Model Diary : The Throw-Back Edition.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words and I’m completely sold on that.
Its the forgotten pictures that you find one day while randomly going through your laptop that makes up the real memories, as you remember with a smile on your face all the emotions you were feeling at that particular time the picture was taken.
Its a beautiful thing really, to be reminded of days past in unexpected little ways.


I just came across a set of pictures from way back when. Pictures taken with my small red blackberry pearl and it took me down memory lane to back when modeling was too live for me and there was nothing I enjoyed more than the thrill of walking down that runway. That is, after the initial jitters wore off.
I sometimes wish I started this blog back then so I could have a more rich modeling experience to share with you all in my model diary segments (because most of my best experiences happened then plus it was still all so new and I had lots of stories to share).
From catwalk classes to hitting the runway proper for the first time, attending my first ever modelling competition screening (nnsm and almost getting into the finalists but corruption).
Here’s a little throwback from the good ole modelling days because its Thursday and just the right day for a throwback, yes? Yes!
(Forgive the poor quality images, most were taken with a blackberry pearl so you can imagine)


First Show.

                               2011.
I was legit shaking before I walked on stage and I can only imagine how awkward I looked. It was a show organized by Genevieve magazine for the governor’s wife or so. The photographer ( Hakeem Saalam) only gave me the pictures to serve as a reminder. Lol

First Shoot.

                          2011.
This one was for the face of sleek competition Ad/flyers and I almost missed out on it because I was worried sick about how I’ll perform but I finally gave in and I was just glad the pictures came out nice.


First Shoot For A Magazine.

                               2011.
Even though they ended up not using the pictures (I was sad sha) but it was meant to be for Genevieve magazine’s wedding issue. 


First Shoot For An Ad Campaign.

                               2011.
For lagos style week ad campaign. Also my first ‘sort of fashion week’ experience which aside from the struggle show and pay was fun because first time rooming with models who were too cool. I’m wearing orange culture in this picture.

Etc…

Just some other pictures from various shows. Its so sad that i did’nt document it all well and have lost lots of other pictures but I definitely had a great time back then. Although, these days I’m not too revved up about it all like I was back then. Meh


I already talked about how I got into modeling in this post (and how you can too) If you want to be a model or you know someone that you think just has to be one, I’m working on something that might just give you the extra edge you need especially in this Nigeria of ours where there are really no set laws. *fingers crossed*

P.S – I know I’m making it sound really exciting but its also work, the pay is shitty, designers don’t dash out clothes and models aren’t exactly treated with respect most times.


P.P.S – Long time no outfit post right? Next post is going to be one, I promise