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MODEL INTERVIEW
ARTISTIC NUDE
A Girl Next Door
with a Wild Side
Cynthia Helmer
Confidence | Passion | Dreams
From rumway beginnings to a lifelong love for fashion and photography, this model shares her journey, inspirations and goals -and the advice that keeps her going.
**Personal & Career Journey**
1.
I was born in New Jersey and raised in Pennsylvania. I started my career by going to Barbizon Modeling School and doing runway for Fashion Bug.
Can you tell us a little about yourself and how you started your modeling career?
2.
What inspired you to become a model?
Growing up watching models like Cindy Crawford, Nikki Taylor, and Claudia Schiffer, I wanted to be just like them.
3.
Was there a defining moment that made you realize modeling was your true passion?
I have a love for fashion and creating art through photos.
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5.
What has been the most exciting or memorable shoot you’ve worked on?
Have you faced any challenges in the modeling industry? If so, how did you overcome them?
**Industry Experience & Challenges**
4.
What has been the most exciting or memorable shoot you’ve worked on?
My most memorable shoots are ones that I get to do with my daughter.
"Never give up! It may take you some time before you reach the top, but you will make it. I am proof!"
**Industry Experience & Challenges**
6.
How do you prepare for a big shoot or runway show?
I would describe my modeling style as the girl next door with a wild side.
7.
Do you prefer editorial, commercial, or runway modeling, and why?
I prefer editorial because I like creating a story and a character through photos.
**Influences & Inspirations**
8.
Are there any models, photographers, or designers who have inspired you?
Models that inspire me are Cindy Crawford, Tyra Banks, and Hunter McGrady. Designers that inspire me are Christian Siriano and Betsey Johnson.
**Future Goals & Advice**
9.
What are your biggest career goals for the future?
My biggest career goal is to make it New York Fashion Week!
10.
Do you have any dream collaborations or brands you'd love to work with?
I would love to work with Christian Siriano, Michael Kors, and Betsey Johnson.
11.
What advice would you give to aspiring models looking to break into the industry?
My advice is find a good photographer, someone who can help you with posing, practice your posing in front of a mirror, surround yourself with positive people and never give up! It may take you some time before you reach the top but you will make it, I am proof!
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