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Mar 19 2015

Interview with Krissy Koven — Edgy Alternative

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

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No.

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

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

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

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

Please share something people don’t know about you.

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

Would you change anything about yourself?

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

Do you have any fears or phobias?

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

Mar 18 2015

Interview with Lady Faide — Model made of Fire

Lady Faide is a 20-year old model residing in Winter Haven, Florida.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I started out in the middle of tourist central; Central Florida, the south but not truly so. My parents were Yankees and I had 3 older and sometimes wiser sisters; that’s where my character comes from. There’s nothing like being relentlessly bullied by at least one of your older sisters at some point in your day.

I love video games; not shooters, because I have terrible aim, Role Play Games are my gem. Really though I enjoy archery and guns, I can shoot both. I adore climbing trees, you can get some spectacular views especially for someone who’s so used to being so close to the ground.

However my mind at all times is preoccupied with animals, photography, writing, and modeling. I am a freelance model, and a part time teller to support my many pet habits.

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

It was a very foggy start, I remember having the desire to model, and then, going to my first “shoot” with a now friend of mine who I had met and talked to online. Between then I know I spent a lot of time how I still do, weeding out fake photographers, men with cameras, boyfriends with limitations, you name it. My first shoot was in March of 2014, my first professional booking wasn’t until December that same year.

I remember Why like my first kiss. The stunning images of the female form. In lingerie, swimwear… nothing… There were some captivating images of art out there, and I wanted to be a part of creating them, and to be the woman in them. I haven’t even made it to an agency yet, but you better believe I’m trying. There isn’t a minute where I’m not thinking of what I can add to my portfolio so someone will notice and remember me.

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

Personal: I want to run my own club; Not your standard club, one where everyone knows everyone and we’re family, if only for a night. I also would like to see my fiery red hair brightly displayed on one of those Victoria Secret adds; not your standard type of monochrome beauty, but more exotic knock your socks off gorgeous like the lingerie.

Professional: I can’t say it’s much different, who said the two can’t intersect?

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

I am normally booked every weekend for at least one shoot, sometimes two and on those more frisky weeks, three.

I’ve been contacted for a few movies, video and acting, however it’s mainly photo-shoots all for the purpose of building my portfolio. I do boatloads of Glamour modeling, I am very good at looking good for the camera.

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

Well, I have met some really cool people through doing this, and each shoot is a new experience. I always have fun with my shoots, being strictly professional is no fun. There is always room for both, and this has let me have some of the most unique and memorable experiences.

The worst thing I can say is I’ve had one jealous female walk up to me in the middle of a shoot and start screaming profanities at me for being an ugly you-know-what. This was presumably over the looks I was receiving from her male “friend.” It was rather surprising since I was fully clothed for this shoot.

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

Oh goodness, yes. I was in the middle of cutting up and acting a little bit of a fool during one of my outdoor shoots and I was in the middle of mocking the ducks because I thought they were cute.

I was completely beside myself when one of the ducks swam up out of the water, walked up to me and started talking to me. I wanted to take him home with me.

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

The standardized carbon cut out of the perfect image of a woman who’s this tall, this weight, this hair color, and this face and body shape.

I want to see Covergirl and Victoria secret adds with girls who barely make 5 foot and have bright blue hair. I would like to see more models on these billboards and commercials that don’t just turn heads because she’s beautiful, but because she’s unique too.

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

I can’t say I practice sports other than maybe archery. I do love Yoga though, it’s not just healthy for the body, but the mind too. Being healthy isn’t just about your body, it’s about your state of mind too.

I typically eat a lot of vegetables and protein. I love meat, and seasoned and steamed vegetables make any dish. I stay far away from greasy foods, I never eat fast food and I drink about one or two sodas every month.

I exercise on a semi regular basis, I’m not fit, but I do have an exercise regimen set up for 2 or 3 times a week to stay in good shape and I meditate to make sure my mind does the same.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I suffer from mild to moderate Anxiety and Panic Attacks. I am also a Demisexual.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I can’t say I would change anything about me. I’m happy with who I am, and I’m healthy as I am.

I would definitely change my teeth, get them fixed and maybe I would change my age, just for the sake of being wiser sometimes that and give or take a few tattoos I want but can’t afford. Other than that, I’m happy with myself, but if shape-shifting ever becomes a thing, It would be so cool to be a werewolf.

