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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 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

May 02 2016

Interview with Brittany M – Model

Brittany M is a 22-year old model residing in La Vista, Nebraska.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I am a 22-year old normal blue haired, dog-mom born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. In my free time I like to go to shows and support local art, usually music, have a love for reptiles, my family and I have been breeding and rescuing snakes since I was 8 years old. I do have a full time job as well as modeling, and work with the elderly as a CNA. Not the most glamourous, but very rewarding.

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

I kind of stumbled into the modeling industry actually, as I had a friend who liked to have someone go with her to make sure she stayed safe, and the photographer just liked my look and wanted to do a test shoot. We set up a time and the photos came out great! He told me I had a natural talent and I should try to pursue something and helped me get started; that was just over two years ago now.

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

My personal goals is just honestly to be happy in whatever I do. My professional modeling goals, I would absolutely love to travel -with my dog- and see the world and work with new people! Be in photography workshops, continue to be published, walk and showcase fashion shows. Mainly just create art! I don’t want to stop creating art!

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

How often I have shoots varies honestly. Sometimes I have several a week, other times only a few a month. Just depends on how often amazing concepts pop up. My look is very versatile so I can do pretty much any look: Fashion, Boudoir, Glam, Gothic, etc. Occasionally I walk in shows, and they are just so wonderful to have all the local talent come together.

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

My worst experience was probably with a photographer trying to weasel his way into forcing his models to do pornographic photos. Literally shoving my face, forcefully, into another model’s private area even though we were both saying no. However, that model has become one of my best friends, but also have had so many great experiences, you really get to know people when you work with them several times. Mostly good experiences!

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

Several embarrassing things can happen when you are modeling. When holding poses, you can easily fall on your face, My shoots however, everyone is laughing pretty much all the time. I am pretty weird, when testing lights I make some of the most hilarious faces and poses; a lot of joking around. But it’s gotten pretty normal for me and not so extraordinary.

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

The main thing I would like to change is all the hate, since a lot of the girls are straight up mean to each other, just likephotographers too. I know so many girls who break down all the time with how they are treated, it breaks my heart. Also, That everyone realized we make a living off this. Photographer pay your model. Citizens pay your photographers. What they are worth, because we are worth every penny!

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

I honestly don’t do anything to crazy. I will run and go on walks with my dog, crunches here and there. I just try to eat food that’s not horrible for you, and drink lots of water, and no pop. Avoid super greasy and fatty things. That sort of thing.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

Anybody that knows me, knows that I am actually super shy. However, everyone seems to think I am not before they get to know me, because I do tend to speak my mind.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I rather like the way I am usually. I mean, sometimes I wish I didn’t have any acne -but don’t we all- Other times I wish I have a slightly larger cup size, so that clothes fit better. But overall I love myself.

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

This has actually happened more than once! Why? Because I didn’t want to do my laundry! I just free balled it and avoided jeans. Seriously guys, It’s actually really comfortable! But other times, It’s very nice to have your underwear on. Really depends on the clothes you are wearing for the day. You should at least try it once.

Apr 30 2016

Interview with Ariel — Ariel the Artist

Ariel is a 24-year old model residing in Missoula, Montana.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

My name is Ariel, I was born in Maine, I’m currently about to graduate college from the University of Montana, and I’ll be moving to a coastal city once I’m done with school. I’m an art student, and I’m obsessed with a very wide variety of aesthetics. I love to paint and draw and take pictures, you can see some of my work on my website.

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

I was around 17 when I started modeling, after I’d had a couple people suggest that I try it out, and it was like being a little kid and playing dress up. I loved it, and as I’m getting more educated about art, it’s more and more interesting to see what different photographers come up with and have an interest in.

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

I would love to continue to shoot, especially once I move, as I’m planning on living in Seattle for a while, and eventually moving to New York. I’ve shot in Seattle before and I can’t wait to go back and make some more magic. To be a working artist and model and gain notoriety for my work would be a dream come true.

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

Since I’m going to school, modeling isn’t my main focus, but I still manage to shoot on average, about once a week. Fashion shoots are my favorite -I love playing dress up and trying out a variety of looks. I’ve also done a couple of fashion shows, and I’d love to do more.

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

I grew up doing gymnastics, and I was a cheerleader during the beginning of college, although I still love to dance, and I stay very healthy. I love running and hiking with my dog, she’s the best. I also eat very clean, I just feel better when I know I’m taking excellent care of myself.

Would you change anything about yourself?

