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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

Mar 09 2016

Interview with JazzyD — Multi Talented Business Model

JazzyD is a 19-year old model residing in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

My name is Jazmen McDonald, born in Detroit, MI in 1996, and I have 2 families; my mother’s family and my father’s family. My hobbies include reading, writing raps and poetry, singing, dancing, and helping others, and my interests include helping teens like myself, giving back to youth, building an empire. My professions are singing, dancing, writing, cleaning, cooking, and giving advice.

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

Being young and tall for my age at the time my family would encourage me to become a model, especially my aunt Alethea Thomas who was Ms. Washinton D.C. I got involved in the modeling industry when I was 9 years old, I was at this African-American convention similar to the African-American World Fest and my God Sister was doing a fashion show, she was a short one model and I was the only girl that was tall and slim enough to fit her design. I got into the modeling industry soon after I realized I loved being the center of attention.

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

My personal goals are to be able to provide for my future children and be able to leave a legacy that they can carry on for decades. My professional goals are to be able to show younger children you can do anything that you put your mind to as long as you stay focused, you may get distracted but as long as your main focus is to become the best at what you do and want to do you can make it, not just for young people but for everyone. In the next five to ten years I see myself being successful in my modeling and business career as well as being a mother.

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

In the modeling industry because I am a petite model so most of my work is limited. I do shoot often but they are not continuously, I mainly do photoshoots, video shoots and they’re mainly artistic nudes, nudes, glamour, implied nudes, and eye-candy shoots.

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

The best experience I have had with modeling is being able to enjoy the camera and being able to be free and have fun. My worst experience was going to New York with only $9 in my pocket and not being able to make it to certain appointment and castings, as well as being stood up by other photographers.

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

I have had an embarrassing moment, I was shooting a movie and there was a part in the shoot where I was getting in the tub, remind you I didn’t know I would be naked so everything was natural.

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

The only thing I would change about the modeling industry is the amateur photographers.

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 do any sports but I do workout 3 to 5 times a week, which includes 10 minutes stretch, 140 squats, 50 reverse sit ups, 50 calf’s, and dance while working out, each workout day. I watch what I eat and or how much of it I consume simply because I have to keep my body tight and the next days work out is going to be painful.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I am Honduran and Native American and I’m mainly laid back and chilled. People love spending time with me.

Would you change anything about yourself?

If I could change anything about me, it would be my judgmental side.

Do you have any fears or phobias?

My fears are roller coasters, height, and insects. Roller coasters make me feel like I’m going to die, height makes me feel as if someone is going to drop me, which is a reason I couldn’t be a flyer in H.S., and insects make my skin crawl. My phobias are dirt and nasty places it really makes my skin crawl like spiders.

Visit JazzyD’s website for more photos and information

Mar 19 2015

Interview with Krissy Koven — Edgy Alternative

Krissy Koven is a 19-year old model residing in Orlando, Florida.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I’m into everything Halloween and horror. My favorite movies are the Saw series, Silent Hill, Sweeney Todd, Repo: The Genetic Opera, The Purge, House of 1000 Corpses and The Devils Rejects. Because I live in Orlando, I am naturally a huge theme park nerd and have worked at Sea World and Disney in the past, and also opened the Hogwarts Express at Universal Studios Florida and am currently employed at the Hard Rock Cafe Orlando. I absolutely love to travel, and experience different food and cultures. I am a huge animal lover and haven’t eaten meat in 8 years. My family is from Trinidad in the Caribbean and I used to live there for a few years. I am also a huge fan of fetish clothing and love anything dark and alternative. My favorite type of music is hard rock.

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

When I was 15 I started taking modeling classes. I had heard my whole life that I was pretty and should be a model but never really considered it as a career or believed I could do it, but I took those comments as compliments. After 6 months of modeling classes was when I realized how impossible it was to get work. The agency I was with was John Cassablanca. All they wanted was money and didn’t care about me or my career at all… I eventually just gave up and didn’t do any type of modeling for a few years. About a year ago I decided to get back into it and pursue it seriously and I actually started getting paid jobs! Since then I’ve just been doing some shoots and making some extra money but I hope in the near future to turn it into a full time career.

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

Honestly, I hate this question because I have no idea where I’m going to be in 10 years… I can tell you where I’d like to be. Obviously anyone’s goal in this industry is fame and success. I am no different. I want to be a successful model and actress. I would like to be more along the alternative line of work. The last thing that I want is to be considered mainstream… I’m looking forward to more tattoos and piercings. I am also thinking about starting cosmetology school since I love hair and makeup so much. More than anything I honestly just want to be out in L.A. That is my favorite city, and whether I’m still doing modeling or not I want to open up my own tattoo or hair salon.

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

Right now I probably do one or 2 shoots a month. I have slowed down a bit from what I was doing before because it was getting to be too much with working so much and driving 2 hours out of town to see my boyfriend every other weekend. I mostly do artistic nude shoots and fetish video. I want to get into more glamour, alternative, and fetish photography.