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

I am in a relationship. I can definitely describe him as odd. He’s not at all your typical male sometimes, and he defiantly wasn’t the knight in shining armor I was told I was supposed to find. He’s a lot rougher, but at the same time a lot more gentle as well. He’s outgoing, loving, inspiring, and he deeply suffers from Peter Pan Syndrome like I do sometimes, and it’s so cute.

Dec 22 2014

Interview with Jay Sharice — Confused happy mistake maker

Jay Sharice is a 23-year old model residing in Denver, Colorado.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

Hello readers,
I was born in Nevada but spent my elementary years on the Santee reservation so I guess you could say that’s where I grew up but I never stayed anywhere for long. My family currently resides in Nebraska. My mother is a stay at home mom and my father is retired. My hobbies include but are not limited to, longboarding, aerial dancing, creative writing, singing, acting, modeling, and learning acoustic guitar.

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

I was 16 and living in Yakima WA, my best friend’s father wanted to become a photographer and we became his practice models. His picture to this day still gets the most praise out of all my work. After the shoot my friend and I were infatuated with the idea and began chasing the dream.

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

My personal goals are in 5 years to put a down payment on my first house and be certified in ASL -American sign language- so I can work with kids. Professionally as a model I plan to work my behind off until I sell one book and continue to model until my time is up in the industry.

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

Not as often as I’d like. Being short limits me to print, although I have done the catwalk for charity shows. My strength is in acting so I’m more vigilant about pursuing those jobs.

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

The best experience I’ve had so far is with my new photographer here in Colorado. We have similar ideas to how we want our portfolios to look and he helps promote me. It’s amazing to vibe that way with someone you’re working with on a shoot. I believe good energy shows in the photo.

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

Yes someone contacted me for a shoot but had no work to show. When I declined he begged me for pictures of my feet which gave me the heebie jeebies. I think liking feet is fine as long as you don’t get too close to mine.

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

If I could change anything it would be the measurement standards. People are constantly arguing over curvy or thin. Personally I believe it should be both curvy and thin. Beautiful woman shouldn’t be limited to one size option, we are thick, thin, short, tall, curvy, athletic, dark, light and lovely. Instead of creating a new standard I vote we eliminate the standard.

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 consider myself to be very sporty but I longboard and do aerial dance. I run occasionally but that’s only for the health benefits. I really eat whatever I like as long as it isn’t in the junk food category. I don’t have meal times I only eat when I’m hungry and until I feel comfortably full, unless there’s cheese involved.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I’m a very open and honest person so people know pretty much everything about me. I’m very chatty so if I had to guess people probably don’t know I spend hours a day dead silent in the middle of town just watching people and listening to their daily lives.

Would you change anything about yourself?

Small things but over all probably no. Small flaws make us unique.

Have you ever been fired from a job?

Yes, I was fired for sexual harassment. I was working at a skin care store when a young man walked in with bright blue hair. I whistled and said “That’s a great hair color. Can I help you find anything today?” He told me no so I returned to stocking. He called my company and filed an official complaint… So as you can see I can’t be trusted with compliments.

Nov 28 2014

Interview with Danielle Graves — College Student, world traveler & Model

Danielle Graves is a 19-year old model residing in Boulder, Colorado.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I’m a Colorado girl, born and raised. My passion is traveling and experiencing life from a different culture’s perspective through immersion. My heritage probably ignited my interest because my father visited Colombia to find a wife and that’s how I came to being. I also have a passion for psychology and understanding what makes us human, so I’m currently finishing up my B.A. in Psychology. I’m torn between going to graduate school right away or completely immersing myself in top modeling industries but I’m a spur of the moment kind of girl so that decision will come in time.

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

I have numerous photographers in my family who encouraged me to start modeling and even helped start out my portfolio when I was younger. Between the ages 13-17 I didn’t do much modeling until I won a contest that allowed me to model for a local shop and take two free photoshoots. From there I discovered model mayhem, joined an agency and started collaborating with amazing photographers. Modeling feels very natural to me and it’s an art form that I’m intrigued by that allows me to express myself.

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

In five years I see myself sitting on a beach in Indonesia working off my laptop as a virtual counselor and encouraging people to follow their bliss. That’s just one goal. I also want to pursue acting and modeling and encourage women and girls that beauty and brains can coexist if you believe in yourself.

