Blog Archives

Apr 04 2016

Interview with Mary-Pat — Irish gogo dancer and model

Mary-Pat is a 24-year old model residing in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I was born in New Ulm, MN and raised in a small town called Sleepy Eye, MN. I’m the fifth child of six, and grew up dancing at the age of 5 and also danced on my high school dance team, as well as also involved in volleyball, and figure skating. My sophomore year I left my local High School and enrolled into online schooling and attended a performing arts school in Minneapolis, MN. My hobbies and interest include go-going dancing, modeling, lifting weights and working out, nature, traveling, and meeting new people.

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

When I was 15 I had the typical teenage dream “I want to be a model”, and after talking to my parents about it they both agreed to enroll me into a performing arts school. Little did I know how much work and commitment modeling really requires, but I found a passion for it ever since.

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

My professional goals would be to own my own dance studio or company. I would also like to go back to school to become a lawyer or business management. Personal goals would be just to be genuinely happy in life, and I’d like to travel as much as I can, and Gogo dance for some of the biggest music festivals. I would also love to own a miniature pot belly pig! haha I always told myself I would own one as a pet… they’re so cute!

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

I usually do all my scheduling a month in advance due to my full-time job, so I would have to say I do a minimum of 3 photo shoots a month. The most I’ve ever done was 7 photoshoots within a month along with working my full-time job and gogo dancing at a few clubs on the weekends and doing promos as much as possible. When I first got into modeling I registered as a petite model so I did a little bit of acting and commercial work. Now I do a lot of glamour, print, lifestyle, and promotional modeling.

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

I was a Corona light model for the Kenny Chesney Big Revival Tour and got to shoot t-shirts off with a t-shirt gun and danced around on stage in front of 60,000 people. I also gogo danced for sisqo, from the thong song. So those were pretty exciting experiences. Being able to work with some really well known photographers around my area and collaborate with them along with other models is one of the best experiences to me because nowadays I feel like the industry is full of fake and scum bag people.

I’ve had a few bad experiences with photographers and models. I once had a photo shoot with a photographer that would try to hit on me or make inappropriate comments. Let’s just say that shoot lasted about ten mins and I ended up giving him a piece of my own mind and told him screw himself. I don’t take shit from anybody, that’s probably why I get called a bitch a lot but I feel like that’s a trait you need when you’re involved in this industry, as it’s so easy to get tricked into things you don’t want to do and get taken advantage of.

I’ve also had a bad experience once with a model’s mother: back when I was attending a performing arts school I would always attend IMTA’s -which stands for International model and Talent Associations- every year, and which was basically a huge competition among models, actors, musicians, and others, where you were scouted out by some of the biggest modeling, acting and talent agencies around the world. Long story short, I had a dance routine that I was going to do for my talent, and after I did my cold reads and went back to the dressing room to get ready for my talent I noticed my dance shoes were gone along with my bottoms to my costume, and I wasn’t able to do my talent due to not being able to find my things so I was super bummed out. Later on I found out that one of the model’s mother was the one that stole my shoes and bottoms, and she felt so bad that she returned them to me after everything was done and apologized for her mother’s behavior. I was in shock… people are just shady.

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

This one time I was doing a steamy Valentine’s Day shoot and it was “that time of the month”. During the shoot, my tampon string decided to make an appearance and say hello. The way the photographer approached me about it was just hilarious! The look on his face was priceless! Thankfully he’s a good friend of mine so it was more funny than embarrassing.

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

Health and fitness is a huge part of my life, and I believe exercise is the best way to cure anything, as exercise gives you endorphins, endorphins make you happy, haha. I weight lift 5 to 6 days a week along with dancing, and I meal prep every Sunday night so I have a week’s worth of meals so it makes it easier for me to have a clean eating palette during the week. I usually eat skinless chicken breast, steak, fish, brown rice or quinoa along with mixed veggies, and I love a good salad along with a lot of fruit. Since I do weight lift I do take supplements along with a lot of protein, but don’t get me wrong, I do have a sweet tooth and I am only human. I love my carbs and junk food!, I am a chocolate lover, anc can never turn down pizza or a good chocolate chip cookie! I also love my ice cream… moderation is key!

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I’m a thumb sucker, and catch myself sucking my thumb like a little baby before bed every night, and also wash my hands in threes. I hate sleeping alone, and when I’m not sleeping next to my significant other I spray his cologne on my pillow and spoon it. I don’t drink milk.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I wish I had more patience and wasn’t so hot headed and stubborn. I’m known for being a little bit of a spitfire.