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

I have a lot of stories to tell when it comes to modeling… most of them are negative honestly. It’s hard to find professional people these days… or at least hard to tell if they are or not. The best experience I have had was working with this photographer named Peterson in my area. He first found me and asked me if I was interested in helping him shoot for Planet Hollywood. The photos would be used to be put up around the new Los Angeles hotel and in all of the rooms. Working with him was amazing and his artwork is really incredible. We continue to work together today. My worst experience was with a “celebrity photographer” that had found me and said he loved my look and wanted to do some coaching on my facial expressions. To sum up the 3 hour shoot it went from bad to worse and ending in molestation… needless to say I never talked to him again and now bring someone with me to every shoot I go to.

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

No.

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

I would change all of the creepy perverted photographers who just want to see girls naked! I am so sick of those assholes!

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

I hate sports and exercising, so I don’t… haha. The only time I ever exercise is I will occasionally take a pole dancing class but that’s about it. I don’t eat meat or most dairy so I’m practically vegan… if I didn’t eat seafood I would be. I’m allergic to a lot of foods so it’s hard for me to find things to eat.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I have a rare disease called Toxoplasmosis and am partially blind in my left eye from it.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I would get my boobs done. I love fake boobs!

Do you have any fears or phobias?

I have claustrophobia and my biggest fear in life is being trapped in a place you don’t know how to get out of. Hence the reason the movies I despise the most because they legitimately scare the hell out of me are The Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland.

Sep 09 2014

Interview with Lynn

Lynn is a 21-year old model residing in Fremont, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

Born in Hayward, CA and raised in Fremont, CA. I don’t plan on staying in Fremont forever but I can definitely call it home. The Bay Area is my home. Ive been modeling for about 3 years now and have been working as an Esthetician for about a year. With that being said, I make time for freelance modeling whenever possible. I currently have my Facebook and Tumblr page under contruction but you can find me on Model Mayhem or check out my day to day life stuff and things on instagram.

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

I graduated from high school in 2011 and made that summer an experimental point in my life as I didn’t make a solid plan for myself beforehand. I underestimated my potential a lot in high school, over-thought thing and always questioned myself. So I made sure I got into modeling for the right reasons, because I knew I had every right to be confident in my creativity, and not to stengthen my confidence. I wanted to invest my time in creative outlets that appealed to me. I heard about Model Mayhem beforehand so I created a profile and have been creating images with great people since then.

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

In 10 years I want to gain the financial stability to support my parents. Some people work all of their lives which is fine if that’s what makes them happy but I want to make sure that my family can live comfortably without having to worry much about bills and deadlines. Not quite sure of the specifics when it comes to where I see myself in the future. I think I’ll see myself still learning, being happy, traveling, meeting and working with wonderful people. That’s all I would really want to work towards really is constant happiness. I see that as true success.

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

Aside from modeling, I work part time and focusing on getting my life in order financially all while making the most of my personal life. I make time for my modeling work whenever possible. At least a project a month. I miss planning a couple jobs a week. I’m currently trying to make more time for it. I primarily do photoshoots. I enjoy shooting artistic nudes, pinup, glamour, and just about any kickass idea. Im currently interested in body painting, different types of rope bondage and would like to do more video and acting work as well as work my way toward catalog work and publications.

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

Maybe if I could, I would like to give some people outside of the industry a different outlook on nudity modeling and nude photography. I could go on and on about it but I just wish it wasn’t seen in such a bad light. It’s not a pressing issue for me though because I remain proud of the people I work with and what we create.

What I also think could use some improvement is the communication through networking sites. Some people like to keep the entire project planning process through messaging on those sites and the way I see it, it’s less time consuming to give each other a call, text or even email. Meeting in person beforehand is even better. That is if each collaborator’s schedules don’t conflict with each other. That way you get a feel of who you’re working for and a better understanding of the project and vision.

I wouldn’t say all but some people I’ve worked with in the past have treated me like I was just a cute face with no brain. Or they assume I’m just going to “sit there and look pretty”. I like to have fun during shoots, yes, but I have a brain and I put thought into my work.

There is still so much for me to soak up and learn about the industry before I really look at the big picture and view the pros and cons.

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

I wouldn’t say I’m a very sporty person. I occasionally go for a jog, I do a lot of walking and am no stranger to dancing my little heart out at music events and live shows. Im making more time for myself to do some stretching in the morning and night. I would like to make more time to practice yoga and meditation. As for food, I don’t do diets but I like to control my portions and I like to avoid greasy food, fast food -not including my every now and then taco bell feast- and soda. I like trying new things. I eat Thai, Vietnemese, Japanese, Mexican, Italian, and others. When I eat lousy, I feel lousy. I like to avoid that. Though I’m only human and I’m having this disgustingly beautiful affair with milk tea and bagels with generous amounts of cream cheese.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

Hmmmm let’s see.. I’m 21, a lefty, and once got in trouble in high school for putting tweezers in an electrical socket in my science class. My teacher wasn’t too happy. My dad laughed when he called. We all laughed eventually.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I think it’s safe to say I’m comfortable in my skin. I don’t count piercing and tattoos as a change. Simply a way of showing who I am. My physical traits are just a minor part of me. Bad habits are certainly things I would like to work on. I thrive on procrastination and am I bit of a stress freak. Great combination, I know. It’s all a work in progress but definitely worth knowing that there can be a better me moving forward.

What is your favorite thing to do alone?

When I’m alone, I like to blare my music, drink wine and clean.

Visit Lynn’s website for more photos and information