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Zoey Lou Grossman
- What gets you pumped up for a shoot:
- A beautiful model, beautiful clothes, and meditation.
- Guiltiest pleasure:
- None of my pleasures are guilty ;) but if I had to pick a few, they would be cake and falling in love.
- What has been your favorite shoot thus far in your career?
- I haven't hard one yet
- Whats your obsession:
- Photography, hands, skin, lips, cleaning my room.
- What does sexy mean to you:
- Not being afraid to show your emotions, no matter how vulnerable you may feel. Owning your own power.
- Bad habit:
- My over analyzation of life
- Have you ever been star struck:
- Not star struck per say, but I get nervous around really creative people whom I admire
- Who's your inspiration:
- Steven Meisel, Deborah Turbeville, Paola Kudacki, Guy Bourdin, my parents.
- Have you ever been in love:
- Hell yea--best feeling in the world.
- Favorite photographer:
- There are too many to name: maybe Paolo Roversi
- If you could work with anyone in the industry, who would it be:
- I would like to be around Steven Meisel for a day to see how he works
- Favorite supermodel:
- Noot, Rosie Huntington Whitley, Lonneke, a MILLION more. I love all beauty.
- Are you a tomboy?
- Most definitely not, I love everything girlie.
- If you could live anywhere, where would it be:
- Anywhere i feel truly at home...ill know it when I find it
- Something everyone should know about you:
- I love photography:) oh and I have no time for competitive or vicious people...I want everyone around me who I think is talented to succeed.
- Favorite blog:
- skinny intern of course, but also, the sartorialist, and knight cat
Anouk Morgan
- Whats on your ipod:
- i dont own an ipod
- Whats your obsession:
- Beauty, girls, seducing and being seduced.
- What does sexy mean to you:
- Confidence, seduction, an open mind and freedom
- How would you describe your style of work:
- Classic, simple and clean with a wink.
- Guiltiest pleasure:
- spending all day with my boyfriend, not answering the phone
- Favorite food:
- ice-cream
- What do you do in your free time:
- Dress up, play around and dance the tango
- Have you ever been in love:
- I have been for a year now, my other lovers were mere obsessions.
- Are you a tomboy:
- I used to be, I like to think I still am
- Favorite photographer:
- Too many, there are a lot whom i admire for different, individual traits . it will be impossible (and narrow-minded) to commit to just one photographer, i like to keep my eyes open and also look at work from new up and comers. its a mix of the classic icons and the new generation who is pushing the bar.
- Favorite supermodel:
- Too many, i love the super feminine, sexy ones such as magdalena frackowiak, lakshmi menon and rianne ten haken, but also the cool ones like freja beha, myf shepherd and hanne gaby .. the list goes on and on
- Favorite Excuse/Lie:
- I'm shooting!
- Salad or Hamburgers:
- I don't eat salads, I am the girl that orders a hamburger with vanilla milkshake, and cheesecake for desert.
- New York or Paris:
- New York: I lived there for 6 magical months, it took me 2 to fall in love, and the other 4 to flame my obsession. I haven't been able to bond with Paris in the same way yet
- Something that everyone should know about you:
- I have been asked this question more often in interviews and everytime i struggle with it. in a way its too presumptuous for me to answer, and anything that i would say will just show how important it is for me to have people think i am either intelligent, funny, socially/politically aware or just dying to make a bold statement (such as, 'there is no god') .. and they will not get to know me, but just the projection of me that i want to put out there for the world to believe. it is all empty and meaningless. i am not intelligent, funny, socially or politically aware and i dont give a crap about bold statements
Staci Child
- Do you have any kind of rituals before a shoot:
- To make sure I'm out of bed on time
- How did it all start:
- Well i always wanted to do hair, I used to cut my friends when I was 13 and spend my lunch breaks braiding them all, then I left school as soon as I was legal, and got a job in one of the best salons, and they took me on a photoshoot, and I was hooked
- Favorite quote:
- "Show me the money" haha Im watching jerry Maguire right now.
But the real one is
"To the world you might be one person, But to one person you just might be the world". - When did you get your first tattoo:
- I was 22, it was the chanel logo on my left arm, which is now a black heart , I just got 2 new ones on friday... and I love them
- Guiltiest pleasure:
- Tattoo's and sunglasses
- What has been your favorite shoot thus far in your career:
- I usually enjoy most of my shoots, but my favorite to date is probably shot the head 4 guys from the hells angels, for New York magazine, was the first time they had been shot since Irving Penn shot them in 1967.