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

I always have an event or gig lined up from fashion shoots, runway, promotion, art concepts, commercial, short film… I like to be versatile and challenge myself in many areas.

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

Referring back to trying multiple modeling industries, I signed up for a metal undergarment runway show. I didn’t know what the costumes looked like before agreeing to do the show, I just knew it was an 18+ event. I was told to wear panties and a thong and then was fitted into a metal corset. Corsets aren’t comfortable to begin with, much less when it is made entirely of scrap metal. I also wore a metal thong with razor blades in the crotch region in representation of a medieval chastity belt. My attire looked modest compared to what the men had to wear. They wore a thong with a metal dick attachment that, with the push of a button, could shoot out flames. This show was very erotic but also very entertaining because the other models turned it into a joke and had fun with it.

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

I would change the height requirements. It is so unfortunate that an entire industry is narrowed down to the same look. I understand that the designers like to have their clothing fit the majority of the models but surely exceptions could be made for all the gorgeous girls that aren’t 5’8+. Maybe it would be wiser to include girls that fit the height and weight criteria of the average female not only in the United States but worldwide.

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 tried multiple sports as a girl and soccer was my favorite. I haven’t participated in sports since high school but I make sure to workout with weight at least 5 days a week and eat nutrient rich foods. A typical meal would include grains, protein and vegetables. If I can see and pronounce all the ingredients then I consider it good for me. Without exercise I feel depressed, tired and unmotivated. I encourage everyone who feels this way to get at least 30 minutes of exercise in a day.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I would change my height. If I was 3 inches taller I would have the confidence and opportunity to model for my favorite designers and travel the world as a model. I know I should appreciate the way I was made but I wouldn’t be human if there wasn’t something that I wanted to change about myself.

How do you think you are most likely to die?

I’ve asked myself this numerous times and although it’s not something I’d like to plan or look forward to, it’s inevitable. I hope it is a beautiful tragedy and I die for a great cause or rescue someone that needs more time on earth than I do. I don’t fear death because I look at it as a new beginning to a great ending.

Nov 26 2014

Interview with Nirvana LaMuse — Fabulous & Crazy

Nirvana LaMuse is a 22-year old model residing in Denver, Colorado.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I was born in New York City, and then moved to Miami when my mom re-married a super rich old Jewish man. I went to high school there, then college in Gainesville, short stint in the tribal tattoo capital of the world…Tampa. Now I live in Denver Colorado and I love it. I have an older sister named Shane and she is a high school teacher in Miami, my dad is a psychologist for the criminally insane in NYC, and my mom is an artist in Miami. My hobbies include, looking good, being fabulous, having fun, shopping, traveling, and starting a million different things but never finishing any of them.

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

I had photographer friends ask to take pictures of me in college and that’s basically how it started out.

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

My ultimate goal in life is to fall in love, and be in love. That has always been my dream, to find another person that is perfect for me and I’m perfect for them. Now something a little less like a romantic movie on netflix I want to buy property and start my own business in the next 5 years.

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

I have only done photoshoots so far and I really enjoy it. Usually I have a large influence on what the picture is, although sometimes I do things I don’t personally like that the photographer wants for their portfolio. I don’t post any of the pictures that do not show me the way I like. People say that to be a model you should be versatile and always able to look different, and although that is true there is another side people don’t normally talk about. That being, having a signature look. I prefer the later. I think I am capable of looking completely different and doing a wide range of things I just prefer to maintain a personal identity that always looks similar.

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

The worst would be shooting with a photographer that sucks. You wonder how they got so far because none of their pictures turn out that good. One in particular made me feel very uncomfortable and the pictures looked terrible so it was basically a waste of my time. The best would be every other shoot where the pictures turn out fabulous, I have fun, and get to be creative.

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

Nope

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

Wish we got paid more… I mean doesn’t everyone?. It’s all about that money honey.

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

I do not do any sports, I don’t work out, and I definitely do not eat healthy. My diet consists of eating out, rice krispy treats, pre-made meals from whole foods, and soda. As far as exercise goes I hate the gym, I find it depressing and unbearably annoying. I love yoga but I have a hard time being consistent. My body looks amazing and I think if I worked out I would get too skinny and toned very quickly and I like to maintain a certain level of feminine squish.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I hate water. I never ever ever ever drink water, I absolutely will not drink it. Juice, soda, wine, or nothing.

