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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

Feb 11 2016

Interview with Lauren Marx — Mother, model, singer, actress

Lauren Marx is a 24-year old model residing in Boston, Massachusetts.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

My name is Lauren Marx, I was born and raised between Leominster, Massachusetts and upstate New York. I am a full time mother, model, singer, actress, and apparently juggler now that I have a moment to slow down, catch my breath and do this interview. I am a mother of one amazing little boy named Charlie and when I’m not working my focus begins and ends with my family. I’m a sucker for the simpler things in life, with an equally matched love for travel, arts, fashion, the outdoors, and success. I am a Spanish, German, Black Irish Taurus and I will do whatever it takes to have my cake and eat it too.

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

When I was 18 years old I walked into a Honey Dew Donuts in Worcester, Massachusetts and was stopped by a woman named Donna Sobieski. She was an agent with New York Model Management, she was both lovely and sweet. She complimented me on my shoes and my smile, and she signed me on the spot.

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

Professionally? The sky is the limit. My laundry list of professional goals has no end, but when it comes to life; in the next five to ten years all I can hope is to be as happy and blessed as I am in this very moment.

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

On a typical work week I’ll likely have 2 to 3 shoots, whether they be commercial based, editorial, glamour, or film, the one consistent thing about my job is that no matter what I do, I always have fun.

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

My best experience with my job, hmm. Let’s see… How could I possibly decide? I would have to say that being in Vogue Italia definitely makes the list, getting to sing on stage with rock legends from James Brown Band and Bob Marley Trio, shooting for WAAF, starring in From Ashes To New’s hit music video or getting to be in Shaggy and Pitbull’s music video. Frankly I have had so many experiences to be thankful for, I couldn’t possibly choose just one.

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

All. The. Time. I would have to say my best, funniest, most embarrassing, and out of the ordinary moments are more ordinary for me than I would like to admit. Also, I’m a dinosaur without coffee… Which is quite literally all of the above.

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

If I could change one thing about the modeling industry it would be the negative misconceptions people make about the models in it. We’re not dumb, drug induced, mindless fembots and we’re certainly not bullet proof. People should be kinder to one another, although I suppose that means that what I would change doesn’t necessarily apply to the industry alone, it applies to the world.

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

Once upon a time playing sports was my life, but now that I’m a bit older and a lot busier I would say solid nutrition comes before all else for me, although a little yoga and gym time never hurts to throw into the mix to keep everything firm and on the up and up.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I’m a wealth of useless information, a nerd to my core, and a diehard Trekky; live long and prosper.

Would you change anything about yourself?

My inability to do accurate mental math. That or my arms, check back with me in a week.

What features do you look for in a partner?

Kind eyes, sincere smile, strong hands, big socks.

Visit Lauren Marx’s website for more photos and information

Feb 09 2016

Interview with Brooke Erin — Astonishingly interesting

Brooke Erin is a 22-year old model residing in Fort Myers, Florida.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

My name is Brooke Erin, I’m 22 years old and I am a model currently new to South Florida! With stretched ears, tattoos, and “resting-bitch-face” eyebrows my looks are as fierce as my brain! Born alongside a twin brother in Western Massachusetts I love sports and video games as much as I love Dunkin’ Donuts iced coffee no matter what the time of year! I graduated from high school about a year and a half early and went on to Cosmetology school. I am currently working on honing my make up artistry skills, as well as figuring out exactly what I want to do when I grow up!

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

I got involved in modeling a little over six years ago when I attended a photo shoot with a friend of mine to do her make up and ended up spending a lot of the time in front of the camera myself, I enjoyed the fact that I could take ideas and concepts I had in my mind for make up so much further when being able to be the subject of a photo that I just kinda hopped on Facebook and found some photographers that I liked! After my first real photo shoot and quite
a bit of direction with Joe Harary photography I absolutely fell in love with every single part of being able to model and so here we are today!

