Sammie Lyn: Story & Interview

Photographer: Zach Ishmael, Company: Zishmael Photography, Website: zishmael.com

I started modeling two years ago. I just had a baby so I was looking into YouTube for a new look and stumbled onto TheCherryDollFace videos. It showed hair makeup and clothing tutorials. I found out that she was also a tattooed pinup model. So I started getting the pinup style down and took a risk and got into modeling. I loved it and been doing it ever since 🙂 so I like to tell everyone that if you like something go for it and give it your all!!

What were you doing five minutes before this interview? I was actually following up on emails per photographers and catching up on next shoots 🙂

What made you want to pursue this modeling career instead of any other career? Well I am starting out still only been in the modeling field for a little over 2 years so I still have a side job as a Dental Assistant

What do you feel that separates you from other models that are in the game right now? Well, I feel that what separates me is that I am not afraid of change. Yes, I do pinup modeling but I like to change my look a little so that I don’t look always the same in pictures.

Where have you made appearances? (video, print, etc) I have done a lot of runways, I did do a commercial middle of last year that is still being worked on for True Story Films, I did a pinup calendar for the troops that Packages From Home helped sponsor. Good Vibes Photography. facebook.com/PkgsFromHome and facebook.com/goodvibesphotography

Out of all the work you’ve done so far, which was your favorite video or photoshoot? I would say that I love all my shoots but my favorite ones are the most creative!

What projects are you currently working on? I am currently working on a few magazine submissions and photoshoots in the works. I would like to do more commercials.

When do you feel most beautiful? I would say when I am in my classic pinup style!! I feel the most comfortable and fun as well.

What’s the first thing you do in the morning and the last thing you do at night? First thing in the morning I get ready for work and then also try to respond to emails if I can 🙂 the last thing in the night I relax and do some more catching up on modeling stuff since I have to work.

What makes you laugh uncontrollably? I have three Lil girls and they are always making me laugh!

What do you do to de-stress after a bad day? Well, I have a lot of patience so I’d say a glass of wine.

What’s your favorite thing to do when you’re with your friends? Me and my friends I goof around a lot and more just hang out since we are always busy so it’s usually something simple.

What inspired your passion and what excites & motivates you about modeling? I would say the pinup fashion is so inspiring to me because I love the style the classic feel to it and that’s really what motivates me with my modeling. As soon as I put on a pinup outfit I feel complete and ready for the shoot!

How you communicate with other netizens, especially your subscribers? Are you patient? polite? friendly? How often you reply to them? I am very patient like I said. I communicate daily and it’s very important to me that I do to have my fans know that I am a real person they are talking too. I don’t like to be rude! I am very down to earth type of person.

Has modeling changed other aspects of your life? What does your career do for you? Yes, I’d say that my modeling has changed me a lot! Its helped me to grow more to find myself and as well inspire many girls that bring me happiness.

Is there anything you dislike about modeling? I don’t dislike anything about what I do. It’s my passion and what I really love to do.

How you prepare yourself for a modeling shoot? I always prepare the few days before with primping myself doing my nails which is so super important!! I look into detailed hairstyles that I will do as well as I go over posing that I will do.

What has been your best fashion look? What was your biggest fashion mistake? I am always in the pinup style! I don’t think I’ve had a fashion no-no I really try to be aware of what my style is 🙂

What are your favorite types of outfits to model in? Like I said I am a tattooed pin-up model so that’s my outfits 🙂

Any ultimate goal to fulfill as a model? How do you see yourself progress in this field? Yes, I would love to see myself on the cover of a magazine!! I just have to keep pushing myself and getting myself out there in the tattooed modeling world! But I know I’ll get there someday!

What kind of shoots would you like to work on in the future? I want to do more inked magazine type style shoots.

Which country you are from? Tell us something about your city, your favorite hang out spots there? I am from the United States Arizona. It’s very cultural which I love and I never knew until I got into this field how popular it is in this state! I love art shows anything to do with art I love!

What do you like to do for fun & entertainment? Well I hang out with family the most since I am always working

What is your perfect day, morning through tonight? My perfect day is anything that has my family in it. I am a big family girl. I can do anything and will be happy as long as I’m with my family.

What’s your fashion mantra? Please describe your style? What’s your beauty regime? Well, I even in my daily makeup I do the classic pinup style but I have to wear scrubs at work so go to still look cute 🙂 but my makeup of choice is smash box cover girl and bare minerals.

Do you eat nutritiously? Tell us about the diet you follow on a regular basis?  I try to eat healthy the best I can. I don’t follow a diet and never have had too but I have always tried my best to eat well.

How often do you exercise or go to the gym? How much time do you spend there? I have never stepped foot in a gym. I do go on walks with my kids. I am on my feet every day at work.

Excluding all complicated beauty & fitness mantra, what do you think to be the easiest way to look pretty and glamorous? I think the best way is always less is more!! That is my motto! I think the classic pinup but yet natal feel is gorgeous!

Do you own a domain? Where netizens can find the latest news feed about you?  I only have a fan page on FB which is http://www.facebook.com/misssammielyn I am in the process of getting my website up and running. I also have an Instagram which is @misssammielyn as well as a twitter @misssammielyn3

Do you have any advice for other aspiring models? My advice to other models is to keep pushing yourself hard and keep getting yourself out there! Let them remember your name give out business cards wherever you go! You seriously never know who you will meet! As well as make sure that you keep close contact with your fans they are what keep me motivated and pushing harder as well as my family!!!

What fashion magazines & blogs you like reading? I love Inked Magazine any tattoo magazine I love.

Tell us about your favorites. My favorite things: Fav color: green, fav model: TheCherryDollFace fav photographer: Yellowbubble photography, Fav film: I Am Sam, Fav actor: Johnny Depp, Fav actress: Helena Bonham Carter, Fav singer: Lady GAGA, Fav international music: I love german and french music 🙂 Fav food: Hispanic food, Fav holiday: Halloween Fav hobby: I love to write.

How you access the Internet? What device do you use? What according to you is a more comfortable and easy device for web browsing? I usually access the internet through my Iphone4s or my Apple computer. I think what is more quick and easy is my iPhone4s.

Is there anything you like to add? I am just grateful to be able to have done this interview and for you letting share my passion and what I love to everyone. Thank you

Your ultimate message for netizens? I say be yourself never doubt yourself. Always know that you are beautiful inside and out no matter what!! If you have dreams go for them, don’t second guess yourself and say oh I could never do that!! It doesn’t hurt to try and ask questions!! most importantly love who you are!!