Modern Model March 2014 | Page 14

 With  a  background  in  skills  and  hobbies  that   include   a   background   in   ballet;   a   musical   background   playing   three   instruments;   fine   art;   and   craiing   including   ceramics   and   jewelry,   and   experience   as   a   cake   decorator,   Cyndi   draws   from   all   of   her   hobbies   and   experiences   to   highlight   her   crea&vity   as   a   photographer.     “I   have   worked   as   cake   decorator   and   instructor,”   Cyndi   explained   of   her   photo   of   cupcakes   in   decora&ve   &ns   being   frosted.   “Although   I   am   not   decora&ng   a   cake   in   the   photo,   I   s&ll   enjoy   the   simplicity  of  making  basic  cupcakes.     Cyndi   encourages   models   to   use   similar   crea&vity   when   preparing   for   photoshoots,   saying   that   models  should  bring  accessories.    “Also,  bringing  extra  wardrobe  never  hurt.”     SWEETS  AND  TREATS:  Top  photo,  Photographer/Model   Cyndi  Salata  serves  as  her  pwn  parts  model  as  she  puts  the   finishing  touches  on  decora&ve  cupcakes.  Right  photo,   Cyndi  shows  that  she  is  no  stranger  to  stock  photography   with  a  decora&ve  wedding  ring  seTling  into  champagne.   Photos  ©  Cyndi  Salata.   Modern Model Modern Model Page 14 Page 14 Model:  Lauren  Gray   MUA:  Emmalie  Quella     Photo  ©  Brian  Thornton