Category Archives: Model Interview

Model Interviews from the model photography podcast.

Ep 105 – Model Cheechi



Who says that a model’s career is over at 29? For some gorgeous models like Cheechi, a modeling career begins after 30. In this episode, Cheechi tells us how she made a name and a career for herself in a small Texas town. Sometimes success requires you to expect the unexpected!

Cheechi’s Website

Cheechi on Facebook

Cheechi on Model Mayhem

Ep 102 – Model Hazel Brun



What makes a model a good “workshop model?” How should a model prepare for a workshop? Workshop, workshop, workshop! Model Hazel Brun has done her share of workshops, and she offers us some useful tidbits on how to get the most out of them. If that were not enough, she also gives us some interesting insight on where the line is drawn between creepy photographer and professional.

Hazel Brun on Model Mayhem

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CS Austin Photo

CP Foto

Photographer Michael Bates

Photographer James McKinnis

Ep 98 – Model Brenda Flavia



Model Brenda Flavia may describe herself as a kitchy hobby model, but she can tell you a thing or two about organization. Brenda is top of what it means to be an put-together model, and she is not afraid to sit down, face to face, with a photographer for an hour to discuss a shoot plan. In this episode, Brenda sets you straight!

Brenda on Facebook

Brenda on Model Mayhem

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Photographer Kenny Haner

Photographer Roy Varga

Ep 91 – Model Isobel Wren (Part Two)



Shocking? Intriguing? Truth is stranger than fiction, or perhaps it is just more interesting. Whatever the case may be, model Isobel Wren has our attention. Miss Wren weaves many a tale and offers her musings on “modelography,” why the camera is not a third person, why shooting “sneeze fetish” is harder than it sounds, and oh so much more. So much more, in fact, that we had to split this interview into two delightful tidbits!

Isobel’s Website

Isobel on MM

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Five Naked Models

Restrained Photo

Robert Hart Photography

Model Valerie Whitaker

Model Tiana Hunter

Model Liz Ashley

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Ep 90 – Model Isobel Wren (Part One)



Shocking? Intriguing? Truth is stranger than fiction, or perhaps it is just more interesting. Whatever the case may be, model Isobel Wren has our attention. Miss Wren weaves many a tale and offers her musings on “modelography,” why the camera is not a third person, why shooting “sneeze fetish” is harder than it sounds, and oh so much more. So much more, in fact, that we had to split this interview into two delightful tidbits!

Isobel’s Website
http://www.wrensamerica.com

Isobel on MM
http://www.modelmayhem.com/23168

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Five Naked Models
http://www.fivenakedmodels.com

Restrained Photo
http://www.modelmayhem.com/5730

Robert Hart Photography
http://www.roberthart.com

Model Valerie Whitaker
http://www.modelmayhem.com/5028

Model Tiana Hunter
http://www.modelmayhem.com/9675

Model Liz Ashley
http://www.modelmayhem.com/26159

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Ep 89 – Model Rachel Jay



Self-described “hobbyist” model, Rachel Jay wants new models to know that you do not have to jump at every photo shoot that comes your way. In other words, just because they are handing out, does not mean you have to take it! That goes for photo proofs from photographers, too. Intrigued? Then you will love to know what she thinks about “spray and pray” photographers. The wisdom does not end there either! Rachel Jay is handing out all kinds of model photography know-how, and we are taking it!

Rachel’s Website

Rachel on MM

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Polyvore

Fleur de Lis Photography

Model Kelly Kickham

Hallopino Photography

Photographer Bob Randall

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Ep 80 – Self Portrait Artist Max Xandaux



The title of Max Xandaux’s music video, “Chameleon,” is an appropriate place to start with this self portrait artist and performing artist. While models and photographers often talk about creating characters or personalities as a mental frame of reference for photos, Max takes it to the next level and physically creates characters for his work. In this episode, we talk collaboration, team diversity and how far personality creation can go.

Max Xandaux on Facebook

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“Chameleon” music video

Andy Warhol

Maripol

Shawna on Youtube

See Max at FUSE

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Ep 76 – Model Hex Hypoxia



Model Hex Hypoxia is unique in a lot of ways. She sports a 22″ to 41″ waist to hip ratio, is clinically allergic to sunlight (she warns that you should not ask her if she sparkles), and has posed with a dead octopus. After reading that you might say that Hex is the alternative-alternative model. Intrigued? Then plug in an indulge in something delightfully different.

Hex on Model Mayhem

Hex on Zivity

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Dark Shower Image

Tabatha Jacobs

Hassan Hilliard

Rabid Girl Scout

Mark Bradley

Justin Kates

Billy Jarrell

Cordial Lee

Bilbytron

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Ep 72 – Model Cordial Lee



Do not fool yourself. A talented model is not a living action figure, ready to pose. A talented model brings expression to the shoot. A talented model adapts. Sometimes you even get lucky, and your model can make her own clothes and do her own makeup! Enter model Cordial Lee. In this episode, we talk multi-talents, marketability and the muse relationship.

Cordial on Model Mayhem

Cordial on Twitter

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Blu Zombie – “Sensationally Striped Shawna” Image One

Blu Zombie – “Sensationally Striped Shawna” Image Two

Tabatha Jacobs

Follow Shawna on Facebook

Model Daxclamation

Model Muze Dahl

Photographer Bilbytron

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Ep 69 – Model Mosh


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The term “alternative model” gets thrown around a lot, but what exactly is an alternative model? Model Mosh has some clear ideas about what makes an alternative model. From pinup to fetish to goth, in this episode, we cover your alternatives to standard modeling. Of course it doesn’t stop there. In this episode, we also talk tats, masterplanning and goth swim.

Mosh’s Website
Mosh on Model Mayhem
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Inked Magazine

Seraphemera Books

Photographer Lithium Picnic

Photographer Ellen von Unwerth

Model Apnea

Alt Exclusive

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