Interview - Tressa Marie/SuneAdura

Country: USA
Facebook Page:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tressa-MarieSune-Adura-Model/229654163741967

1. How did you became a model and how long are you doing this now ?

I became a model in August of 2008..a photographer messaged me about doing some photos and so I did

2. Are you doing anything else besides modelling ?

I´m a full time mom and wife.

3. How important are your fans and friends to you ?

My fans and friends mean the world to me…without them I would not be who I am.. J

4. Do you have tattoos or piercings ?

I currently have 4 tattoos (more to come if/when the money is available) and 3 piercing (my nose, ears and belly button)

5. Who is your favourite photographer ?

I really don’t have one…all my photographers are very talented and a blast to shoot with.

6. What was your most interesting photoshooting ?

I would have to say the shoot at night in the water or the shoot with me in the little one person raft in the middle of the lake… J both those shoots where shot by Scott Quammen.

7. Are you always doing your own make-up ?

Yeah, I always do my make-up, mostly because I can rarely find a MUA.

8. What was your best/worst experience in this business ?

So far I have had nothing but good experiences in my career so far.

9. What is your favourite band/music genre ?

I love music in general..I listen to everything from country to techno to hard rock.

10. Would you like to appear in a music video ?

I would love to appear in a music video..I love music and I love to dance..it’s a win win for me J.

11. Where did you always wanted to go for vacation ?

Ireland.

12. What makes you happy ?

My friends, family, and fans…also a good book and a nice cup of coffee.

13. What makes you sad ?

People being cruel to the less fortunate and the helpless.

14. What makes you angry ?

Stupid people.

15. How should your boyfriend/girlfriend look like, and what qualities should he/she have ?

I don’t care what they look like..I just want them to be smart, funny, compassionate, supportive, nerdy and great in bed [;)]

16. Who is the most important person in your life ?

My 3 year old son Dartanion.

17. What was your biggest success ?

Having my son J.

18. What are your plans for the future ?

I hope to have a good career in modeling, raising my son to be an amazing man, keeping my marriage happy and intact, and just living my life to the best of my ability.

Interview - Darling Bunny

Country: US
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Darling-Bunny/140738502654599

1. How did you became a model and how long are you doing this now ?

Well, after losing a lot of weight I decided I felt enough confidence in myself to become a model. I have always been told I am modeling material since I was young. So now I am trying to see where this can take me. I have been modeling officially for a little over a year.

2. Are you doing anything else besides modelling ?

Yes I also make and sell dread falls/wigs, dread extensions, cyberlox, and similar things to that nature.

3. How important are your fans and friends to you ?

So very important. They are what keep me going. It helps quite a bit when you know other people believe in you and love you. I have love for every single one.

4. Do you have tattoos or piercings ?

Yes I certainly do. Currently I have my ears gauged, not very big though. My first holes are are 10s and my second are 8s. And I have the right side of my bottom lip done.
I have two tattoos. One is in the curve of my inner hip. And the other is on my back.
I do plan on getting more piercings and tattoos.

5. Who is your favourite photographer ?

Oh there are so many great ones. But I have a current one that I work with a lot. He is also a great friend of mine. Always has been there for me. His name is J.R. of Alluring Photography.

6. What was your most interesting photoshooting ?

I would have to say the shoot where I had to wear a pair of red ballet fetish heels. It was my first time and I was slightly tied to the suspension of the bridge. Man standing in those heels was no walk in the park. haha

7. Are you always doing your own make-up ?

I love doing makeup and yeah I usually do my own. And I also have done makeup for others shoots.

8. What was your best/worst experience in this business ?

My best I can't recall so many good ones. I don't really think I have ever had a bad experience.

9. What is your favourite band/music genre ?

I can't choose a favorite band. But my favorite genre would have to be Industrial and other things similar to it.

10. Would you like to appear in a music video ?

Oh I'd love to be in a music video! I think it would be awesome.

11. Where did you always wanted to go for vacation ?

I have always wanted to go to Europe!

12. What makes you happy ?

Lots of things make me happy just like anyone else. Friends, family, love, things like that.

13. What makes you sad ?
I don't think that listing what makes me sad is really a good thing. Because when people think of the things that upset them they usually get upset. There are many things I can be upset about. But I choose to not be. I like being happy.

14. What makes you angry ?

Hahaha. Plenty of things get my blood boiling.

15. How should your boyfriend/girlfriend look like, and what qualities should he/she have ?

Everyone is different. If I am attracted to them, then I'm attracted to them.

