THISENT.com is excited to collaborate with highly regarded photographer Team Kaw-Boi to present Vol.1 of our series “Role Model”.
Too often models are mis-conceptualized as tawdry, self-absorbed, and superficial. They’re booked for shoots and judged by their covers. Fashion and style photography is certainly an art, and the models who pose for vibrant stills are artists. They’re admired for who they are on and off camera.
In THIS INTERVIEW with fashion model Rhani Chardae, she answers our questions about the modeling profession and the role that comes with it. THIS is for YOU!
What is the most exciting thing about modeling?
Being able to bring someone’s vision to life through my creativity.
In what way has your personal and professional life been affected by the photos you’ve taken?
I have gained more recognition and attention within the fashion industry, and that has elevated me toward my future goals in pursuing a fashion career.
How are you applying your education to what you do as a model?
Since modeling is an essential part of fashion styling, I am pursuing it in college courses.
Explain the benefits of a positive working relationship with a professional photographer.
You’re bringing the best out of each other on a professional standpoint while also being able to promote each other.
For whatever reason, models tend to be targets of stereotypes and ridicule. Why do you think this keeps happening and how can it be stopped?
Due to social media and the negative image society portrays on the average women, I think it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle while active in the fashion industry, thereby countering the negative stereotypes.
What makes you a positive role model for people of all ages?
I believe to be successful in anything you do, you have to just be yourself. As a role model, it’s important that you’re being genuine and intentional in your work because there’s always an audience watching your every move.
Explain to us why it’s important for young people to see women and men portrayed in a respectable manner.
It’s important for the new generations to be able to see themselves reflected in the work of those they look up to.
Tell us about your role models. Who is someone you consider to be an honorable example and a fine representative of humanity?
Zendaya has always been a major role model in my personal life as she is always trying to push her craft in a positive light while maintaining a sense of humility.
What effect did your mother and father have on the way you feel about how women, men, boys, and girls should conduct themselves?
My parents taught me to stay true to myself without compromising my personal values or lowering my standards and expectations of myself. | THIS ENT
[Written by Mr. Joe Walker | Photos by Team Kaw-Boi]
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