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FEATURED MODEL: ANANYA
Why, when and how did
you start modeling?
I’ve loved art for as long as I can remember.
Every aspect of it is amazing to me; it’s see-
ing the world through someone else’s eyes.
As an artist you’re constantly trying to find
new mediums, new ways to express yourself.
Modeling is being an intricate part of some-
one else’s vision and bringing part of yourself
to that. That is the ultimate medium for me
and I’ve never found a more challenging one.
I started modeling because I wanted to help
make something beautiful.
I actually kind of stumbled into modeling
though. I was in my early 20’s when a friend
and I started talking about her shoots. I was
interested enough to accompany her on one.
While I can’t say I enjoyed my first shoot I
did see great potential for what could be
done. So I started my search for new and bet-
ter photographers, eventually ending up with
Falcon.
What was your first
shoot like?
My first shoot as a model? It was absolutely
terrifying. When I was told the photogra-
pher did ‘gore photography’ I had no idea
what that meant so I walked in blind. We, my
friend and I, were lead to a small shed out
in the back of his yard. The walls were cov-
ered in plastic, complete with fake blood, and
there were various instruments hung up on
the walls that looked for lack of a better word,
unpleasant. I thought I was going to die.
Nothing unpleasant or unprofessional hap-
pened that day and my friend kept assur-
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ing me everything was fine but I never quite
shook that uneasy feeling. That type of art
just isn’t for me. So was my first and last
dealings with ‘gore photography’.
When did you first
model for NyghtFal-
con? What was it like?
My shoot with Falcon was the polar opposite
of that. He was incredibly understanding and
relaxing to be around. Our first shoot was at
this beautiful house; I had never been in any-
thing like it and probably never will be again.
I was awestruck. He actually set up a story I
was able to live out. I learned the difference
between a man with a camera and a photog-
rapher that day. A man with a camera can
give you a place to shoot, maybe some props.
A photographer gives you a story, a whole
different life to work with and for the hours
you are together you live that life together.
Have you any advice
for someone interest-
ed in modeling?
My practical advice is to do your research,
know what you’re getting into and who
you’re shooting with. Never go to a shoot
unescorted, it’s safer to have someone with
you. If the photographer refuses to let you
bring someone re-evaluate whether you want
to work with this person. Draw your line at
what you’re willing to do on a shoot and do
not budge from that. Besides the common
sense aspects of modeling, I’ll tell you never
go into a shoot thinking you’re going to some-
how validate yourself. What type of picture
volume 2, number 2, summer 2012