HNS Fall Issue 2013 HNS MAGAZINE FALL 2013 - J-HOOD | Page 5

MODEL BRIANA JACKSON ALREADY HAS HER FOOT IN THE DOOR IN THE FASHION WORLD. WITH A B.A IN FASHION MERCHANDISING AND HER INVOLVEMENT IN A VARIETY OF SHOWS AND SHOOTS, THIS NEWPORT NEWS, VA HOTTIE IS BRINGING SOMETHING HOT TO THE SCENE! CATCH UP WITH BRIANA IN THE HNS Q&A…… Q-How would you describe your style of modeling? “I want to say a little between sexy and sultry.” Q-How do you prepare for a modeling shoot? “I like to work under pressure the day of I pick what I want to wear because I know I always change my mind, and I like what I am wearing based on what I am feeling that day. So it works for me.” Q-What is your favourite shoot to date? “My second shoot, it was done in Vegas at the Cosmo and the scenery was just beautiful. The photographer made me feel comfortable and worked at my speed.” Q-Which is your favourite photo that a photographer has taken of you? “I’m wearing a white one piece, something about wearing all white makes me feel sexy but innocent.” Q-Do you ever get shy in front of the camera? “Yes but after awhile I don't even think about it, I’m focused on making my shoot look good!” Q-Is modeling an easy job or more difficult than people realize? “I think it’s difficult because you never know what people want or what they define as beauty at the time. Also everyone wants to do it, so if you really trying to make this your full-time career. It’s hard ‘cause you have a billion other girls trying to do the same thing you are trying to do.” Q-Do you find modeling to be fun and rewarding? “I think it’s fun, but I think it would be more rewarding once you get to a certain place in modeling.” Q-What is the best and worst thing about modelling? “Everyone wants to do it but it can lead and open doors for other things.” Q~ How would you describe your personal style, where do you get your inspiration from? “I think casual chic… I get my inspiration from looking at my surroundings and people.” Q-Sometimes the modeling industry gets a bad rap with the jealousy and egos encountered between other models and agencies. Was this true for you? Have you managed to tough it out and make good friends? “Thankfully I met a lot of models that have been very inspiring and encouraging.” @_briiiana Q-Is there anyone in the industry who inspires you? “It has to be Cassie, she’s very good at what she does and she took what she learned from her modeling and used it to her advantage with her music.” Q-What do you feel you bring to the modeling world? “I think versatility, a new body style.” With that being said, what do you feel you have that sets you apart from the other models? “Nowadays if you do not have big boobs or have a big butt you are not a model or don't have the ideal body type but, me I feel like I’m right in the middle. I have curves but I’m still slender.” Q-What advice do you have for other aspiring models? “Know what you want to be known for and what you will and will not do.” Q-Any shout outs? “My best friend, she never judges me and she’s always there when I need her the most.” HNS