- Whats your obsession:
- Right now Im starting a line of hair accessories called "Love Staci"
- What does sexy mean to you:
- I guess its a certain confidence, sexy to me is someone that is inspiring and is inspired by what they do
- Name some of the people that you feel it has been a true pleasure to work with.
- I have pretty awesome clients, and a great agent, and boss at cutler.... Im lucky enough to be able to spend my work days with friends, so most of the time, its a lot of fun and we make gorgeous images along the way.
- Bad habbit:
- Young hot boys
- Have you ever been star struck:
- Not yet... David Bowie would kinda do that to me though
- Whose your inspiration:
- My friends, they never tire me with they're awesomeness, they are all so talented and creative, its so nice to be around such inspiring people
- Have you ever been in love:
- Every week
- Favorite photographer:
- My Favorite photographers are the ones that book me, and the ones that are about too xx
- If you could work with anyone in the industry, who would it be:
- Helmut Newton...Greg Kadel, but many other people, the list is to long and I wouldn't want to risk forgetting someone important
- Favorite Supermodel?
- Thats a tough one... Emma Balfour, Kate Moss of course
- Are you a Tom boy?
- I have Tom Boy tendencies yes
- Favorite excuse/lie?
- Its how you use it
- If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
- Somewhere tropical, on a beach without a care in the world
- Something that everyone should know about you?
- I'm secretly Australian
- What do YOU think about Skinny Intern:
- The skinny intern rules
Jamie Nelson
- Your full name?
- Jamie Nelson
- What gets you ready for a shoot?
- I usually collaborate with every member of the team until we all have a strong vision.
- How did it all start?
- I took an art class during my senior year of high school and fell in love.
- Favorite quote
- "You keep thinking of great ideas and I'll keep doing them before you." Luke Trumble
- Any tattoos?
- 5
- Guiltiest pleasure?
- I like the smell of B.O.
- What has been your favorite shoot thus far in your career?
- It's hard to say. I like them all for different reasons. One of my favorites is a shoot that was made to emulate paintings.
- What's your obsession?
- Photography.
- Biggest pet peeve?
- People that don't know how to walk in NY.
- How much do you spend on magazines monthly?
- Zero. They get sent to me when I'm published in them.
- What does sexy mean to you?
- The juxtaposition of confidence and humor.
- Name some of the people that you feel it has been a true pleasure to work with.
- Lottie Stannard, Danielle Von Braun, Gillian Kuhlmann
- Bad habbit?
- Eating cookies and ice cream until I'm sick.
- Have you ever been star struck?
- No.
- Who's your inspiration?
- The people on my team.
- Have you ever been in love?
- Yes.
- If you could work with anyone in the industry, who would it be?
- The people at Italian Vogue & Numero.
- Favorite Supermodel?
- Twiggy
- Are you a Tom boy?
- Yes.
- Favorite excuse/lie?
- I'm sick/I've been out of town.
- If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
- New York.
- Something that everyone should know about you?
- I'm learning accordion and tap dancing.
- What do YOU think about Skinny Intern?
- Sexy Blonde.
Jessie Craig
- What gets you pumped up for a shoot?
- Listening to some music in the morning while making a strong cup of tea.
- Guiltiest pleasure?
- Napping in the afternoon sun like a cat!
- What has been your favorite shoot thus far in your career?
- When I go through my work it's a real visual diary for me, because each shoot is strongly attached to a time and place in my life. I'm quite fond of the story I did with Anja Krvina (4th of July) because it was such an enjoyable day. There's nothing better than when everyone is laughing on set.
- What's your obsession?
- Watching good movies over and over.
- What does sexy mean to you?
- When someone lets you catch a glimpse into their private world yet maintains an air of mystery.
- Bad habit?
- I have a sweet tooth.
- Have you ever been star struck?
- Normally I really couldn't care less about that stuff, but when I was 18 or 19 I met Billy Corgan and I was tongue-tied because I admire him creatively. I felt ridiculous standing there not saying anything...
- Have you ever been in love?
- Yes I have.
- Favorite photographer?
- I can never decide.
- If you could work with anyone in the industry, who would it be?
