Remember that great Athleta video we shared on Wednesday? Well, the accompanying catalog is out, and a gang of SLU fitness models are all over it. Check out who was there with a sampling of some of our favorite shots below!
Lauren C can be seen staring us down from yet another cover shot, taken in Belize:
Fitness Model Lauren C for Athleta
Lauren is an all-star track athlete who will be training for the Olympic trials in high-jump this summer. She is also an expert gymnast, runner, and power-weights lifter.
Fitness model Katie D went for it with a sprint on the beach in Kauai, and we’re loving the inspirational words lining up alongside her. It’s a pretty sweet campaign:
Fitness Model Katie D for Athleta
Katie is a runner and an avid soccer player who also can lift some serious weights. This was her first Athleta booking, and we couldn’t be more proud! Way to go, Katie!
Fitness Model Danielle H for Athleta
Danielle H, seen above, is a pro on the volleyball court and — as you might be able to tell from those triceps — rocks the shot put, among a long list of other track and field events.
Drisana is also a personal trainer, track and field athlete, and cyclist–there’s really not much that the lady can’t do.
Fitness Model Corinne G for Athleta
Corinne G , seen above, is our girl for all things water–whether it’s freestyle, snorkeling, jet skiing or surfing, this native Hawaiian has it handled.
Want to see more? Check out the Spring 2012 Athleta catalog for some great shots, fitness models, and an array of awesome women’s workout gear. Thanks, Athleta!
Are you interested in booking one of these models, or some fitness models with a different set of skills? We have what you’re looking for! Give our offices a call today for an individualized submission catered to your specific project needs: (503) 227-3449. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Seattle model Corey W was recently featured on the innovative Ben Trovato fashion blog, an online showcase that highlights “the works of some of the most promising talents in fashion photography.” Photographer Kyle Goldie and stylist Gabriel Aguayo worked with Corey to create Mutiny, a fashion editorial inspired by the sea captains of 1930’s Alaska. In a park outside Seattle, rugged landscapes and chilly waters set the tone for each shot—but even near-freezing temperatures couldn’t stop the model and crew from having fun. As our Seattle model noted, there was plenty of reason to stay positive. “The chemistry between the crew and photographer was phenomenal,” says Corey of the friendly attitudes and smiling faces. “Plus, we got some really hilarious looks! People came out all bundled up, only to see this bearded man being photographed in his underwear.” Yeah, that might draw some attention. Here’s just a sampling of the gorgeous spread:
Seattle Model Corey W
Seattle Model Corey W
Seattle Model Corey W
Seattle Model Corey W
Check out the full editorial here. Thanks, Ben Trovato!
Do you need local Seattle models for your next project? How about Portland? LA? NYC? You name the city, and we can get some local talent to you. Just give us a call at our headquarters in Portland for a specialized submission! (503) 227-3449.
San Diego is a city best known for its gorgeous beaches and constant sunshine: the ideal environment for maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Whether running on the boardwalk or taking a stroll through the famous San Diego zoo, SLU models in sunny San Diego embrace their environment and stay active.
Choosing to swim, bike and run on a Sunday morning is a regular occurrence for San Diego talent, to keep in tip-top shape and ready to rock any demanding sports photo shoot. SLU models are fierce athletes and true competitors but they also possess sunny personalities ideal for lifestyle projects. Just as the city they call home, SLU’s San Diego sports talent and lifestyle models are vibrant and beautiful! Take a look!
For nearly a decade, MTV has been documenting the grandeur of celebrity homes through their Television series, MTV Cribs. Celebrities open their front doors to viewers, revealing luxurious rooms, decor, and the occasional Rolls Royce. This time around, the Cribs aren’t attracting attention for their bling and extravagance but instead for their unique architecture and sustainable qualities. Who better to host an episode of MTV Extreme Cribs than SLU’s Kumara? Her father is an artist and architect who has built a handful of unique, natural homes. Like her father, Kumara has chosen a career path that few share. As a professional snowboarder and model, Kumara’s life is as extreme as her family’s home, making her an ideal host and tour guide for MTV’s debut season of Extreme Cribs. Check out Kumara and her crazy crib on Friday, August 12th at 4:30 PM.
This past Sunday, over 2,000 athletes competed in the Solana Beach Triathlon. Known as the “classic beach party triathlon”, the race consists of a 1/4 mile ocean swim, 9 mile bike ride, and 3 mile run in sunny San Diego County, California. SLU’s very own Lewis crossed the finish line 1st overall for men and SLU talent Katya finished 1st overall for women! The only thing better than finishing a tough summer workout is walking away with a first place medal! Way to go Katya and Lewis.