It’s very easy to over-analyze parts of your appearance when you’re a model. You see so many different versions of yourself through other’s eyes, and they aren’t always how you would ideally envision yourself. But it’s important to realize that something you might consider a flaw, someone else might think is the best part of your look. It’s all about perspective.

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

I obviously would tell so many people how much I loved them. But then I’d want to do a couple naughty things, break some rules, create some chaos. Maybe pull a Robin Hood, rob a bank and give it to the poor, free all the puppies from the pet stores, eat my weight in cupcakes… normal stuff.

Visit Ariel ‘s website for more photos and information.

Apr 28 2016

Interview with Inky B — Tattoo Model doing the best I can!

Inky B is a 23-year old model residing in Kansas City, Missouri.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I’m from the Kansas City Area, mother of two amazing children who loves to read, spend time outdoors and loves traveling! I am the kinda girl who is either dressed up fancy or lounging around the house in my pajamas, and love doing makeup and trying new hair colors.

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

I got started with modeling back in 2014, when I was told I had the look by many highly known photographers here locally. I truly just do it as a hobby, I am a nurse by day and model, promote, and assist my photographers with their models. I love modeling and am so glad I started it!

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

My ultimate goal in life is to be the best mother I can be. Modeling goals though… I would love to become a suicide girl; I am a published model through Leather and Lace Magazine, and would love to still be modeling for magazines in the years to come!

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

I do photoshoots about two times a week, but I actually took a few months off of nursing because my money was better with my modeling work. Other than photoshoots I run the Leather and Lace Chrome Girl Modeling, Bike washing, and events department for Chrome publications and I love it!

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

I am a tiny girl with little to no balance so I would have to say toppling over in my heels on a windy day.

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 being outdoors doing any type of sports. I have such a high metabolism that I can eat anything and not gain a pound; I also do pole fitness as an excercise and I love it, as it’s amazing for a full body workout.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I think everyone is beautiful in their own way including myself so no I would not change a thing.

How do you think you are most likely to die?

I have Lyme Disease, therefore I will die from that, maybe not lyme in specific but the many many complications that come with it as in heart disease, memory loss, seizures, and plenty of others. My advice to you is check for ticks. So prayers please and thank you!

Apr 24 2016

Interview with Erin Scrivner — Shy girl turned model

Erin Scrivner is a 22-year old model residing in Springfield, Missouri.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

Hi! I am 22 year old Erin Scrivner, I was born and raised in a small rural town in mid-Missouri with a population of about 5,000. I have always been a small town girl, and enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, and spending time outdoors. I enjoy going to the gym everyday, yoga, and staying healthy, as well. I have been lucky enough to work in the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks for quite sometime now, and am very into the design industry and am pursuing a degree in Graphic Design at the local college in my hometown area.

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

I met a good friend in HS that always wanted to be a photographer. One day we just decided to try an amateur photoshoot for the first time with all of her equipment, and it turned out great, and we continued from there with different styles and themes… this was 3 years ago.

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

My goals in the next five to ten years are to move up in the modeling world, work hard, travel some, achieve the best shape of my life, and finish my degree in school. My main goal is to just be happy exactly where I am in life on my own personal journey.

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

I am modeling less than I was in the last few years, just because of other things that life consists of, including relationships, work, and other stuff. I have just recently picked back up and gotten serious with my modeling career, and I mainly do photo shoots, no catwalks or acting. I have done fashion photography, themed photography, and some boudoir.

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

The best experience I have had in the modeling industry is having a close friend to shoot with, as one of my best friends is a photographer and shooting with her, while being completely comfortable and having fun, are some of my greatest memories. I have not had any necessarily bad experiences in the modeling industry, but I will say from experience that I do prefer photographers who consult with the model before posting any photos on social media sites just to keep the relationship positive and comfortable.

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

During a shoot that was outside, the weather did not want to cooperate, it was very windy, and I was wearing heels, trying to balance on one foot. The sight of this made my photographer laugh, causing me to laugh. The wind was blowing very hard and we were standing there both laughing until we were nearly crying. There was an accidental photo taken during it all and it actually turned out looking very unique and beautiful.

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

I think I would change the fact that the most common type of photography models are asked to do is nude or implied nudity. I just love seeing modest photos turn out just as beautiful as lingerie or nude photos. Don’t get me wrong, I do appreciate a classy boudoir or lingerie shoot, but over the last few years I’ve heard the term “sex sells” often and I just wish that it was easier to book a shoot without worrying about being asked to take more clothes off.

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

I do weightlifting and a yoga class during the week, as I love exercising and staying healthy. I typically eat lean mean, veggies, and fruit with some carbs… and always peanut butter. It is very important to me to treat my body with care and love so it can keep me healthy.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I am gluten and dairy intolerant.