Would you change anything about yourself?

Yes, my second toe is longer than my first toe and it has always annoyed me. I know they say that means you’re wiser or smarter or whatever, all I know is my feet would look a lot cuter if my second toe was shorter.

If you were the opposite sex for one day, what would you do?

If I was a man for a day the first and only thing I would do all day is have sex. I’ve always thought of that and would love to know what it feels like and what it looks like and just everything about it. It would be a bonus if somehow I could actually have sex with my girl self… although it might be hard to be in two places at once.

Visit Nirvana LaMuse’s website for more photos and information

Nov 24 2014

Interview with Heather Hoffman — Undefeated Boxer/Yoga Teacher/Model

Heather Hoffman is a 22-year old model residing in Oakland, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I was born in Jacksonville Florida, but have lived in about 80 different places and households in my 22 years. I grew up with a younger sister, whom I got custody of at 18 years old. I moved out of my home and eventually lost my mom to drugs around the age of 16 years old, and began working full time while also in high school. I lived with numerous families of all different ethnicities, social classes and religions, which gave me a full cultured and non-judge mental perspective on life.

I love traveling, and just recently moved back to Northern California after spending some time in Costa Rica teaching yoga to the locals who couldn’t afford expensive classes. I knew no one, and left with just a backpack. It was an epic experience to say the least. I found myself through meditation and healthy self expression. I currently have my hands in multiple different professions, one being the part owner and co-founder of a successful small business in the organic edible industry. I spend my time creatively- training in boxing, although I no longer compete- teaching and practicing yoga, dancing, singing, modeling, drawing, giving nutrition and wellness counseling, studying different forms of natural medicine through food, hiking, and talking to my dogchild.

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

Since I was a little mugwamp, I always loved photography and how a picture forever holds moments that have drifted from the present. I bought myself my own camera and as I continued to fool around I realized being behind the camera was just as invigorating. My favorite modeling gigs are ones that include full featured personality and push me to be creative and speak without words. I have done a few magazine articles including a surf magazine and been featured in an “Up and Coming Entrepreneur Article,” along with multiple yoga shoots, clothing and fitness catalogs and a few more. My style is versatile to say the least.

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

I see myself continuing with my many many business ventures, my organic food company, along with opening an all-over wellness center where people of all types can come and relax, yoga, train, crossfit, meditate, get nutrition and wellness counseling, eat healthy nutrient dense food -that tastes good-, and overall be happy in the current moment and share it with other like-minded souls. I want to give to those in need and help those who simply just need a helping hand. I needed it, and in the end realized I had to find it in myself. I want to lead people to find that place within themselves.

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

My modeling workload completely depends on my business workload and availability. I strongly enjoy being creative and expressing myself through modeling so I make it a priority. Sometimes I will have large gigs which require lots of time and preparation, other times I will have multiple simpler shoots. I have done a few comedy videos, posters, catalogs, modeled wedding dresses on runway and other times mostly just fitness shoots and freelance work.

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

While in Costa Rica, I met a photographer who shot for the local Surf Magazine, and asked if I wanted to shoot. I spent the day laying on soft white sand in Guanacaste, surrounded by a sweet tropical breeze, unlimited coconut water, a feast of freshly picked fruit from the trees, perfect surfing waves, good islander-like vibes, professional surfers, and was free to do as many and whatever yoga poses I wanted. Basically my paradise.

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

My most awkward experience was at the start of my career. I showed up to a self described “photographer’s” studio, which was actually the basement of his grandfather’s situation -can’t call it a house- who was actually a hoarder and as we opened the door to the photo-shoot room millions of antique and trash-like items came tumbling down. As I responded with a horrified expression and double chin, the photographer flashed his 5 dollar kodak camera and asked me if I was ready to shoot… I did extensive research before each shoot after that jolly experience.

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

Hmmmmmm with my experience, the legitimacy of “photographers.” Now a days any dude or lady can buy a camera and take a few pictures and call themselves a photographer and secretly use it as a creepy dating tool. Like “Oh, move your chin to the right a little, shoulders back, tighten your jaw, and go ahead and take off your shirt and wave it ’round yo head like a helicopter…”
At my age, I wasn’t sure how to do background checks and without parental supervision, I didn’t really have any one to back me up. I’ve gotten lucky and no one has ever tried to take advantage of me, probably because I’d beat their ass, but I have heard soooo many stories where young girls have not done enough research and gotten themselves into uncomfortable, sexually harassing, and sometimes even life-threatening situations. Not cool.

