It is time to meet our October 11th - October 17th, Weekly Feature Creative, Nakia!
Creative's Name: Nakia Taylor
Type of Creative: Model
Genres: Lifestyle/Candid/Fashion, Weddings/Styled Shoots
Tell us about you! What is your story? Married, kids, fur babies? What things do you do besides your craft? I am a full-time analyst with Humana. I love reading, exercising, and spending time with my family.
What has been the hardest part of being a model? How long have you been working your craft? The hardest part is making sure you are delivering what is expected for the shots. I have been working on it for 5 years.
What makes your passion shine and what are you most passionate about when you see your finished work? I do it because I enjoy being in front of the camera. I am amazed at how I delivered the product of posing or showing off the product.
Would you change anything that you have learned? Name one thing that you've learned along the way that you wish you would have learned sooner. No, I wouldn't change anything I have learned along the way. How to not always give standard poses and finding method to relax my face.
Among your works, which is your favorite & why? Being a picture model, because you are open to present any type of clothing, jewelry, etc.
What is your inspiration? What is the most rewarding part for you? Seeing all ages of models in the industry. Knowing that it gives hope and inspiration to those who think and say, "If she can do it, then so can I." Modeling is a competitve field. What makes you stand out from the others? I stand out because I adjust accordingly to my environment and give input if I feel an idea could improve a situation.
What is your greatest strength? Where would you like to see yourself this time next year? I am very positive person. Having a sponsor to be an ambassador for a clothing company.
Tell us something we wouldn't know about you, from looking at your portfolio. I am a Junior Girl Scout leader. I am a mother of 2. I love Krispy Kreme doughnuts.
What advice do you have for Creative's just starting out? Believe in yourself and go for what you want. You can't know if you can do it, if you don't try.
Thank you, Nakia, for sharing your creative journey with us! We love having you as part of the Artistic Alliance Community!
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