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

As of right now I am involved with so many projects and activities it’s hard to narrow down just a couple of goals that I have. Being new to South Florida I really want to find some places that I can volunteer with animals or some kind of social work with underprivileged children. I think I would really just like to continue to learn and create and further my education perhaps with a degree in psychology, continuing to appear in ads, magazines and catwalks for sure! And I would most definitely like to get another cover or two or a hundred… hahaha.

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

I primarily walk runway and shoot in studio; my main focuses are glamour, pinup, and fine art, however I have some interesting “fantasy” projects that I would really like to get going and get creating on! I try to shoot at least once a week and I enjoy walking in runway shows a few times a month as well when I can. Although it really depends on my location and how many photographers I have on my team to work with!

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

I can honestly say that I have had no bad experiences as a model, but that’s probably because I always do my homework on the people I’m about to work with. I always check references, portfolios, websites, social media outlets, and reviews as well as speaking with the photographer once or twice on the phone before the initial shoot if we haven’t met before. Between all of that and being a generally good judge of character I’ve never had any problems and I strongly urge all models to make sure that they do their research as well in order to stay out of any unnecessarily sticky situations.

The best experience I’ve had shooting by far is definitely this Christmas themed photo shoot I did with Hellcat a go go studios, a team of hair, makeup artists, and people to throw things. As well as my partner in crime, my best friend Haley Moriah not only was it a great day filled with fun, laughs, good people and great photos but at the end of it we are all lucky enough to score a future and a cover I’m so proud of us!

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

I’m not exactly sure how funny this is but it is pretty embarrassing. every time I shoot in an abandoned building I always end up falling through the floor somewhere, it’s just really bad luck I suppose.

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

I would change the amount of GWC’s -guys with cameras- and the way things with scam artists are dealt with… Can you tell I grew up in a house full of boys? Haha

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

I no longer practice any sports although I did used to play the keeper position for my high school lacrosse and hockey teams -back on my glory days- My eating is pretty healthy: high protein, low to no fat, gluten, nut and dairy free, unless you put some sort of sugar or monster in front of me in which case it will be done pretty quickly. However I do go to the gym every day and I make it a goal in my daily life to eat better and keep exercising in hopes that one day it will help me overcome my Crohn’s disease.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I’m a pretty open book, I guess an interesting fact about me would be that I’m 22 and I still carry a crimson red blanket with me everywhere I go… yes, even to photoshoots. I have a ton of blankets…

Would you change anything about yourself?

I’m probably going to get shit for this but I would totally and completely get fake breasts given the choice. I went through a dramatic weight loss this last year, and the only thing I haven’t gotten back in my journey to gain some weight is my boobs. I miss my boobs. A lot.

What superpower do you wish you had? Why?

I wish I could teleport like in jumper, that would be so cool, just getting to wake up one day and decide you wanna have lunch on the other side of the world and poof! there you are sipping some tea in fucking France! then lunch back in Boston or something, and major plus, I could shoot anywhere I wanted, whenever I wanted. Like if a photographer in Germany or Mexico wanted to shoot right now I could respond with “I’m based in Florida although it doesn’t even matter if it’s an island across the world, I’ll be there” like how cool would that be?

Visit Brooke Erin’s website for more photos and information.

Dec 20 2015

Interview with Princess Alice — Little bit of everything

Princess Alice is a 19-year old model residing in Bangor, Maine.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

Well, hello there. I’m Princess Alice and I’m about to let you know a bit about myself. I was born in Maine and was raised in a decent sized family that grew once my parents got divorced. I was raised to be accepting of other people which also helped when I became the age that I am because well, I’m not that normal. I have a handful of hobbies which are target shooting, archery, reading, theatre, obviously modeling, among others. I am currently going to college and studying psychology so I can help those who are or were effected by a type of eating disorder.

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

I started modeling due to my senior photos. The photographer who took my photos soon invited me to a group photo shoot. This lead to another group photo shoot and a few one on one shoots with another photographer plus the one who did my senior photos. Once I began to get more comfortable with modeling, I applied and was accepted into “The Chateau – Cat Girl Manor” and most recently was accepted into “KittenSightings”.