Would you change anything about yourself?

If I could change anything in the world about myself it would only be to always be confident no matter what I am feeling or how bad of a day I am having! Yoga and meditation help with this tremendously, though.

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

I would visit as many people and my favorite places as I could in the 24 hours, and take photos of every second so my last day on Earth would be fully documented for all my loved ones to see. I would make sure I let everyone I loved know how much they mean to me and give all my material possessions to people who needed them more than I did.

Apr 16 2016

Interview with Savannah Bice — Fitness, finance, and full-time model

Savannah Bice is a 19-year old model residing in Saint Louis, Missouri.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I was born in a small town in Missouri, since then I have moved to the Saint Louis area where I have pursued several different ventures, and after finding out that the basis for any success was my networking connections, I started applying it to my modeling and acting career. Although I have a high interest in finance and fitness, I found myself day dreaming about the world of modeling and acting. Now I do my best to combine my businesses, modeling, acting, and traveling.

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

I started out auditioning for a modeling and acting agency when I was 15, after a while I started networking outside of my agency to land photo shoots. I grew up with a desire to be in magazines and movies. I look at modeling and acting as my artistic and expressive side and I like to explore them through my work.

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

My personal goals are to maintain a healthy lifestyle and have the flexibility to travel very often. I plan to finish up my undergraduate degree in finance and I plan to graduate with my MBA by next year (2017). I take education very seriously and it has been very compatible with my other interests; I want to own my own business within the next five years and further my career as a model. I also take my health very seriously so that I can stay in shape for modeling and acting. In the next ten years, I will have a steady modeling career, and plan on modeling for fitness, gown, and swimsuit companies.

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

On average, I have at least five shoots a month, and I model primarily fitness, glamour, fashion, and swimsuits. I have recently decided to start acting in web series to see if I have a connection to it, while also participating in pageants to get experience on stage and expose myself to new environments.

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

The best experiences I have had are modeling for a dress boutique. I love modeling beautiful wedding and prom gowns and that experience allowed me to do so, while I also competed at the Miss Missouri USA pageant and that was an amazing experience to meet other models in the industry and learn new things about modeling. My worst experiences have been, on a few occasions, photographers not acting in a professional manner. I take my job seriously and I do not like it when people try to undermine me or act unprofessional. It has only happened to me a few times, but I do my best to spot it early before working with a person.

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

During one of my first auditions at my agency when I was 15, I went in to read a cold script for a potential commercial contract. I ended up completely forgetting the whole script and running out of the room without a second thought. Ever since then I have had to work up the courage to start acting again.

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

The industry is tough and only a few people can actually make a living out of it, but if the industry wasn’t hard, then almost anyone would try to be a model or actress. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication in this industry and I wouldn’t change that. I have worked in other industries and there is negativity in every different kind of 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 have been a competitive cheerleader and now I run cross country. In order to run for hours I have to maintain a very balanced diet so that I can exercise vigorously. Along with a strong running routine, I have to incorporate a lot of strength training so that I can also tone up. I like to eat a lot, but in order to keep my figure I eat a lot of proteins and veggies, while I’m also a big fan of keeping healthy by taking vitamins and staying active altogether. I care about my health because of my modeling, but also because I know it is important to any balanced lifestyle.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I am a huge book nerd, and I read 2 to 3 books every month. I believe I learned most of what I know through the books that I read. I am a big fan of literature by J.R.R. Tolkien, and the best movies that I see today are based on books and that is what sparks my interest in acting. After reading a book I can understand and relate to the characters in the book and I believe that is a major key in acting. Some of my other favorites include James Dashner’s The Maze Runner and The Eye of Minds series and Scott Westerfeld’s Uglies Series.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I could list a million and one things about my physical appearance or life in general that I would wish to change. But seeing as though I cannot change them, I like to work with what I have got.

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

If I had 24 hours left to live I would buy a plane ticket and take my family to New Zealand. If there is one place I want to visit before I die it would be New Zealand. The natural beauty of the country is enough to make anyone fall in love with it, but it is also where the Lord of the Rings were filmed. I would take all my saved up money and take a helicopter around the whole country since that would be the fastest way to see everything.

Visit Savannah Bice’s website for more photos and information

Apr 14 2016

Interview with Celka — A musician who models

Celka is a 23-year old model residing in Springfield, Missouri.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

My name is Celka, and I come from a very unique family. I was born in Houston, Texas, however currently live in Springfield, Missouri, and will be moving to LA this fall to pursue an MM in Music Composition at USC. As it stands right now, I am a freelance model, musician, and office manager at my mother’s weight loss clinic. My father is a physics professor for a local university, but has credentials that extend to doing contract work for NASA occasionally; he was a finalist in the astronaut program once upon a time and therefore trained with people who eventually became astronauts.

