Modeling

Jun 02 2016

Apply for Barceló shoot

Would you like to participate in a promotional video for Barceló? The Barceló Group, established in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) almost 85 years ago, is one of the leading hotel & resort brands internationally. The company has more than 100 hotels in 19 countries and 685 travel agencies in 22 countries. The group property is owned by the Barceló family for 3 generations.

When, why and where?

The shoot will take place from June 20 to June 30. It will take up to 10 days to shoot the video. Exact dates and times are yet to be established. Compensation includes full expenditure (transport, accommodation and meals) as well as $2,300 MXN per day of shooting.

Who can apply?

We are looking for the following roles to be filled. Ideally the adult male/female would be the actual parents of the young boy/girl;

Young Boy – Between 6-14 years old
Young Girl – Between 6-14 years old
Young Adult Male – Approximately 25 years old
Young Adult Female – Approximately 25 years old
Adult Male – Between 30-45 years old
Adult Female – Between 30-45 years old

Submit your application

If you are available for the dates specified, please by email me with the following information and photos (these do not need to be professional photos).

PHOTOS

close-up of the face serious
close-up of the face smiling
full body in bathing suit
right or left profile

INFORMATION

Per person:
First name:
Age:
Gender:

Per family:
Last name:
Phone number:

May 23 2016

Interview with Karrin Rachelle — Karrin Rachelle is a professional model

Karrin Rachelle is a 24-year old model residing in Las Vegas, Nevada.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

Hello, I am Karrin Rachelle, born in Seattle, Washington, but mostly grew up in Bellingham, Washington and am currently based in Las Vegas, Nevada. I’ve been modeling since age 7, but I’ve been more seriously modeling for about 7 years now really.

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

From age 7, I was in a couple of children’s advertisements and such for my school mostly, after which I mostly went on a break really for a few years and picked it back up years later. Since then, I’ve traveled all over the country doing photo shoots, fashion shows, appearances and more.

What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

My main goal in life right now is to continue with my modeling, acting, social media, magazine contributor careers, among, others, and continue building my brand. My goal has always been to take my work as far as possible though really. Aside from all that, I love inspiring others as well.

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

I pretty much work whenever I feel like it mostly. My workload usually just depends on how much I’m willing to take on really, and sometimes I may hit as many as 2 or 3 photo shoots in one day; thankfully, it’s usually only just one. I regularly work on my social media and the social media of a couple other brands as well.

Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.

I really loved one of the summers I spent almost a month shooting all over Hawaii especially. Being able to just island hop a bit more, having one of my best friends documenting again most of the adventures and shooting all over a few of the majestic islands of Hawaii is just the best pretty much.

Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?

Haven’t we all? When you model professionally you’re pretty much just asking for some extra interesting experiences sometimes, both really good and some pretty bad I guess too filled with drama… I really love how I get to meet even more interesting and amazing people though always.

Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

I don’t play sports near as much as I used to and would like to seems like, though I am an avid football watcher. Sushi, cheeses and drinking all kinds of cool teas I especially love. My juicer and protein powders are some of my best friends though hehe.

Would you change anything about yourself?

If I could make myself an inch taller that would be cool.

Have you ever gone without wearing underwear all day? Why & what did you do?

Pretty often actually really. There are times when it is just way way more comfortable, practical, fun and flirty like that really. And my boyfriend really kind of digs it too a lot hehe. Generally very easy access tends to often be a very good thing.

Visit Karrin Rachelle’s website for more photos and information

May 19 2016

Interview with Leslie Green — Sweet smartass with the heart ass

Leslie Green is a 22-year old model residing in Las Vegas, Nevada.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I am originally from California and just moved to Vegas from San Diego. I love to dance and be adventuresome, I love meeting new people, fashion, art and music. I’m interested in becoming a photographer and an apparel designer sometime within the next 5 years, and would love to ultimately end my career as a criminal psychiatrist.