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

My personal goals are to be able to eventually start my own eating disorder rehabilitation center and home in Maine. My professional goals are to be able to start being paid for my modeling, be more well known in the modeling community, and be in magazines. I honestly don’t know where I will be in 5 to 10 years. One thing I do know is that I will have pet cats for sure haha.

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

I try to model as much as I can with my two photographers I work with. This can be hard since my first choice photographer is booked until 2016 and my second photographer is also in school. The shoots usually depend on if they’re for The Chateau or KittenSightings. If not for those two then the photographer and I will decide on a theme and story behind the shoot. I have done fantasy, glamour, boudoir, pin-up, and horror so far.

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

The best modeling experiences I’ve had is when I’m completely comfortable with the photographer I work with. This is usually though with my two main photographers. I have had a couple negative experiences with people who wanted to do shoots with me. The people will come off creepy and not consider how I feel, what will make me more relaxed, and will over all be incredibly rude. Turns out, these people were scams.

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

Oh goodness! There was this one shoot I was doing in an abandoned train station in the summer of 2014. Since it was abandoned, there was a metric poop ton of bugs through out the building. I was posed up against a wall that some patches of plaster missing and the beams could be seen. While moving in different ways, I began to feel something on my arm. Without thinking, I looked down to see the huge spider. I’m deathly terrified of spiders so I immediately begin screaming and flailing around. When my photographer asks me what’s going on, I flung myself at her to get the damn thing off. Probably the one shoot that sticks out that makes the photographer and I always laugh.

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

The only thing I can honestly think of at the time being is changing the height requirements. I may be biased though since I’m 5 foot 3 inches.

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 really exercise besides stretching everyday. I run on the summer but I can’t during the winter here because my campus doesn’t have a track available during the winter and doesn’t have treadmills. I do try to eat as healthy as I can though. Most days I have salad with turkey or chicken on it for lunch. I only allow myself to eat fast food every other week if that.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I absolutely freaking love any form of potato as long as it doesn’t have anything spicy in it.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I would change how I see myself. I want to have a more positive look of myself. That’s why I model, I’m hoping that I will slowly gain more confidence about myself through it.

What is your guilty pleasure?

Ben and Jerry’s fish food. You give me a pint of it and it will be gone in 30 minutes.

Dec 17 2015

Interview with Blake

Blake is a 22-year old model residing in Saint Petersburg, Florida.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

Hey everyone! My name is Blake, I’m from St. Pete, Florida, and I work at Busch Gardens Theme Park as a bartender. I have a Kawasaki zx6r 636 motorcycle and I love it!,but also had a 250 which I wrecked really bad recently but I got back on the horse! I love to play guitar, I used to do fishing charters for a deep sea company and I love to go hunting the most, I just can’t get enough. I started modeling 4 years ago randomly and it turned out good so I continued and my new stuff just keeps getting better. Anything that slows me down motivates me to get up and take over them and learn so that I can keep doing better, I don’t give up!

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

I first got involved in the modeling industry about 4 years ago, when I was randomly asked to go on an island shoot where I first took off and they turned I put good, so I continued to model, I took a chance and fell in love with it.

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

I find myself finishing college and hopefully becoming a shark biologist or having some type of job in the marine biology field. I did study crime, even technology but I’ve decided to follow my dreams in becoming a marine biologist, and I’ll continue to model all the way; if that takes me in a different direction, I will take the advantage and opportunity to becoming a professional model.

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

I will hear out any type of modeling and consider it if I feel comfortable, since if I didn’t open my mind I’d never know about the opportunities I could have missed and I mainly do photoshoots.

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

The best experiences I’ve had in modeling are the places I get to go and then seeing the shots afterwards is exciting and always different. The worst experience I’ve had is getting into a certain spot in high heels and almost falling because I picked a dangerous spot but the shots went out so cool and original that it was worth it. Also the weather becomes a big factor: when it’s not on our side that day it makes the shoots difficult.

