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Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Mr Graham Martin
1)Please tell us who you are and what you do for those not familiar with you?
My name is Graham Martin and I am a photographer. My passion for creating beautiful pictures of the male form has become my career and you can see my work on www.menart.co.uk.
2)There are so many photographers out there what makes you different from the rest?
There are many of us taking pictures of beautiful bodies to a very hi standard attracting a wide audience to our art. I am told what sets me apart is I am very easy to work with. Models feel comfortable and uninhibited helping us both to create better photography
3)Tell us all about what you do?
I work with models to create pictures for the art and fashion worlds
4)Describe your fashion sense?
These days it's very relaxed. For me fashion is about making cloths look good on people in a way that consumers want to buy the product. Be it Primark or Armani my job is to make it look good!
5)What cologne are you wearing as we speak?
Dolce & Gabbaba – the one gentleman
6)What are your 4 fashion tips you live by?
Make sure your flies are done up before you leave the house!
Wear clothes that fit!
Hats are cool
Wear what YOU feel comfortable in
7)Who are your 4 best friends you would ride and die for?
There is one person that is on a list of his own my partner after that I don't have a list I would help my friends and family in any way I can
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8)When not working what do you enjoy doing?
A rare occasion these days but there is nothing I enjoy more than chilling with Mike my partner, if it’s by a pool in a hot place then even better
9)What makes a good model in front of the camera?
Someone that can look relaxed in any position. Listens to instructions but can add their own flare to the pose. All models should understand the meaning of light and how it affects the end results dramatically. They don’t need a technical knowledge just know where it is and have an ability to use it. Above all else someone that turns up and is on time
10)If you had the chance to visit one place in the world where would that be?
Borneo, ever since school I have been fascinated by the houses built on stilts in Water. These days I would love to photograph them and the surrounding area
11)If you was to walk the red carpet which designer would you wear and why?
I would rather have prime position as photographer taking pictures of the glamorous people walking the carpet. However if you push me for an answer it would be an evening suit by Kenzo with beautiful but subtle embroidery
12)If you had the chance to do a shoot with 3 people of your choice who would they be and why?
I have shot many queens but I would love to shoot the Queen. What amazing publicity that would bring and I would love to have a peek inside her world.
David Beckham, great looks and again amazing publicity
Someone unknown that will set the world alight when his pictures are seen
13)What do you think of the Fashion Police News Blog?
Fun, entertaining and informative
14)What do you think of men who teaches women to walk?
Surely the sex is not the issue the ability is what matters. If a man has the skill then that's cool with me
15)If you was given 3 tickets to attend any 3 events in the UK which 3 would you attend?
The Olympics opening ceremony
An awards ceremony where I am the winner
The BAFTA awards
16)What are a few things men do that makes you really mad?
Not many things make me mas but I can’t stand men who get the hump easily, are aggressive and unkind to other human beings
17)What attracts you to someone?
Eyes, then the rest follows through. Without doubt personality is number one!
18)If we was to be a fly on your bedroom wall what would we be shock to see?
The big spider in the corner ready to eat you J
19)If the Fashion Police was to have dinner at your place what would you prepare?
Probably a bolognaise as it will accompany the wine beautifully
20)How can someone from the other side of the world learn more about you and view your work?
www.menart.co.uk
21)What advice do you have for anyone who wants to follow into your footsteps?
Work hard, and only go into this game if you love it through to you bones or you will fall at the first hurdle, and there are many.
22)What music would have you running to the dance floor to shake that booty?
I don’t run these days but a nice bit if trace in the early hours could still get me going, if I was well oiled enough
23)What 3 words best describe you as a person?
Kind / Considerate / Fun (once I get going)
24)Any last words for our many blog readers?
Know what you are good at. In the fashion/photographic world you will not succeed if you are just OK. Also there is nothing more miserable than trying to be the best at something you just can’t do. I’m sure you have all watched X Factor, it’s the good ones that win and some should never have started.
25)Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?
Recognised as a force to be reckoned with in the world of fine art portrait photography
Pull over size 0 real women with curves are now here to stay!!!!!
1) Please tell us who you are and what you do, for those not
familiar with you?
My name is Carmina Suzanne, and I’m a very proud plus model,
opera singer, actress and producer with an academic background.
2) There are so many plus size models out there; what makes
you different from the rest?
That’s a great question, the market is flooded with models
so what makes each individual one stand out? Well first I always remind myself
that while you may get that first job based on your portfolio, it’s your
personality that gets you re-booked. So I would say that’s really my unique
quality; I’m very professional, friendly, enthusiastic and open to almost any
type of artistic collaboration.
3) Describe your fashion sense?
A little vintage and a little goth is my everyday look, but
it is evolving. Right now I’m really into graphic black & white prints, and
I have a great stylist/ personal shopper who’s really turned me on to bright
colours. I used to hide behind the vintage look when I wasn’t happy with
myself, but now I’m really coming out of my shell.
4) Do you think you’re a true representation of Today's
Woman?
Yes and no. As an ethnic, slightly older, plus model with
severe health problems, yes I am much more representative of Today’s Women. But
I think all models are real women who represent some facet of real womanhood. I
feel I’m an accessible model, whether doing commercial or high fashion, and
that’s what helps me represent more of Today’s Woman.