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

I suffered a horrible breakup with this guy I was with for years, who had always tried to keep me in a box and stifle my shine, so to speak. As soon as I broke up with him I got back into the gym and started receiving attention for my looks and I guess my progress in the gym. Maybe it had always been there and I hadn’t noticed by my creative side lends to photography and being a ‘muse’. With the new found freedom I had to express myself I enjoyed being clay as much as I enjoy playing with it.

What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

Oops I think I already answered that! Lol in 5 years I’d like to have a creative business started in editing and creative photography. I’d also like to have my own line of apparel to be sold in higher end department stores. In 10 years I’d like to be working on a doctorate degree in psychology.

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

I work as often as I can because I have a full time position in fashion sales but my schedule is pretty flexible and I haven’t ran into any hiccups because of it. I mainly do photo shoots but I love the runway, fashion, glamour and anything eccentric, I’m pretty much open and game to anything I can put my spark on.

Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.

Best shoot? Shooting half naked in the rain and then off roading in a lifted truck through the mud to go trespass in an abandoned building. Worst? Shooting for 8 hours straight while the photographer figures out his lighting and orchestrates all of my poses.

Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?

In California the photographer and I smoked a bowl before his body painting project. I hadn’t eaten that much that day and I guess from standing for literally hours while he did his thing I lost circulation in my legs and almost passed out. I had to be seated for about ten minutes but then we successfully completed the job.

Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?

I wish some photographers were more respectful of a models boundaries and didn’t try to push them beyond what they’re comfortable with. Makes for an awkward vibe and an unusable series of photos.

Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

No sports but I do try to stay active. I love to dance so it serves as my cardio but I do try to be very cautious about what I eat. Health and appearance are very important to me and I’d like to maintain this shape for the rest of my life if I can.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I’m double jointed in the hips and elbows

Would you change anything about yourself?

Physically I wish my head wasn’t so oval and long and I wish I had smaller feet, as they’re average sized, but aside from that, I wouldn’t.

Have you ever been fired from a job?

Yes, when I was 18, for literally no reason, and that same company that fired me hired me back two months later in a different location after the manager that fired me gave me a great recommendation? I was so confused but at least I got my position back.

Visit Leslie Green ‘s website for more photos and information

May 16 2016

Interview with Lydia Mae — Curve Full-Figure Model

Lydia Mae is a 25-year old model residing in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

Hello, my name is Lydia Mae, I am a curve model in Minneapolis, Minnesota, born and raised here, then moved to Chicago and Los Angeles to work in larger modeling scenes. After time, my sister’s wedding brought me back to Minneapolis when I was in my early twenties, were I reside currently.

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

I first got into the modeling industry because a friend of mine wanted to try his hand at photography, when he asked me to model for him as a test. He then showed those photos to his agent, and his agent asked me to sign with his agency when I was seventeen years old. I highly enjoyed meeting new people and being creative through modeling, and as a result I stayed in Minneapolis until I was 19, then started working in Chicago and Los Angeles.

What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

My personal and professional goals are the same: I want to help make a change for the standard of beauty in the modeling industry to bring back full figured and confident women. Beauty comes in all shapes, colors, and sizes and it’s time to be accepting of all beauty.

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

Currently, I have just begun to start modeling again, as a few years back, I was fighting with myself to stay ‘thin’ to the sizes I was expected to be in order to book work. My body naturally wanted to hold more weight then I would allow it too. I was constantly forcing myself to work out and stay thin, that it stressed my body out, and I became since and was constantly nervous to gain weight to the point that I counted every calorie I ate. After I moved back home to Minneapolis, I had to accept my body was changing, that I could not force it to be a size it did not want to be. I took a break from modeling and now a few years later, the industry is more accepting of full figured women, and thankfully, I currently have agencies interested and have started to update my portfolio.

Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.

Every opportunity I have experienced with modeling has been one to form and mold me into the person I am today. Whether that’s landing the cover of a magazine or living paycheck to paycheck in LA, everything I have experienced has been one of personal growth.

Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?