Matthias is a man with no fear. As a fierce skier and base jumper, he has traveled the world and documented his adventures along the way. The youtube video that follows his cliff jump off an avalanche is nearing 1.5 million views.
Here is an inside look at the man behind the ski mask.
Where are you from? Megeve, France. It is a small town in the French alps.
How old were you when you began skiing? 18 months old. My parents threw skis on me and sent me down the driveway in front of our house. I joined ski school when I was a bit older but began skiing at a very young age.
Do you participate in any sports besides skiing? I honestly play a little bit of everything! I played hockey as a boy. I also enjoy snowboarding, horseback riding, rock climbing, all mountain sports, and especially surfing. I have been surfing for 16 years and it is pure fun. I also base jump professionally and enjoy sky diving as well.
What is your favorite sport? Skiing is the most meaningful sport to me since it has shaped me into the person I am today. It kept me out of trouble as a kid! But each sport fills its purpose in my life. Some, like surfing, are purely for fun!
Sport has taken you across the world. Where is the most extreme location you have been? The most extreme location I have ski base jumped is the Matterhorn! That was unreal.
Where is the mostunique location you have traveled to thanks to your sport? The most unique experience I have had is skiing in the Arctic Circle and seeing the midnight sun. There is nothing like skiing at 3 in the morning with the bright orange sun hovering above the ocean.
How long have you been modeling? I have been ski modeling for 8 years and about the same time for sportswear modeling.
What is your favorite commercial shoot to date? Base jumping with a 360 degree camera off a bridge in Idaho. The 360 degree camera provided complete 360 views of what a base jump looks like. As far as shoots I’ve done on my own, the avalanche video on youtube that has nearly 1.5 million views is my favorite so far. That was the ultimate ride as a skier. That is what you hope for, an experience like that.
Do you have any advice for someone with hopes to enter the sports modeling industry? Have everything documented because you may only be able to do it once. Also, whatever projects you are working on, have fun! When you are very driven and focused it can be easy to forget that having fun is the most important part of it all. If you’re having a good time, it will come across the best on camera.
What is your favorite pastime? Hanging out at home with my lady and cooking healthy food. Eating well is an important part of performing well, so that is important to me. Also, surfing as much as possible because its just plain fun.
What is your ultimate goal? I’m pretty much living my dream, but I hope to do even more and knock more projects off of my list. I hope to focus 100 % of my time to jumping and skiing. One of my ultimate goals is to ski base jump at 26,000 feet in the Himalayas!
Lets be real. Photography is addicting. It’s an intoxicating craftiness that truly has limitless potential for those that crave the art. It is in its own world of ever-changing possibilities and is constantly evolving. [FRAMED] is a free, weekly broadcast that captivates as well as educates. Every week they bring different photographic talents to viewers and share a piece of their wisdom, their work, their process, and their art.
In this episode of [FRAMED] photographer Charles Chesnut and his team take us to Beaverton, OR, home of Nike headquarters, where he and his team share the mechanics of a large studio shoot with three Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited models on set.
But these aren’t your average models, these are real athletes…with muscles.
As a commercial photographer, Charles Chesnut has opened eyes around the world with his product, people, and location photography. Charles has worked with all kinds of products, athletes, models and corporate honchos. He spent more than 5 years as senior photographer for Nike and 17 years in commercial photography and visual communications.
Check out SLU’s Jelynn Rodriguez’s exclusive NBA All Star interviews with Kobe Bryant and Amare Stoudemire tomorrow (Saturday) for Nike Live Trifecta @ 2pm! Go to facebook.com/nikebasketball, LIKE the page and find info on ASW on the left side of the page!
“JUMP CITY” an exciting NEW Parkour / Free-Running competition-based reality show will air tonight on the G4 Network at 8pm ET.
The season premier kicks of in the streets of Seattle. Tune in and watch SLU’sBrady Romberg co-host along side Blair Herter. As a fellow free-runner and member of Team Tempest, Brady’s the perfect person to weigh in on the talent!
What is Parkour? The physical discipline of training to make one’s movements as quickly and efficiently as possible while going from one place to another.
What is Free-Running? Incorporates the theory of Parkour, but also throws in the flair, tricks and acrobatics used to show off a free-runner’s self expression.
Now for the very first time, 4 teams of elite urban athletes go head-to-head for 8 weeks in this high flying competition, to find one champion team.
