Full Figured Models Are Changing The Pace Of The Modeling Industry

I had the pleasure of interviewing the up and coming model, Kristy Brown.  Kristy is representing the full-figured ladies with both style and grace.  I saw some of Kristy's modeling photos on Facebook and I instantly admired the way her photos captured her beauty and spirit.  With her busy schedule, she found time to interview with me.  As you can see from this interview, Kristy is not only a beauty on the outside but even more beautiful on the inside. Read what she has to say about the full-figured modeling industry.

DOAD: When and why did you start modeling? 


Kristy: I started modeling this past April when I wanted to start a portfolio to kick off my birthday. I was always into modeling and fashion so I just decided that I would just go for it and make it happen. Sometimes your worst enemy can be your own fears.

DOAD: What was your favorite photo shoot experience?  


Kristy:  This past Sunday I did a shoot with Patrick Covington of Patrickcphotography.com in which I had a chance to work with a group of other models and I had a blast! The vibe was great,everyone was positive and supportive.

DOAD: What is your favorite type of modeling? Print? Runway? Couture?


Kristy:  My favorite type of modeling would have to be...Hmmmmm Print! But that's not final, I love it all!

DOAD: As a full figured model do you feel it is more difficult to break into the industry?


Kristy:  If so, Why, If not, Why? Well, right now I see the market shifting a little and full-figure, plus size models are booking more jobs and are more visible.  You have to want it, be willing to WORK and never accept failure. In order to achieve anything in life one has to to be willing to fall,dust themselves off and get back up again.

DOAD: Have you ever been in a situation where you felt like you were being patronized by other models, photograpers, agencies? If so, what happened?


Kristy: I must say I have not......I'm not saying it has never happened but only that it never registered with me. I'm all about being of light..which means being a positive, spiritual being of growth. Anything opposite of that is curled up in the furtherest corner of my universe. I am the sun and my light touches everything!

DOAD: I rarely see plus size models on the runway or in print even though the average women is a size 14. Why do you think this is? 


Kristy: Mainly they are just doing what has worked in the past and has proven to sell.......For them to have continuous success, they will have get with the times and learn to market toward the changing demographic. Some think a size 2 is the only acceptable beauty...Well that is about to change.

DOAD: In the next 10 years, where do you see your modeling career and the plus size modeling industry on a whole?


Kristy: My career will transition to more of the creative side of things. I will not only create opportunity for myself but for the plus model market. Which in turn will affect the modeling industry as a whole.

DOAD: Where can we see some of your work? 


Kristy: Modelmayhem and Facebook. I currently have a commercial in rotation on comcast cable on the following networks: MTV,Vh1,Style network,Oxygen, and E! And spokesmodel for www.curvydivastore.com which is a partner with www.nikkitfashions.com  You can also see my video's on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/bkristy25

DOAD: Do you have anything in the works that we can look forward to? 


Kristy: I am the New Creative Director for Diva By Design Online magazine and will be kicking off the new year with hot editorial segments In the January 2011 Issue.   www.divabydesignonline.com

DOAD: With your experiences, what advice would you give a young lady that is trying to break into the plus size modeling business? 


Kristy: Stay focused and hold tight to your faith....What's for you is for you but don't sit around and wait for it to happen. God has given you everything that you need in order to be successful in this life. So get out there and make it happen.

DOAD: Lastly, You are extremely confident and gorgeous on the inside and outside. Unfortunately, our society has made this difficult
to do as a woman and even more difficult as a plus size woman. What message would you give to the plus size girls that 
may need a bit of a confidence boost?  


Kristy: Believe in yourself enough and know what you want and nothing nor no one will be able to hold you back.

When I asked Kristy to tell me something about herself that most people wouldn't know, her response was, "I was really shy growing up and had a hard time talking to people. Now you can't shut me up."  I can hardly believe this young lady was ever shy.  I'm glad that she broke out of her shell and is now showing the world what she's made of!  Check her out at Model Mayhem, Facebook or one of her various business endeavors.  I wish you the best Kristy!