I would have to say the most embarrassing moment in my career was when I tried out for America’s Next Top Model, and I was so nervous that while filming my audition tape, I spoke in a British accent the whole time! You’re probably wondering why I had an accent, and it’s because my mom is British. I do not have an accent in my everyday life, but evidently when I am extremely nervous, it will pop out!

Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?

I would help push the change of acceptance of all shapes, sizes, and colors. We live in such a beautiful world, it’s time to show how individually is beautiful.

Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

I come from a family who loves their daily wheatgrass shots, fish oil pills, kale smoothies, and free range chicken. I like to say that I eat healthy when I cook at home and eat on the run, but every now and then I am tempted by a carb loaded juicy burger! My daily exercise of choice is Orange Theory Fitness, and love high intensity workouts. If I’m not constantly moving, I will loose my interest.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I am a dual citizen, since my mother was born in England, she was able to pass on the opportunity to be a citizen. I have been a dual citizen for two years and absolutely love it.

Would you change anything about yourself?

To be in the modeling industry, it can be a harsh reality check that not everyone is going to find you beautiful. It’s very easy to start judging yourself, loosing self confidence and questioning yourself. The reality is you are not going to be every client’s ‘dream girl.’ With making yourself are the ‘product’ you are selling, I believe you must first and foremost must be confident in yourself. Once you love who and what you are, you will be more successful in your work as a model. The beautiful thing is there is only one you in this world, so show that world how beautiful you are.

If you were the opposite sex for one day, what would you do?

Tell every girl I saw that they are beautiful. It’s rare that strangers compliment strangers, as we have become a society that is afraid to speak to other people. I love chatting it up with people I don’t know, but many people are hesitant to even make eye contact with you. Random acts of kindness, such as a quick ‘you have a beautiful smile’ can brighten anyone’s day. We only have one life, so make it a good one.

Visit Lydia Mae’s website for more photos and information

May 14 2016

Interview with Chelsie Coleman — 21-year old model residing in Minnesota

Chelsie Coleman is a 21-year old model residing in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I am currently living in the St.Paul, Minnesota area and was born and raised in a small town in Forest Lake, Minnesota. I love to travel, meet new people, do spontaneous things, and appreciate the small things in life; my sense of style is very glam chic but behind the photos I spend 99% of my time in yoga pants with no makeup. I love spending time with family, friends and my two cats, and meanwhile I am currently graduating from Century College this month with an Associate’s Degree in Merchandise Marketing Management.

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

I first got involved in the modeling industry at the age of 12, when I signed with my first agency called Arquette and Associates at the age of 13. My first modeling debut was for Maurice’s, where I walked for a cause in their Rescue and Runway show when I was 14 and ever since I fell in love with the industry. Ever since I was young I loved watching America’s Next Top Model and always dreamed about being a model so when I was old enough I started applying for agencies and shoots on my own at age 12. I am so excited and blessed that my dreams are now becoming a reality.

What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

My personal goals are to live a positive and healthy life and to live in the moment. In five to ten years I see myself living in Los Angeles as a successful fashion blogger for a magazine or something in the lines of fashion marketing. I would also like to be a prominent model in the industry by then as well, and hope to have an amazing husband by then, and beautiful children that are healthy and happy.

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

Living in a state where modeling and fashion isn’t as common as in other places, it really depends on how often I model. Sometimes it’s a couple times a week and others it’s once a month or every couple of months. I have been a college student and also worked full time on and off making it difficult to balance modeling into that, for example, this month now that I am done with school I have a lot of photoshoots shoots, interviews, and extras lined up for the months to come. I mostly do photoshoots anything that is high-fashion, glamour, and life style.

Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.

One of my best experiences in the industry that I have had was meeting Janice Dickinson and attending one of her modeling seminars through Privilege Model Management. She was so nice and gave me a huge hug and answered a lot of questions that I had about how to be a successful model. One of my worst experiences I have had in modeling was when I auditioned for Wilhelmina and was rejected because I was an inch away from the sizing requirements.

Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?

One of my most embarrassing moments as a model was when I landed my first audition with Disney Channel when I was 13, I read a monologue from Hannah Montana and nailed it on the first round. I was then invited back to meet with the producers and acted out the monologue on camera the second time around and completely forgot all the words and froze up. I was so nervous sitting in front of five producers… Let’s just say I didn’t land my first audition.

Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?

If I could change one thing about the modeling industry it would be the stamina of body image in the industry. I think models can be all shapes and sizes and be beautiful and considered for any job, not just the girls who are 5’8 and meet the industry standards.

Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

I love to workout about 3 to 4 times a week doing cardio, crunches, and weights. As of right now I’m trying to get my eating habits fixed, as I would only eat a couple meals a day or would completely forget to eat when I was overwhelmed and busy and it was very unhealthy. I now am working with a nutritionist who is helping me with my eating habits making them normal again, and my goal is to eat 3 meals a day and a couple small healthy snacks. Nutrition and exercise is very important to me because both of those is what helps you get through your day.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

An interesting fact that people don’t know about me is that I went sky diving last summer and completely fell in love with it.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I have already spent a lot of my life changing my looks cosmetically and physically and it made me look better but it didn’t fix how I felt inside. I wouldn’t change anything about myself and if I did it would be to live a more positive lifestyle.

If you had only 24 hours left to live, what would you do?

If I only had 24 hours left to live I would tell all the important people in my life how much they mean to me and how much I love them, then I would book a one way ticket to Europe because I have never been there before and go to as many places in Europe as I can before those 24 hours run out.

Visit Chelsie Coleman’s website for more photos and information

May 12 2016

Interview with Genevieve Burnesse — Full-time Model, Actress & Designer

Genevieve Burnesse is a 19-year old model residing in West Hollywood, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

Depending on where you met me, you may know me by a different name; most of my friends know me as “Jen”, my family calls me “Jenny”, but most of the world knows me as “Genevieve”. I am originally from Atlanta and currently based in West Hollywood, CA. The first dress I ever designed was a red velvet evening gown at age 7.

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

From around age 7 to 10, I was in a couple of children’s fashion shows for Nordstrom in North Georgia, after which I quit for a few years and picked it back up around age 16. Since then, I’ve traveled all over the country doing photo shoot and fashion shows, festivals and red carpets.

What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

My main goal is to continue my design work, build my new brand, BLVCK CVT, and to encourage others to follow their dreams, no matter how distant they may seem. For the longest time, my dreams seemed so far out and I want to spread a little hope; everyday, I strive to create wild new art and enjoy sharing it with our world.

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

My workload entirely depends on where I’m at. When I’m in Los Angeles, sometimes I may hit as many as 3 photo shoots in one day! Thankfully, it’s usually only one, and when I’m in my hometown, Atlanta, I work less but I get to dive into more interesting projects, like designing costumes for music videos.

Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.

Last Summer, I was in O’ahu, Hawaii with one of my best friends for over a month doing “suicide shoots” all over the island. That means we drove all over the island changing outfits and taking pictures in all sorts of terrain. The island magic was magnificent.

Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?

Who Hasn’t? Just last week, I accidentally posted a beautiful photo on instagram from a recent photo shoot that was a bit more revealing than I would have liked to have on the internet! But don’t get your hopes up, I’ve taken it down now… Only a few thousand people saw it…

Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

Sushi is probably the base of my food pyramid. I love fruit, cheese, vegetables and drinking hot tea religiously.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I got my scuba diving license when I was 14, as I love to be under the sea.

Would you change anything about yourself?

If I could make myself a few inches taller and immortal or cyborg, I’d probably go for that first chance I got.

What is the one talent you wish you possessed?

I wish I was more musically talented. Although I can sort of play a bunch of instruments, write music and sing, it’s kind of… whatever. Even if I wanted to go that direction, I don’t think I have the time. Perhaps I should start composing for someone else, haha.

