Hollywood Starlet Creative Shoot with NTM Member Kristi Walker

On May 22nd, our lead photographer, yougottalove, did a Hollywood Starlet Creative Photo Shoot with up and coming model and NTM Studios member Kristi Walker.  We sat down with Kristi after her shoot and asked her some questions about her experience thus far in her modeling career.

NTM Studios: You’ve never modeled before. How does it make you feel to have done a Model Challenge at NTM Studios, a fashion show, and 2 photo shoots within a month?

Kristi Walker: I feel great, its been a great experience.  I really hope to go far in modeling and I hope to maybe even pursue it as a future career.  Doing shoots at NTM has been the perfect start for me.  Richard Yagutilov(YouGottaLove)  is an amazing photographer.  I was really lucky to get the chance to do a shoot with him.  Everyone at the studio was great, and they make you feel really comfortable.

NTM Studios: Now that you’re more familiar with being in front of the camera, would you say that you’ve gained a lot more confidence in yourself?

Kristi Walker: Yes I would say that I’ve gained more confidence.  I’ve become more comfortable with being in front of the camera and posing for pictures.

NTM Studios: Every girl loves to get dolled up. What was your reaction when you were provided with a makeup artist, hair stylist and wardrobe stylist for your creative shoot?

Kristi Walker: I was amazed, it felt really cool to have people making sure you looked perfect, making sure your hair and makeup was perfect.  It almost makes you feel like a celebrity for those few hours.  It was great… I would recommend it because it just makes you feel great, and excited and just confident, like its all about you. It’s a really great feeling, and a great start to a shoot.

NTM Studios: The industry has many stereotypes for model’s such as height and weight. What advice would you give someone who wants to step into modeling and does not fit the stereotypical look?

Kristi Walker: I would tell them to go for it, everyone was born a different way and each person is beautiful just the way they are.  You shouldn’t ever have to change anything about yourself to be and feel pretty.  A shoot with a bunch of super skinny girls is really great and turns out nice, but what about everyone else.  People want to see and want to know that its okay not to be the stereotypical “model” shape and look.  They need to know that skinny, tall, short,  or curvy, they are still beautiful no matter what.  The definition of a model is not “super skinny ten feet tall person that promotes fashion and/or art”.  The definition of a model is “a person who is used to promote fashion and/or art” not a stereotype…just a person.  So I would say do your thing, and show people that you can be a model.

NTM Studios: Where do you see yourself going in terms of modeling in the future?

Kristi Walker: I hope to see myself modeling for a career doing catalogs, posters, and billboards.  Everything. It would be really amazing if everything works out that way.

NTM Studios: How do you think NTM Studios has helped you in pursuing your career in modeling?

Kristi Walker: NTM studios is great.  They’ve helped me start to build my portfolio and gain the confidence I need to pursue this as a future career.  They’ve been so kind and helpful, and its been a really fun experience getting the chance to work with everyone there.  Lelo Therese is an amazing hair and makeup artist, I would highly recommend her for anyone who needs hair and makeup done for shoots, events, etc.  Richard Yagutilov(YouGottaLove) is a fantastic photographer.  He makes you feel so comfortable and is really helpful and kind, he takes amazing shots.  Everyone there is just great, and I would like to thank everyone for their help with getting me started.  I hope to see and maybe even work with them all again.