What do you love the
most about modelling?
It’s
continuously a challenge against myself to improve and become more versatile.
Experimenting with body positioning that feels abnormal and of course seeing
what the photographer does with the original photographs for editing is always
exciting.
What is the most
challenging thing about modelling for you?
I’m still incredibly new to modelling, and I
think one of my biggest struggles is facial expressiveness. Trying to convey a story based on your
eyes especially while staying relaxed can sometimes prove difficult for me, but
it’s just one of the challenges I love about modelling.
Do you prefer color or
black and white?
Although black and white can sustain more raw
emotion, I’ve always loved colour in my photos there’s just so much more life
to them that way!
What tips do you have
for models that are just starting out that you wish you knew when you started?
Get comfortable! It helps a ton when you’re in
a shoot when you feel relaxed and at ease and it always shows in the
photographs. Whether it’s practicing alone, or in the mirror while listening to
your fiercest music, feel out where you feel comfy with posing, angles, and
then just experiment from there. Also, I find if you ever need a little
inspiration it’s never too far away with all the endless tutorials on the
internet. J
Do you prefer shooting
in natural light or studio light?
Oh, that’s a tough one because I love both!
Natural lighting makes everything so beautiful; however, the possibilities when
you add studio lights are far more limitless! This year I had the opportunity
of working with a ring light and I would highly recommend giving it a whirl to
anyone!
Where would be your
dream location to do a photo shoot?
An underwater shoot would be something that I
have always been intrigued to do, somewhere in crystal clear ocean water,
perhaps somewhere in Australia or New Zealand. I also have a huge fascination
with reptiles; getting the chance to shoot with some wilder critters would be
rad!
What kind of music do
you like to listen to when you are at a shoot or getting ready for a shoot?
I adore listening to 90’s hip hop so usually a
lot of Wu-tang, Big L, Atmosphere, A Tribe Called Quest, Dilated Peoples, Boot Camp
Clik, and typically I mix in some Lana del Ray as well, it just gets me into an
amped up mood to shoot!
What color is your
favorite?
It would have to be a shade of blue, blue is
such a tranquil colour and when you get the right shade of turquoise, such as a
rich glacial lake or a tropical ocean I find it so serene and gorgeous.
What social media do
you use? Feel free to shamelessly plug
yourself or stay secretive.
Instagram (@vahickster ) is by far my
favorite! It allows me to find people who are interested in similar things as
me, like snowboarding, wakeboarding, hiphop, and modelling. I get to see a great mix of hilarity, and I
get inspired for all sorts of things through other people’s concepts and
photos. There’s also far less negativity
strewn about as well in comparison to things like Facebook and Twitter, but as
any modern day little lady does I am on most social media platforms.
What would you say is
your biggest strength?
I laugh at myself quite easily, so when I’m at
a shoot and something turns out a little bit more strange than planned, I try
to just go along with it, and make the most of the oddities. Sometimes that strangeness
and uniqueness makes for the most captivating part of a photo!
