Draft:Tonya Pittman
American model and talent agency co-founder
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Tonya Pittman is an American fashion model and talent agent. She has worked in print, commercial, and runway modeling and has been represented by agencies including ONE Management. Pittman is also a co-founder of the creative agency IMAJ Artists.
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She has been featured in media outlets including Glamour, the New York Post, and Essence for her work and longevity in the modeling industry.
Career
Modeling
Pittman began her career in the beauty industry as a hairstylist in Boston, where she received early recognition including a Best of Boston award from Boston Magazine in 1998.[1]
Pittman was discovered by modeling agent Gary Dakin, who helped launch her career in the plus-size modeling industry.[2] She began her professional career in New York City, working in print, commercial, and runway projects. She has been represented by agencies in New York and Los Angeles, including ONE Management.[3]
In 2010, Pittman appeared in Lane Bryant's rebranding campaign, which emphasized body positivity and the representation of plus-size women in mainstream advertising. The campaign attracted national attention after television networks initially declined to air a lingerie commercial featuring plus-size models, citing content concerns, which the company criticized as a double standard compared to similar advertisements featuring thinner models.[4][5]
A 2013 New York Post feature included Pittman among plus-size models working in New York.[6]
In 2015, Glamour included her among veteran plus-size models reflecting on industry changes and career longevity.[7]
IMAJ Artists
Pittman is a co-founder of IMAJ Artists, a creative agency representing photographers, directors, stylists, and other visual professionals. The agency has been profiled for its commercial and editorial work and the founders’ industry experience.[8]
Media coverage
Pittman has been featured in multiple media outlets for her work and longevity in the modeling industry. In 2015, Glamour included her among veteran plus-size models reflecting on industry changes.[7]
She was also featured in Essence, where she discussed professionalism, punctuality, and personal presentation as key factors for success in modeling, as well as her transition into agency work with IMAJ Artists.[9]