Dove
Agencies
Mother Agency (MA): want Management
MILAN: INDEPENDENT MODEL MANAGEMENT
Answers to Q&A
What inspired you to become a model?
I have always been inspired by fashion from looking through photography books, thinking about the photography, and not necessarily the modeling aspect. I was scouted at the age of 15 by Sean Penhall, the Agency Director of WANT Management. I was at the Eaton Center with my cousin who was visiting from California, and Sean gave me his card. We followed up with a Facetime call from the side of the highway––I was on my way up north for a whitewater canoe trip. After growing into myself, I signed just after my 17th birthday.
What are you most excited about when it comes to modeling?
The first thing that comes to mind when I think about excitement and modeling are the opportunities to travel and meet new people. I love to learn and work creatively with others to turn ideas into art. Ever since my first shoot and runway, I have loved finding self-expression through style, movement, and the collaboration that follows.
Can you share with us some advice you have for models wanting to get into the industry?
Signing with the right agency is crucial; it all happens from there. The best piece of advice I got on a shoot was not to feel like you need to rush to set, but to take a few moments with the clothes on to make sure you can move in them in a way that feels right and elevated.
Share a fun fact about yourself!
I love exploring the wild places in the city and the larger natural world. I have hiked the Continental Divide and paddled the Arctic Ocean. I always have a camera on me so I can capture the pure emotions that move me along the way.