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

About a year after my first shoot I was in a really bad motorcycle accident. I broke both arms, my pelvis, and my back because a girl was texting and driving. It was a miracle that I survived, it was a tough recovery but I made a full one, the bike was totaled and so was her car, people do this on a daily basis and they think nothing bad will happen to them but it can and it will; texting and driving is horrible and it can wait, she was 17 years old and has to live with this memory for the rest of her life. Don’t be that person!

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

If I could change anything and it comes true, there would be no such thing as scamming. People wouldn’t even have the thought in their heads.

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

I fish, hunt, go to the shooting range, and archery, those are my sports and my exercise and I have got to admit I didn’t eat healthy but when I did I saw a difference; it is important to eat healthy, it made me want to do more.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

A lot of people don’t know I play guitar and almost got a record deal with the people who signed Florida Georgia Line. I couldn’t take it at the time because I had a lot going on, but I love writing my own stuff and that is what got their attention.

Would you change anything about yourself?

Maybe the scars on my hands and arms that I got when my apartment caught on fire.

Do you have any fears or phobias?

As much as I love hunting I have a huge fear of spiders, there was a big one by my boot in the cabin on a trip we took, and I ran into the woods where there’s more. My friends laughed for months.

Dec 02 2015

Interview with Parker Love Bowling — Teenage Troma Poster Girl

Parker Love Bowling is a 16-year old model residing in Los Angeles, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

My name is Parker Love Bowling, I am sixteen-years-old, born and raised in the Los Angeles area, where I live with my immensely talented sister, Kansas Bowling, part time; and part time with my parents. I like sewing, reading, writing, playing the guitar, and watching Old Hollywood movies. I am an actress and model completely enamored by the city I live in!

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

I got involved in the modeling industry the summer of 2014 as the poster girl for my sister’s film, “B.C. Butcher” which is premiering early 2016. I didn’t know I was going to be the poster girl, she just asked to take some photos of me one day and now my picture is in every horror magazine or website you can name!

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

In ten years I definitely hope to have made a name for myself in the modeling and film industries. I want to be the next Tuesday Weld, having a cult following that immortalizes me. I am still quite young, therefore my goals and plans fluctuate frequently, and as of now, I’m just along for the ride!

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

I usually only did shoots when contacted by photographers, but lately I have been getting more and more job offers. What used to be a once a month hobby has turned into a weekly, or even daily job, and when I’m not doing shoots I am constantly going out on auditions and acting in people’s short films and music videos.

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

The most rewarding experience in my modeling career thus far was just recently when I was flipping through Flaunt Magazine’s new Dial-Up Issue and stumbled across a photo of myself. I did not even know that it was published! It was quite a welcome shock!

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

The most memorable and funny experience I’ve had so far is having Richie Ramone of The Ramones throw a tomato at my face in a music video for the band Kill My Coquette. The director was targeting my face for the shot but kept missing, so she employed Richie, whom I was acting alongside, to throw the tomato since he had the best aim. It was very comical and he felt really bad about it.

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

If I could change one thing about the modeling industry it would be the height requirements. Being only 5’5, it is hard to book certain jobs. I am only sixteen so am of course still growing, but I think a height requirement should only be placed on models for the runway, not print. Most agencies will not book anyone under 5’7, which I find silly.

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

I used to play roller derby with the LA Junior Derby Dolls, but other than that have never been that into sports. I enjoy swimming, biking and I walk pretty much everywhere I go. Besides all that I do not maintain an exercise routine, though it is important to me that I always stay active and healthy. As for my diet, I am a vegetarian and do not eat dairy, but eat almost anything else. My favorite food is kiwi and I have at least three a day.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I love journalism and want to start my own publication one day. And I love The Monkees, but I can’t decide who’s my favorite one. Long live rock ‘n’ roll!

Would you change anything about yourself?

I would not change anything about myself. It’s important to be yourself and love who you are.

Do you have any fears or phobias?

