This series of portrait style photos shows gothic simplicity in its finest. A bold black outfit with beauty of a face can speak a thousand words.
Can you tell us a little about yourself and how you started your modeling career?
I’m a twenty six year old woman adopted from India as a baby. Raised in Virginia , I’m a very outgoing and fun person. I love to travel and create art in all different ways. Modeling has giving me the confidence and ability to share my art with the world by ,collaborating with so many great photographers and people in the industry. I started by just practicing posing and collating with photographers until I found my main collaborating partners! Who I am very grateful for I love them and the art we create together!
What inspired you to become a model?
I’ve always been into high fashion and boudoir style photography! I’m very passionate about makeup and styling. So I seen it as an outlet to share my art with the world!
Was there a defining moment that made you realize modeling was your true passion?
I knew I was achieving my goals as a model when people were saying they loved my art ! They seen me as more than a sexual object but as a piece of loving art. That my pictures told stories like me and my collaborative partners had intended.
What has been the most exciting or memorable shoot you’ve worked on?
My most memorable shoot has to be the gold leaf I recently did ! My collaborative partner and I love to experiment and we had a time creating. And for our first time trying it we created something beautiful.
**Industry Experience & Challenges**
Have you faced any challenges in the modeling industry? If so, how did you overcome them?
The challenges I’ve faces in the industry are non to the obvious for a model trying to make it. You will get rejected a million times and told you aren’t good enough. But never stop being you. What helps me keep going and chasing my dreams is that you have to take losses and be able to take constructive criticism to grow. So don’t look at it as a loss but an opportunity to grow and create more.
How do you prepare for a big shoot or runway show?
When preparing for a big shoot or runway show, I make it crucial to have a good balanced meal and stay very well hydrated. Stay focused and excited to execute with confidence and class. Making sure you take care of yourself physically and mentally is very important!
How would you describe your modeling style?
I would describe my modeling style as very diverse. I love editorial high fashion , boudoir, and I love creating artistic nude. I like to be very diverse to show I can be booked for anything!
**Industry Experience & Challenges**
Do you prefer editorial, commercial, or runway modeling, and why?
I love runway ! Runway is amazing working with designers and different models. Getting picked to show off someone’s creations is amazing and I have met some amazing people this way.
What role do you think storytelling plays in modeling?
Storytelling plays such a big role in modeling . it gives the reader or viewer the chance to get a small look into the creative minds of the model or photographers vision. It may give you a total different outlook on the art!
Are there any models, photographers, or designers who have inspired you?
**Industry Experience & Challenges**
Yes many creators have inspired me. I love the unique looks from Gucci and other high ends . As well as more gothic looks like Rick Owen’s. I love photographers who create out of the box images that tell stories.
How do you stay motivated and continue growing as a model?
I stay motivated by always remembering art has no limits . So create and be you and the right audience and blessings will come your way. Never sell yourself short because of rejection or hopelessness.
**Future Goals & Advice**
What are your biggest career goals for the future?
My biggest career goal for the future is to work with more publications , brands , and people in the industry and create amazing art. That tells stories with millions of words.
Do you have any dream collaborations or brands you'd love to work with?
My dream collaboration would be with Vogue or Runway I would love to do a very cool collab with them and show what I’m capable of.
What advice would you give to aspiring models looking to break into the industry?
The biggest advice I can give to anyone trying to get into the industry. Be confident in who you are and what you want to put out there. Stand strict on your boundaries ! Don’t give into anything you don’t feel isn’t worth it. Opportunities come and go! Feed what feeds into you. Network most importantly! Go to fashion shows , concerts, pop shops for small clothing brands. Get yourself out there and show people who you are ! Practice poses in the mirror and figure out your style! Collaborate with many photographers and creators to make your dreams come true !
Do you have any dream collaborations or brands you'd love to work with?
My dream collaboration would be with Vogue or Runway I would love to do a very cool collab with them and show what I’m capable of.
What advice would you give to aspiring models looking to break into the industry?
The biggest advice I can give to anyone trying to get into the industry. Be confident in who you are and what you want to put out there. Stand strict on your boundaries ! Don’t give into anything you don’t feel isn’t worth it. Opportunities come and go! Feed what feeds into you. Network most importantly! Go to fashion shows , concerts, pop shops for small clothing brands. Get yourself out there and show people who you are ! Practice poses in the mirror and figure out your style! Collaborate with many photographers and creators to make your dreams come true !
Gothic Simplicity
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