one of my first shoots.
about 5 months into my modeling.
morals. dignity. principles. beliefs. integrity. ethics.
every single one means a whole lot to me. these are the main ingredients in a stephanie recipe. regardless of whatever comes my way, i try my best to keep my morals. and one of the most challenging ways to practice this is through my modeling.
i have been modeling for about two years. a gorgeous and good friend of mine not only mentioned but encouraged and showed me how to get my portfolio started. soon enough i was networking my life away with all kinds of photographers/makeup artists/models. from inept rookies to gifted pros. i would shoot up to 5 times a week. eagerly working on my look, experience, and portfolio. eventually i began collaborating with different businesses. from up and coming street wear to world renowned top makeup brands. i only shoot beauty/glamour/editorial. i don't do fashion, being that i am petite.
plus i feel i am best at beauty anyway.
i do not do nudity. with anyone for anything. i am also extremely careful in how i portray myself in every shot. i try my best to portray grace, taste, and class. while still being able to stay alluring, sexy, sensual, and natural.
i have done implied nudity in the past. after all, one shouldn't deprecate what one knows little about. i see nothing wrong in nude modeling, and look up to many beautiful models who do nude.
but it's just not for me.
it has only been 2 years so i'm still a baby. and i have a long way to go before i can go from ASPIRING model to MODEL. but i LOVE it. there was a time when certain hardships life threw at me made me cease my modeling all together. but that has long gone now and i have been back on my grind.
i recently have been greatly inspired to start shooting again as much as i can. the 5x a week shoots is what got me the great gigs, which then came with the great opportunities and publicity.
but it all starts with hard work.
i will be posting up pictures from my latest (and definitely one of my favorite) shoot with the talented alejandro cerdena in my next post.