Samanthainterview
An interview with the beautiful Samantha and a selection of her work, enjoy!
Follow her at instagram.com/sammycorsello
How would you describe yourself in a few words?
I only need one word and it is mermaid. I am a total ocean baby, super free-spirited, and full of love.
How long have you been a model?
I’ve been modeling for about two months now! It’s all so new to me but I’m loving every second of it!
How did you get into modeling?
My best friend @sammyybearr models and actually got me started with a photographer one day so it just took off from there!
How was your first shooting? Tell us a bit about that first experience.
My first real shoot was one of my favorites. It was in the neighborhood where my favorite beach is and after I went down to go swimming. I was so nervous at first but the photographer was so great to work with and the photos came out amazing!
What does modeling mean to you?
Modeling to me means loving yourself and your body. I was once talking to someone who does photography for fun and they really urged me to work out often and made jokes about not shooting with me until I lost weight. So when I finally got into modeling I realized that people wanted to work with me because I was different and myself. I think so often there are women and men who think they can’t do something they love because of the way the look or how the act but in reality we can do anything that makes us happy if we just accept ourselves and work hard. I never saw myself as a model or thought I could ever be a model because of how I look; I guess having someone tell me I couldn’t gave me the motivation to prove them wrong.
A model you particularly admire?
I really admire Natasha Oakley because she’s not only an amazing model but she designs her own swimwear company and I admire people who work hard to achieve their dreams.
If you could choose, where would you like to shoot?
As crazy as this may sound to a lot of people, if I could choose anywhere in the world to shoot I’d like to shoot in San Francisco, California. We lost my sister Gennesa to an accident a few years back and it was one of her favorite cities. I would love to take the train up someday and spend the day exploring and reminiscing while catching raw emotions in photos.
What is your dressing style in everyday life?
I am almost always in either high-waisted jeans or boyfriend jeans and a tank top. I dress very casual when I can!
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
Either right where I am in San Diego or in Portland, Oregon! I’ve never been there but I hear it’s super laid back and cool so I’d love to settle down there.
What is happiness?
One of my favorite questions. I could sit here for forever and talk about happiness. I believe happiness is different for every person and it shows itself differently everyday. Some days, for me at least, happiness is laying around with my dog watching movies on my laptop, or waking up to a kitchen full of friends making breakfast together, or watching my little sister paint. I think happiness is anything that makes you feel more whole inside. That’s the beauty of happiness, it’s like people, always changing.
Where can we find you on a Friday night?
Honestly, I am probably posting on my dogs instagram @woah.its.lo and playing with her. I am such a dog mom I made her an instagram and everything. She is so spoiled and too cute to not share with the world!
What’s your next goal?
I’d like to save up some money so I can visit my family across the country. I haven’t seen them in a while so, like always, they’re my main priority.
Credits:
Header, 6 to 8: by Oveth Martinez instagram.com/ovethmartinez
1 to 4: by Adam Jarus instagram.com/thewanderingeyephoto
5: by Alex Williams instagram.com/alexwill1ams
9 to 11: by Paulo Cruz instagram.com/palomepaulo