Jump City takes Parkour back to where it all started, in the streets.
The 1st Annual Kuséwera benefit at the W Hollywood was a success! The stars came out to the red carpet, Cary Brothers and Aqualung performed, all in support of SLU Agent, Karen Osborn’s foundation, Kuséwera, a foundation that empowers children in African Orphanages through active and productive play. Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited sponsored the event, with all proceeds going to the foundation. We couldn’t have done it without the help of volunteers like SLU talent Jennifer Widerstrom, Michelle Chapman, Heather Storm, Sharmila Sahni and Tenley Molzahn, and SLU’s Ali Cernich and Sophia Recalde, among many others.
Kuséwera also provides humanitarian service trips so that volunteers can personally help implement the Kuséwera program in Africa. For more information on the foundation, go to www.kusewera.org.
Just who are those people featured in the Portland Timbers Billboard Campaign? SLU’s very own Katie!
SLU's Katie - The Oregonian - Photo by Benjamin Brink
Come spring, don’t look for Dober’s bicycle in the racks during Timbers games at PGE Park. The 25-year-old drives a 3/4 ton, silver Chevy Silverado when she comes in from Gales Creek, near Forest Grove, where she was born, lives and works.
Her family has roots in real timber: Her grandfather owned a sawmill, her uncle logs and her dad’s construction company (her place of employment) builds logging roads. “They do some logging; but there’s no yard, so no big logging jobs,” says Dober, an experienced handler of the bucksaw she grips in her billboard.
Get this look: “(The Photographer) said give us strong – not mean – but your best tough look. ‘Smile through your eyes, but look strong.’ ”
The Message she’s aiming to project: “We’re standing here, we’re ready for you, bring it on.”
How long before we see a female professional women’s soccer player on a billboard? “The Women’s World Cup starts this June,” says Dober, who has played soccer since she was 7, and coached youth and high school soccer teams. “So I think pretty soon.”
Athleta is about real athletes inspiring active women in a variety of venues. On the Athleta Chi blog, our featured athletes share their expert advice and insight, and our catalogs are filled with pages of performance gear put to the test by women athletes against stunning backdrops around the world.
When we set off on the journey to bring Athleta to “brick-and-mortar” in our flagship San Francisco store, we knew we couldn’t have our real-life athletes there to inspire customers and demonstrate the performance and beauty that’s core to everything we create. So, we started an exhaustive search for athletic mannequins and (no surprise) couldn’t find any that were truly feminine AND athletic — both in the figure and the pose. That’s when we knew we had to venture off the beaten path to create uniquely Athleta mannequins.
Affectionately called “Daniquins,” the mannequins are inspired and modeled after our very own Danielle Halverson. Over the years, Dani has traveled to distant lands with our team of athlete models and creative gurus, becoming an important part of the Athleta community. She’s a strong, beautiful person inside and out, and to give you a sense of who she is as an athlete, here are just a few of her accomplishments…
9 time H.S. Track & Field State Champion
2 time H.S. Basketball State Contender
GNAC Conference Record Holder
NCAA Nationals Track & Field Championships
2 time Runner-up Finish in Heptathlon
1 time National Champion (High Jump)
USA Track & Field Championships
Currently training for Olympic Trials, and for the Olympic Games London 2012.
Dani came to Athleta through Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited, an agency that helped land her on the cover and in the pages of notable publications like Runner’s World, Shape, and Women’s Health. As her agent, Karen Osborn, attests, “Danielle epitomizes the beautiful athlete that the Athleta brand represents, so we were thrilled to facilitate that relationship, along with our other great models they use!” We couldn’t agree more.
A few months ago, Dani traveled with members of Team Athleta to Broomfield, CO, where Fusion Specialties is based. There, overseen by Creative Director Stacie White, Dani was digitally scanned in various action sequences and static poses that included running and Trikonasana (aka triangle pose). A fiberglass prototype, having the basic dimensions but lacking the finer details, was created from these scans as a template for the seven on-site sculptors who would artfully hand-etch Dani from a pile of clay, down to her tiny delineations of sinew and muscle. The Fusion Specialties team worked tirelessly over months to fine-tune this special project for Athleta.
That dedication to their craft is apparent in attention to details that may surprise the layman. Mannequins suffer from what Stacie calls “losing a moment in time,” a quality that often distinguishes great photography from the rest. Similar to one of our photo shoots, computer images were taken of Dani in rapid-fire succession before finding one with the right spark. Human details, too, can be unexpectedly exaggerated — in mannequin form Dani’s legs appeared bigger and more venous. These incongruities were “mannequized” with guidance from Team Athleta. The final product is breathtaking, to say the least.