This will probably be the weirdest answer you’ve ever gotten to this question, but I have a huge sticker phobia and am terrified of yetis. Don’t take me on The Matterhorn at Disneyland and if you buy me a kiwi the sticker better be removed and then washed or I’ll freak out.

Visit Parker Love Bowling’s website for more photos and information

Nov 22 2015

Interview with Seedy — Freelance Model

Seedy is a 20-year old model residing in Gretna, Louisiana.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

Hello viewers, my name is Sequence but I preferred to be called my model name seedy. I was born in New Orleans,Louisiana, have one brother and sister who goe by the name Kemper and Trenell, respectively; we were all raised by our Mother Carisa who’s a single parent. Some things I like to do when I have free time is play volleyball and dance, although if you know me then you know I have such a passion for those things but not more than I do with modeling.

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

Modeling wasn’t something that I always wanted to do, since I didn’t wake up and say “Hey I want to be a model”. It was just something I developed over time, and started out at the age of fourteen but didn’t take it serious until I was nineteen. To make a long story short I got with my cousin “Phylia” who’s a photographer and model also. Once I did my photoshoot with her I posted my pictures on Model Mayhem and jobs were pouring in.

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

My goal is to open up my own modeling agency, and in ten years I definitely see myself running my own agency. I want to start my own agency because I want to give the young ladies a chance in the world, since I know the feeling of being rejected because you’re not the right size, or you don’t have the right look.

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

I’m usually modeling every four days out of a week. I’m a freelance model but I work mostly all categories dealing with fashion, art and glamour, and others. Modeling really consists of hard work and dedication, and also energy. As of right now I mainly do photoshoots but I’m training to walk so I can go out for NOLA Fashion Week casting in December.

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

One of my weirded out experiences was with my school photographer. I just felt uncomfortable because he took my Cap and Gown photos. Now that I graduated he’s taking my lingerie photos and that was creepy. My favorite shoot was with this guy I met through my cousin in Baton Rouge. He’s a real nice person but kind of creepy when you first meet him.

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

I remember when I did my first shoot outside in the bay water area. I had to change my clothes in the freezing cold and I bent over to take off my pants. My underwear tore in the back and this guy saw my naked behind.

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

If I could change anything in the modeling industry I would change height. I would at least start it off at 5’7.

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

I still play volleyball for fun and right now I’m really not a healthy eater but I’m working on it.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

One thing I can say is I’m a music jukebox. You name it I’ll sing it.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I love myself the way I am and I wouldn’t change a bit.

What superpower do you wish you had? Why?

I wish I had superpowers to turn any and everything into Popeye’s Chicken. Why? Well because I love Popeye’s and I’m just darn greedy.

Visit Seedy’s website for more photos and information

Nov 11 2015

Interview with Morgan Matchuny — Computer Engineering student and model

Morgan Matchuny is a 19-year old model residing in Louisville, Kentucky.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I am from the middle of nowhere in Greenville, Indiana, directly across from a cornfield, actually. I spend the majority of my time messing around with computers, reading philosophy books, watching horror films and modeling of course. My family is extremely supportive of all of my interests and always has been my rock.

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

I first started modeling professionally in May of 2015, when I got asked by an old friend to do a shoot for Elegant Magazine, and I happily obliged, although I had previously been modeling recreationally, just building a portfolio and a name for myself. Modeling has always been an interest of mine as I find it a unique art form.

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

My professional goals for modeling are essentially to keep climbing the ladder in my area and continue meeting new artists, and would also love to travel for modeling or maybe get signed by an agency as well. In five to ten years I see myself working as a computer engineer and making lots of art in my free time, maybe writing a book.

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

I usually have one shoot a week, as it is hard to fit in more than that with full-time school, and I mainly do fashion photoshoots, occasionally more artsy work, if I’m lucky!.

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

The best experiences I’ve had in modeling come from that moment in a shoot where something is off; it might be that the hair doesn’t look right, or that the equipment falters, and what comes from this is a time-crunch for creativity, and usually the best work. It is amazing to have a team of people so diversely creative come together and find a brilliant solution. My other best experiences simply come from seeing published work, as being an unsigned model by choice is rough, because many photographers only want agency models, but I have made a name for myself and built my career, and it is phenomenal to see it all pan out on paper in a published work.