Visit Genevieve Burnesse’s website for more photos and information

May 09 2016

Interview with Rachel Zader — Model, crime fighter, demon slayer

Rachel Zader is a 22-year old model residing in San Francisco, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I’m Rachel, and have been a model in the commercial and fashion industry for over 5 years now. I was born in California, and moved around a lot, although most of my memories are of growing up with my younger brother in a small town in Northern California. I was 16 when I moved to start school at UC Berkeley, started modeling as a way to pay my tuition, and as a kid, I always preferred science experiments and computers to sports or dolls, and not much has changed since. I’m fascinated by social justice, law, and crime, which led me to my main profession, and read a lot about technology and psychology. I also do a lot of art and music production, and taught myself most of the instruments I know.

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

I was approached by an agent while I was walking to a college class, and was told I might consider going to an open call at LOOK. I never ended up looking into an agency then, but it did plant the seed. I talked about it with my favorite alternative model Adora Batbrat, and she was encouraging of it, so I thought, ‘what the hell.’ I made a profile on an amateur modeling site, Model Mayhem, and it took off from there.

What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

I’d love to someday be able to say that I’ve been published on every continent, although so far, I only have three down, but it’s a fun idea. Right now, I’m in the process of obtaining a license to be a private investigator and fraud examiner, so that’s my main goal. I’m hoping the eventual detective work or the FBI can coexist with this more fashionable alter-ego, so you’ll have to check back with me in a decade or two to see if I was successful.

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

I do mostly commercial, fashion, and fine art modeling. I’ve pretended to eat a pig heart with corn syrup blood; I’ve tbeen a tech in a commercial for Google, so it varies, and time is always the challenge – in the past few years, I’ve been a probation officer and supervisor of offenders on house arrest, so needless to say, it’s usually been impossible to take an extra-long lunch to go to a shoot. Going to castings and go-sees are often out of the question, and I get lucky to schedule only a shoot or two a week at times. You make it work, though.

Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?

One time, I was on set and standing on a post right next to railroad tracks. We noticed an oncoming train, but for whatever reason, I didn’t climb down. At 70mph, that amount of machinery blowing past created more than enough force to knock me off. I landed with a jagged end of a pole in the back of my thigh. I had a bruise the size of an apple the next day, and it lasted for several months.

Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?

The eating disorder issues that you tend to see run rampant at some agencies. I’m a firm believer in the idea that if a woman is hungry, she is limited. On the other hand, it’s difficult to reconcile that ideal with the demands one faces as a model in participating in what is basically a fantasy world. Kate Moss once said “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels,” but the list of foods I can come up with that do are one of the reasons I’m not Kate Moss. It’s also that reason that I also try to be especially mindful of my position as a model, and pay a lot of attention to messages I could be helping to create about women’s bodies and sexuality.

Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

I’ve always been athletic. If you’re as tall as your mother by the time you’re 10 like I was, sports will be a breeze – I ran track, played soccer, and practiced Takewondo. Team sports tended to bore me, though – I was usually in front of a computer whenever possible. Now, I usually just try to get on the elliptical and lift weights. At my age, my father ran regular marathons, so I find it funny that I can’t stand running.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I recently genotyped myself and made some cool discoveries – my father’s ancestors are what were essentially indigenous American, which means they crossed the Siberian land bridge into North America, and my mother’s ancestors can be traced all the way back to a group believed to be female Vikings.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I never have enough time in the hour, day, week – I’ve always wanted to be able to be more productive on less sleep.

When did you last cry? Why?

After I became a victim of a major violent crime a few years back, I turned into a pretty cynical and lonely person. A former professor of mine who knows about this, however, said something to me last week that made me stop in my tracks. “You might not realize it,” he said, “But you have people you can call up in the middle of the night – no matter where you are or what you’re doing – who will have your back. Don’t forget that.” That completely floored me. I couldn’t not cry.