Just walking through the San Francisco store, it’s apparent these statuesque mannequins are more effigy than mannequin, their precision-carved bodies an homage to Dani’s athletic physique. The untrained eye may overlook the differences between our Daniquins and other, run-of-the-mill mannequins, but we know you’ll appreciate the attention to detail, and hope you enjoyed learning more about the woman who breathed life into our “Daniquins.”
Fitness phenom and SLU model Danielle Jayne, graced the pages of Shape Magazine’s January 2011 issue. Just the motivation we need to kick of our New Year’s Resolutions!!
California based talent, Michelle Beisner was voted as one of the Top 20 Hottest Sports Reporters by Maxium.com. You won’t see her wearing this outfit on the sidelines while reporting for the NFL Network…. but while she’s modeling, that’s another story.
How did you get started in the sports modeling industry? What intrigued you about SLU that made you want to join the agency?
When I was 15-years old I really wanted to get into modeling but I wasn’t sure about where I would fit in. I learned about SLU from my cousin who was interning there at the time.
I joined and almost immediately booked my first job for a cheerleading supply vendor. I’ve come to find that sports modeling was definitely the right fit for me.
What are some of your favorite sports and why?
Basketball and track. I’ve always loved basketball for the competitive edge and team work. Track allowed me to compete as an individual as well as a team member. Furthermore, track provided multiple competition options, i.e. triple jump, 100 meter, 200 meter, hurdles, relays, and high jump. I even dabbled one year with cross country which is a funny story. My freshman year, I was running across the track field and didn’t think anything of it as I always ran everywhere. My running caught the attention of the cross-country coach who recruited me. As my mom says, it was a Forest Gump moment, i.e. he said that girl can run.
Describe some of your favorite project/shoot experiences.
I’ve had so many great experiences on all of my shoots. I never go to a shoot and come away with a jaded feeling or without a new experience. Each shoot I learn more about the industry, myself as a worker in the industry, and I get build new relationships or build upon relationships with people I’ve worked with in the past. However, if I had to choose a favorite job, it would definitely have to be traveling to Alaska in September of 2009. Aside from Oregon, Alaska was one of the most beautiful states I’ve ever been to. The scenery and things we got to experience were just unreal.
What kind of physical regimen do you follow to keep yourself fit for sports modeling?
I try to build upon what nature gave me by always making time to go to the gym and by playing basketball 6-7 days a week. As a sports model, I also have the advantage of working out while working.
Nutritional regimen?
Eating healthy for me was a struggle at first, especially on shoots! They always have the best food and I love to snack. I’ve always been able to eat whatever I want and stay thin but to really get the results I wanted I knew I had to cut that out. I now eat really healthy, lots of protein, fruits, veggies, complex carbs, etc. but on the weekends I let myself splurge a little! I was on a shoot in Utah a couple of weeks ago and discovered a new guilty pleasure —Nutella!
Can you tell us the mentality you bring to a shoot, in light of the demands and expectatio of the project?
I just go to each shoot with the same mentality as I always do. No matter how much experience I have, I treat each job like an audition. I have to understand what they want from me and each individuals’ role on set so that I can provide the services for which I’ve been contracted. It’s always a special treat when they want to extend another booking. But the main thing is to really understand what the client needs from me, respect the product, and represent the integrity of my agency.
How about some information about yourself, i.e. personality, future goals, and aspirations.
I like to consider myself a really hard worker with a lot of goals. I’m fairly introspective and I know when I need friends and family time and time to myself to decompress from my busy schedule. Aside from sports modeling and playing ball, I’m currently studying to obtain my degree in Accounting. I’ve dabbled a bit in acting through the help of SLU. I had a small speaking role in a made for TV movie and a featured extra role in Leverage. I’m hoping that even more acting opportunities arise.
What do you enjoy most about sports modeling?
Sports modeling has given me so many opportunities. To be able to work for some of the world’s largest corporations has really been an honor. It also gives me balance, if I weren’t doing this I’d just be studying and socializing but it really grounds me and expands my boundaries. It’s an honor and a privilege to model but it takes perseverance, dedication, and hours of effort and sacrifice to produce seconds of film or that perfect photo. Overall it’s a humbling but an exhilarating experience. It’s something that I could see myself continuing to do for years to come.
