Olivia Marleeninterview
A nice talk with the gorgeous Germany-based model, Olivia and this selection of her work, enjoy!
Know more about Olivia at instagram.com/Livileen
How would you describe yourself in a few words?
In a few words? 😊 I would describe myself as a Person with lots of different characteristics, this is what makes the question difficult. From a very shy to a very open minded Person… I´m hyper sensitive, dreamy, clumsy, always a Little bit confused, with a big sense of Humor and always in the mood for good food!
How long have you been a model?
Who said I´m a model? oO I am NOT a professional model, and there´s no agency in my back so I wouldn’t describe myself as a model. I actually think I´m not made to live the model life as we know it.
How did you get into modelling?
When a photographer discovered a Little monkey named Livi in some Fashion store. I saw her looking at me for a while and then she asked for a shoot.
How was your first Shooting? Tell us a bit about that first experience.
I can say it was positive! Actually pretty much positive. I was a bit nervous, didn´t know how to move in front of the camera. I was scared my uncertainty was like “written on the face”, but soon as we began to shoot, my doubts were gone. I think it was because the communication between Jen and me was great and I really had the feeling, my vulnerability and dreaminess were exactly what she liked to see. I remember, I cried when I saw the photos the first time because they exactly mirrored my soul.
What does modelling mean to you?
Standing/Lying/Sitting/Stumbling (😝) in front of the camera and seeing the final results has an immense meaning for me. It´s like I can follow my own development with it and it helps me to perceive myself. No matter what Image of mine you show me, I am able to tell you my feelings I have had when it was taken. Every sign of unsureness, pensiveness, unhappiness- I notice them, and it´s actually really interesting for me to see the huge difference between from then and now, even there’re just 2 years between. Getting stronger and stronger step by step…
A model you particularly admire?
I do like Veruschka! Veruschka alias Vera von Lehndorff. She was an outstanding model and a mix of Beauty, Otherness and Artist herself in one Person. My mom bought her autobiography a few years ago and I felt fascinated right away. But it’s a difficult question, I have hundreds of breathtaking faces in my mind but I am just so bad at memorizing names.
If you could choose, where would you like to shoot?
Somewhere in the jungle!
What is your dressing style in everyday life?
Honestly? In the little cute town I live, I like to be in my Fitness Leggings and big men’s pullover, and this is how you would meet me. But I also love to dress up chic for special or when I´m just in the mood for it.
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
It would be my own Dreamland.
What is happiness?
Creating yourself and your life the way you want it, without any kind of fear or excuse.
Where can we find you on a Friday night?
In my bed. A glass of wine in one hand and my big swollen belly full of snacks.
What´s your next Goal?
.. answer 10 :-)
Credits
Header, 1 & 2: by Klabautermann Images
3 to 7: by Kristian Fanselow
8 to 10: Malte Hellfritz Fotografie
11 to 13: by Ben Bernschneider