March 2nd I met Montana Pritchard and had my first ediotiral style shoot.
I worked alongside four models, two were signed with agencies. It was an incredible experience, I'd never had a professional photoshoot before and I can't believe how blessed I was to be picked to do this. I'm not with anyone, but this is only my third month trying to be a model...before then I was on the other side of the camera shooting everything I saw.
At the shoot we also had a make-up artists, a hair stylist, and a wardrobe stylist. I felt like royalty getting pampered after every shoot...I'd never had this done before and I couldn't get over the fact that I was being shown so much attention...The crew thought I was cute being all new and all in awe. The other models were a bit more nonchalant with the make-up crew but after hearing me chirping away and talking a storm with everyone, they relaxed and we started talking about anything that came to our minds. I found out that Alex is my age, and she's signed with a Miami agency I can't remember the name thought. Kashka is around 24 and she's with Whileminia agency, she's also been to fashion week but I couldn't get any information out of here...she seemed a bit distant but I figured it's just because she's from a different country and is probably not used to spunky kids like me trying to make conversations. I'm cultured enough to know that in some countries small talk isn't a great way to start a conversation...and i think that's what happened...I have a lot of respect from here she's only been in this country for one month but her english is good. Bambi is 20 and is a pretty amazing. The thing that stuns me thought is that she doesn't have the ambition to go out and get signed she likes doing her own thing and even has a manager. She was naked for all of the shoots, I couldn't believe how easy going she was with it all, it was neat to see someone so comfortable in their own skin. I felt so honored to have worked with these girls, I can't believe the pictures will have me sitting with these models...This is really going to be a nice adittion to my portfolio for sure. I'm planning on visiting agencies soon after I move, I'm seriously commied to being a model and man this shoot fueled the passion even more.
the studio
Solomn and Jeremy
Kashka
Alex and Andrea
Bambi and Jeremy
Me and Andrea
Montana was shooting this editorial shoots for his portfolio. After taking one year off to travel the world he now wants to get back in the groove of things and needs to start off by getting credit again. This photoshoot was sexy and had a lot of soft sexual undertones, hence Bambi being the nude model with the food on her body. The rest of us had either a bra on and no pants, or no bra and pants, or something of the sort. The make-up was eccentric, and trhe hair was edgy...It was a blast getting into model mode and giving Montana what he wanted. He loved my modeling and couldn't believe this was my first time...It's a good thing I practice and watch millions of model TV shows, they really do help. We shot for about 9 hours...from 3:30pm to midnight. I was exhausted by the end of the day, I hadn't slept on the Greyhound bus coming here and I was craving a nice hot shower. If you think modeling is a piece of cake try standing in shoes that are two sizes too small, and holding positions for about an hour...It starts taking it's toll after a while...but Heck I'd do it all over again, work is only work when you don't enjoy it. When you do something you love its not work anymore...it's fun <3
I'm the one in the background
At one point, MetroMix's photographer started taking pictures of me. I call this great timing because at the same time Montana kept calling out "YES, perfect and excellent!" because he had positioned me at the center of the Tribal photoshoot and I was giving him exactly what he wanted, a fierce stare...so here I was in the center of the limelight and the photographer just walks in and assumes I'm the star of the moment, and that's what it felt like lol. I can't wait to see the pictures!
I can't begin to tell you guys how great it ws to put all that energy and creative energy in modeling. I love being a blank canvas for artists, it feels amazing being part of something that's bigger than you...I mean March 15th is the opening of the echibition and I'm going to see myself up on the wall in a huge print for the whole world to see. Simply amazing.
The other models were a joy to work with, at the end of the day we all exchange numbers and myspace links. Montana and his girlfriend, Jessica were so sweet to wait with me till 2am for the bus...I missed my afternoon terminal trip because I didn't want to leave in the middle of the shoot. Jessica is adorable, she's so down to Earth it was really great talking to her...Man I wish my parents could be there on the 15th to see my hardwork but atleast my boyfriend will accompany me. He used to be a signed model with IMG agency, he's been so sweet and really supportive of everything.
I look very vintage here
Ooh la la
My best fashion is sex face
I thought my make-up looked kind of monkish
Cirque du soleil
Montana =)
What a great day!!! By the way if you think models don't eat then you didn't see us eating haha. We had healthy food, Starbucks and Italian catered to us at different times of the day. I didn't know models ate either, but then again this wasn't a Vogue editorial shoot either...Maybe one day you'll see me in one ^_~
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Well, thank you for your comment! Umm...not much to say about it right now. But I'm sure it would have been somewhat interesting if I wasn't sorta tired. Have fun with your blogging thingy-ma-jig. Awesome pictures, and great looking set up! Stay classy!
oohhlala - roadtrip seems lovely. i'm in loovveee with the bright orange painting of the sax player and the photo of you and "jim" looking into the mirrored ceiling? an elevator is it? anyway- pretty poetic moods these days.. i'm soul searching.. while partying.. which means intense thought. lol. decided to return to FiDM in feb when i turn 24... i'm in long beach btw. did hollywood for a couple years, now im opting for the beach side. i love them both. where are you moving to out here?
i'm glad i could make your day. Aw thank you so very much. You have no idea how nice it feels to have someone tell me something like that. Somdays It feels like im always going to be stuck in ohio, and to hear that is refreshing and it gives me hope that i'll make it out of here and travel and be so damn happy about life. I hope only the best for you and your travels! if i could give you a great big hug right now i would! much love, Amanda.
hiii dear! I'm so sorry, I honestly haven't updated this in months and I jjjusssttt got your comment I'm doing well, there just aren't enough hours in the day :/ and thanks for the compliment, you're so nice :) How are you doing?
and she's movin to callliiii?? :) nice ! i commented you back.. but i think i posted it on my page.. whoops? i still don't understand how to use this thing. so are you goin for the art institute in weho? my best has finals this week and she's not the easiest ora to be around these days.. haha. can't wait for her 1 week break.. sheesh! kit.
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Im curenlty working on a blog ill up it up on this or link you to it. im starting fashion school next tues, had a realy good summer, oh and my friend is comming back ova from the US with the band! so yeh its all happing, oooh who wer you modeling for? or hopeing to? id love to be a model, is it as fun as i think it would be ? <3 hugs and love maxscene
yea i agree with u every camera comes out differently :) i just bought FUJI Finepix S5700...i like this one too. and its not expensive at all hehe well i wasnt photo journalist but 3 weeks ago i just got a freelance job as fashion contributor included photo journalist too ..well u can say that... for this magz called The Weekender. Im soooo happy Mari cus its kinda my dream job, all i have to do is find fashionista in jakarta and take a pic of them so i can publish it on that magz. Hopefully i could be the Jakarta Cobrasnake haha or even the jakarta sartorialist ...hahaha i wishhhh
Hey there, thanks! Sorry I didn't get back to you...I was busy with the whole job thing, but I promise I'll start updating my blog again soon. Oh yeah, how about like 9 new songs for the time being?
best regards!
Ducky