Interview with DeLauwn McCrimager
Dee DeLauwn McCrimager is a 25-year old model residing in Chicago, Illinois.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
I’m from Buffalo, NY. I’m very close to my mom and I love my family, but not I’m a very family orientated person relating to some holidays and get-together. My interest in life consist on writing poetry because one-day, I’ll will be a great song writer for all the great singers. Also I love to think, just because inward meditation can be the best medicine.
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
I’m quoting drake “I started from the bottom but now I’m here”. But for me, I started in front of my bathroom door by taking pictures for practice. My mother was the photographer at the time by the way. And it definitely transcended from there on out. Working with great photographers and traveling city to city. “Man” What I say “God is great”.
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
My goals in five to ten years is to become an entrepreneur and song writer. Just because modeling isn’t forever due to the fashion industry always wanting new faces.
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
As a freelance model who doesn’t have an agent right now, getting work can be difficult but once photographers see my portfolio, they become interested and everything else follows through. I mainly do photo-shoots at the moment but I wouldn’t mind doing runway for great fashion designers. The type of photo-shoots I always prefer is commercial, fashion, and editorial. And for a bonus, I’m the person bringing the clothes to the shoot because all my suits are tailored.
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
My best experiences from modeling is traveling. I been to NYC, Miami, LA, And Chicago. I also planned to go international as a model too. And my worst experience from modeling was my very first photo-shoot. Because it took forever to get my pictures back from the photographer. And to mention, I paid for the photo-shoot.
Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?
My very first photo-shoot was a wreck. Not because I was a beginning since I did a lot of practice in the retrospect. But the issue was the photographer told me, his office was located in a center which has many studios. I’ll never forget traveling all over that place to find his office. But to come and find out, he insinuated everything to make it seem like he had an office there. I swear I was there for like 2 straight hours searching from top to bottom. And that center was huge but overall I still had a photo-shoot but not there.
Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?
Nothing because the modeling industry changes all the time. Most models say the industry is too critical and meticulous. But I’m very strong-minded from my upbringing.
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 any sport, and I work out about like 3 to 4 times a week. My eating regime is pretty consistent, I usually eat chef salads or vegetables if I need to diet. I still eat my meats but I break it down in portions. And having a great metabolism does help too. Because being a model who loves to eat, I tend to binge sporadically.
Please share something people don’t know about you.
That I’m a stay to myself type of person. Not because I’m close-minded, I’m just very complex and mysterious to figure out. Which makes me intriguing and not boring.
Would you change anything about yourself?
I love being a perfectionist but I tend to over analyze some situations when it’s not necessary. So if I can alter that just a little, I’ll be alright.
What features do you look for in a partner?
Someone who’s loyal to me and passionate about their aspirations in life. You have to be caring and supportive about the love we share for one another. One last thing, they have to be beautiful inward and outward.
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