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 studied Ayurvedic medicine, holistic nutrition, and healing through food. I am actually vegan, and during the summers I am mostly raw. I eat this way because it feels best for my body and helps me feel more in tuned with myself and my surroundings. I have been active my entire life- and have played every sport from boxing, basketball, soccer, softball, yoga, hip hop and breakdancing, tennis, golf, been on the swim team, and crossfit. I feel my best when I am active and my body is moving.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I have epilepsy, but use medical marijuana and CBD and have not had a seizure since I started medicating naturally.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I am always working on bettering and improving myself as a person. I set personal goals for myself and hope to enhance my over-all life and situation whenever possible.

Have you ever been in a brawl? Please elaborate.

I am such a non-Violent human being now, but as a kid I was slightly lost and I hung out with the “wrong” crowd. I have actually been in a few brawls- I didn’t start them and they didn’t initially involve me but I had to jump in to protect and back-up my “fam,” as they would do for me. One was at a fair, one at a movie theater, and one in Target… yes inside Target. I moved cities shortly after most of my friends got arrested, and somehow my reputation followed me to my new town and no one ever tried to mess with me or my sister throughout high school. That was convenient.

Visit Heather Hoffman’s website for more photos and information

Oct 31 2014

Interview with Desi Lea — Tiny Girl, Big Dreams

Desi Lea is a 22-year old model residing in Stockton, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

My name is Desiree Lea Torres, I am 22 years old and I was born in Los Angeles, CA, but grew up in Stockton, CA for the majority of my life. I currently live with my mother and two younger brothers, whom of which drive me crazy 99% of the time… sorry guys!. I plan on moving back to LA sometime in the near future and it will be my first time away from home, so it’s both exciting but a little scary! But I think I’m ready to leave the nest. I absolutely love music and have been involved in the local music scene since I was 13 years old and I’ve met most of my friends through attending shows and concerts. Aside from the obvious love for the music, I love the synchronized energy everyone has at concerts. You can literally just feel the emotion in the atmosphere and it’s such an amazing thing to experience. I also really enjoy spontaneous roadtrips to just about anywhere. I just love to adventure. But then I also have my days where I just want to lay around, look like hell, and watch netflix all day. Haha.

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

I first got into modeling when I was 14, but didn’t stay in it for very long at all. You know how every kid goes through an awkward phase? Well I think mine lasted about 10 years, and 14 was not a good year for me. A couple of years later I started getting into photography and really loved that. I would do all kinds of shoots, but most of the time I would prefer to shoot bands and live shows. I first got back into modeling when I was around 19 or 20 when a photographer friend of mine wanted to do some shots of me. Of course at first I was apprehensive because I still had my teenage self-esteem, but we did it anyway, and the pictures turned out a lot better than I expected! So after that I would just do small shoots here and there with her or other friends, just for fun, and that’s when I decided that maybe I could really turn this into something, so I began to build a portfolio.

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

Hmmm, well there’s a few magazines that I would love to work with, as well as doing some music video or short film work! I would love love love to be able to do runway, but being only five feet tall is an issue, I’m too tiny! In the next five to ten years I just see myself still working and still bettering myself in this industry. You can never stop improving!

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

At this time, I will usually do 4 or 5 shoots a month, but that’s partly because I’ve been a little lazy. Haha. I do all types of modeling, except for full nudity and erotic, but kudos to the models that do! It’s just not my thing.

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

Okay, so I’m really into creepy, spooky things. My bedroom looks like Wednesday Addams meets mega nerd. Anyway, I recently did a shoot for a magazine based in San Francisco, and the photographer had an antelope skull, complete with these huge spiral horns. I picked it up and commented on how awesome it was and he flat out just asked me if I wanted it! I was so excited I couldn’t believe it.

