Tanya
Agencies
Mother Agency (MA): LANG Models
Answers to Q&A
What INSPIRED you to become a model?
I've always been moved by fashion and modelling as an art form, and the ability to bring a creative vision to life in a single picture. My journey began when I was 16, and it's been really magical seeing how much the industry has evolved and changed over time. I took a bit of a break from the industry as school, work, and life got busy. Since then it's been incredible stepping back into it. I signed with Lang Models because they seemed as eager to work with me as I was with them. Having mutual excitement and respect is essential for setting both yourself and the agency up for success.
What are you most excited about when it comes to modeling?
What inspires me the most is seeing the work that other models are doing. There's so much to learn from different campaigns and creatives, and everyone has something different to bring. There's a level of artistry and skill that comes from doing this after a few years, and it's magical to see how some models progress and grow campaign after campaign.
Recently, I was talking to a photographer, and she was saying when taking photos - she saw some models going through different emotions and facial expressions in a matter of different shots so the photos have a variety. Little things like that are skills you grow and develop over time, and it shows in the quality of the photos too.
Can you share with us some advice you have for models wanting to get into the industry?
As with most industries - your ability to take rejection, pivot, and take feedback are really important skills. There's always going to be closed doors and rejections but you have to have the ability to shake it off and continue to move forward.
Modelling is also a business like any other so things like being professional, being easy to work with, staying kind, and having a strong network will take you far. I always make sure that any time I meet with anybody in the industry to do my research, never arrive late, and put the effort in to make a positive impression and nurture those relationships.
share a fun fact about yourself!
I got engaged last September!