Martin Hargrove
**Industry Experience & Challenges**
What has been the most exciting or memorable shoot you’ve worked on?
My music videos! Check them out in the acting tab on my website!
Have you faced any challenges in the modeling industry? If so, how did you overcome them?
No I just always believed in myself and trusted the process! Everyone’s process is different! You can’t force it, but you can surrender to it and be more aware for a better plan of attack to success.
How do you prepare for a big shoot or runway show?
Fasted cardio 6-7 times per week 45-60 mins (LISS) (walk) cardio.🔥🔥🔥🔥
**Creative Process & Style**
How would you describe your modeling style?
Method acting! Becoming what I want by identifying the situation and dress style and how I can make it fun by improving through digital art. #IAMART 🎨🖋️
Do you prefer editorial, commercial, or runway modeling, and why?
Give me every single lane that I can add value to! There is no ceiling with my mindset and how I choose to create my work for all to see.
What role do you think storytelling plays in modeling?
It differs from person to person! Each person has their own intuitive experience.
**Influences & Inspirations**
Are there any models, photographers, or designers who have inspired you?
I’ve been inspired by myself! I knew I could model well and have people be in aww of my art, but it really changed when I decided to invest in a canon camera and shoot from both behind the lens and in front of the lens! Adding a different value for myself as the overall artist.
**Personal & Career Journey**
Can you tell us a little about yourself and how you started your modeling career?
I started my modeling career at age 15! I went to my first local test shoot here in town and fell in love with being in front of the camera ever since! Throughout the years, I’ve made my connections and began network marketing myself to be the overall brand as being myself and also as an artist! It’s an intuitive experience each time, and I continue to learn, lead, help, teach any time I get.
What inspired you to become a model?
What inspired me to be a model ?!? Or as the overall artist ?
Just learning to love and be myself and take chances in life! Diving into spirituality and really wanting to learn about the subconscious mind and manifesting a better and happier you! I don’t want to just be in one lane, I want every lane possible in which I can display my talent in artist form.🤝🏾😤.🖖🏾👽🛸
Was there a defining moment that made you realize modeling was your true passion?
When I first started to truly love myself and understand that the only thing that was holding me back was my mind. It’s easy to put yourself in a mental low, but being able to be situationally aware in situations gives me a different perspective to things. That it was ok to create art and display it. Doesn’t matter how many followers you have or how many likes you have.
How do you stay motivated and continue growing as a model?
Keeping the main thing, the main thing.🖖🏾👽👽🛸🛸🎨🖋️🔥🔥.
**Future Goals & Advice**
What are your biggest career goals for the future?
Just be able to create my art when I want, however I want and be my own boss so I can fit different activities throughout my day that allows me to keep growing as an individual.🤝🏾🙏🏾✝️.
Do you have any dream collaborations or brands you'd love to work with?
Whoever wants to work and is serious. Let’s work and grow together 🤝🏾🙏🏾✝️. I’m a true student and leader to the game🔥.
What advice would you give to aspiring models looking to break into the industry?
Just be you and keep the main thing, the main thing.🤝🏾🙏🏾✝️.