What features do you look for in a partner?

I kind of have a thing for bad boys, the ones that come of rough on the outside but once you get to know then they’re like a big teddy bear. I’m into guys with dark hair and blue or hazel eyes, and I find beards sexy but love a strong jaw line. A man filled with beautiful tattoos is definitely sexy in my eyes. I have a thing for muscles and broad shoulders., he’s got to like hockey -and if you like basketball that’s just a deal breaker-. Being with someone that cares about their health and physical appearance just as much as I do is always a plus. I’m a sucker for men with humor, and if you can make me laugh non stop on the daily and find humor in everything like myself then I’m sold. Looks are always a plus but personality is everything, and I’ll pick a guy with personality over a guy with looks any day. Someone I can talk to and confide in, who cares about my well being and dreams and fears and takes care of me. Basically, just be prince marching on my door step hahaha!

Visit Mary-Pat’s website for more photos and information

Mar 28 2016

Interview with Chelsey Langerman — Freelance Model and Fitness Coach

Chelsey Langerman is a 24-year old model residing in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I was born and raised in Saint Paul, Minnesota and although I love Minnesota, I just always feel more at home when I visit my family in San Diego, California, where I plan to move someday in the future. I enjoy Mountain Biking ,Trek Bikes all the way, volleyball, yoga, paddle boarding, hot summer days, and last but not least working out, it is honestly my obsession, if you enjoy fitness and nutritional advice follow me on IG: BuffBlond I have a huge passion for animals and if it was financially possible I would rescue them all.

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

I started modeling when I turned 20 and have been for the last 4 years. Since I was 7 years old, I’ve always wanted to be a model, and I even remember looking at the Guess Ads.

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

I plan to get my personal training certification in August, then to own my own gym and to teach a HIIT training class, while I also plan to continue to inspire my followers and gain more along the way. A goal for myself is to get sponsored by a supplement and apparel company, and also want to compete in a bikini competition. I have so much determination to make this happen, so stay tuned…

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

I would say I do 2 to 3 photoshoots a month, and tend to do more shoots in the summer time, because there is so much more opportunity for shooting outside, and let’s face it, Minnesota is beautiful in the summer time. I do shoots of all sorts, my favorite shoots would be “High Fashion” and “Fitness”, I know complete opposites of each other, but I like to change it up. I’ve also have had experience in Runway Shows in MPLS, including “Mod Fashion Show”. I enjoy those when the opportunity calls for me, however being that I am 5’5 I don’t get to do those as much as I would desire.

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

Luckily I haven’t had too many bad experiences with modeling, as I make sure that I am straight forward with the photographer before the shoot takes place. I like to know what he or she has in mind in comparison to what I have in mind for the shoot, and it pays to be on the same page as the photographer. I also believe highly in showing up a little early before the shoot, especially if it’s paid, as this will allow time for you to prepare your outfits and make up.

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

Yes, I wish that Runway Modeling wasn’t so restrictive to the height limit. I mean I can be 5’11 with a pair of Christian Louboutin’s on…

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

Wow, it’s like this question was designed just for me, as previously stated, I love to workout, I work out twice a day 6 days a week. It’s great for your body and your heart to at least be active for 45 minutes a day at the very least! As far as Nutrition goes, Nutrition is everything, since having a nice lean fit body is mostly from what you eat. My advice to when it comes to eating healthy is “If it comes from the ground and isn’t altered, which means Non GMO, eat it”. Your body was meant to eat natural foods, not the overly processed foods that many of us have been addicted to. Follow me on IG: BuffBlond for more nutritional and fitness tips.

Would you change anything about yourself?

You know I am pretty happy where my body is at right now, However there is always something to learn, something you can better yourself at. “If you are not learning or growing, you are dying.”

What is your guilty pleasure?

Omg! my guilty pleasure is cheese cake! I absolutely love it, this is definitely one of my cheat meals that I have.

Visit Chelsey Langerman’s website for more photos and information

Mar 19 2016

Interview with Mary Casarreal — Cuban Model, Science and language Lover

Mary Casarreal is a 25-year old model residing in Lansing, Michigan.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I was born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba and my roots define much of my identity but I’m a straight forward yet complex individual. My heart resides within the rhythm of the caribbean sea on the west side of the island, while love and Respect rule my character. I moved to the United States with my family, graduated from High School in Michigan, and recently graduated College from The University of Michigan with a major in Bio Cognitive Neuroscience, and another degree in French and Francophone Studies. I speak Spanish, English and French fluently and my wanderlust and love for all people consumes me.