What words of wisdom would you give to those who want to get into the business?
You definitely need to have a lot of PATIENCE; working in this industry is like a roller coaster with a lot of ups and downs. During slow times it’s easy to want to give up but you just have to remember that SLU is a great agency and they are working hard for us; the only thing we can do is to keep bettering ourselves and give them the tools they need to market us to the best of their ability. Don’t take anything for granted and do NOT lose faith in our wonderful agency! Always be PROMPT; if you’re not ahead of time, you’re not on time. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF; people are relying on you to be fit, healthy, and capable of doing the work that you are given (which could be very physically demanding). Recently, within 48 hours I was in 3 states, worked an AM job in Seattle, flew to San Jose to shoot all night for a commercial, rushed to the airport, flew back to Seattle, drove back to Portland, AND still had to play in a basketball game that afternoon and study for finals! That just goes to show you, you can open yourself to all kinds of possibilities so don’t limit yourself but most importantly- STAY HUMBLE!
Athleta showcased their versatile clothing line to a select group of fitness writers and offered an amazing yoga class with astound yoga instructor, and SLU model Drisana Carey. Carey has been practicing and teaching yoga for several years. I decided to interview her to get insight on the practice of yoga.
How long have you been teaching yoga?
I started guiding my roommates and friends in yoga classes while living in France in 2004, I had been practicing for 4 years and couldn’t find any classes in the area so we used my living room/bedroom to do yoga together, while I talked through the movements and postures. The following Spring of 2005 I returned to the states and took my first teacher training course in Los Angeles and started teaching at the same studio just after finishing the training I’ve been teaching at different studios around Southern California ever since.
In your opinion what are some benefits from practicing yoga?
There are many positive changes people experience during each class and even more benefits unfold after practicing yoga regularly. The more obvious ones are increased flexibility, strength, balance, improved posture, stable moods, and a reduced stress.
Many students have mentioned that they were surprised when they started sleeping better, relaxing more deeply and recognized a better sense of awareness, so less mistakes in their day to day life. The benefits are so numerous it all depends on what you really want to get out of the practice. I’ve found that when I set an intention then letting go of it while I practice surprising changes and gifts appear in my life.
What do you love most about this form of exercise?
I love the sense of connection. Connection with what is going on in my body; what is circling around in my mind and especially the connection with my breath. Connection also with the people and the environment around me, I love practicing outside near the ocean or in the sun on a warm day and even inside the dinkiest of studios have surprised me with a warmth of energy and connection with friends and strangers that cannot be quantified but fills me with a wonderful sense that keeps me continuously inspired to practice.
What are some other ways you stay in shape?
I love just about anything active. I run a lot, play beach volleyball, Pilates, plyometrics, biking, swimming, surfing, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, hiking. I’m usually up for whatever friends, weather and time supports. Regular trips to the gym bore me, so I love to mix it up and use the outdoors as my gym/playground.
Lastly what do you love most about Athleta clothing?
Athleta really gets the female athlete. The clothes are functionally designed extremely well, with performance, comfort and style in mind. Its clear when you feel the clothes that the designers are female athletes themselves. The materials are the kind that once you feel them on; you never want to take them off. I’m always on the go, being active is only part of my day and Athleta’s clothing can take you anywhere from the studio to the shops, to dinner wherever.
When you interview for a job, you are basically auditioning. As an actor, I audition every week, sometimes multiple times a day. In each audition, I am trying to get the job, much like if I was interviewing for a job at a top marketing firm, for example. With that in mind I have compiled information that has helped me land the job more in hopes that it can help you in your pursuit to becoming employed. Welcome to the STOP-C method, developed by my acting teacher Robert Blanche.
STOP-C is an acronym that has helped me in the pursuit of becoming an accomplished auditioner and working actor.
S: Seamlessness. When you are at an audition or interview, it is important to be yourself (this is where personal branding <link> comes in handy). You are there because they want to know who you are and what you are about. They have seen your resume but they want to know the person not simply what it says on your resume. Seamlessness as an actor basically means DON’T ACT. Nothing is worse than watching an actor act. You not only look fake but there is no truth to what you are doing. Any good human resources manager and casting agent can tell if you are acting or making things up.
T: Trust. You must trust yourself and have confidence that you know what you are talking about. You must create solid ground when there is none. I never know what to expect in an audition much like you will never fully know what to expect in a job interview. I had an audition once where the script clearly asked for a gangster. Instead, I was asked to portray someone who suffers from amnesia. Seriously. I did the work before going to the audition, memorizing my lines and making them a part of me. In the end, the casting agent had a different take on the character than I assumed. You have to trust yourself that you have done the work, that you have the experience and that you have prepared for the interview to the best of your ability.
