Hayden
Agencies
Mother Agency (MA): People Watching Club
MONTREAL: TOGETHER MODEL MANAGEMENT
Answers to Q&A
What inspired you to become a model?
As someone who has a passion for all things art, modeling greatly interested me as it allowed me to become a canvas for an artist to express their vision. Traveling and meeting fascinating creatives also greatly enticed me into the modeling industry!
I was scouted on Instagram by my mother agency, People Watching Club, and after a preliminary portrait shoot, my modeling career began to snowball. Modeling felt natural to me, but it was mostly due to the genuineness and care shown to me by the talented people working in the industry.
What are you most excited about when it comes to modeling?
As someone who loves to travel and meet new people, the modeling industry was perfect as I could explore new places and pick the brains of passionate creatives. Furthermore, collaborating on a shoot to achieve tangible results is an addictive feeling. It’s always great seeing smiles on crew members’ faces when they see their creative vision embodied! The process of turning abstract ideas into stunning visual realities and the chance to contribute to a collective artistic effort never ceases to inspire me. Each project feels like a new adventure, and the camaraderie formed with each team adds a rewarding dimension to the experience.
Can you share with us some advice you have for models wanting to get into the industry?
Keep an open mind and don’t be afraid to chime in with your own thoughts. I’ve found that most creative directors really appreciate constructive ideas and comments as it shows you’re fully engaged with the shoot at hand. Adding your own flair to your modeling can also help you stand out in the industry. Most importantly, be kind to others and believe in the long term process.
Share a fun fact about yourself!
My favourite book is Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion! I’m an avid reader of all literature and hope to write a book in the future. I’m also currently learning French and I hope to learn either Bahasa or Arabic too as I find both these languages beautiful and interesting.