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

My first modeling job was at the age of 15, when I did a lifestyle catalog shoot here in Michigan. I remember the photographer was Quinn and it was a wonderful experience, as it was an extremely sunny day in a small town in Michigan. As we drove, there were fields of corn and sunflowers on a dirt road leading up to the photographer’s home. It was mid August and my dad came along to spend the day with me, we had our windows down driving there in late morning and the breeze was incredible. It was absolutely beautiful.

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

This year I wish to focus on my career as a model and actress more so than anything else. I am studying for some exams for my graduate career but I would like to shoot Swimwear and travel more than anything else this year. I will also be incorporating myself into the Spanish market more so, send some good luck my way.

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

I’ve been traveling non stop as a spokesmodel for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles since January which consists of working for one of the brands and answering any questions about the products with a smile, love for the position and enthusiasm. So far Philly, Detroit, Chicago and Charlotte have been good to me! Next stops are Atlanta, Ohio and NY!

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

Best experience was touring the caribbean with Hot Tropix shooting a calendar on a two week trip to over 7 islands, that was me in my natural habitat. I also toured the caribbean with a luxury swimsuit brand called Komplique and that experience changed me as a person and my outlook on life. The worst would probably be a super creepy photographer I shot with once who insisted if we ever had to travel I needed to sleep in the same bed as him because other models thought it was normal… never normal ladies.

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

I’ve never done anything nude, but I was body painted for Comic-Con as Wonder Woman, which was amazing as I felt clothed and looked clothed although I wasn’t… it was awesome. You can google my name and body paint and it should come up, it was great.

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

The industry needs to be actually accepting of curvy, large and foreign and not have the token colored, heavy and authentic looking girl in every campaign. Also more opportunity for minorities.

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

Nutritional plan is on my Instagram and so are my workouts but I don’t eat canned foods, don’t drink pop or sodas, I drink seldomly, I swear it… I lift weights and enjoy my yoga. P90X every other day especially the plyometrics CD and fresh squeezed veggie and fruit juices in the morning. I make things as fresh as possible, no yellow #5 in my food please!

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I think everyone needs to read Radical Forgiveness, Many Lives Many Masters, & 5 Love Languages. Also, I love seafood.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I would be able to turn haters into chocolate and then eat them.

What is your guilty pleasure?

Homemade Chicken Stew, fluffy fuzzy socks, soft pajamas and a mouthwatering dessert with too much chocolate, snuggled up with my puppy and the people I love the most with no deadlines and no worries in that moment in time. Besides that guilty pleasure give me a bikini, a beach and some fresh seafood and I’m trapped.

Mar 16 2016

Interview with Oki Doki — Burlesque Performer and Avant Model

Oki Doki is a 22-year old model residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

Born in Daytona Beach, Florida, I moved away as soon as I graduated high school and immediately got involved in the local arts scene of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The rest is history as the people I met helped catapult me into the performance and visual art world that I now find myself in. When I’m not behind the camera or on the stage, I’m typing away at my computer as a freelance journalist and editor for a local paper from back home, Florida.

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

It’s seems silly, but I truly got my beginning when I got my senior portraits done for high school. I couldn’t believe how much I loved it, and the photographer seemed to really enjoy my energy! When my portraits came out looking something out of a magazine and not a yearbook I decided I wanted to start doing it professionally. After moving to Michigan I quickly became involved in the local burlesque troupe, and finding photographers to model for was easy after that.

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

I have a lot of goals, with an umbrella goal of accomplishing at least half of them. The big two are expanding my horizons as a performance artist and going on an international tour. Some other goals include getting photos done I’ve only dreamed of, finishing college, and making a million dollars -at once of course-.

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

I don’t model often anymore, and this is because I’ve just got a lot more picky about who I want photographing me and what type of modeling I want to portray. I used to do anything – so long as I was getting paid. Now I do a lot of t4t shoots with amazing photographers who can make my visions come true. I tend to fall into the erotic category, and though I love a good boudoir shoot I find myself leaning more towards art nudes and avant-garde themes.

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

Oh boy. Let’s get the bad out of the way first… I had a horrid experience with a “photographer” who drank whisky during the entire shoot, despite having to drive to different locations, asked me inappropriate questions, and never got my photos to me because I turned him down when he asked me out. Now the best experience is literally any time I’ve shot with Tim Motley: the man is an utter genius, and gives the absolute best feedback. If he likes what you’re doing, you’ll hear a lot of “ohh fuck yeah”‘s and “holy shiiiiit”‘s – it’s hilarious and very reassuring.