One of my worst experiences was when I got my first scam email on MM. I was asked to do a shoot for a cosmetics ad that was going to pay very well, and be published in a very well known magazine. I thought it was a little odd right off the bat but I responded anyway. After several email exchanges, I was sent a check and was told I would receive another after the shoot. The person I was emailing asked me to cash the check right away and then send an amount to the “designer” I would be working with along with my measurements. So I go to the bank, where they tell me that the check is a fake. So embarrassing. After that I contacted the magazine I was supposedly doing the ad for and they said they had never even heard of this person that had been contacting me, and even after all of that, this guy still had the nerve to try and tell me he was the real deal!

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

I do wish there was more runway work for smaller models like myself!

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

To be honest, I don’t do too much. I try to eat healthy but I definitely have my days where I just pig out. I am just taking full advantage of the fast metabolism I have. Haha. I do a lot of cardio and some yoga. I absolutely love running. I’ll put my headphones in and just go for miles sometimes.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I was diagnosed with depression when I was 11 years old and since then have been diagnosed with a few other mental disorders. It really sucks how as of lately it’s the “cool” thing to have something like that wrong with you, because I would love to be able to feel normal. My disorders held me back from a lot of things in life for a very long time, but in the past year or so I’ve begun to feel a lot better, and modeling has definitely helped me with that and boosted my self-esteem. I still have some really rough days, but they’re slowly but surely getting fewer and fewer!

Would you change anything about yourself?

I think I’ll always wish I was taller. Haha. I feel like I could take on a lot more jobs if I were at least 5’8 or something. I think I would also change how shy and antisocial I can be at times. Some people perceive me as being rude or stuck up but I’m really just nervous!

What do you wanna do?

I wanna rock. Rock!
-Please don’t sue me, Twisted Sister-

Visit Desi Lea’s website for more photos and information

Oct 24 2014

Interview with The Baker Twins — “Slashy”, Model and Actress

The Baker Twins are 25-year old models residing in Los Angeles.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

We are known as the ‘Baker Twins’. We grew up in northern Canada in a little reservation called the ‘Stellat’en First Nation’. The population of our reservation is only about 200 people. We grew up hunting, fishing and hiking. We had a very different upbringing than a lot of people and usually people get very surprised when they find out where we were raised and where we are from.

We grew up in a place where your whole family takes part in raising you. That includes your mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles. Your cousins are more like your brothers and sisters than your cousins.

We have a ton of hobbies including working out, hiking, rock climbing, cross fit, tennis, jogging and writing. We are actors, models, film makers, photographers and producers.

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

We got involved in modeling right after we graduated from high school. A few photographers approached us about modeling. However, we watched quite a few 20/20 episodes and were way too paranoid to take the jobs. Then one day we got a card from a photographer when we were shopping and decided to do our research on him. It turned out the photographer worked on quite a few magazines. It was our very first modeling job and we were very happy when we discovered that the images were published in a magazine.

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

Our personal and professional goals are one in the same. We want to be actors that can pick and choose the movies that we get to do while keeping healthy and fit by eating healthy and working out.

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

We take about 1 to 2 modeling jobs a week. It used to be a lot more when we first started modeling. Our goals have changed dramatically compared to the beginning of our modeling careers. We are mainly focusing on acting and have collectively decided that 2 jobs per week is the maximum amount of shoots we are willing to do so we can 100% focus on acting. We mainly do print modeling jobs. But, when we first started modeling we took a lot of runway modeling jobs. We were very fortunate with our modeling careers in that we were able to travel by modeling internationally.

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

The best experience in modeling is being able to travel. We have traveled to various places around the world and without modeling that wouldn’t have been made possible. Modeling opened a lot of doors so we have so many positive experiences.

The worst experience is probably seeing the lengths that some models are willing to go to stay thin. We feel like the industry is changing in that in some countries they make sure the models are a certain weight. But, the peer pressure to try to stay thin in order to book jobs still exists.

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

We were booked on our very first runway job for fashion week. We were so excited that we booked the job that we got ready and curled our hair and used way too much hair product. We also did our own make up. We didn’t know that when you go to a modeling job you go with a clean face and clean hair. We also didn’t know that the booking agent booked us based on our dead straight hair. The hair stylists couldn’t straighten our hair because we used too much hair product. The models and the production knew right away how “green” we were. The show ended up by only giving us a few looks so we weren’t used as much s the other models. The whole experience was quite embarrassing.