Visit Rachel Zader’s website for more photos and information

May 06 2016

Interview with Andrea Bella — Published model

Andrea Bella is a 28-year old model residing in Las Vegas, Nevada.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I grew up in the smallish town of Salem, Oregon… not much to do there and I knew at a young age I was gonna get the F out of dodge! I’m one of the few that actually did it and never looked back. I’ve lived all over, Hawaii, The Carribean, Dallas, and mostly I’m a Vegas girl; something about this city always draws me back. I’m super into fitness, and a big time organic advocate, and although us Vegas models get a pretty bad stereotype, I pride myself on being one of the girls out here with their head on straight and focused on my goals. Only up from here, is always my mantra.

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

I did my first shoot when I was 22 and after that got into working in the nightclub scene as a model bottle service girl and model bartender. That distracted me for a couple of years from focusing on furthering my modeling career, and when I got sick of the bar I was at and quit, I kinda just fell into promo modeling on accident by being in the right place at the right time. I’ve been modeling full time now for 3 years and the progress I’ve made in so greatful for! I never thought being 5’4″ I ever would become a published model and here I am. Just shows if you put something out into the universe and work hard, the sky is the limit.

What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

My next modeling goal is land a cover or centerfold shoot, who’s isn’t, right? Haha! As far as other goals, I am very entrepreneur minded and I just created my own LLC and want to build my brand! I am getting my real estate license and am excited to get that going and eventually would love to use the capital I make from modeling and real estate to flip homes. I would also love to start some sort of business in the organic industry, as making the earth a better place through sustainable living, is a true passion of mine.

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

I do more and more photo shoots these days and am always looking for my next published gig. I do a ton of promo model work as well, for trade shows and conventions I am booked as a “booth babe” and I do a ton of liquor model events and atmosphere modeling as well. I do everything from commercial, fashion, art, sports glamour, implied, and artistic nude, as far as photography.

Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.

Hmm, well my worst experience was when I showed up to a shoot and the photographer had a bottle of wine open for me, and was doing rails of coke on the make up counter. Lmao! I was like “umm no, I’m not trying to get roofied today” and left. My best, was shooting for Oneal Motorcross Apparel, they were a great team to work with, and took such good care of us, and my favorite photographer that I always have a blast with is Michael Dydasco for sure.

Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?

Once I showed up on set of a shoot, and in the first 5 minutes, I locked my keys in my car and my entire make up kit and wardrobe was stuck inside. It was an all day shoot out in the Vegas desert, but luckily the company owner was on set and called triple A for me and convinced them to come unlock it, which took some doing, cause we were way outside city limits in a ghost town.

Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?

I wish girls would stop selling themselves short by taking lower and lower rates. Over the last 3 years I have seen rates with agencies and freelance go lower and lower, and this is because girls will take rates that are half of what they should be, because they think some money is better than no money. it ruins it for all of us in the long run and I wish they would understand that.

Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

I eat extremely clean and am a fitness addict. I’m allergic to gluten so that cuts out about half of the bad foods out there, and I eat everything organically and GMO free. My diet consists of a lot of organic, free range, non hormone proteins, and veggies; green smoothies and cage free eggs… oh and I’m a pistachio addict. I’m in the gym everyday, I mix up my routine between hot yoga and Pilates, bootcamp and Crossfit, and am an outdoor runner.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I’m a licensed cosmetologist in 3 states. Also I have double jointed elbows, and I can make them look really weird when I want to freak someone out.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I would like to be a few inches taller so I could do runway but that’s never gonna happen. In this industry you have to love yourself, flaws and all, and just exude confidence physically and mentally. Not everyone is gonna like your look and that’s okay, because the next person will. You can’t let it affect you or get to your head, I always focus on continuing to grow and evolve as a person in all ways, and be the best version of myself I can be!

What is your favorite thing to do alone?

I have a pretty serious addiction to Netflix. I love to just get in comfy clothes, snuggle up to my pups, and have a binge watching session. You know you have a problem when you are running out of Netflix shows to watch because you have seen them all. Yep, that’s me.

