Member Spotlight (63)
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Andy Virus
Written by SLE Photography
Model Insider Spotlight - Andy Virus - MI 8840
Photo Credit: Photographer: Lindsey Heath
How did you get started in modeling? What brought you to it?
I became interested in modeling a little bit after I graduated high school. I didn't know how to approach it or get started. I attended a friend’s birthday party back in 2008 and met a guy there who was signed to an agency in my hometown. He told me his experiences and how he got into it. He then showed me Model Mayhem. I contacted one of my friends who photographs bands and would go on tour with them. That December we did a shoot, I joined Model Mayhem, and the rest is history.
Do you consider yourself: Pro, Semi Pro, Hobbyist, Amateur, Something Else?
Well, I consider myself Semi Pro. I just made it my full time job back in May of this year and started traveling full time in July. My book has improved a lot since May, but I still have a ton of room for improvement.
RScott
Written by Daniel Greig
Model Insider Spotlight - RScott - MI 4817
How did you get started in photography? What brought you to it?
It happened three years and a month ago when I bought a XSi Rebel. I had been enjoying looking at other peoples work and downloading desktops. I wondered into a camera store and asked if they had anything that could do bracketing because I wanted to try HDR. They showed me a Nikon and a Canon. The Canon was a bit cheaper so I bought the Canon. I took it home, read the manual and started shooting. I grew in and out of my HDR fascination in no time. Once I had a bit of experience with what all the buttons did I started to notice how nice photos with non ambient lighting looked, so off I went to a library to do the bookworm thing.
Henna N
Written by SLE Photography
Model Insider Spotlight - Henna N - MI 3806
Photo Credit: Photographer: Joshuava
How did you get started in modeling? What brought you to it?
A couple years ago a friend of mine mentioned at a party that she had gone to a model and photography meet and greet. I asked her how she had heard about it, since I had been curious about getting into local modeling but I didn't know how to go about it. Thats when she told me about Model Mayhem. She helped me sign up and that pretty much started it all. That site taught me a lot about modeling, as did some of the amazing models on there.
I've loved fashion and beauty for a long time, and I really wanted to see myself photographed in high fashion looks. I started out doing more of the fashion, glamour and commercial stuff, but gradually I started doing more and more art nudes, and now that is one of my main genres that I work in.
Do you consider yourself: Pro, Semi Pro, Hobbyist, Amateur, Something Else?
I suppose I consider myself a pro, but I don't do this full time because I don't travel. I work as often as I can, and modeling is my only source of income. But if you compiled all the hours together, it would not equal full time. I've been at this for almost 3 years now, and I've learned a lot. I still have many things I can learn, and I love improving and seeing myself become a better model. So I would say I'm very experienced but I can always learn more.
Jennifer Powell-Pincelli
Written by Daniel Greig
Model Insider Spotlight - Jennifer Powell-Pincelli - MI 8565
How did you get started as a Makeup Artist? What brought you to it?
Ever since I was allowed to wear makeup I have been in love with it. I have studied in all types of art, from sketching to drafting, but didn't really realize I could do this for a living. After getting laid off from my office manager’s position I decided it was time I started doing something I actually liked! After doing my daughter and her friends’ Halloween makeup people started contacting me to do their makeup. I started purchasing professional makeup and supplies and learning as much as I could from as many places as I could. I have found this to be the most satisfying and enjoyable time of my life. Best decision I have ever made!
David Friend Photography
Written by Daniel Greig
Model Insider Spotlight - David Friend - MI 1222
How did you get started in photography? What brought you to it?I have always been creative as far back as I can remember. When I was a kid I would take my little 110 Fisher Price Camera with the little flash bulbs around with me and shoot anything that interested me.
It was not tell 1998 when I got my first 35 mm film camera as a gift for one of my birthdays, I took it everywhere I could and shot anything I saw around me. I have to say that most of what I shot on 35 mm was Black & White images.
A few years later I bought my first DSLR camera and loved how freeing digital made things for me I could now explore being more creative and experimental with my photography with out the cost of developing film and printing.
James Clark
Written by Daniel Greig
Model Insider Spotlight - James Clark - MI 7564
How did you get started as a Makeup Artist? What brought you to it?
I was just out of hairdressing training and finding it dull in salons and my mother suggested I look at expanding by doing a make up artistry course. 11 years on here I am.
Do you consider yourself: Pro, Semi Pro, Hobbyist, Amateur, Something Else?
I consider myself a pro but with the capacity to learn, this job changes and evolves constantly and there is always something new to learn.
Kyle Woodside
Written by Daniel Greig
Model Insider Spotlight - Kyle Woodside - MI 8399
How did you get started in modeling? What brought you to it?
I've had countless numbers of people who have said that I should be a model. I have a friend who models frequently & I always found her pictures admirable, so she said it would be good to get started by joining Model Mayhem (but don't particularly care for that site). And I just want to build a portfolio & have some nice photos since I'm not getting any younger.
Do you consider yourself: Pro, Semi Pro, Hobbyist, Amateur, Something Else?
Amateur. I'm not hooked to an agency & have never received any paid offers
Cherrystone
Written by Daniel Greig
Model Insider Spotlight - Cherrystone - MI 69
How did you get started in photography? What brought you to it?
My great uncle took me into his darkroom to give my parents a break for a few minutes. They were astounded he got me to sit still for 30 minutes, while I watched images appear on print paper in the "magic water" as he called it. He sent me home with a Kodak Vest Pocket Bellows. Wish I still had it. Later in life, I first made $$$ doing copy work and restoring peoples ancestor images in the early 70's.
Do you consider yourself: Pro, Semi Pro, Hobbyist, Amateur, Something Else?
I hate to put a tag on myself. I pull in a reasonable 5 figure amount with my camera, which augments other income. I don't chase $$ because I simply don't want to at this stage of my life. I will turn down $$ if I don't like a job offer.
Laura Unbound
Written by Daniel Greig
Model Insider Spotlight - Laura Unbound - MI 427
Photo Credit: Photographer: Mickle Design Works
How did you get started in modeling? What brought you to it?
I thought I wanted to be a photographer when I grew up, and thought if I wanted to photograph people better, I ought to know what it was like to be the subject. I also at the same time stumbled on my boyfriend-at -the-time's sister's modeling page, thought it looked fun (I too, wanted hot myspace pics), and made my own account. Turns out modeling is a lot easier than photography, so I stuck with it.
Do you consider yourself: Pro, Semi Pro, Hobbyist, Amateur, Something Else?
I like to think of myself as an experienced professional. I've been gracing the internet with my charming self since 2006, naked since 2007. I turned a full-time traveling model in 2009.
House of Evelyn - Andrew Daughtry
Written by Daniel Greig
Model Insider Spotlight - House of Evelyn - Andrew Daughtry - MI 3515
How did you get started in photography? What brought you to it?
I got started when I was 9 years old taking the pictures for my aunt's church newsletter.
Do you consider yourself: Pro, Semi Pro, Hobbyist, Amateur, Something Else?
I'd definitely say I'm a hobbyist these days, although I have spent some years kicking around as a pro.
How did you find Model Insider and what do you like best about it?
My good friend Angele Fonce told me about the place and I like that it doesn't seem to be down as often as other sites.
What gear do you use?
Nikon for life!