5) If you had the power to change the world of fashion, what
would you change and why?
Well first I would ban all fashion that adds to animal
suffering (fur, unethically sourced wool) or human oppression (sweatshops)!
Then I would wave my magic wand and force all design schools to offer more
obligatory and comprehensive classes for people of all shapes, sizes and
ability levels. I would shoowsh into styling academies and demand that more
classes for ethnic hair and skin are offered. It’s the minds of the young, up
& coming designers, stylists, bookers, agents and casting directors that
need to be changed – the more established design houses and agencies will
follow.
6) If you were given 3 tickets to attend any events in the
UK, which 3 would you attend?
Well VIP front-row seats to London Fashion Week of course!
The BBC Proms at Albert Hall, and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
7) If we were a fly on your bedroom wall, what would we be
shocked to see?
The pile of books about Medieval history all around the bed.
My husband and I both have Masters degrees in Medieval Studies, so we’re really
both big geeks.
8) When not working, what do you enjoy doing?
Cooking, reading, spending time with my little family, going
out for drinks with friends, traveling around Europe, and I love some ‘brain
candy’ time watching E! Fashion Police.
9) Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?
Still happily married. Finding more great success in both my
model and opera career. Healthy and fit!
11) Who are your 4 best friends that you would ride and die
for?
My husband. My dog. My Mom. And my best friend who lives in
Berlin. I miss him every single day.
12) Are you single/ married/ divorced?
I’m very happily married to my best friend! He is an artist
as well, and is the most supportive person I’ve ever been with. We run an
artistic production company together, I really love being able to collaborate
with him.
13) If you were to walk the red carpet which designer would
you wear?
I’d go for either Italian plus design house Elena Mirò, Carmen
Marc Valvo, or KaufmanFranco. I’ve worked for Burberrys, they make some amazing
gowns too.
14) What makes a good model?
The more I model the more I use my acting
training… I
honestly think being a good actress is half the battle. Knowing your body and
your angles is a big part of it. And understanding photography – how it works technically
and what the photographer sees from the other side of the lens – has become really
invaluable. The best models have strong or likable personalities which come
through in their images.
15) What do you think of men who teach women to walk?
I really don’t think the gender of the catwalk trainer has
anything to do with how well they can teach others to walk. What’s much more
important is understanding how to work with different bodies, like plus or
disabled models; or in understanding how other countries have differently
styled walks.
16) What do you think of the Fashion Police News Blog?
Cool! Fun, hip and informative for those in the fashion
industry. It’s really generous of Mr. Fierce to share his knowledge and network
contacts with others.
17) What are your best assets?
Physically? My clear skin, my big eyes, my hourglass figure,
my toned and shapely legs. In terms of personality: professionalism,
enthusiasm, and a strong willingness to work hard for the right image.
18) If you had the chance to do a shoot with 4 other models
in the UK, who would you choose?
I’d want to pick Jourdan Dunn, Angelica Gray, Kate Smith and
Fluvia Lacerda!
19) When you see models on the runway size 0-4 what goes
through your mind?
Well of course I’m always looking at the garments first. If
the model looks healthy I don’t think much, but few models that size do look
healthy. When I see the painfully thin models, I do think “Someone needs to
feed her a cookie!” But if a thin, slender frame is the model’s healthy,
natural body then I’m 100% happy. It’s about health, not size.
20) What perfume are you wearing as we speak?
One of my all-time favorites, Chinatown, by Bond No. 9 out
of New York! Also there’s still a remnant of what I wore last night, one I made
myself when I studied parfumerie in Provence.
21) Describe what true beauty is?
It starts with the surface, but ends with what’s underneath.
Talent, intelligence, kindness and humour go a long way towards making someone
truly beautiful. True beauty is also opening your heart and helping others.
I’ve been really proud to work as a diversity advocate in London for Models of
Diversity, and when people learn to love themselves no matter what kind of body
they have, that’s the most beautiful thing of all.
22) What are your 4 fashion tips you live by?
Be aware of trends and try them for yourself, but don’t be a
slave to them – let your own personal style shine through the fads. Know your
body and your proportion, and dress accordingly. Get friendly with a good local
tailor, many clothes can be made to fit you perfectly with just a few tweaks.
And invest in a few classic, quality pieces that can be mixed with cheaper, fun
and trendy items. I always remind myself (a quote from Santino Rice on Project
Runway season 2) “Lighten up, it’s just fashion!”
23) What advice do you have for upcoming plus size models?
Aside from all the normal advice given to any model, here
are my tips for plus models: First, always stay fit and healthy, no matter your
size. Being in proportion with a nice overall shape is the key. Second, work on
those leg muscles! They’re a model’s best friend. Muster up as much confidence
(not arrogance) as you can, plus models need even more than thinner models.
Also, don’t ever forget the model in plus model: I see lots of aspiring young
women out there who think that just because they’re plus-sized means they can
model. You need to be a model first and foremost.
24) What would you like to tell our many blog readers in
your support for plus size models?
I support healthy models of all shapes, sizes, ages, ability
levels and races. For better or worse, plus models (and more to the point, plus
customers!) are here to stay. The sooner the fashion industry reacts to that,
the smoother things will go. Love yourself now, no matter what size you are.
Even if you need to get more fit and healthy in the future, love yourself right
here and now!
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