How to Become a Playgirl Model

Last Updated: January 25, 2023 References

Playgirl magazine caters mainly to heterosexual women, as well as a lesser percentage of gay and bisexual men, with its main content primarily comprised of partially to fully nude male photos. In order to become a Playgirl model, you must have excellent physical attributes, a great sense of unrestrained confidence, and of course be 18 or older. Your chances will greatly increase if you happen to be well endowed.

Method 1

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Contacting Playgirl

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Email photos and queries. Send your self-taken photographs to Model@playgirl.com. Contact info@playgirl.com for more information.^{[1]
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Attend casting calls. Search online or in trade publications for upcoming Playgirl casting calls. Meet representatives from the company in person. Exchange contact information, pose for test shots, and/or submit your own. If selected, expect the possibility of having to travel for the final photo shoot.

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Pose for independent photographers. Contact individual photographers or model agencies who already have a working relationship with Playgirl. Pose for test shots. Return for additional tests and shoots if Playgirl expresses interest in the originals.
- Research third parties as thoroughly as you can before posing. Google their names with keywords like “lawsuit” to make sure they are legitimate and trustworthy. Find out if other models or anyone else have had issues with them in the past before entrusting them with possibly compromising material.

Method 2

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Submitting Your Own Photos

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Keep them simple. Don’t worry about achieving professional-level glam shots for your audition photos. Expect editors and casting directors to value regular, unfiltered photos taken with an everyday camera over studio-produced portfolios. Use whatever camera you have handy. Assume natural poses, rather than mimic those seen in Playgirl spreads or other publications.^{[2]
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Use a lot of light. For best results, take your audition shots outdoors if possible, during the day, with clear skies and the sun shining. If you take them indoors, use 100-watt bulbs in every available light fixture. Remove lampshades for extra brightness. Avoid posing in any shade or shadows.^{[3]
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- Again, don’t worry about creating professionally artful lighting rigs. Just make sure that your body is well lit so editors can see every detail.
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Position the camera for ideal shots. Maintain just enough distance between camera and subject so that the subject fills the frame. Keep the focus on you by remaining front and center in each shot. Hold the camera vertically so you can capture all of your body without disappearing into the background of a wider shot.^{[4]
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- Use a tripod if possible to ensure steady shots without blurring.
- If you are taking these photos by yourself and don’t have a tripod, set your camera on a steady surface roughly four feet off the ground.
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Take a variety of photos. Playgirl expects at least a dozen images of each subject.^{[5]
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- Headshots: one close-up of your face in profile; one close-up of your face while smiling, taken head-on; another one of your face brooding, also taken head-on.
- Full body shots: one taken from the front; the other from the back. Avoid leaning toward the camera so you can look thinner.
- Body close-ups: one of your upper body (face excluded); one shot of each leg in profile; another profile-shot of your buttocks.
- Penis: two shots of your penis while fully or semi-erect; one in profile, the other head-on.
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Label your photographs. If you are submitting your photos online, retitle each file with a combination of your own name, the date or month of submission, and the file's number in the series of photos. If you are submitting photos via mail or in person, label the back of each print with your name and contact info. Ensure that editors will be able to identify you even if your files or prints become separated from the original email or cover letter.^{[7]
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- An example of a way to title image-files is: “AlanSmitheeJuly2016-1,” “AlanSmitheeJuly2016-2,” “AlanSmitheeJuly2016-3,” etc.
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Include a cover letter. In addition to the photos, send a cover letter introducing yourself with your complete contact info. Provide the editors with your physical measurements and other information. Include the following:^{[8]
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- Personal info: age; ancestry; location
- Physical info: height and weight; chest and waist size; inseam; penis length (both erect and flaccid); eye and hair color.

Method 3

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Getting in Model-Fit Shape

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Prioritize compound exercises. Maximize your time and workout efficiency. Concentrate on exercises that target the most amount of muscles at once. Burn as much fat as possible in the shortest amount of time while sculpting multiple areas of your body simultaneously.^{[9]
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- Popular compound exercises include chin-ups, deadlifts, dips; pull-ups, and squats.
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Focus on weight training. Burn more calories and build more muscle by favoring weight-lifting over cardio exercises like jogging or bicycling. Opt for free weights instead of machines. Lift dumbbells and barbells to strengthen both the primary area (such as your biceps when doing curls) as well as stabilizing muscles located elsewhere in your body (like your core and legs).^{[10]
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- Start with a weight that you can actively control not only during the lift itself, but while lowering it as well. Work your muscles during both components to each lift, rather than allowing gravity to do half of the work for you.
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Make the most out of cardio. Continue to do cardio workouts for overall health if desired. However, to utilize it for the sake of sculpting your body, design shorter workouts. Exercise with maximum effort during these. Allow plenty of rest in between each rep so your body can recuperate fully, ensuring that you can tackle the next one with 100% effort. This way you will burn more fat than you normally would with slower, more sustained workouts.^{[11]
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- For example, instead of going on long, evenly-paced jogs each day, run sprint workouts at top speed on the track.
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Drink water. Make H20 your beverage of choice. Avoid sugary drinks, including juices. Eliminate the spikes of energy and inevitable crashes that come from sugar highs. Stick to water to maintain more control over your energy output for more effective workouts.^{[12]
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- For more flavor, infuse water with berries or slices of lemon or lime.
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Maintain a proper diet. Forget whatever the latest craze in dieting is. Control your calorie intake by sticking to the proven components of a healthy diet: grains, vegetables, and lean meats (or other protein sources, like beans, if you don’t eat meat). Make regular routines of grocery shopping and cooking for the days ahead to preempt the risk of succumbing junk food when the fridge is empty.^{[13]
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- Allow three hours between your last meal and bedtime. Your metabolism will slow down with sleep. Give your body a chance to break that food down before you turn in.
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Sleep well. Make a nightly practice of allowing yourself eight to nine hours of sleep. Maintain healthy levels of testosterone and other hormones so your workouts don’t suffer. Ensure a stronger metabolism so your body continues to process sugar effectively. Allow your muscles, tendons, and joints time to recuperate to avoid injury during workouts.^{[14]
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Expert Q&A

Question

How can I look the best in modeling pictures?

Traci Halvorson
Modeling Agent
Traci Halvorson is a Modeling Agent, Former Model, and the Owner of Halvorson Model Management (HMM) in San Jose, California. HMM is a full-service, licensed talent agency representing over 300 professional models and actors. With over 25 years of experience in the modeling industry, Traci specializes in scouting, managing, advising, and launching modeling careers in the Bay Area. Traci holds a BA in Public Relations & Business Management from San Jose State University and also specializes in Marketing, Image consulting, and is a certified Life-Career Coach.

Traci Halvorson

Modeling Agent

Expert Answer

Stand up straight, be present, and act confident in front of the camera. Don't try to force a pose, but just let it come naturally.