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

Sometimes I’ll wear those cheap, fake nails you can pick up at the dollar store for shoots -although they don’t look cheap or fake on camera- so that I don’t have to do my real nails, which wouldn’t look as good anyway. Though the last time I picked them up, I forgot to pick up the nail glue you have to use to apply them. So, I used eyelash glue instead, which made sense and seemed like a fine alternative. The shoot was in a bathtub, however, and as the shoot progressed my nails kept falling off in the tub. My MUA was desperately fishing in the milky water for my lost nails every few minutes, and super-gluing them back on! The damn things didn’t come off for days after that… but we all had a good laugh.

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

Of course, we all want to change something, though I think most of us can agree that it would be great if people weren’t so damn flaky. You don’t even want to know how many shoots I have booked that never even happened, because someone didn’t get back to me after agreeing to a damn date.

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

I’ve always done yoga, since I was a kid and my mom owned a shop that sold incense and crystals. Yoga has been a huge part of my life, and it is both a fantastic workout and stress reliever. Though on top of yoga I run in the summers -give me a break, I live in Michigan- and have recently been learning aerial silks at an aerials gym once a week. Nutrition has also always been a big part of my life, with a father who is a nutritionist. I try to keep a balanced diet, I never starve myself, and I never get fast food… ok, the occasional fry.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

In the realm of models and photographers, many people aren’t aware that I’m in a burlesque troupe. They’re called Super Happy Funtime Burlesque and it is the absolute best time of my life. We write zany, original music, tour the country and meet some of the most amazing people showbiz has got to offer!

Would you change anything about yourself?

Never. You should always love yourself, both on the inside and the outside, and if a change needs to be made, make it for yourself and always be healthy both physically and mentally. I love my life, my friends and the experiences I continue to make. I wouldn’t change a thing.

What was the meanest rumor ever spread about you?

High school was great in a lot of ways, but high school was also hell. I had a girl, who did not like me at all, spent weeks with one of her friends making custom t-shirts, headbands, and even socks! that said “Rheannon is a Whore” or some such variation of that sentiment. She even made an entire photo album on Myspace of their progress — though of course I didn’t see this until after she passed them out to any and everyone who would wear one on the last day of my Sophomore year. I made it through one class before I reported her and got to go home until the next year. In an ironic twist of fate, she later became my best friend, although we don’t speak anymore.

Visit Oki Doki’s website for more photos and information

Mar 14 2016

Interview with Ashley Carpenter — Full Time Mom and Model

Ashley Carpenter is a 28-year old model residing in Cadillac, Michigan.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I was born in Detroit, MI and raised in Macomb, MI, by my grandparents. I have a twin sister, and three younger brothers. During High School I was a cheerleader, and always worked in the restaurant and bar industry, starting at the age of 14 as a Hostess at Big Boys. I’ve worked at numerous restaurants as a waitress and once I turned 18, I started my career at Hooters, where I’ve worked at 5 different units across the United States.

I’ve lived in southern California the last 8 years of my life, and 6 months ago moved back to Michigan. I love outdoor and adventurous things, including horseback riding, motocross, anything on a dirt bike really, wake boarding, boating, tubing, really anything in the water. I love traveling the world… Venice, Italy; Budapest, Hungary; Prague, Czech Republic; The Maldives, are some of my favorites. I’ve stopped in Tokyo, Singapore, Moscow, Malé… I am internationally scuba certified, and am very excited to continue working to become a dive master. I have two beautiful children, my son is 6 and my daughter is almost 4, and I am married to the love of my life, we met at 14 years old. We’ve been married for 8 years!

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

I’ve always wanted to be a model, ever since I was a little girl. I know it sounds very cliché, but it’s so true. I’ve never really been one to be camera shy, and used to make home videos on my grandfather’s video camera of my sister and I “rapping” to Eminem… embarrassing, I know, but I have just always loved being in front of the camera. I started modeling when I was 18, and when I moved to California, the door to the modeling world really opened up for me.

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

You know, I’ve always wanted to be in Maxim, and Playboy… but I’m also the girl who loves Tattoos, and tattoos don’t take you that route in the modeling world. I’ve always wanted to walk runway shows like Victoria’s secret, but again, tattoos, and the fact that I’m about 3 inches too short for runway… That didn’t really go my way either. I also love Motocross and have always wanted to be a Monster Energy girl for Supercross. I’m still aiming for that! Professional goals though… I’m about to start nursing school… in 5-10 years, I see myself with my ADN or BSN, working in a great hospital taking care of people. Hopefully between now and then, I will have more published accomplishments and can retire from the modeling world happy with the work I have done.

