Lou - tats & curves
Alt model means to me someone that doesn't necessarily fit into the conventional stereotypical model mold. I certainly don't.
A model should be unique, all different shapes all different sizes.
Alt models should say look at me, I don't fit into a mold I am fabulous and I'm proud of my body.
I grew up just outside Birmingham, My mom is English/Irish and my father is Jamaica
My childhood dream was to become an air hostess or some sort of model, I always thought I was too big to pursue that particular dream.
My idols growing up were Kat Von D and Dita Von Teese just because I had never seen such beautiful women, not your typical standard blonde hair blue eyes size zero but graceful, artistic, beautiful, curvy. I just thought wow I wanna look like that.
I first started modeling last year. My friend was a budding photographer and wanted to try a shoot so i abliged, I had some good feedback but I never really thought any more about it. In December another friend introduced me to another photographer @andyc46.666 and now is 5 shots in. I'm still learning but I love it.
Alt model means to me someone that doesn't necessarily fit into the conventional stereotypical model mold. I certainly don't. A model should be unique, all different shapes all different sizes. Alt models should say look at me, I don't fit into a mold I am fabulous and I'm proud of my body.
My first tattoo was a black tribal sun on my lower back. I was 18 years old very excited and I've had not looked back. Getting tattoos is like my therapy.
I just choose to put my art on my body. Tattoos for me are a form of expression.
Favorite lingerie is a bodysuit. I'm not overly confident about my stomach. I have to children 12 and 15 and I have a bit of a mommy belly. I know we should all embrace our flaws but it makes me a little paranoid.
My advice for other ladies who are thinking about taking up modeling young or old is go for it. I'm 35 and just started and had nothing but amazing feedback I've worked with some amazing photographers
Best decision I've ever made.
My hobbies. I love to read, I love to watch documentaries especially the weird or odd ones.
Hopefully to keep pursuing my modelling and working with new photographer's oh and getting my ink.
People can find me on Instagram under the name @inkyme
