Sunrise Life - beyond skin deep conversations with freelance nude models

Amelia Simone - Prefers nudity over lingerie or fashion, Semi-retired from modeling, Airline drama, and the love of light!

Amelia is one of the old school freelance model veterans of our era. She knew from early in her career that she preferred to create nude art over any fashion or lingerie glamour, and it shows! Over the years I have linked up with Amelia in different parts of the country at photo events, we reminisced about some noteable events (the quirky, the creepy, and the awesome!)
Amelia has been modeling long enough to have nurtured some amazing friendships with many of the photographers who hire her. We talked quite a bit about how sad we are when a photographer we've worked with many times is reported to have passed away. 
I really enjoyed catching up with Amelia on the phone, she may come out of retirement! (crosses fingers!) Check Amelia out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/_modelamelia_/ 

Ayeonna Gabrielle - Workaholism as a trauma response, photographer entered her bedroom and crossed the line

For 25 years old Ayeonna seems incredibly self aware! Modeling and traveling brings her joy, but it's also an escape for her to indulge in, as she is perpetually running from something within her. Ayeonna really opens up to the point of tears in part of this episode. I felt extremely honored to have this talk with Ayeonna, and so grateful that she trusted me to be so vulnerable in this interview. 
She also recalls a fucked up story where a hosting photographer entered her room and she woke up to him touching her, startling her! Listen to this episode and follow Ayeonna on Instagram!
http://www.instagram.com/a.gabrielle.model
cover image by Nevada Fantasies / Butch Padilla

Lillias Right - Curvy Non-binary Hottie, Malicious posting of erotica, fart humor, being true to onesself

Lillias escaped a Morman upbringing and has found happiness. Self expression through modeling and photography has been healing for them. We reminisced about our international travels, then Lillias shares a crazy fucked up story about a predatory photographer who coerced them into creating explicit photos for his "private collection" That photographer blackmailed Lillias, causing extreme stress in Lillias' personal life. 
Listening to Lillias describe their education in gender identity and human sexuality is a journey into their own self actualization. After knowing Lillias for so long, and now witnessing their self discovery has allowed me to become a more open minded person as well. 
Lillias and I both share a bond over loving fart humor, so you're welcome.
You can check out Lillias on IG at https://www.instagram.com/lillias_right/
Also all their links are at https://www.lillias-right.com/ 
Cover image by Carolyn Jean

Diana Jean - Passion for justice & equality, Seattle photog’ gets naked at shoot, life balance

Superbly unapologetic on her passion for equality and politics, Diana has become a resource for valuable information through the stories on instagram. She knew she wanted to be creative her whole life, and she has stayed true to her authentic self in doing so. 14 years of her life Diana has modeled a variety of niches: including acting for major films and in mainstream commercials through an agency, as well as freelance modeling for photographers she has found online. 
Diana thrives off of working with people who are uniquely inspired, and loathes the "cute girl turning in circles getting naked" type work, and I agree with her on that!!! 
You can check Diana out on her website: https://www.dianajeanoliphant.com/
She also shoots reference packs of nude and lingerie self portraits for artists, check those out here: https://www.dianajeanoliphant.com/store
And follow Diana on IG! https://www.instagram.com/diana_jean_o/ 

Astrid Kallsen - Passion, Agency Standards, Enduring a Panic Attack on Tour

Astrid Kallsen is a majestic muse that has turned her passion into her career. It was really interesting to learn that she just happened into modeling for photographers initially to document her blue hair. She loved that creative process so much that she pursued it! 
From artistic nudity to fantasy fashion, underwater and more! Astrid will work with anyone whose motivations come from a creative heart. She is also a talented photographer, and has helped new learning photographers with their gear and settings on many of her shoots. 
The story of the progression of her career is very fascinating and inspiring!! And that experience with the drunk stylist will have you ripping your hair out with sympathetic frustration. 
Check out Astrid's modeling portfolio here: http://www.astridkallsen.com
You can also follow her IG at http://www.instagram.com/astridadventure 

Katarina Keen - Heinous nude beach shoot, Vanlifing, Relationship with father, Saturn Returns

Such a welcoming smile and an amazing guest, Katarina Keen! She ditched her manager in the beginning of her career to go rogue, and has been highly sought after by photographers across America. Katarina has her fair share of crazy photo shoot experiences, especially one that occurred at a nude beach (listen to find out!)
In addition to modeling, Katarina is also an inspired artist. She utilizes many mediums to express herself, and currently cinemagraphy and video editing is her go to artistic expression. She is also working on a documentary! 
It was a really great chat and we went in depth on so many levels, you will truly enjoy this episode with Katarina Keen!
Follow her on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/keenmodel
Cover image by Keen Photo

Taylor White - Mourning Death of a Photographer, Freelancing since 16, Labeled plus size by catalog company

Taylor White's life story is rather shocking (and inspiring at the same time!) She was emancipated at age 16 and started her own business selling clothing, and modeling those clothes to market them. Taylor has suffered hardships of a rocky life, yet she remains positive and creative and keeps her head up, always looking forward to the next tour where she can collaborate with new and interesting people. 
Her passion for maintaining strong friendships with people along the road has helped her in times of need. She has had her fair share of INSANE stories that she freely shares (while my jaw was dropping!!!) as well as hear touching experience mourning the death of a beloved friend and photographer, Bob Robichaud. 
You can check Taylor out on instagram here! http://www.miss_taylorwhite
And her website with her modeling portfolio is here: http://www.taylorwhitemodel.com 
Thanks for listening
Cover image by @Studio1764Andy 

Jessa Ray Muse - Blacklisted photographers, the ”camel toe” ”compliment”, being a mom, & rising from being outcast by popular models

Jessa Ray is controversial to the traveling nude model scene- but the reason for that might seem a bit odd... You have to listen to the episode to find out! 
A mom of two with a devoted husband, Jessa has been modeling full time since the summer of 2021, but has a total of 11 years of modeling experience. She started her creative freelance life as a hola hooper - active in events and street performing. 
Getting turned down and outcast by popular models did not seem to stop her, and Jessa now has turned her desire for multi-model collaborations into a photoshoot excursion business called Muses of the West (check it out here: www.jessaraymuse.com/workshops-events/ )
You can also follow Jessa on IG at https://www.instagram.com/jessaraymuse 
cover image by Kat Kingston

Rebecca Lawrence: Cop sniffed her stuff, tricked into an erotic workshop, nude period experience, quitting alcohol & more!

Rebecca Lawrence had one crazy story after the next to share! She is an OG freelance model, opened her portfolio on One Model Place ("OMP") in 2006! Through the years Rebecca has continued to create artsy and sexy images with creatives across the country, and she is no stranger to off-the-wall experiences!
My jaw was dropping when she told her period helicopter story, and her wild confrontation with some "nosey" cops! You will love listening to her bubbly voice as her story of her career pours out of her!
Check out Rebecca on social media at https://www.instagram.com/bexlaw/ 
Cover image by Ron Bowers

Bella Donna - Normalizing nudity, embracing sexuality

Bella Donna - a nude in nature model who also embraces the beauty of sensuality. I had a fantastic chat with Bella about some wacky photographers. Bella is changing the way people perceive onlyfans creators - one acquaintance at a time! She does not hide any part of herself, and had some exciting stories to tell!
Check Bella out on her Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bellatrixortreat2
 
Thumbnail photo by April Alston Mckay