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

I model whenever I get a shoot I’m into. I don’t typically do Tf shoots, I am a paid and published model. If someone contacts me for a shoot or project, saying “Hey, we love your look, we want to book you, and have a plane ticket for you ready and waiting if you say yes” then I’m there. It’s not just a job for me, it really is a passion and fun for me. I will shoot almost anything, but I will not do erotic and fetish modeling, since that’s all a weird realm for me. I will do tasteful nudes, and I have, I’m very comfortable in my own skin. I find I get booked for a lot of lingerie and bikini shoots and projects though.

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

The best project to date, I’d have to say was when Chevy Hardcore contacted me to do a shoot for them, which was fun, it was in Temecula, CA. It was super windy that day so a lot of the shots my hair is flying around and it was like we had a giant fan making my hair all glamorous, when really, it was just super windy. I got lost on the way there and got pulled over, and the policeman escorted me to my shoot, so that was a different way to make an entrance. I’d have to say my worst shoot was my very first shoot, when I was contacted by this “photographer” and he wanted to do a shoot at this nudist resort. He said it was because obviously it being a place where people can roam freely naked, we could get implied and nude shots, if I was comfortable, without getting into trouble.

I was 18 and super naive, and agreed even though I wasn’t really sure I wanted to do this shoot. I checked out his portfolio when he contacted me and they didn’t look like awful shots, but they weren’t very edited and seemed very amateur. I still went ahead with it though, thinking if I didn’t do it, I never would, and who was I to be picky, it was my very first shoot ever. I went, and we started in the pool, and that part was fine, but towards the end of the shoot, it almost seemed like he was just aiming for porno looking shots, and it made me very uncomfortable so I was pretty much done with the shoot at that point. I always said after that shoot I would never do nude shoots again, and now look at me. Haha.

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

Sometimes I bring an escort to a shoot, usually if it’s a shoot at a residence and I’ve never worked with the photographer. You never know with the things going on in the world, and I’m a firm believer in being safe than sorry. So I bring my friend at the time to this shoot at this residence and I’m nude for the shoot… and during break at one point, she throws on some heels, and comes on the screen with me and the photographer thought it was really funny, so here my friend is trying to pose and he is taking goofy pictures just having fun, and then she bites my nipple. And he actually got a picture of it, and it was probably a first for him to have a model’s friend just randomly kind of crash the shoot for a few minutes, but it was all fun and he was a good sport about it.

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

If I had ultimate power to change parts of the modeling industry I absolutely would put restrictions for models with tattoos. I’m heavily inked up and because of that, it stops me from higher end fashion shoots and projects. I’d also drop the height requirement for runway to 5’5″ so I could walk in runway shows.

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

Again, I’m very into active things like wake boarding and scuba diving, and motocross. I am kind of a stickler when it comes to how I look, especially weight wise, but I don’t shy away from any foods, I love food, and I love to eat. Bar food is my favorite, and I like to drink, so I tend to put a lot of bad stuff into my body. I’m not against eating healthy at all, and I love fruit and Vegetables.

Just being a mom with two children is a lot easier to eat the bad stuff and fat filled stuff rather than trying to make super healthy food all the time. So because I like to keep my weight under control, and always try to look and feel my best, I literally went out and bought gym equipment about a week ago and have started a home gym in my basement. That way I’m more in control and when the kids go to bed, I have no excuse on why I can’t go work out for 2 hours.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I hunt. A lot of people perceive me as the girly girl, because I like to have my nails done, and wear heels and dresses and go tanning, and have hair extensions. But I really have no problem getting down and dirty, with no makeup, wearing camouflage and killing Bambi to put meat in my freezer to feed my family. I was always up north on my family’s farm during the summers driving tractors and plowing fields with my grandpa… cutting, splitting, and stacking wood all day, tending the garden, planting corn in the field, bailing hay and stacking that. To be honest, I love all the girly things, but I’d choose my cowboy boots over my heels any day.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I would love to be back to my high school weight at 115, but realistically, that would never happen, and I am comfortable in my body now, I am learning to love my curves and be content with that. I definitely would change my patience though, because I have zero.

Where is the weirdest place you’ve ever peed?

I went golfing one day and I was obviously drinking. I didn’t want to drive all the way back to the club to go to the bathroom, and my husband kept telling me that we were really close to a bathroom. I literally just couldn’t even take it anymore, and when we got to the next hole, I pulled my skirt down on the cart path, and peed right there. He was like “you’re joking right?” and I was like “When you have to go, you have to go.”