May 05 2016

Interview with Katie Otten — Stage, voice, film actor and model

Katie Otten is a 26-year old model residing in Omaha, Nebraska.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I was born in West Bend, WI, and have two amazing and loving parents, as well as an older brother, who instilled in me a love for video games and anime! Because I grew up playing video games, I got involved in cosplay a few years ago, and recently got my boyfriend into it too, and I love going to conventions, spending time with friends, and seeing new plays and movies.

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

I began acting when I was in my first play in 5th grade, and from then on, I knew I wanted to work in theatre. As I got older, I learned more about modeling as well, and realized that, for me, it could be another way to become a character and tell a unique story. My favorite photo shoots are ones that really let the viewer imagine a story.

What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

I definitely want to keep modeling, not for the sake of making money or promoting in certain fashion, but rather to create new characters and narratives. Next year I’ll be attending graduate school at the University of Nebraska – Omaha to get a Masters in Theatre. I am also currently pursuing voice acting, with two completed audio books, and in a few years I hope to be voicing video games or cartoons. I also hope to keep using theatre to teach children valuable life lessons.

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

I tend to do photo shoots with local photographers, usually when we both have an image or idea in mind. I do a lot of time period shoots, like Victorian, or cosplay-related, like Steampunk or various shows and video games. I would say I average about two or three shoots a month, and I definitely like to have a plan in mind ahead of time.

Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?

Yes! I actually found out a few weeks ago that I’m going to be on the cover of VC Andrews next novel, “Whitefern”. It’s a very unexpected honor, and I’ve already pre-ordered a copy!

Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?

I wish that society didn’t stress the notion that women need to be thin to be beautiful, which is even more so in the world of modeling. I know that many companies are trying to change this view, but I think we still have a long way to go.

Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

I love doing yoga and going walking or hiking. I think it’s important to eat healthy, especially because, as an actor, my body is one of the most important tools that I have, and I especially enjoy fruits, strawberries are my favorite food ever!, yogurt and bagels.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I love rainbows! Whenever I see one while I’m driving, I have to try really hard to not let it distract me. Sometimes I just pull over so I can gaze at it.

Would you change anything about yourself?

Hmmm, that’s a tough one! Sometimes I wish I was better at slowing down in my life, and appreciating all of the accomplishments that I’ve already made, rather than always wishing that I could achieve even more things. Sometimes we forget that we’ve already done so many amazing things, and there’s no need to always be comparing ourselves to others.

What is the one talent you wish you possessed?

I really want to get better at singing, as I always get nervous about singing before an audition, but I really enjoy doing it when I stop worrying about how I sound. I also own a mid-size Celtic harp that I want to keep learning how to play. Music can do such amazing things!

Visit Katie Otten’s website for more photos and information

May 04 2016

Interview with Janira Wolfe — Producer, Model, and Actress

Janira Wolfe is a 27-year old model residing in Los Angeles, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I grew up the oldest of 5 children, with parents that are still married, in the suburbs of Boston, where everyone graduated high school, and went off to some fancy college to begin working toward their eventual vanilla career. I was one of those people: I went to a small liberal arts college in Maine, where I studied psychology and human development; the only fields of study in which I had any interest, which, at the time, I thought meant the only profession in which I would ever work.

I graduated college and went on to work at a fancy hospital in Boston, and then I had various jobs in residential treatment centers for women with trauma, eating disorders, and teenagers with Borderline Personality Disorder, and also as a social worker for adults with chronic mental illness. I was good at what I did, and I even liked it for a period of time. For four years I worked in the field of mental health, with the plan to go back to graduate school, earn a PhD, do research, become a therapist… all kinds of things that I’ve not necessarily written off, but definitely have since put on hold.

