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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.

Genevieve Burnesse with black wingsWhat 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…

Genevieve Burnesse in a black backgroundDo 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.

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Feb 29 2016

Interview with Julia Fae — Emotive model, full-time actress

Julia Fae is a 25-year old model residing in Los Angeles, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I was born in Hawaii the youngest with a few older brothers. I have a quite complicated birth story, you’ll have to pick it up through my poetry and prose on various blogs littered across the inter webs, or wait for a book, there will certainly be one eventually! I now travel around the west coast, mostly acting and gathering life experiences, going with the flow and what have you. Recently I was also back in Hawaii for a time, acting, tutoring, and producing film bits.

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

Regarding photographic modeling… I started modeling for small things at a very young age. My father would never let me consider it in any serious capacity, as he worked in marketing and did not like the way models were seen or treated within the commercial industry. He was, however, an artist, so when I turned 18 and was “discovered,” he supported my delving into artistic portraiture and the like. I was studying Art History at the time and so I wove a lot of symbolism and references to contemporary art and classical art into my posing and expression. The outlet and doorways modeling provided for me at the time was, indubitably, a blessing.

Julia Fae topless wearing a blue hatWhat are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

My personal goals always involve constant growth and acceptance, living genuinely, with a balance of nature and grace. Professionally I wholly intend to continue acting for the rest of my life. To land roles that push me to my best me and teach me the stillness of my deepest waters; modeling is and always will be the start of this wave I’m riding, but the kinetic energy has definitely shifted to moving pictures.

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

These days I only do several shoots a year. I have been regularly booking films for a time now so, acting keeps me quite occupied. I still adore creature character work with modeling, and that means very extreme costuming and makeup. Think gremlins and aliens, bugs and ghouls; fashion can be grueling work but totally kick-ass with the right team. Raw portraiture will always be a foundation, as will anything art-based. Meaning, having a particular direction, goal, focus, story-to-tell.

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

The best experiences come from when you find someone who can be wholly honest with in front of camera. Who respects you so much that when you break your heart open for them, you will be sure to get every piece back once you put yourself back together. The worst come from those you take a piece for themselves. The selfish fuckers who want too much to be a part of what you are without them.

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

Oh goodness, what wouldn’t I. Any industry is by definition, “the aggregate of manufacturing.” For modeling to be a more true representation of what it to experience this life, collectively and individually, which I think is at its core its purpose, it would need to not be so systematic, so manufactured, made up my consistency, rules, roles, regularities. Once the industry is so organic and fluid that it is a child of the unexpected, then we are getting somewhere.

Julia Fae topless side viewDo you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

I am constantly moving, and during a single conversation with me I will have probably burned 80 calories. Always dancing, stretching, jumping, climbing, playing; I do try to put extra time away for runs and hikes, stretching, jumping jacks, planks, crunches. It is so, so important to me to stay healthy and fit and limber and to feel my best; I am obsessive with how healthy I eat, mostly vegetables, as local and organic as I can get, lots and lots of water. An amazing quote by Jennifer Davey perfectly sums up why, “The body is the obvious and central element to why we are here. Yet the western mind has been separated from the body. This separation allows for violence towards others and toward the land. It allows for violence against ourselves. It disassociates our inner knowledge and sophisticated inner response system of authorities outside of ourselves. But our body is the center of our mandala of being. It is the vehicle that allows us to experience life and attend to our emotional, physical, and spiritual development. Being in tune with the body is at the heart of becoming whole.”

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I have been wearing two toe rings that I cannot take off for several years now. I love them. But, they do make many a shoe quite uncomfortable.

Would you change anything about yourself?

Of course, and they vary, but best not to speak of them. Words are things, and today all I want my words to be is that I love myself and I am beautiful.

Are you currently in a relationship? How would you describe your partner?

I am. I would describe him as a goddess in his own right, as a very talented human, as strong, as sensitive, as adventurous and spontaneous, full of wonder and hope. Dreams drip from his tongue; he is too good to be true and challenges me every day to believe in everything I ever wanted.

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Nov 18 2015

Interview with Chyanne Jenee Pearson — Heartland Hottie

Chyanne Jenee Pearson is a 23-year old model residing in Haughton, Louisiana.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

My name is Chyanne Jenee Pearson, I’m 23 years old, born in Texas and currently living in Louisiana. On the side of being a full time model, I raise and train my own registered horses, and also have my own modeling website where I sell my photos, book outside photographers to work with, and let my fans keep up with me and my horses. I’m a country girl by heart, since I enjoy rodeo, shooting, mud riding and the out doors in general. I don’t mind having a beer and going down town, but I enjoy a nice bon fire with family and friends just as much.

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

I started at my local mall, where they would have little runway shows for prom dress and bikini season and they actually approached me about doing them. Then I did a contest and was one of the winners but being in school at the time I was unable to go to the next part of the contest which was in Los Angeles, California. A few years went by that I didn’t model at all, and then I decided to get back into it in 2013. I met my current personal photographer in 2014 and ever since then we’ve done all kinds of shoots and it has opened a lot of doors for me having so many nice high quality pics for my portfolio.