Visit Ashley Carpenter’s website for more photos and information

The online Word editor will help you compose easily documents for the web.

Mar 04 2016

Interview with Jillian Elizabeth — Unofficial Disney princess and Mermaid

Jillian Elizabeth is a 26-year old model residing in Boston, Massachusetts.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

Hey! My name is Jillian Elizabeth and I’m from Boston, Mass! I’ve been modeling for about 5 years now, I’m recently trying to get into actressing, so we’ll see how that goes! My goals include being published in Maxim, Playboy, Sports Illustrated and Arsenic Mag, and I’d love to be an international playmate, that’d be pretty cool. My friends describe me as half socially awkward and half I’ll talk to a brick wall. I’m an animal rights activist for cruelty free cosmetics, and I hope to one day open up my own no kill shelter. I love shopping, binging on my favorite Netflix shows, and the beach.

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

Oh gosh I think I was like 7 or so when I found a Playboy magazine and every since then, I knew I wanted to be a model, since I love being in front of the camera! I come alive per se, but my professional side comes out more when I’m working because I’m overly critical of myself, but at the end of the day, I love looking at the work I can create.

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

My personal goals are pretty much like every other girl, just to find someone who’s like minded and to build my empire with, as well as start a family. My professional goals are to get published in Playboy both regular and International, Maxim, and Sports Illustrated. I want girls to know it’s ok to be proud of who you are, and to know you don’t need to be super skinny to be a cover girl.

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

Since the new year I told myself, I wanted to accomplish something every month: January I went to the Sundance film festival, this month I have some shoots lined up and so on; my goal is to be more productive. I love doing glamour shoots, but since it’s winter, I have to wait to do beach shoots, unless I travel.

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

All the people you meet and just the fact that you know you got there yourself, but also all it takes is that one person to help you. I’m fortunate enough to be in an agency where all the girls get along and my agent is working everyday for us, so that was kind of my starting point for being more serious. But if you do travel to say the Sundance festival, unless you’re well known, no one will even give you a glance. You have to build yourself, I’m all for helping anyone I can!

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

The more I think about what I’ve done, the more I’m like wow I actually did that, I went to the links and laces golf tour and ended up winning a trip to the finals, so that was dream come true. Working with great photographers that I’ve seen on Instagram, so it’s been amazing.

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

Telling girls to love themselves more, in certain areas they tell the girls you have to be this thin or this tall, but I believe you’re born the way you are and everyone is beautiful. Skinny girls, athletic, curvy, plus size, as long as you have a good soul that should be enough.

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

I actually took a few nutrition classes, I do Zumba, and mostly focus on toning and booty exercises.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

Huge nerd, like giant; ask me anything about Batman and I’ll tell you, I love superheroes, like to the point I start spewing out how Batman is the most badass from the justice league, but captain America from the avengers is Ok. I’m also weird, it’s boring to be normal, my celebrity crush is definitely Matthew Grey Gubler… my god, what a beautiful dorky man. I’d love to discuss all things superheroes with him over coffee.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I’ve worked really hard on loving exactly who I am.

What features do you look for in a partner?

I basically look to see if there’s that mental connection as physical. I saw a certain someone at the film festival and our eyes met and it was like nothing I ever felt before, I was too nervous to go talk to him so I didn’t, but I’m hoping our paths will cross again. I believe everyone has a soulmate, and I want mine to be funny, and intelligent, non judgemental, animal lover, not a cheater. Basically I want to be looked at like I’m the only girl in the world in his eyes. Someone to make me feel so loved that I’m like wow so this is what it feels like to be in the notebook…

Visit Jillian Elizabeth’s website for more photos and information

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.

What 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.

Do 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.

Visit Julia Fae’s website for more photos and information

Feb 25 2016

Interview with Carmen Maria — Recording Artist and model

Carmen Maria is a 24-year old model residing in Flint, Michigan.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I was born in Pontiac Michigan, and grew up with an older brother, sister, and younger sister. I started to sing and model when I was 3, and graduated from Genesee Early College as the first graduating class and earned my undergrad in Human Biology at the University of Michigan Flint.

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

I have been modeling since I was three years old, have participated in many contests and catalogs. I begged to get back into it when I was sixteen and continued ever since. I took a short break to finish my human biology degree from the University of Michigan, but now it is my main focus again.

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

My long-term goal is to be an international recording artist. I see myself traveling all over the world for work in five to ten years, and see myself on magazine covers and brightly lit stages, as well as having out an original album, and creating a perfume line and also writing my own book.