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

We think kids should be allowed to be kids. So many agencies are taking on kid models instead of women. If you are under 18 you should be given the opportunity to be a kid and do what teenagers do instead of being thrust into the industry where there can be a lot of pressures to look a certain way or act “grown up”. Just because you may be taller or look older doesn’t mean that you should act like an adult.

We have a teenage sister whose name is Emily Graceanna. Since she was 12 years old she has had many modeling agencies that have wanted to represent her. Our mom and dad decided to not let her get a modeling agent until she was old enough to decide that was what she wanted to do. Allowing a child to be a child is so important.

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

We play tennis, crossfit and workout a lot. We typically eat a paleo diet. However, we do have cheat days. Nutrition and exercise has become a huge aspect of our lives. When we first started modeling there was a lot of pressure from people in the industry that would stress to us to not work out too much out of fear of us becoming too “muscular”. I think more and more people in the industry are realizing the importance of fitness and healthy food.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

We grew up on a native reservation hunting and fishing, and a lot of people don’t know that we have a small weakness for gaming. Call of duty is definitely our game of choice.

Would you change anything about yourself?

We would have a bigger booty. That is why we do so many lunges and squats when we work out.

What superpower do you wish you had? Why?

It would definitely be to fly.

Visit The Baker Twins’s website for more photos and information

Oct 23 2014

Interview with Korin Magers — from model to military to enthusiast

Korin Magers is a 23-year old model residing in Northridge, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

Born and raised in California but been all over. Redhead with very few freckles, I started modeling at 17 with runway then did some Playboy live tv events, and just recently fell in love with stills. I see it as “catching the perfect moment” I never really had to try hard to get the photos everyone was looking for, they just came out from within when I was on set or during a photo shoot. Shortly after, I was watching The Guardian starring Ashton Kutcher with friends and said I could do that. Everyone looked at me like I was crazy, but I took the army test and was shipped out less than a week later. Officialy 6 months later was a Petroleum Lab Specialist for the US ARMY and when I came back I continued my training from learning how to drive every vehicle in the army to inspecting them and training others. When I became reserved I continued on with my passion for modeling. I now am a licensed cosmetologist. I love to free climb and definitely an adrenaline junky.

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

Everyone always told me I would be a great model, in all honesty was looking for a little extra cash and found an ad for Playboy tv live, went in for an audition and made the cut. Nothing made me feel better that Playboy thought I looked hot in a bikini! It was inspiring and shortly after fell in love with the way all my photos came out.

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

My personal goals are to get married to my wonderful boyfriend and start a family within the next five years. Professionally, never to give up the dream of being a role model to those younger than me, showing that you can be beautiful and classy at the same time, and continue being a model and adding my journeys to my life story that I will one day tell my grand kids.

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

I model when I feel i’ts right and when I know it can be an inspiring experience.

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

For the most part I have experienced most of the good sides to being a model; traveling, adventures and experiences unforgettable; but there was a time when I was told that I just wasn’t right, that I could be so much better if I lost 10 pounds but I would do. I looked at the freelance photographer and said I know what I am, who I am and how I look and gave him back his contract unsigned and told him I think you’re just not right. My motto is treat people how you want to be treated, no amount of money in the world can lower my standards of how I think and feel about myself.

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

I was doing a photo shoot for an anime expo panel in the park. I was climbing up trees, running up and down the hills in heels and doing back flips off the monkey bars and out of nowhere I realized I had an audience following me from shoot to shoot. People started coming up to me asking me for pictures and for autographs. I had no clue what was going on, I thought it was a prank but it was till a few moments later a young girl say that I was her role model.

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

Nothing really, you just got to understand that in this business you will be mocked, made front of, misunderstood and loved all at the same time.

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

Nutrition and exercise are extremely important. Working hard since I was little, being active and adventurous have always kept me fit and on my toes. As for nutrition I am not very strict who can say no to a double double every now and then.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

Love dinosaurs but only cute ones. Most people call me gingy. That I am turning 23 this month and have experienced life more than most have and made decisions that most will never have to make in their whole life. I was in the military for 4 and a half years. I am now a veteran and a hairdresser. I ride motorcycles and If I died tomorrow will have known that I have fufilled my purpose in life.

Would you change anything about yourself?

Nope everything about me good or bad has gotten me to where I am today, including my stubbornness.

Have you ever been in a brawl? Please elaborate.

