The WAVE: JUNE '17

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Who is your favorite tattoo artist?
By far, hands down, my favorite artist
is Armando Flores (@kamuyart). He's
working out of Starlight Tattoo in Mandalay
Bay in Las Vegas right now and still
regularly works conventions all over the
country
Do you attend any tattoo conventions?
I used to go to conventions all the time
when I lived in Las Vegas- conventions all
throughout Arizona, California, Vegas,
Chicago, etc. I don't travel to them regularly
anymore since having my daughter,
but every once in awhile I'll go to a convention
with Armando and my husband
and daughter in tow.
Any advice for aspiring alternative / tattoo
models?
Just go for it. If you want to become an
alternative model, or simply a model
who happens to have tattoos, don’t worry
about stretch marks, your weight or
imperfections. We’re all beautiful in our
own unique ways and our flaws make
us memorable. Start searching for good,
professional photographers in your area
and create a strong profile. If you’re short
on money and just starting out, try and
find photographers who are willing to
do ‘TFP,’ which is ‘time for prints’ and
will give you photos in exchange for
your time. Make multiple social media
accounts and market yourself as much
as possible. Take time to post at least one
photo on Instagram a day and use your
Facebook page like it’s a business. Connect
with other models in your area. Hell,
I’m sure there’s a lot more to it- I just
started this journey a few months ago, so
I’m definitely no expert, but these techniques
have given me 2,300 Instagram
followers, multiple TFP photography
offers and even brand modeling opportunities
in just three short weeks.
Where can we see more of you?
Right now I have Instagram: @siren_vale Facebook:www.facebook.com/the.siren.vale/
Aaaaand.... Snapchat (I'm JUST NOW starting to use this, so be
patient with me!):
siren_vale
I'll end up making a website eventually, and it will be accesible
through my Facebook page, so stay tuned everyone!
@wavemag | 17