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

I model often and it consists mainly of photo-shoots. I love glamour, especially old glamour, have participated in catalogs, and learned to walk the catwalk at seven years old. I love fashion and creating images with photographers that stretch my boundaries.

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

The best experiences I have had modeling have been shoots where I show a lot of emotion and am able to totally express myself. I love when I can look so versatile that I barely recognize myself, and it is so amazing being paid to travel to shoot. Some less fun experiences include modeling in the Michigan snow and getting bitten by red ants while modeling on a rock.

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

Getting bit by ants was kind of funny afterwards because you could actually zoom in and see the ants on my upper thigh and then once I realized I was being bitten and got some interesting shots of me jumping around.

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

The industry being so limited in its vision of what 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 participate in yoga, swimming, hiking, I love being active. I typically eat unprocessed food because it is so much better to put good nutrients into our bodies without excess chemicals.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I am very concerned about the water crisis in my home town of Flint Michigan.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I would be more patient and taller.

What is your favorite thing to do alone?

Sing! I love to sing alone to perfect my talent, and although I don’t expect perfection, I definitely strive for it. I love to practice performing with a microphone and everything when I am by myself. I think it is important to go all out even when practicing, and I think the only way to make your dreams a reality is to think with optimism and never stop striving for more.

Visit Carmen Maria’s website for more photos and information

Feb 16 2016

Interview with Chelsie Raleigh — A little bit about me!

Chelsie Raleigh is an 18-year old model residing in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

My name is Chelsie Raleigh and I am eighteen-years-old, born and raised in Massachusetts, currenty living with my parents and my sixteen-year-old sister Kayla. I work at a local company, My Princess Dream Party, and dress and act as a princess at events and children’s birthday parties. I am also a full-time student at Western New England University pursuing a degree in civil engineering. I love playing the piano, modeling, going to the beach, and spending time with my family!

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

I first began modeling when I was twelve, after a friend of my mom forwarded my photo to a company in New York. I was then contacted to do a test shoot, and when my photos from the test shoot were released, I was asked by other companies to appear on advertisement brochures for their businesses. As my photo spread more and more, more
opportunities came to me, and I soon signed non-exclusively with an agency in Boston and in New York. I have ever since fell in love with modeling.

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

My goal is to complete college and obtain my PE license to further my career in civil engineering. I also hope to continue to expand my modeling career, and basically to try my best to be successful and follow my dreams!

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

Modeling often comes in spurts, since I find myself some weeks to have a job four times a week and others to have only one. I mainly do print work, but have also walked in several fashion shows for designer companies, as well as appeared on many promotional advertisement cards, been on the cover of magazines, been featured inside many magazines on multiple pages and spreads, and have been on the cover of multiple children’s game boxes. I have also been featured on billboards hovering over highways. I range from high fashion to fitness and all the way to swimsuit.

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

Almost every experience I have had in modeling has been amazing. One of my most favorite things about modeling is that my sister Kayla does it with me, since many times we are modeling together, which only makes the experience more enjoyable, because I get to share it with my best friend. We always encourage each other to try our best, and help each other with anything; having your best friend by your side in an experience like this is incredible.

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

I was once modeling for a magazine in Times Square, and was dressed in all high fashion apparel with many cameras and guards around me. With my hair blowing wildly through the wind, it made for quite a scene, and during the middle of the shoot, in the dead center of the over-crowded times square, the naked cowboy approached us and began singing “I need you” and other funny tunes. The gentlemen with the “Free Hugs” sign also came over to us. Needless to say, I soon had a large crowd around me, including some times square entertainers who made the experience unforgettable.

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

If I had to change something about the modeling industry, I would change the height requirements. Being not too tall myself, I find it difficult to book certain jobs; some of the most beautiful faces in the modeling industry come from those not reaching the height requirements.

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

Ever since I was two I have been involved in competitive gymnastics, and currently attend group exercise classes at the fitness club I belong to about two to three times a week. I eat typically healthy, but am not afraid to have sweets every now and then, although if I am craving it, I am most likely going to satisfy that. Nutrition and exercise is important in my life because I feel it’s the key to a healthy lifestyle.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

Many people don’t know my love for music. I am self-taught on the piano and play whenever I get the chance.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I wouldn’t change anything about myself. I believe one of the most beautiful qualities is loving yourself.

What features do you look for in a partner?

When looking for a partner, I look for honesty, kindness, trust, respect, reliability, and overall lovable qualities. I feel if you love someone for who they are, looks should be the last quality to make an influence.

