Interview with Sammie J — Water sport fanatic and model
Sammie J is a 25-year old model residing in Destin, Florida.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
I’m Sammie and I was born in Birmingham AL, now living in Florida. Since I was a kid, I’ve always loved to drive boats; in fact I’ve been driving boats before I could properly talk. My hobbies also include cars -I’m working on getting my racing license with Porsche-, as well as fishing, wakeboard, kneee board, and in general anything on the water I’ve probably done -that’s why my dad says I’m a little fish-. Currently I am attending school for dog grooming, and will eventually open my own shop once I complete the program.
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
I got involved with modeling about 5 years ago. The International Bikini Model Search came to my town, and had a bikini contest as well as a photo shoot afterwards. I had so much fun I just couldn’t stop there.
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
My goals are to become a groomer, race car driver, and eventually a captain. My modeling isn’t my priority, but if I make it in the industry that would be pretty cool. I enjoy meting the new people and being able to have pictures to show my children and grand children one day.
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
I do photo shoots, and something I love is getting into the character, although I also love just being myself. Currently I try and model as much as I can, as much as 3 shoots in a week or even just once a month, but I do not do any nudes, though.
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
My best experience was a big shoot out I went to where all the girls were so nice, we had a lot of fun, and we had to play with cars and there were so many different locations to shoot.
My worst experience was one of my very first shoots, when I went with a girl I sort of knew to a mansion and took pictures all day. Then it came down to being in the bed room and I felt very uncomfortable, took a picture I didn’t really want to take, and then the photographer wouldn’t give me the pictures. In the end I payed him $500 to make him send me my pictures. After that experience, I have learned not to trust everyone who seems like a good person.
Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?
I’ve had a lot of funny things happen to me, and every shoot I go to is always an adventure.
Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?
I wish photographers wouldn’t be so mean to overweight models; that is something that hurts my feelings, and I consider those girls have just as much potential as I do, and to be honest, not everyone looks like me. Take that back… lots of people are overweight.
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
I’m a very active person, always doing something; from building furniture, to water sports, horseback riding and the list goes on. My favorite food is hamburgers!
Please share something people don’t know about you.
I performed the nutcracker on Broadway when I was younger.
Would you change anything about yourself?
I would change my boobs, but I don’t want to at the same time, since I know it will bring me back problems… I think I’m OK just the way I am.
If you were the opposite sex for one day, what would you do?
Everything a man would do, I’ve always wanted to be a dude for one day, like what does it feel like to have that stuff just hanging there?