My worst experience has only happened once, and that was the dreaded “creepy photographer.” I had a photographer repeatedly ask me to get naked, and it was honestly the most degrading and uncomfortable situation I’ve ever experienced in the industry.

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

Ha, this is a good question, since I seem to always get picked for the most interesting shoots. I have had panty hose wrapped over my face, I’ve been painted head to toe, worn pounds of leather, laid in a bath tub filled with milk… and loved every second of it. The “weird” shoots are the best ones, for sure.

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

I would certainly change the standard of body weight, since I’ve realized throughout history there are usually a few aesthetic qualities romanticized, but in the fashion industry these qualities are often very unhealthy. I do not currently do runway modeling, but seeing the girls who go through hell in order to lose weight is extremely saddening and should not continue. Every body is beautiful, and I am a huge proponent of the body positivity movement. I would love to see this movement take hold of the fashion industry and show the world that not only one body type 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 have always been an active person, as I was a dancer for about 10 years, and growing up I never ate particularly unhealthily. However, the past few years have been a journey for me, through recovering from an eating disorder with restriction issues, it was very difficult to safely move back into eating normally. I am finally settling into a healthier weight and diet, as I do not obsessively track what I eat, and now I enjoy eating healthily and take pride in my exercise routine. Nutrition is important to me, because I had to learn the hard way how detrimental it can be not to practice healthy habits.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I’m an artist! I will be selling prints soon, so look out for that on my social media.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I wish I was a vampire.

What is your guilty pleasure?

My guilty pleasure is still playing my Nintendo… actually, I have no shame in that

Visit Morgan Matchuny’s website for more photos and information

Nov 05 2015

Interview with Hali Slone — By Day, Mother. By Night, Model!

Hali Slone is a 21-year old model residing in Georgetown, Kentucky.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

Hello!
My name is Hali Slone, I am a 21 year old model that was born and raised in a small town in Kentucky, where I overcame the odds of teen pregnancy, and continued on to work hard and be able to do the careers that I love. I am currently the head manager for an entire gym named Snap Fitness, and I also have achieved my goals of becoming a model! My son is 4 years old, and is the absolute light of my life; my interests are unique for someone like me, since I am obsessed with Video Games, Reading, Cooking, and Fitness. I also do cosplay and guest appear at Comic Cons, as well as Horror Cons! No matter the odds, don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t achieve your dreams.

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

I first got involved by getting asked to attend a group photo shoot in Lexington, Kentucky, and once I started my modeling, my career took off. I have heard multiple times that I have a very dramatic and unique look about me, and have also met a lot of amazing people and celebrities, including Larry Elmore, who is the illustrator for Dungeons and Dragons -I am one of his famous fantasy characters now-, as well as the first Jason Voorhees. I started modeling about 2 years ago, and have stayed steady with my work since then, and has always been a passion for me, even though at first it was just a dream. When I found out that people were interested in my work once I started, I didn’t waste a moment and started working on my portfolio.

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

My personal goals would be buying a house, getting more sponsorships for my modeling career, being the best mother I can always be for my son, and continuing on with my college, to get my degree in Psychology.

My professional goals include having my modeling career take off, and be able to become a super model, even if my height makes it challenging, since I am a very short 5’0 tall even!; gain high enough experience to own my own gym one day, to let people know that they don’t have to look like a model to feel good about themselves. Getting up and coming to the gym is a huge step in itself, and is the path to a healthy lifestyle; become a famous cosplayer, and meet more of my idols in the industry.

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

I was modeling a lot for a while, probably a photo shoot at least every week. Once my portfolio was pretty much done, I cut it down unless the shoots were paid, or benefited myself in some way, since it is a very expensive career, and you must be able to know your worth. I usually do photo shoots, or cosplay at Cons, and I am a freelance model, but love my boudoir, cosplay, and fashion shoots the most.

