Miss Mariieinterview
Meet the inspiring and beautiful Finland based model, Miss Mariie and enjoy this selection of her work captured by talented photographers, Frederic Dargelas, Timo Koponen & Ricardo Santos.
Know more about Mariie at instagram.com/missmariie_– facebook.com/missmariiebeth
How would you describe yourself in a few words?
I am outgoing, quirky and adventurous. I have endlessly loyal heart and my mind is always running.
How long have you been a model?
I have been modelling for a couple of years now.
How did you get into modelling?
I got into modelling by accident. When I was a teenager a photographer said I could do modelling as a side job for every now and then. At that point I wasn’t ready for it.
Years later I contacted one photographer who was looking for models to shoot with. Contacting him was an impulse and behind that was a thought of trying something totally new.
So I did. And there it all began, there was no turning back after that.
How was your first shooting? Tell us a bit about that first experience.
I contacted this photographer and we had a fun photo shoot both outdoors and indoors. I had my hair and makeup done, which made the experience even more lovely.
He made me feel very comfortable and gave me small tips how to be in front of a camera.
It was such a positive experience that I knew right then and there that I have to do it again. I felt like I found my way of expressing myself.
What does modelling mean to you?
Most of all modelling is a way to get positive experiences, express myself and find new perspectives to see things.
It is challenging for me every time to step in front of the camera and fully focus only for that moment. But as you can guess I love challenges.
It also helps me to find positive body image and be more in peace with myself, sounds a bit off but actually I am not only one saying this. Modelling can have very positive effect on
persons way to look at themselves.
A model you particularly admire?
This may sound little too boring and general answer but I admire all the models that are willing to step in front of the camera or walk on catwalks etc.
You always have to give something from yourself when modelling. I also get inspired by people that have made long career with modelling.
One of the models that I really do admire is Kate Moss, she just has it all and almost every time her work just impresses me.
If you could choose, where would you like to shoot?
Oh my… There are millions of places. One of the places would be definitely very urban environment like New York or place as such.
Tropical landscape, canyon or desert is on my list as well. Some historical mansion or castle would be perfect as well.
What is your dressing style in everyday life?
My dressing style is definitely mixed. I think it is a mixture of rock and urban street style. From time to time I try to be very feminine as well but I always return to first mentioned style. I like simple clothes but they have to have some interesting detail or feature in them.
Lately I have been learning how to add a little bit color on my everyday dress up. It is difficult since I love black and haven’t found better color to wear.
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
If I could choose anywhere… I wouldn’t pick one place, I would definitely pick several places and travel between them.
I have lately been very keen on the idea of moving to Berlin, Germany. But also beach life in some tropical island would sound perfect.
To be honest I would like to live in a city where there is a character, people and opportunity to enjoy nature as well. I used to live in
Barcelona and it was almost the perfect place to live it had all the characters mentioned above. Who knows if I will someday return there.
What is happiness?
Happiness to me is in small things sometimes even in details. I mean appreciation of what we have and respecting the life in general is one part of happiness.
But the most important thing for me is to give and receive love. I believe that is one of the most important keys to the happiness. Everything else comes after that.
Where can we find you on a Friday night?
After week of working intensively Friday night is meant for relaxing.
You most likely will find me at home cooking and reading a good book but from time to time I might put my dancing shoes on and head into the night with my friends.
What’s your next goal?
My next goal is to get back in front of the camera. I had a break with shooting during the summer but now it is time to activate.
Also I just started studying psychology and I am really motivated to success in studies. I think that will keep me busy and be my biggest goal for a while.
Header, 7 to 10: by Frederic Dargelas www.fredericdargelas.com– instagram.com/ranskafrede
1 to 6: by Timo Koponen www.facebook.com/tkoponen– instagram.com/timo_koponen
11: by Ricardo Santos facebook.com/ricasantosphotography– instagram.com/ricawenzel