Emilyinterview
An interview with the beautiful Western NC based model Emily and this outstanding outdoors series captured by the brilliant photographer, Darius Ollison (instagram.com/darius.ollison.photography), enjoy!
Know more about Emily at instagram.com/heavemily
How would you describe yourself in a few words?
Outgoing, goofy, passionate.
How long have you been a model?
3 months
How did you get into modelling?
I had recently gotten out of a long-term relationship and was looking for a source to express and empower myself through self-love.
How was your first shooting? Tell us a bit about that first experience.
My first shoot happened because I decided to finally take my friend Mar (@_lovlad on insta) up on an offer to do a photo shoot after he had spent a few months entertaining the idea to me. One day I finally agreed to it & we met at a cute bed and breakfast to shoot. It felt like time flew by but we ended up spending a good few hours shooting. I enjoyed myself so much and was so pleased with how the pictures came out - thank goodness I took him up on the offer!
What does modelling mean to you?
Modeling is absolute art in my opinion. I’ve always admired the unapologetic self-adoration that models possess and to be able to express myself in a way that makes me feel free and empowered means everything to me.
A model you particularly admire?
Bella Hadid, that woman is fierce.
If you could choose, where would you like to shoot?
I’m dying to do a shoot in an abandoned building! But somewhere in particular that I’d love to travel to shoot would probably be a desert in California or a beach in Hawaii.
What is your dressing style in everyday life?
Honestly, it just depends on what I’m doing or what season it is. In the winter you’ll find me in high wasted jeans with a sweater and in the summer I live in jean shorts and crop tops.
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
I haven’t traveled enough to really say but I think I’ll always call the mountains home.
What is happiness?
Seeing my dog at the end of the day, the feeling you get once you reach the view at the end of a hike, a pink sunset, watching silly tv with my family.
Where can we find you on a Friday night?
Probably watching Netflix in bed with my dog … thrilling I know!
What’s your next goal?
Get my Veterinary technician degree!