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

My best experiences include becoming a fantasy character by world famous fantasy artist Larry Elmore; getting invited to a VIP party at Scarefest, which is the world’s largest horror con, by the original Jason Voorhees; coming in the top 10 out of 100 girls in the Miss Jetset 2015 cover model contest; and appearing as a Guest at Cons.

My worst experiences would include a photographer who got mad because I would not do nude photography, which I have no problem with, but it’s just a personal moral of mine; and the other one would be my first photo shoot, when I was so nervous that I was stiff, and had to learn the ins and outs of poses, facial expressions, and more.

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

I tripped at a photo shoot one time and fell on my face. I wear heels that are taller than my legs to my shoots… ok, maybe I exaggerated a little bit, but still!. I twisted my ankle, being very lucky I didn’t break it, and the shoot still went on!

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

In all honesty, I hate the fact that you can get offers for really great opportunities, and then be asked to do immoral things to get ahead of the competition, and I am not a believer in that. If I am to win, I will do it with dignity and the right way, not sleep my way to the top. I was very naive to this when I first started, and some people who have money to spend on you will try and bribe you.

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

Let me get one thing straight, I have a terrible diet: I am obsessed with cheese, and other unhealthy foods, although I do slim down before shoots by eating salads, and dinners that will not bloat my stomach. Nutrition should be a more important part of my life, but I make up for the slack in my exercise, since my routine consists of running 3 miles a day, doing 150 crunches, 45 lifts on the leg machine, 75 side crunches, 30 minutes on the elliptical, and then sometimes I will lift light weights. Exercise is extremely important, not only for modeling but for anyone; it makes you feel better in your day to day life, as well as toning your muscles, building muscles, or just cutting your weight. It helps your mental state of mind, to make you more energized and happy. What is there to lose?

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I mentioned before that one of my favorite hobbies is video games, and when I say I am the epitome of a nerd, I mean it; I collect video game memorabilia, especially Legend of Zelda -I actually have a real Mastersword-, I have a Pokemon tattoo on my side, and a whole wall of my apartment is decorated in posters, and trinkets from different video games. I also play a lot of Xbox, Nintendo, and Table Tops as well, as well as cosplaying as Link From Legend of Zelda, or Kitana from Mortal Kombat the majority of times I go to Cons.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I would not, because I am happy with how I am, and physically speaking, I have achieved so many of my goals already, and the fact that I can say that I am happy with my body is amazing, since it helps my mental state for my self esteem to be high. I suffer from Endometriosis, which is the leading cause in infertility in women, for which there is no cure, and it causes extreme pain all the time, as well as being diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and Panic Disorder, it is an accomplishment that I can say I am happy with where my life is. I am in careers that I have always wanted to be in, and I have fun doing them; I am a mother of the most loving 4 year old in the world. What else could I ask for?

Do you have any fears or phobias?

I have an intense fear of Clowns, not dolls or anything like that, but people in costume, despite the fact that I know they are just regular people and I know it is not rational, but it will send me into a complete freak out if one acts like it is going to scare me. Funny Story, I had a panic attack form one a few years ago, and actually saw the guy again at Scarefest, where I was also appearing, and he remembered me! He said he thought he had killed me, and so we talked and now the clown and I are friends!

Visit Hali Slone’s website for more photos and information

Aug 18 2015

Interview with Kim Stephenson — Mom, supervisor, and part-time model

Kim Stephenson is a 24-year old model residing in Moline, Illinois.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I was born in Portales, New Mexico in 1990. I have lived all across the United States and have finally settled in the Quad Cities, Illinois.

I am a Module Leader, or production supervisor, at John Deere Harvester Works, which takes up a great deal of my time. I am also a full time single mother to an almost 3-year old named Keegan. He is absolutely wonderful and the most important thing in my life.

I also have a boyfriend, Rodney, who is an amazing father figure to my son. My son loves him every bit as much as me and for good reason.