I’m a pretty self-aware person, which means I noticed that my overall satisfaction with my life was certainly not improving as I continued “working toward my goal”, and it became clear that changes had to be made if my number one goal was to “find happiness”. I decided somehow that moving to California was the answer, and to save money to do that I had to find yet another source of income… modeling. Since then, modeling became not only my passion but my career, and in addition to modeling, when I have time, I love doing active, outdoorsy stuff, be it hiking, kayaking, sun-bathing, among others… I just love outside! I also love music; you can find me dancing my heart out to deep house in Hollywood pretty frequently, and when I’m lucky, I can take time to see other concerts as well.

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

As stated above, I started modeling to earn extra cash to help me move out to California. The first shoot I did, I tried some fashion, lingerie, and nude, and I just really liked the artistic nude. I was a dancer growing up, and had really missed making art with my body, and quickly fell in love with this new form of expression I’d found. I started doing lots of fine art nude shoots in Boston before moving out to LA, and through that, I discovered my pretty feet, and my foot fetish. Once I discovered the foot fetish world, the doors opened even wider to the larger fetish world, and I tried out fetish acting. I thought I loved nude modeling, but nude modeling was like a high school romance. Fetish acting is the love of my life.

What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

I recently launched my own website, where I have various memberships, and sell the fetish videos I produce and act in. I plan to continue acting and producing as long as possible, and to use the income from my site to support myself as I continue writing my books. I hope to have the first published within five years, and hopefully more by ten years. The books will be autobiographical, observational, educational, and written in efforts to help others as I continue doing what I love and living a life I enjoy.

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

I spend quite a bit of my time modeling, whether it’s freelance photos, fetish acting, cam-ing, or live action modeling at fetish parties. If I’m not modeling, I’m promoting, editing, or doing other busy work associated with it. I still do the artistic nudes I started out with, as well as some fashion, lingerie, glamour, and erotica. As I’ve mentioned, my main thing is fetish acting and cosplay: foot fetish, bondage, damsel in distress, super heroine, tickling, BDSM, among others… I model on MyFreeCams every once in a while when I have time and feel like some virtual play, and I also work as a live action model at events, particularly foot fetish events.

Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.

The best part of modeling for me has been the people I’ve met, both who have become personal friends, and have created beautiful art with. One of the producers I work with recruits models through ModelMayhem, and that’s how I started, and then how I ended up meeting my now best friend, with whom I act with and hang out with frequently. So that’s really awesome, and I’m very thankful for that. On the complete opposite side, there are some really horrible people out there. I’ve had some terrible experiences through ModelMayhem, including being drugged and taken advantage of. So, it’s definitely not all rainbows and butterflies.

Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?

I guess it’s hard to think of an answer when so much of what I do seems so outrageous to the general population anyway… haha.

Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?

Well yes, of course, there are plenty of things, but unfortunately most of the problems are problems with individuals, and not necessarily the industry as a whole.

Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

I go hiking and running almost every day at Griffith park, and dance and do yoga in my apartment. I eat breakfast before I run, which is usually some kind of organic cereal or granola with some kind of milk or yogurt, and again after, which includes eggs, veggies, meat, toast. I then eat a few more times during the day, making sure to cover the nutrients with my fruits and veggies, while also consuming enough protein and carbs to allow my body to do all I ask of it. Nutrition and exercise play a pretty important role in my life, as not only do I need to look good for work, but I also want to feel good for myself.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I mean, I’m pretty much an open book… just watch my blog!

Would you change anything about yourself?

Well, yes, I think we should always be better in the next moment than we were in the one before. Physically, I don’t like to focus on things I would change, unless they are actually possible, but I work pretty hard on keeping my body fit and the best version of my body it can be. As for my character, I’m constantly working on the way I interact with myself, others, and the world around me.

What features do you look for in a partner?

Every lover I’ve had, I’ve loved instantly. I feel pretty intensely compared to your average human… or so it seems per my and others’ observations. I therefore am very in tune with the way my energy interact with the energy of others. There is a certain calmness mixed with intense passion in the mixture of my own and a lover’s energy, and it’s that feeling that must be present for me to even consider a relationship with that person.

Visit Janira Wolfe’s website for more photos and information

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