My mother has an incredible musical history; her father was principal bassist for a symphony in Seattle, but also played jazz bass and trombone. This musical history is why I am a musician now – when my grandfather died, we inherited several instruments, including a cello older than the United States. My older brother now plays that cello, I have a younger brother who plays violin, and I play viola. We therefore used to play regularly as a string trio, and all of us play professionally. While my younger brother has decided to pursue performance, my interests went in the direction of composition, which is why I will be studying at USC this fall.

My family is very proud of our heritage – my grandmother on my dad’s side is a famous cook known to be the one in America to turn to for Finnish cooking and much of Scandinavian cooking. All of us have been to Finland, my brothers and I having both played music and visited the town of our ancestors. My Finnish and Scandinavian look is why people thought I should model in the first place, and other than writing and performing music, I enjoy drawing, have conducted music for productions in the past and like to sing.

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

Throughout high school people consistently told me that I should model, but I didn’t believe them. My career was sparked when the photographer that took my senior photos asked me back for a makeup shoot for his online magazine, however it didn’t truly start until a couple of years into college, when I decided I would take the plunge, primarily to raise money for myself. While monetarily it hasn’t supported me, it has improved me substantially as a person – I am much more confident than I was before I started modeling.

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

The question “Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?” has always bothered me simply for the fact that, while I have goals, I have no intention of being upset with where life leads me. My goal in life is to expand my horizons – I intend to pursue music composition professionally, perhaps with modeling, but perhaps without. I will not be discouraged if modeling is not always a part of my life; it has been fun and I would love to do it professionally, but I’ve never been in a position to pursue it full-time.

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

I primarily do photo-shoots – I used to do them almost weekly, with most photographers wanting me for artistic shots, however with my current schedule I was no longer interested in trade for time. I do shoot for pay perhaps every month or so. In the past I have done a few fashion walks for charity and also just for fun.

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

My best experience was a photo-shoot I set up myself, when I had adopted a rescue dog who had lost all of his faith due to maltreatment. He was a breeder dog, from a pedigree bloodline, so he was still gorgeous. I coordinated with a photographer to model an outfit from a local boutique that matched the dog’s markings. As for my worst experience, I will not name anyone specifically – the worst shoots were always ones where the photographer or organization was ambitious, but disorganized. I have frequently worked against egos convinced of their superior professionalism, which in turn ruined the quality of the shoot. When fellow models’ feelings are hurt or when my day basically goes down the drain because of someone’s poor organizational skills and lack of care to the models’ schedules, I put those photographers or designers down as people with whom I will never work again.

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

This doesn’t pertain specifically to my modeling career, but – I went viral for a while for making faces! Last year I submitted a bunch of hideous photos of myself imitating celebrity facial expressions and the internet ate it up. Thanks to that little fluke, I ended up with a contract with an acting agency.

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

As with many gigs people try to give me musically, a lot of modeling gigs are expected to be voluntary. Models, especially where I’m from, are frequently used without payment. I do not have time to do modeling voluntarily, which is why I don’t model as much anymore – I have other ambitions, just as anyone organizing a shoot or fashion walk does. When I’m there, I will do my best and be as efficient as possible – sometimes actions taken by organizers suggest that they assume otherwise.

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

For exercise, I walk and do an exercise program called Essentrics – it’s wonderful because it tones and lengthens your muscles while stretching your body and keeping it nimble, so I walk away from a workout refreshed. Diet-wise, I listen to my body, as I don’t eat food that leaves me feeling exhausted, which includes fried foods. When eating out I always ask for grilled instead of fried chicken, forgo extraneous sauces such as ranch dressings, and make sure my plate is colorful, with greens to combat the carbs and meats. I believe in a protein and fiber quota – each meal must have a healthy serving of both. Some carbs are okay but must never be the main constitution of a meal. It’s all about balance.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

My passion for dinosaurs never died: I still know a lot about them and love reading news on new findings. For a while growing up I wanted to be a paleontologist.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I’m always working to appreciate something new. Sometimes my developed biases get in the way of learning about a new thing; I am regardless still doing my best to keep an open mind.

What features do you look for in a partner?

I don’t care how interesting it is – humility. People are going to say all sorts of things, but humility is perhaps the strongest factor in who I choose. Humility is what makes one strive to be a better person than they were yesterday – if you don’t have that, why would you ever aspire to change?

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