In my spare time, I love to crochet, ride 4 wheelers, garden, camp -specifically old fashioned tent camping, sleeping on the ground-, and do landscaping on my house. I’d consider myself more of a tomboy with a girlish exterior and I wouldn’t have it any other way, I prefer the small town living where families are close and know all of their neighbors.

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

I started modeling in 2010. I had always been interested in the modeling industry, but as someone who lives in a small town with not much exposure, I never knew how to get involved.

One day, a photographer that had worked with a friend of mine sent me a message on social media and loved my simple, yet intriguing, look; he wanted to have a shoot with me to add to his portfolio. I shot with him one time and got some fantastic shots, despite being very nervous with it being my first time. I then began networking online and that is when I was able to branch out, rather quickly: I got much more comfortable in shoots with more practice and developed a wide range of photos for my portfolio.

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

First and foremost, I would like to be the best mother possible for my son. He is the biggest blessing I could ever imagine and I want to give him the same happy, fun-filled life that he gives me every day.

I am very proud of where I have come in my full-time job. I am, to my knowledge, the youngest person to become a production supervisor where I work. It is definitely not an easy job and requires a great deal of overtime. However, despite my accomplishment there, I secretly wish I could get more exposure and support my family with a modeling career. I thoroughly enjoy modeling and wish I had the ability to do it more often.

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

I used to model very often, but it has become a little more difficult with my work schedule. I have primarily done photo-shoots, although I have done some catwalks and acting. Most of what I have done is commercial modeling, but I have also done fashion, art with a lot of shadow play, and promotional.

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

Thankfully, I haven’t had too many bad modeling experiences so I can’t necessarily name a “worst” experience. My best modeling experiences were definitely live performances I did for promotional reasons. I was hired to model for GoDaddy.com where myself and three other models dressed up as show girls and took photos with the guests at their Christmas party and got to walk around socializing with everyone. We then walked the president of the company out on a throne and introduced him to the crowd before he performed a speech for the employees. That event was featured in the Cedar Rapids Gazette.

Another great experience I had was modeling at a New Year’s party in Bettendorf, Iowa, where three other girls and myself dressed up as “disco ninjas” and interacted with the guests at the party. We could not speak, but we were required to move in cat-like movements and the costumes covered everything except our eyes. We were able to let loose and just enjoy ourselves dancing with the guests and rang in the new year with everyone there. It was a blast.

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

One experience I remember was a photo-shoot in St. Louis where a group of us stopped traffic in The Loop doing a catwalk on the side walk. The drivers all stopped traffic and let us use the middle of the road to showcase a new designer’s clothing; I never expected to be walking down the middle of a busy road in St. Louis, stopping traffic.

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

I wish the industry was more accepting to the small town “girl next door”, since it is so much more difficult to become as successful as a glamour or fashion model than someone of average height who doesn’t exude the high fashion look with every step. I create just as many great images as someone five inches taller and have just as much, if not considerably more, fun in the process.

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 a big runner, I always have been and always will be; I love to take long runs listening to music and just escape reality, and I do eat healthy during the day, however I do have a tendency to cook southern comfort meals for dinner which are a little less healthy.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

Most people, unless they interact with me on a daily basis, do not know that I am extremely obsessive compulsive. I am a perfectionist, but I also have odd habits that I have never been able to break: I cannot fall asleep at night if the clock on my night stand is not on a multiple of five when I close my eyes, my brain won’t allow it. I also cannot have the radio volume in my car on an odd number, it has to be even.

Would you change anything about yourself?

My calf muscles, because they have always been larger than what I would consider average because of my running background and also my experience in high school participating in marching band. I think they’re the first muscle to start getting larger with physical exercise for me and I have always been self conscious of them.

Do you have any fears or phobias?

Most people find it weird, but I am extremely afraid of nutcrackers, the standing ones you see in stores around Christmas; I cannot walk down an aisle in a store if it has nutcrackers in it. My parents were unaware of this fear and bought a 3ft tall one to set out at Christmas time and my sister terrorized me almost daily once she found out until my parents finally got rid of it.

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