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Tell us a little about yourself?
I am currently a full time model. I have been modeling for just over a year. During this time I have also been actively choreographing fashion shows, doing photography, directing and co-ordinating and organising photoshoots and other fashion related events.
What sparked your interest in modeling?
I began modeling at 16 and continued for two more years until my writing and music began to take off. After much writing, recording, traveling and touring I decided I was comfortable with taking a break from that to focus on some of the other creative things I am equally passionate about which include modeling.
Do you consider yourself attractive? Do you think that may help to succeed?
I do consider myself attractive. I say that not just because I am and because people say so but also because I believe for any model aspiring to be successful in the field has to have and maintain that view of themselves constantly. If they don't believe that inside about themselves, it will radiate outward and also the same for if they do believe it. So yes, I consider myself extremely attractive..lol
Do you think the pressure to be thin is the same for male models as it is for female models?
I dont think the pressure for male models to be thin is as much as it is for female models however I do think there is a healthy pressure for all models male and female to always be in good shape and well groomed.
What do you think about the modeling world?
I think the modeling world is a very competitive, challenging, demanding, artistic and creative place to be. Perhaps why I enjoy it as I do.
Are you a fashion guy? What do you like to wear when you are not working as a model?
I am definitely a fashionable person. 100%. I owe that to being a creative person. Even when I am not working as a model there is still a concern for me in regards to how my clothes are put together and what I am wearing. Sometimes I'll wear a suit and tie on my days off just because I like style and dressing up.
How did you develop your skills as a photographer?
My skills as a photographer were developed through creating mini exhibitions when I was younger. I would do things like dress up a mannequin and take photos or photograph flowers and water fountains. Taking photographs of my clients for my brochure when I did hairdressing taught me a lot about angles and lighting. I once did photography exhibition of Bob Marley. Things kind of developed from all of that.
What is your favorite place for taking photos?
I dont actually have a favourite place for taking photos. Everywhere and everything is a photograph for me. I see everything as a series of portraits or movie stills. Everything is a moment to be captured. Theres a classic photgraphic moment in everything, you just have to be on time.
Your work is very creative. Where do you get your ideas and inspiration from?
My ideas and inspiriation comes from, without being too vague, people, places and things. I get ideas from movies and theatre, music, other photographs and photographers and generally watching everyday people and of course at shows and out and about.
What future modeling projects are you excited about?
I am really excited about some of the upcoming projects i am currently involved in. Fashion Romance UK is growing and expanding into many other areas besides just being known as an exclusive fashion networking event, which is really great. I'll be modeling in a few more magazines this winter and part of a few widespread campaigns for various things which is a great lead up towards the end of the year. Looking forward to developing my acting more aswel which my agent is pushing me for also. There's much in store for and from me right now.
Do you feel you are able to express yourself more as a photographer than a model?
Not at all, I am equally passionate about everything I do. I am a creative individual before anything else. Everything I do I do with the same artistic drive, tenacity and committment. I always aim to be better in each new thing than the last thing though it be something completely different or new.
What do you love most about your career?
What I love most about my career is the freedom and ability to be as creative as I want to be. I have always lived a life of creativity and expression and thats what will always make me happy, and for me personally, validate my existence. Tomorrow when I feel I have achieved what I set out to create within a specific area or field, it will be on to create something else even more creative and challenging. But always creating. Thats my passion.
How do you market yourself?
I market myself through my work mostly and through others who experience and value what I do. Its like word of mouth will always be a strong form of marketing. I use most if not all of the other mediums available at that time e.g television, radio, internet, mobile phones, flyers and leaflets, t-shirts, periodicals etc. Marketing and promotion is key!
What would you like for our audience to know about you?
I guess at this time I'd like for people just to know that it is okay to contact me, add me to their online networks like myspace, facebook etc. I don't bite and I am always interested in meeting, connecting and collaborating with different people in their varying creative fields whatever they may be. The more people we connect with the more we learn, the more we grow and the more we can create and so on.
This interview is for Allezom Magazine and can be located on the official Allezom Magazine website at: http://www.allezommagazine.com
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A very special thanks & credit to my team:
Designer & Stylist: Aaron Ray Dowie
Make Up Artist: Andrea Sterling
Photographer: Keddy Marsin
Studio Director: Adrian Pini
Also to:
Allezom CEO & Founder: Mozella Sullivan
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