Georgia - In love with Art

I can’t imagine anything more amazing than getting to sing, dance and act every day, and get to call that your education!

I love learning all different dance styles from jazz and tap, to commercial and contemporary, and have so many amazing teachers who always support us and push us to get the best out of us. Singing is something that I had a love-hate relationship with growing up, as I loved to sing but never had the confidence to do so anywhere but in my own bedroom!

Now I have worked so hard to build up my confidence, working with some super supportive mentors over the years, that I am in a good place and can finally say that I love to sing! We also have an awesome acting coach who is just so incredible at teaching us his ways, as a professional actor himself, and at supporting us all the way!

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Jode - I like to encourage body confidence

The pink paint shoot was one of my favourite projects I have worked on.

Myself and Jason (Phototrinity) brainstormed ideas for this paint shoot and spent about 2 months getting the resources for it and planning exactly what we wanted to do. This shoot was split into two main sets of photos. The first was fun, creative, bright colourful shots, creating interesting body shapes and focusing on detailed imagery.

The second was of a slightly darker setting, expressing mental health awareness. This set was created with the message of showing vulnerability and struggles with mental health such as anxiety, depression and BPD. This was a very powerful shoot for me and something I could really use to be expressive and channel all of my energy into.

The shoot in total took around 8 hours in the studio. It was super fun, very messy and a hot shower afterward was much appreciated!

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Sharon - si quieren algo luchen por conseguirlo, de eso se trata / if you want something, fight to get it

Mi humilde consejo para aquellas chicas que quieran empezar con el modelaje es confiar en sí mismas,

sentirse seguras y amarse es el primer paso para luchar por lo que quieren.

Es cierto que hay envidia y mala onda, pero si quieren algo luchen por conseguirlo,

de eso se trata porque hay lugar para todas.

My humble advice for those girls who want to start with modeling is to trust themselves,

feel safe, and love each other is the first step to fight for what they want.

It is true that there are envy and bad vibes in this business,

but if you want something, fight to get it, because there is room for everyone.

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Charlotte - Believe in yourself and you can achieve anything

The confidence hasn't always been there for me. Modelling has definitely increased my self-esteem.

Your perfect just the way you are and you should show off what you have because nobody has it like you!

Finding a photographer who to trust and confide in for your first shoot is important, they can help give you guidance as well as help you excel in what you enjoy doing.

My motto is.. Believe in yourself and you can achieve anything.

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Chloe - when you model, you have more power in the court than you know

Body confidence, however, is a tricky topic as everyone’s bodies and responses to them are different. It takes years for most people to love themselves and appreciate themselves, and that’s okay. These things take time and I spent many years wanting to tear off my own skin as I hated a lot of things about myself, and oddly enough, most of the features I was picked on about are now contributions to why photographers book me for shoots! (I’m one of the few active models with light olive skin and dark hair, naturally curly hair in Exeter). Although remember – any form of stress can impact on your body as well and lack of self-care as a result of stress can change your body, this is usually hit or miss so just keep that in mind.

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Bri - Before anyone realizes you don’t know what you’re doing, you will know what you’re doing

My advice is simple, don’t do what I did. Follow your dreams, no matter how ridiculous and unattainable they may seem; just do it! Not to quote Nike, but it's true. I became a model because it was a secular dream of mine after becoming a firefighter. I want all young girls to chase what makes them feel special, confident and at peace.

If you decide to take up modeling the one thing I can say with certainty is: DO NOT PAY FOR PHOTOSHOOTS OR AN AGENCY!

The agencies all look at young models as cash cows. I have had multiple interviews with multiple agencies and I have never been turned away until the conversation turns to fees. I have not, and will not, ever join an agency, I market myself better then any agency could, and I managed to keep my freedom. (Hence the name free-lance model)

Let me make this loud and clear if someone wants YOU as a model to pay for anything (and I mean anything), DO NOT work with them. If you are a hired model, you are working as a paid commodity which means you should be leaving the set with cash or cheque in hand.

Flo - Andre Allio's Art

"Flo est un modèle avec qui j'ai fais plusieurs séances photos. J'aime bien travailler avec elle par ce qu'elle est toujours très motivée et se donne a fond a chaque shooting. Cette série est le résultat d'un test beauté réalisé avec des fleurs artificielles assemblées avec du fil de fer et du scotch dont la structure a été effacé en post-production."

Louna Strass - Je suis timide, mais l'univers érotique et sexuel nous a toujours plu / I'm shy, but we've always been interested in the erotic and sexual world.

Bonjour, je m'appelle Louna Strass. Il s'agit bien évidemment d'une identité fictive que je dédie seulement à mon autre vie...
J'ai 56 ans, je suis Française, en couple avec mon mari depuis 40 ans. J'ai la chance de vivre là où il fait presque toujours beau et chaud.
Je ne me considère pas vraiment comme une mannequin, même si cela fait longtemps que je fais des shootings et que j'ai participé à quelques défilés en lingerie.

Je suis une vraie amatrice et je fais celà depuis 30 ans, surtout pour mon plaisir et celui de mon mari. C'est lui qui fait 95% des photos et vidéos.

C'est bien d'avoir un passionné de photos et de belles choses à la maison...
En dehors de cette deuxième vie, j'en ai une autre plus classique. Je travaille.
J'aime aussi les loisirs, le sport, la fiesta, la nature, les voyages et les chats....
Même si c'est parfois difficile à croire, je suis une grande timide.

Hello, my name is Louna Strass. This is obviously a fictional identity that I dedicate only to my other life...
I'm 56 years old, French, and have been with my husband for 40 years. I'm lucky to live where the weather is almost always nice and warm.
I don't really consider myself a model, even though I've been doing photoshoots for a long time and have participated in a few lingerie shows.I'm a true amateur and have been doing this for 30 years, mostly for my own pleasure and that of my husband.

He takes 95% of the photos and videos. It's nice to have someone who's passionate about photography and beautiful things at home...
Besides this second life, I have another, more traditional one. I work. I also enjoy hobbies, sports, parties, nature, travel, and cats...
Even though it's sometimes hard to believe, I'm very shy.