O: Ownership. Whether you are auditioning or interviewing for a job it is paramount that you OWN IT. Your interview is your time to shine and exude confidence. Really grasp the fact that you are not interviewing for the job but visualize that the job is already yours. Taking ownership allows the interviewer to know you have value and that giving you a position is essential for their company. Be humble, not meek; be confidant not arrogant.
P: Presence. One of the best lessons I have learned is to always be in the moment when you are in the interview. Nothing else is more important than being there at that moment with the interviewer. Do not ramble and get distracted. Look them in the eye when you are talking and are talked to. Know your purpose and exist in and for the moment. Doing this will help you own it as well.
C: Confidence. To me, this is the most important part of an audition or job interview. Know that you have done all the work and preparation to get to the interview. Let’s face it: you have been offered an interview because the hiring company likes what they have read in your cover letter and on your resume. That is an achievement in and of itself! Your confidence will shine in any audition or job interview.
I know that if you STOP-C, you will be successful! I wish you the best of luck with all your endeavors and break a leg!
Aris Juson is a local actor in the Portland area. He has been in numerous commercials, Indie films, and on television, and can next be seen on the hit TNT network show, Leverage. Aris also models for Nike and Adidas with Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited.
If you could describe the city or town at which you grew up in, share what your community was like? Describe the social economic status of your neighborhood…
I grew up in a rural area outside of Gig Harbor, Washington called Vaughn. My family had seven and a half acres which seamed like a vast wilderness at the time. We didn’t have many neighbors and it took twenty minutes to get to high school. Thirty minutes to town. I still live in a small cabin on the property hoping to build my own dream log home on an acre and a half that I own near by. The area is mostly middle class working families but the social spectrum is running more and more to the comfortable side. Gig Harbor has attracted a lot of money over the years especially to water front properties. There are two local high schools with popular sports programs. People work hard and enjoy the quality of living in the Gig Harbor area.
As a young person, did you have a “big dream” as an aspiring model…. If so, what type of modeling?
My aspiring dreams as a young person were to play in the NFL or go to the Olympics. I also dreamt about fishing and hiking in exotic and wild places.
I never had a “big dream” as an aspiring model. I pursued it based on the support and encouragement I received from family and friends that I could be successful at it. The industry sounded fun and exciting and I had the confidence to give it a try and be successful. The chance to get to participate in active and athletic photo shoots, meet new people and stay motivated to stay in shape was too much to argue with.
At what age/time did you first make an attempt in pursuing a career in the modeling industry? How encouraging or discouraging was the modeling industry when you first pursued it?
I graduated from the University of Idaho in the spring of 2001 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and majored in Marketing. I attended under a full athletic scholarship to play football. I played wide receiver, kicker and punter. I first made an attempt at a modeling career in the fall of 2001. I was 23 years old. I visited Sports Unlimited from a referral in Seattle and have been working consistently ever since. I would say that the modeling industry was very encouraging. I started booking good jobs right away.
How long have you been a model?
I have been a model for ten years.
Do you have a success story that you can share about your achievements in your modeling career? Describe in detail your major accomplishments…
I am fortunate enough to have many highlights in my career. I was lucky enough to participate in a national commercial for Merrill shoes. I was paid to trail run all day. That’s one great thing about fitness modeling. You get paid to work out sometimes. I have also worked for Under Armor, Adidas, and Hammer Strength by Life Fitness. As well, I have been the poster boy for a national Nike campaign at Champ Sports.
I was the body for Nike Pro Compression for two years and participated in there Global sales meetings for four years. I have rappelled from the rafters of the Oregon Convention Center onto the runway for a Columbia Sportswear fashion show. I have worked for REI on a couple occasions and got to visit North Carolina with them. I shot a poster for New Balance which sits in 24hour fitness gyms all over. I have been on a Macy’s shopping bag and also did a runway show for Tommy Hilfiger. I’ve been lucky enough to work for a wide variety of companies. My experiences have been great with all of them.
If you could give advice to an individual who aspires to have a career in the modeling industry, what would you say?
Be realistic in what image you represent. Stay in shape, be well groomed, be polite and courteous, be punctual, be a great navigator, and be confident and relaxed as possible, patient and determined. Don’t take anything personal, have thick skin. You will not book them all.
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