Visit Chelsie Raleigh’s website for more photos and information.

Feb 14 2016

Interview with Ali Zagame — Vocalist, Writer, and Model

Ali Zagame is a 21-year old model residing in Boston, Massachusetts.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

My name is Ali, I was born in Paris and raised mostly in MA, USA. I have a small family and a huge passion for writing, modeling, and music. I study at Berklee College of Music and model for artists and photographers in the Boston area while writing my third novel.

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

When I was 12 and at my half-brother’s wedding, the wedding photographer approached me and asked if I would like to work for his modeling agency. My mom and I checked it out and signed up, receiving a free portfolio, although it didn’t really go anywhere, he mostly stuck to wedding photography, but I loved being behind the camera.

Later, at 16, one of my friends was going into art school and asked me to model for her project. She told me I was a natural and should consider taking it up as a side hobby. So, when I got to Boston to attend Berklee I signed up to Model Mayhem and now work with a large variety of artists in the area.

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

I really hope to be performing my own music. I write songs as well as novels and if I can make an impact with my writing, that would be huge for me. I write songs about personal experiences and serious topics, not just love. My EP about mental illnesses, if that went somewhere and got myself noticed by a record company, I’d be thrilled.

Modeling wise, I hope to be doing it on a more consistent basis and modeling for my own album covers someday.

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

Typically once every two weeks, sometimes less, sometimes more, though I’d say that’s the average. Usually people I work with really want head shots because I have a unique look and really large, blue eyes and huge, puffy, curly, brown hair. So mostly photo shoots, I’m too short for runway work.

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

The best experience was modeling for a book cover; I had to wear a wig cap and get ‘tattooed’, which was all paint of course. To see my face on the cover of a book was incredible, I’d love to do that again.

The worst experience was when a photographer gave me more and more odd requests about our upcoming shoot as time went on. First, he couldn’t find a studio so he asked if it could be in a hotel room, then he said a girl from the previous shoot would be there, and they were doing a lingerie shoot when I specifically said I wanted no nudity or sexually implied themes. Then he said could his wife be there and in the end, I cancelled; it was weeks in advance that I cancelled but he got angry and called me crude names. Awful.

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

I was modeling for a painter in a park and we were getting to be good friends, so he offered to take me out for dinner to catch up. I thought nothing of it until I realized how fancy the place was, and afterwards he told me he’d actually fallen for me and wanted to be together. It was extremely awkward when I turned him down and the relationship sort of fizzled out after that for a long time. He recently contacted me again though, and we’re o.k.

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

Yes! Short models should be able to do runway too! I’m 5’1 and there are so many females my height or just a little taller. I understand you want tall models to show off the clothes but few women are actually that height; we have plus size models, we broke that barrier, let’s break this one!

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 exercise almost at all unfortunately, I have lyme disease so my joints are extremely sore when I walk around too much or exert a ton of energy, and I do walk as much as I can though on campus, and eat fairly healthy. I love fruits and veggies but I don’t avoid sugar, I just keep an eye on it. I don’t need to be a skinny mini person, I do like having some curves so all in all, if you feel healthy and your weight isn’t fluctuating dangerously, then that’s what matters.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I adore multi colored lipstick. On a regular day I wear blue lipstick or purple or green, I can’t wear that for shoots obviously, but I wish.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I know that when I’ve had a long, stressful day I get whiny and so pessimistic about it instead of calming down and taking a moment to breathe. I need to relax more instead of worrying about every tiny detail. Appearance wise, I actually like my puffy hair and crazy big eyes, although there are some days I wish I were more toned, but overall, I’m happy with my appearance.

What is the sickest thing you have ever done?

So many college students my age go out drinking and have incredibly hilarious drinking stories. The sickest, best college experience I ever had was when I was stone cold sober at 11pm on a weeknight. My friend Matt told me his mother had just finished her stay at the Hilton hotel and still had her key-card. He then proceeded to invite me to go to the hot tub with him, in October, that night, at the Hilton hotel behind my dorm room building. Heck yes! I didn’t have any swimwear so I wore tight shorts, a cami and sports bra with a huge overcoat. Problem is, they deactivated the card. So we waited outside the pool area and asked a young boy to let us in because we ‘forgot’ our card. The hot tub was on the first floor so we didn’t need the key card to get in to the floor or anything. When we left, soaking wet, we could see it on the security guard’s face that he knew what we did, haha! Best college experience I had.

Visit Ali Zagame’s website for more photos and information

« Older posts

Newer posts »