is "in" at
moment.