16. Who is the most important person in your life ?

I know this is gonna sound conceited but I am the most important person in my life. Reason for that is because this is my life, not anyone else's. If I were to focus too much on everyone else I would not be able to take care of myself. And people worry about my well being so I try to take good care of myself so they don't have to worry so much.

17. What was your biggest success ?

Well, since I am still pretty new, I guess my interview with Fixe Magazine.

18. What are your plans for the future ?

I hope to become successful in the modeling industry. But I also plan on becoming a makeup and hair artist.

Interview - Mary_C

Country: Italy
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mary-Goth-Writer-AlternativeArt-Model/232972706749061

1. How did you became a model and how long are you doing this now ?

I’m mainly an Italian Gothic writer but I have decided to explore each form of art who can help me recreate Gothic literature atmosphere in my everyday life: I started with dark photos not much more than one year ago; I shared some of them in the web, then I’ve found many artists who painted me. A few times I tried to sit and pose, but it’s very boring for me and hard for the artist, while working from photos is more simple because he can complete the work in more sessions.

2. Are you doing anything else besides modelling ?

I’m studying law at university and I write goth novels since when I was 16, as a consequence of my eternal love for reading. A few years ago I sent my dark stories to various italian editors ( DelosBooks, GDS Editions, Montag Editions, Caravaggio Editions...) with good results, so I decided to continue.
Here there are all my books and novels (Italian language) published by various editors: http://www.myspace.com/mariarita.cupersito

3. How important are your fans and friends to you ?

Extremely important, of course!

4. Do you have tattoos or piercings ?

No.

5. Who is your favourite photographer ?

There are a lot... There are so many amazing photographers in the alternative industry today!

6. What was your most interesting photoshooting ?

Each photoshooting gives me the chance to know lots of artists and different styles, so each experience is important. I love the way the photographer can capture an image of beauty and expression, stopping the time. I also love playing always different roles.

7. Are you always doing your own make-up ?

Not always, but quite often.

8. What was your best/worst experience in this business ?

I’m proud of all my works and I’ve never had bad experiences, but in the south Italy the alternative sector is not so much developed. It should be great if more alternative photographers will work in my area!

9. What is your favourite band/music genre ?

I love every kind of music but I prefer Muse, Smashing Pumpkins, Queen, Garbage, Air, Linkin Park, The Rasmus, Evanescence, Placebo, Nirvana, InSex, Subsonica and many more!

10. Would you like to appear in a music video ?

Well, recentely I’ve been happy to be feat. in a Music video by UnderGround360, form Canada. You can see it at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7rTmzaqfIg

11. Where did you always wanted to go for vacation ?

London or Paris, I hope to visit them as soon as possible!

12. What makes you happy ?

Spending time with my friends and all my hobbies: travelling, reading (you can find my virtual library on anobii at this link: http://www.anobii.com/010d3635ce17bad182/books) , computer science, astrophysics, English History and literature, music, comics, movies.

13. What makes you sad ?

All suffering in the world.

14. What makes you angry ?

I hate all that may be obscene and trash.

15. How should your boyfriend/girlfriend look like, and what qualities should he/she have ?
Look is not important, the real thing I care is that he’s a good boy, trustworthy , intelligent, and fun!

16. Who is the most important person in your life ?

My family and all people I love and who loves me!

17. What was your biggest success ?

Publishing my first novels with national italian editors and find lots of people who appreciated my photos!

18. What are your plans for the future ?

I will continue posing and writing! Actually I’m working on a dark urban story and a few short stories, so... Stay tuned!

Interview - Bella - Model

Country: England
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bella-Model/238943876130234

1. How did you became a model and how long are you doing this now ?

I started when I was 16 so been 8 years now on and off. I decided it was something I would like to try and found some websites online and posting a link stating this is something I wanted and got in contact with photographers this way.

2. Are you doing anything else besides modelling ?

Yes, I am a photo retoucher by job (Bella-Editz) and also started my own business August 2011 (Skin2Skin Images) hiring reptiles out for photoshoots and I also model scout for a couple of photographers I know.

3. How important are your fans and friends to you ?

They are the most important people, they keep you going. Help keep your confidence and are loyal. They believe in you which gives you the drive you need to succeed.

4. Do you have tattoos or piercings ?

I have 15 tattoos, 3 major ones but not keen on the piercing side of things.