I came out of a gas station one day to find that some dude was on my motorcycle. When I asked him what he was doing he laughed and was compelled that it was a woman’s motorcycle. He said he needed to take a picture to remember this priceless day whatever that meant. I watched an episode on SOA son’s of anarchy where someone sat on the leader’s bike. He was asked to take a picture. He took a before then punched the man in the face and took an after. I did the same and said didn’t anyone ever teach not to sit on another woman’s bike as mad as he got there were others there to defend me in case something worse might of happened. I felt bad but at the same time he was a jerk and deserved it.

Oct 23 2014

Interview with Anndrea — Multiracial California Babe

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

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

My name is Anndrea, but you can call me Dre. I was raised in Mountain View, CA in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area. My parents are my greatest role models; they are the most hard-working, supportive and loving parents a girl could have. I also have two amazing sisters and two handsome nephews. My family is my world and my motivation to succeed in life.

Attending UC Santa Barbara is where I fell in love with Southern California and I moved down to LA almost 2 years ago. I love to play soccer, go to yoga classes, and take my rescue dog, Daltry, out for walks on the strand with my boyfriend. I like to be crafty and paint or sew costume clothes. I also love to read, I’m currently studying for the GMAT to earn my MBA and pursue a career in public service, either in the nonprofit or political sector!

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

When I was a teenager flipping through Teen Vogue, overwhelmingly the models featured where Caucasian, with the occasionally light-skinned African American girl. Being a racially mixed girl, I always wanted to see more “flavor.” After graduating from UCSB, I moved back to the bay area and found an incredible job working for a furniture designer in her art studio. But I always longed to move down to LA and give modeling a real try. I knew I didn’t want to look back and regret not trying it. So I packed all my stuff into my lil Honda Civic and drove to LA. I started shooting with photographers and then booking jobs with e-commerce sites.

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

While I would love to still be a part of the modeling industry in five to ten years, a greater goal of mine is to be making a difference in the community. Day by day I try to be a kind and positive energy in this world. While all the small things count, over the next few years I want to develop my impact of compassion and service to our communities and to the greater good, for a better and brighter future together on this beautiful earth!

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

I mainly do fashion, ecommerce and runway modeling. Generally I shoot about 3 to 4 times a month for fashion companies, and pick up 2 to 3 gigs a month for promotional modeling. I was shooting 3 to 4 times a week DTLA for a wholesale site, but I let it go to focus on applying to business school.

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

You can meet some great people and you can meet some terrible, fake people. But I’d rather focus on the positive. It’s great to meet people that are passionate about their art- their clothes, style, photos, and more. And to be a part of creating that beauty and vision is very special!

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

I love to go running, I play soccer, practice yoga, and do lots of at home workouts in my backyard, lifting weights and doing other exercise routines. I love Women’s Health 5 minute workouts to add great new moves to mix up my routines.

I can eat a lot without putting on weight, but I still choose to eat healthy! Lots of fruit, salads, smoothies, and sandwiches. I prefer to get my protein from eggs, nuts, beans, and others, instead of eating meat; I try to restrict my meat-eating to 2 or 3 times a week, animal farming is terrible for the environment. I also choose not to buy and cook fish, because industrial farming is hazardous and depleting our ocean’s populations of fish; Although, I do like to go out for sushi on special occasions. While I don’t eat organic everything and I love my bacon, I try to be environmentally conscious of my food choices.

Nutrition and exercise is everything. If I don’t exercise I get depressed. If I don’t eat well I have less energy and motivation. Neither of those things are acceptable to me; it’s a necessity to make time to eat properly and exercise daily. It’s simple as walking the dog or taking the stairs; it’s as simple as drinking water instead of a soda. It doesn’t have to be complex. The small things count and add up before you know it.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I used to have dreadlocks! I did my dreadlocks myself and had them for five and a half years. After I moved down to LA I decided to cut off my dreads to have a more versatile look for modeling. I still miss them from time to time, but I’m glad I’m no longer stereotyped for having them.

Also, people always ask me what my nationality is, so here it goes: Spanish, Mexican, African American, Native American and Irish.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I would be one of those people that had endless energy and only needed to sleep a few hours each night so I could be ultra productive.

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

He’s my best friend. Tall, handsome, adventurous, fun and kind. My favorite person.

Visit Anndrea’s website for more photos and information

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