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| | Model Spotlight: | Interview with ELLE LENZ | #BonnyVision

You may recognize Elle Lenz from previous blog post with other artist but I finally got a chance to link up with the beautiful upcoming model to get some insight on her personal life and rising career. Despite her striking looks and already well established portfolio, Elle is very down to earth, cool, & interesting girl…ENJOY!

Born in Corpus Christi,Texas 20 year old Elle Lenz has blossomed into the woman you see today through hard work, dedication, & a dream. After moving to Atlanta in 2007, she got her first modeling gig as a hair model with Joico, which started her quest to become a professional model. She has now been a freelance model for the past four years and is currently attending college to become a Medical Radiologist.

 How long have you been interested in modeling?

- I’ve been interested in modeling since I was young. My mother used to do Runway modeling & she taught me about the industry.

Who are your favorite TOP 10 models of all time? 

- I know of 7 that peep my interest right now, Not in any order…  1. Jessica Vaugn 2. Stanija Dobrojevic  3. Adriana Lima 4. Laura Stone 5. Kate Moss 6. Kourtney Kardashian 7. Marilyn Monroe 

What are some of your favorite Fashion Magazines? 

 - I love any magazine I can get my hands on, I actually collect every one I buy. lol But to name some.. Elle, Harper, Cosmo, Vogue, Fashion Insider, Glamour 

Was there any person or particular event that happened in your life in which you KNEW modeling was what you wanted to do?

-Growing up… my friends & classmates in school always complimented me on how I should model or how I looked like one [lol]. I even had a 4th grade teacher write me in a Thank You card that she knew she would see me in a magazine one day. Those kind of things encouraged me to pursue my modeling career.

For all inquiring minds are you currently dating anyone?

- I am Single and my sign is a fierce Scorpio [lol]! 

Have you found dating to be any different since starting your modeling career?

 - Not too much, I feel it has stayed about the same. I tend not to date very often or much at all. 

What do you look for in your ideal mate?

-  My ideal mate would be someone who cares about their health and body by understanding the importance of staying in shape. They would also have to be ambitious with good morals & values. I also really enjoy someone who gets involved & helps support me on my goals or ideas because being a team is what a relationship is all about. 

Besides modeling what other activities do you enjoy doing?

- Shopping!.. of course. I’m really down to earth I just like doing regular fun things although trying new exciting things sparks my interest as well!

Are there anyone in the industry (models, photographers,make-up artist, magazines, blogs, etc.) that you hope to work with in the near future?

 - I hope to work with as many successful people or companies that I can. I hope to take my career to the top and one day become a household name. 

What do you bring to the modeling world that may be different from your peers?

- My ability to be versatile. I think that helps me out the most.

Are there any other career paths that you plan to take after or during your journey in modeling? 

 - I currently go to technical college to receive my Associates of Radiology.

So who are some of the people you’ve worked with thus far?

- I have worked with many, including some familiar celebs…..

• Andre “The Player” Jackson - “Get U Rite” Music Video 2011
• Room413 Magazine - Editorial Spread (www.room413mag.com) 2011
• Sugar Mafia Co. - Viral Promo Video (http://youtu.be/ekg6b8l8mFE)
  (thesugarmafia.com) 2011
• The Hard Nine Magazine - May Issue (http://www.thehardnine.com) 2011
• ShooterFoto Magazine - Feb & March Issue (www.shooterfoto.info) 2011
• America’s Mart Atlanta - BuckyBalls (www.getbuckyballs.com) 2011
• Bronner Brother Int. Hair Show 2010
• Photo Shoot Party 2010
• GB Int. Fashion Show 2010
• Cotrice Designs 2010
• Project 360 All White Tie Affair 2010
• G-Fresh - “Good Day” Music Video 2010
• Malachi & James Wade - “Look At You” Music Video 2010
• Travis Porter - “Chevrolet” Music Video 2010
• Joico 2007

Where can people reach you or view your work?

- www.facebook.com/ellelenz2 

- www.modelmayhem.com/ellelenz

- www.twitter.com/ellelenz ( Follow me, I give followbacks ;-D )

Any closing statements to the viewers and readers….

- I hope to all of the readers who didn’t know me prior to this, have a new sparked interest and will look at my work. For those who do know me I hope you continue to support me through my journey! 

“Be Yourself” -Elle Lenz

— Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook.

| | L-fe : The Journey | FastLane.BrightLights pt.1 (City Influence) | #BonnyVision |

When you’re from a large bustling city it can be quite difficult to realize the impact a fast pace life style can have on decision making skills, social relationships, career choices, sexual orientation, and even priorities. If you’ve been in the inner city all of your life of course it being all you know, most of your actions will be justified by adaptation to environment. Unfortunately, for some traveling outside of their 40 mile radius of comfort can be a financial strain and doesn’t come around to often.

Then there are the lucky few who leave their home base to attend college, which in most cases are located in rural areas. In these instances people get the opportunity to find themselves, adapt to a slower pace lifestyle and obtain a refined prospective of life which most call “The Bigger Picture”. Wanting to achieve goals and dreams of your own without outside influence is an accomplishment in itself.

Once a person is able to get outside of what they consider the “Norm” it allows them to reflect and get an idea of their day to day because they’re new environment is so different. While in the city the cost of living is higher than rural areas so the need for money is greater as well. When you think of all the career choices that people engage in when residing in popular/over populated cities it normally revolves around financial gain. Some would say “What’s wrong with having an occupation just for the money,” but when making a life decision doing ANYTHING just for financial gain usually doesn’t end in a good result.

After obtaining all of the material benefits of a thriving financial career, a desire for more usually comes into play. If ever you wake up saying “I don’t feel like going to work” or ” I hate being here I want to do something else,” then the money becomes less important and happiness begins to be dwell on the brain. The saying that money can’t buy happiness is a cliche’ but true saying. If you think of the number of rich people who are miserable, commit suicide, abuse drugs and alcohol, and fame it will make the average person think twice about a luxurious lifestyle with the smoke and mirrors……(TO BE CONTINUED)

- Bonny