- I'd want to collaborate with a young designer with a clear point of view. Mark Fast is a fellow Canadian, so that would be fun!
- Favorite supermodel:
- Lee Miller.
- Are you a tomboy?
- Not really, but I'm not a delicate flower either!
- If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
- I wouldn't want to live anywhere, but London right now. Perhaps Paris will tempt me back one day or I'll be curious about NYC.
- Something everyone should know about you?
- I have a blog I started a year ago that I update weekly, www.jessiecraigdeardiary.com
- Favorite Designers and why?
- In my dream world if I could live in anyone's clothes every day it would be Marc Jacobs and Alexander Wang, because both tend to merge youthful wearability with interesting cuts and details. Plus Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel on special occasions, which probably doesn't need an explanation!
- When did you start doing photography?
- I began when I was about 15 years old as a change from painting classes. Suburbia can be quite boring and I'm sure my parents were happy that it kept me out of trouble.
- Are you self taught?
- I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography, but I don't think I'll ever stop learning on my own.
- How would you describe your style?
- Comfortable with a dash of whatever my mood is that day.
- What do you like about the fashion industry and what do you not like about the industry?
- I like the sense of community. I don't like how for many projects there isn't the budget to pay everyone for their hard work.
- Any advice for upcoming photographers?
- Above all, trust your instinct...
Anna Katsanis . Stylist
- How do you decide on a concept when styling for a shoot?
- It can be something I have seen from a movie, an art exhibit, a song, an experience, people on the streets, I never know where its going to come from but it has to be something I am interested in and have a deep connection to.
- What gets you pumped up for a shoot?
- When all the elements come together perfectly and everyone is on the same page.
- Guiltiest pleasure?
- ...reality television...
- What has been your favorite shoot thus far in your career?
- A black and white shoot I styled for Karen Magazine, pictured below, it has a very Peter Lindbergh feel to it.
- What’s your obsession?
- Handbags
- What does sexy mean to you?
- Being confident, and willing to try new things
- Bad habit?
- Biting my nails
- Have you ever been star struck?
- Yes, when I met some of my favorite musicians.
- Who's your inspiration?
- Everyday people who do extraordinary things
- Have you ever been in love?
- Yes, for 6 years now.
- Favorite photographer:
- Steven Meisel
- How do you decide on a concept when styling for a shoot?
- It can be something I have seen from a movie, an art exhibit, a song, an experience, people on the streets, I never know where its going to come from but it has to be something I am interested in and have a deep connection to.
- If you could work with anyone in the industry, who would it be?
- Sebastian Kim, Joshua Jordan, Eric Guillemain are my favorites at the moment.
- Favorite supermodel:
- Isabeli Fontana
- What's one style and/or designer that you will never tire of?
- Maison Martin Margiela
- Are you a tomboy?
- Yes, I love my oxfords and dress shirts.
- If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
- The greatest city in the world, New York, where I currently reside.
- Something everyone should know about you?
- I am extremely hardworking and loyal
- Since your a blog junkie what's your favorite blogs?
- Jak and Jil , sea of shoes
- Favorite Designers and why?
- Maison Martin Margiela, because I love the interesting shapes and silhouettes. Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, Rodarte, Rick Owens, Lanvin,Balenciaga. Love the overall construction of their pieces and use of fabrics.
- When did you start doing styling and why?What inspired you to get into it?
- I interned at different magazines such as Interview, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, so I was definitely inspired to get into styling after working with some of the most talented fashion directors/ and editors in the industry. I started 3 years ago because I have always been enamored with photo shoots and clothes.
- What's the one article you can't ever live with out?
- leggings.
- Some goals:
- To be in Vogue, and W; be signed to a good agency, continue working with more creative minds who love what they do.
- How would you describe your style?
- Comfortable, boyish.
- Where do you hope to see yourself in 10 years?
- Hope to be published in magazines such as Dazed, V, Numero, i-D, Harper’s, 10, Vogue, W. I haven't thought that far ahead, I take each day as it comes.
- What do you like about the fashion industry and what do you not like about the industry?
- I don’t like that so many projects are unpaid and people’s work is so undervalued. Sometimes people don't get the recognition that they deserve. I love how we all inspire one another in one way or another and how people are connectors.
- Any advice for upcoming stylist?
- Don’t think that it is at all glamorous, it is hard, grueling work. Treat your contacts well, be professional. Thank you cards go a long way