Real stories from the runway and beyond. Professional insights, industry experiences, creative collaboration tips, and authentic perspectives from fashion weeks, designer partnerships, and 12+ years in the modeling industry.
“Red is the color of romance, power and seduction. It is fashion’s brightest trend and hottest hue of the season.” – B-Metro Magazine The warehouse doors opened to reveal a world I’d only imagined. This is the story of my first major editorial shoot, and how everything I thought I…
A professional model’s perspective on capturing Birmingham’s transitional beauty through the lens of autumn’s first whisper The call time is 7 AM sharp, but as any working model knows, the real preparation began hours—if not days—before. September in Birmingham holds a particular kind of promise: summer’s oppressive heat finally beginning…
Model Finn Jasele’s Halloween Treat w/ Forecast Salon, Wardrobe Stylist-Mindi Shapiro, ISHI Luxe Boutique, & The Birmingham Museum of Art Throwback to one of my most unforgettable collaborations – channeling Queen Marie Antoinette for a live art performance at Birmingham Museum of Art. From 2+ hours of prosthetic makeup to navigating a…
The art of movement isn’t about perfection—it’s about authentic expression through intentional awareness. \\\\\\\\After years on runways and in front of cameras, I’ve learned that the most captivating poses aren’t the ones that look effortless—they’re the ones that feel genuine. Today, I want to share with you the movement practices…
The gentle guide to protecting yourself while pursuing your dreams When I first started modeling, contracts felt like intimidating legal documents written in a language I didn’t quite understand. I remember sitting in that first meeting at Click Models, staring at pages of fine print, feeling overwhelmed and frankly, a…
Building a modeling portfolio isn’t about collecting as many photos as possible—it’s about curating a story that speaks directly to the clients you want to work with. When I started modeling, I made every mistake you could imagine with my portfolio. I said yes to every shoot, collected hundreds of…