5. Who is your favourite photographer ?

Well I have a few. Graham Templar, Inspired Photos, Nige Aone Photography and Knockout Images (jossTphotography).

6. What was your most interesting photoshooting ?

This will be next weekend with snakes :)

7. Are you always doing your own make-up ?

Yes, I do now, I used to have a make up artist.

8. What was your best/worst experience in this business ?

Worst experience was looking for a photographer who I had previously worked with when I was 16/17 on a regular basis to find out a few years later he was convicted of murder of a model.

9. What is your favourite band/music genre ?

I love all types of music but fav is r&b.

10. Would you like to appear in a music video ?

Yes, I would. Have had some offers but busy bee me is always booked up on dates for videos.

11. Where did you always wanted to go for vacation ?

America.

12. What makes you happy ?

Making others happy.

13. What makes you sad ?

Bitching, rudeness and being away from people I love.

14. What makes you angry ?

Nasty rude people.

15. How should your boyfriend/girlfriend look like, and what qualities should he/she have ?

Im not all about looks and I dont have a specific type of guy, aslong as they take care of themselves I´m happy.

16. Who is the most important person in your life ?

My kids.

17. What was your biggest success ?

Building my business Skin2Skin Images

18. What are your plans for the future ?

Keep working hard on my business, start a couple more and keep going, oh and hopefully settle down haha.

Interview - Joan V ( Stiletto 13 )

Country:  Canada. 
Facebook Page:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joan-V-Alternative-Model/133149543399885

1. How did you became a model and how long are you doing this now ?

I became a model quite by accident , when I was spotted by a Japanese Photojournalist at the Winnipeg International Airport when I was 18 years old.

2. Are you doing anything else besides modelling ?

Yes!  I am also an entrepreneur , musician , and in a band!

3. How important are your fans and friends to you ?

Extremely important!  Many of my Fans have become really good friends as well!  I would not have the success I've already had without all of them!

4. Do you have tattoos or piercings ?

That is a secret!  ; )

5. Who is your favourite photographer ?

I have so many , I wouldn't want to leave anyone out!

6. What was your most interesting photoshooting ?

I always love shooting with every photographer I've worked with so far!  They have all put out such great work and results!

7. Are you always doing your own make-up ?

Most of the time l do it,  but I also have professional MUA's as well.

8. What was your best/worst experience in this business ?

Best experience :  Having my new Book published - for next week! Plus , being chosen Top International Alt Model by Alt Fashion Magazine in 2010!

Worst experience : Having a "Pro photographer" run off with $$ and getting no pictures from him!  I hope he's doing time for all the people he's ripped off by now!

9. What is your favourite band/music genre ?

I love Death rock , old school Punk, Goth Rock , Metal, and Electronica.  Everything except Country (Gag!) , or Rap!!

10. Would you like to appear in a music video ?

I will be this Winter!

11. Where did you always wanted to go for vacation ?

Travel the entire globe!

12. What makes you happy ?

Doing things of value , helping other people , modelling , of course!, spending time with my awesome boyfriend, friends , family , performing live on stage as a musician, and listening to music!

13. What makes you sad ?

When I see people suffering.

14. What makes you angry ?

When people betray my trust , or end up being users and two-faced.

15. How should your boyfriend/girlfriend look like, and what qualities should he/she have ?

Looks don't matter to me as much as how compatible we are , and he should be trustworthy , supportive, honest, caring, intelligent, faithful,  fun, and industrious.

16. Who is the most important person in your life ?

My BF , Zlatan!

17. What was your biggest success ?

Being voted Top International Alt Model by Alt Fashion Magazine last year!

18. What are your plans for the future ?

Many photo shoots in the works , my new book being released on September 15th . I'm being published in 5 Alternative Magazines in the next 2 months, and building my Business up.  Also , my photos will be featured in a new Victorian Fashions Book for 2012 , and I'll be Miss February in The Alternative Models Directory Breast Cancer Awareness Calendar for 2012! I'll be appearing in a Music video very soon!
And more as time goes by!  ; )

Interview - Zana

Country: Slovenia
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zana/166281276784775?sk=wall

1. How did you became a model and how long are you doing this now ?

I actually became a model by accident. A friend of mine has just opened his foto studio at the time and asked me to model for him so he can practice more and learn more techniques. So I was there daily and after a week or two of his posted pictures of me on his website. I started getting job offers a lot. So I decided to stick in this business and I'm now working as a model for 8 years.

