Jennifer Rissi interview
An interview with the stunning Switzerland-based model, Jennifer Rissi and these sexy shots captured by the talented Sensual Photography (instagram.com/sensual_photo.ch).
Know more about Jennifer at instagram.com/jennifer_rissi
How would you describe yourself in a few words?
I’m a chaotic, creative and versatile woman. I like to live in a world of contrasts, I got a reliable job but my hobbies are wild as I’m a model, dancer, and painter. I need that as a balance to my everyday life. I also love animals and like to spend time in nature. I’m a friendly and tolerant woman without any prejudices.
How long have you been a model?
I had my first model experience at the age of 16 and for the last 4 years, I have been intensifying modelling.
How did you get into modelling?
When I was 16 years old I visited a new hair stylist, who asked me if I would like to try something new. He wanted to take some pictures for his hair salon as well as his hair products and motivated me to try it. I said yes. He did a styling and took some pictures. That was my first shooting experience and I’ve never regretted it. I also still adorn hair products in some of my pictures
What does modelling mean to you?
I love to show my versatility in my pictures. When there’s a photographer, a camera and a model who have the same goal, it’s just great to work together. I love to be myself and during modelling I don’t have to put on a face. I can just be myself and show my different facets.
A model you particularly admire?
There are three women I adore very much, Pamela Anderson, Brigitte Bardot and Marilyn Monroe for sure. Pamela and Brigitte fascinate me because they are natural beauties and I also cherish their engagement for animals. Marilyn impresses me with her special attitude. I guess I’ve never seen a woman with such an aura. These three models were man-eaters and women all over the world wanted to be like them. You can’t get them out of your head.
If you could choose, where would you like to shoot?
Definitely Chernobyl – it’s a very sad but really mysterious place! I like everything that isn’t mainstream. And there are so many other places in the world I would love to shoot. All lost places are great!
What is your dressing style in everyday life?
For my day to day look I like it casual and feminine. But in my free time I never wear casual things, then it’s sexier and a little rockier.
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
I love to travel, and I have already seen a lot of countries in my young life. But I guess I will always stay in Switzerland, for me it’s the most beautiful place in the world. But never say never, I could also imagine to maybe someday have a winter residence in Thailand or the US. Somewhere where I have both nature and security.
What is happiness?
For me happiness is, first of all, to be healthy. When you’re healthy and you can do whatever you want and you don’t care what others think about you or the things you‘re doing – that means happiness to me.
And I’m also happy when I can spend time with my family and good friends – it’s something very valuable!
Where can we find you on a Friday night?
I love to go out and make myself look pretty. Maybe you’ll find me in a nice restaurant with good food because I just love to eat, it’s such a luxury for me! Or otherwise I love visiting my favorite rock bar in my hometown or you’ll find me on the dancefloor – freaking out :)
What’s your next goal?
I’ll visit California in April and May 2017. So, I hope I can do some great shootings there. And for my future, I would love to get active for animal rights and make more art.