Chyanne Jenee Pearson topless on a riverWhat are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

In five years I hope to be signed with a nice company like Cover Girl. In 10 years I hope to be living my dreams!

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

We do anything from fashion to implied nudes. Traveling to special locations is my favorite but we have a studio we work in most of the time and costumes are my current favorite!

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

I don’t have a best, as many of my shoots have been wonderful and well worth my time. The worst time was when we went to a special location out in the public, and someone called the police on us for “indecent exposure” although I was clothed, then we were unable to leave when asked because the keys were locked in the vehicle and we had to get one of the officers to break in for us.

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

No, I have not.

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

Maybe more places that accepted tattoos? And bigger girls.

Chyanne Jenee Pearson modeling an american flag bikiniDo you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

I have a horrible diet due to lack of funding for good food, but I exercise regularly at least once a day, sometimes twice and I stay active with the horses I’m raising and training.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I was riding before I could walk almost, although people think I’m fake when I’m taking pictures with my horses but they don’t know that I bust my rear to feed and take care of these animals properly every single day rain or shine.

Would you change anything about yourself?

Breast job and nose… my jaw line throws my nose off, I was kicked in the mouth when I was 3, by a horse yes.

What superpower do you wish you had? Why?

If I had to pick one super power to have I would want to be able to talk to animals. I’m not sure if this counts but it would be so much easier to work the horses if I knew what they were thinking.

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Jul 31 2014

Interview with Ari Claire

Ari Claire is a 25-year old model residing in San Diego, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I am 25 years old, originally from Washington state, but now living in San Diego. I am married with two very spoiled cats. I work as a technical support specialist, and also make costumes for commission on the side. My hobbies include costuming (cosplay), fashion design, Japanese animation, reading, and other “nerdy” entertainment like tabletop role-playing games and comics.

Ari Claire face closeupWhen, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

I first got a taste for modeling when helping out my sister in high school, so around ten years ago. She was learning photography then, so my friends and I jumped at every opportunity to get in front of her camera. In college, I started working with other photographers through Model Mayhem, gaining more experience and broadening my portfolio. Now I still use Model Mayhem, but also have a network of photographers that I like and have worked with in the past. I typically go to them first when I have a new costume to shoot.

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

I would like to see myself grow as a cosplayer, both in my abilities with costuming and modeling those costumes. I don’t plan to model or do costuming professionally, but seeing my hard work recognized really means a lot to me even if it is “just a hobby”.

I hope to be able to build up a solid fan base in the next few years, and definitely don’t see myself stopping any time soon!

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

I do around one solid photoshoot a month, but because a lot of what I do involves costuming, there are many hours of planning, sewing, and constructing props that go into it before any photos are actually taken. With the fashion photography, I do make a lot of the pieces used, but a lot of it is also planning and organizing. Shooting is usually fairly simple and straightforward–one location, one photographer, and around fifteen finished shots. They usually last around two hours.

For runway work, it’s only for alternative fashion, and usually once or twice a year.

Ari Claire in a black dressPlease tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.

Some photographers are just a joy to work with–they give good directions, and we always end up with beautiful results. Those shoots are always the best. Another really fun experience was doing runway modeling for Korean alternative fashion brand “Haenuli” at a convention.

I haven’t had many bad experiences, but there was one occasion where my friend and I were grabbed by a very pushy photographer at a convention, and he wouldn’t leave us alone for almost an hour!

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

I work with friends a lot doing “relationship” photos for certain characters, and it’s always a fun challenge posing intimately with another person. Holding a serious, romantic pose for minutes at a time really tests my limits, and usually devolves into laughter!

I’ve also been called a princess by little girls who want to take pictures with me while doing fashion shoots–it’s so cute!

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

Since I primarily model as a hobby, I don’t have to deal with the industry too much. I think it would be nice if people could carry themselves on their work alone, rather than the people they know, but that’s a reality of any kind of show business.

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 to the gym five days a week, and do a mix of cardio and weights. I try to eat fairly high protein, and usually eat pretty clean–though I do cheat a lot on weekends! I don’t drink alcohol or eat red meat, which helps a lot, but even with my regular diet I still count calories on week days in order to maintain the right balance: believe it or not, I actually have trouble eating ENOUGH calories!. Fitness is something I care a lot about, and it impacts my life in little ways every single day.

Ari Claire on a tulips fieldPlease share something people don’t know about you.

I really like heavy metal music! People are really surprised to hear that, because I don’t look like the kind of person now who would be into that kind of thing. My favorite bands are power metal bands like Blind Guardian, Sonata Arctica, Keldian, and Kamelot.

Would you change anything about yourself (physical or otherwise) if you could?

Sometimes I wish I were shorter–it would make it easier to find clothes!–but in general, there’s not much that I would want to change about myself. I love my body, and I love my brain!

What superpower do you wish you had? Why?

I wish that I could have the power to teleport! It would make traveling to conventions and seeing family so much easier (and cheaper). There are so many places that I want to visit, so a hassle-free magical method of traveling would be incredibly convenient–as long as I could take my husband along, of course!

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