Solange

I started modelling about 3 years ago. I started when i was 16. I was always told i should try it out by family and friends and even some random people on the street but i didnt actually start until an old friend of mine (sadly we are no longer friends) got me into it as she modelled for fun occasionally. She brought me to a shoot and after that i started messaging photographers of modelmayhem and instagram eventually it became a job rather than a hobby but i still always try to make it as fun as possible!

Tell us where are you from, how old are you, something about growing up.
I was born in Kitchener Ontario but now live in Toronto. I was always the odd one out growing up and often got bullied because of it

What were your childhood dreams - like, what did you want to become when you grow up?
Ive always loved art of different forms and wanted to be an artist of some kind. Im currently working towards becoming a tattoo artist!

Tell us about your regular day - how does it look like.
3 days a week i work at inkuisition studio at coxwell and danforth as an apprentice and receptionist. Other days are filled with photoshoots or shifts in the warehouse at the rogers center. I work alot but on days off im usually cooking and cleaning :) just enjoying the day in anyway i can.

Model life. How and when did you start with modeling?
I started modelling about 3 years ago. I started when i was 16. I was always told i should try it out by family and friends and even some random people on the street but i didnt actually start until an old friend of mine (sadly we are no longer friends) got me into it as she modelled for fun occasionally. She brought me to a shoot and after that i started messaging photographers of modelmayhem and instagram eventually it became a job rather than a hobby but i still always try to make it as fun as possible!

First experience in front of the camera? How did you feel?
Bit awkward at first. Because of the bullying i went through growing up i was always insecure about my image but as the photoshoot ran on i started feeling more comfortable. Able to make jokes out of my poses which actually helped produce amazing photos!

What kind of photos do you prefer ? Also, do you like to take instructions from the photographer or to be a part of the shooting ideas ?

Honestly i shoot mostly implied and lingerie/pinup. I always adored pin up girls growing up and i still do i guess so much so i tried becoming one! I usually dont have people instructing me. Photographers tell me what they want and ive been told i have a good way at portraying whats in their head but we all have bad days and sometimes its hard to picture what a photographer wants so i definitley dont mind the help!

How many tats do you have? What was your first tattoo?
I have 20 as of right now but i plan on getting more! My first was "stay strong" under my left breast.

Can you tell us about the meaning of your tattoos? Are you going to do some more?
Definitley getting more!
Most of my tattoos represent strength and memories . My first tattoo was a personal congratualtions and reminder to xontinue staying strong after a full year without self harming in any form

Lingerie photos - your favorite lingerie that you like to wear during the photo session ?
I love lace one pieces but sadly i only have one. I want to invest in more though

Implied nude - when have you done your first implied nude photo session ? How was the feeling ? Reactions ?
My first implied shoot was with preacher photography! It was awkward at first cause i didnt really know how to go about it but by the middle of the shoot and with his help i started feel a lot better !