2. Are you doing anything else besides modelling ?

Yes. I also work as a photographer, I own my own record label, promotion company, band management company and a magazine.

3. How important are your fans and friends to you ?

This world and my life would be completely boring without them!!!

4. Do you have tattoos or piercings ?
I have piercings but I will get a tattoo also!

5. Who is your favourite photographer ?

Tanja Ristic from Slovenia. She is the most relaxed photographer I ever worked with and the pictures she does are amazing!

6. What was your most interesting photoshooting ?

Probably the vampire shoot I had for a calendar. It was one of the longest and darkest yet most interesting shootings I had!

7. Are you always doing your own make-up ?

Most of the time.

8. What was your best/worst experience in this business ?

Best experience: When I realized that people are actually interested in my work and respect me as a model.

Worst: It´s still going on actually. Obsessed stalker on my back and can´t get rid of him!

9. What is your favourite band/music genre ?

Black metal. Favourite band I must say is Epheles.

10. Would you like to appear in a music video ?

Yes definitely!

11. Where did you always wanted to go for vacation ?

Norway. Winters there are amazing and I really wish I can someday spend whole winter there or.. even better..my life!

12. What makes you happy ?

Music.

13. What makes you sad ?

Death of a close friend or relative.

14. What makes you angry ?

Idiots hehe.

15. How should your boyfriend/girlfriend look like, and what qualities should he/she have ?

Honest, smart, funny, loyal and with same interests as me. And my boyfriend has all that plus he is sexy as hell!

16. Who is the most important person in your life ?

My love and family.

17. What was your biggest success ?

Opening all my companies and still running them smoothly!

18. What are your plans for the future ?

Work, work and even more work. I enjoy my work and its my dreamjob so.. no other plans for next 20 years but my work! Hehe.

Interview - Simmie Vedi

Country: Wales, UK
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/SimmieVediModel

1. How did you became a model and how long are you doing this now ?

I became a model because I suppose I was curious about what it was like to be in front of the lens instead of just behind it. I've always been an avid photographer and now specialise in events photography, so that really piqued my interest.

2. Are you doing anything else besides modelling ?

At the moment, no. I have worked in a couple of nightclubs doing events photography, and I'd love to do more work like that.

3. How important are your fans and friends to you ?

My friends are incredibly important to me. I have a handful of close ones that I'd do anything for and one or two that I consider to be my family.My fans mean the world to me, they're incredibly supportive and I love talking to them and getting to know them.

4. Do you have tattoos or piercings ?

Both, with plans to get a few more.

5. Who is your favourite photographer ?

Locally (within Wales), I'd say it was Steve Avatar. My favourite photographer to work with is a lovely lady called Cher Cooksey, and my favourite photographer in global terms is Helmut Newton.

6. What was your most interesting photoshooting ?

My most interesting photoshoot was one of my first, which was shot in an abandoned village in St. Athans, Wales. I was more intrigued by the fact that no birds would land near the place...

7. Are you always doing your own make-up ?

Yes. There's probably only one other MUA I'd trust to do my make-up, and that's Ryo Love.

8. What was your best/worst experience in this business ?

There can sometimes be a lot of drama, and when people take hearsay seriously without getting to know one another, it causes bad feelings where there shouldn't be any.

9. What is your favourite band/music genre ?

I love all music, I don't think I could just pick a couple of genres and be done. All genres have good parts and bad parts.

10. Would you like to appear in a music video ?

I would love to, though I'm not really one for dancing!

11. Where did you always wanted to go for vacation ?

I'd love to go Milan or Venice. I've travelled quite thoroughly already, but haven't been to many places in Europe.

12. What makes you happy ?
My family, friends and boyfriend.

13. What makes you sad ?
Not much, there's a positive to everything.

14. What makes you angry ?

I have a short fuse, so quite a lot of things! A couple of my pet hates would be that I hate girls that are boy-crazy and don't see further than that, and also I hate seeing human beings mistreat each other and animals.

15. How should your boyfriend/girlfriend look like, and what qualities should he/she have ?
My boyfriend should look like the boyfriend I already have, and have the qualities my current boyfriend has :) I'm very happy with who I have.

16. Who is the most important person in your life ?

I could never just choose one; my family, friends and boyfriend are all equal.

17. What was your biggest success ?

In my personal life, it was getting out of a destructive relationship. In my work life, it was definitely having the opportunity to work in a wonderful nightclub, taking pictures.

18. What are your plans for the future ?

I have a lot in store for the future, you'll just have to wait and see!