Joy Yana

Hi I'm Joy!

*Please Note: Unless you can give me better work than what is shown in my album, please do not waste my time with TF*. I reserve TF* for tear sheets (commercial/editorial/fashion), phenomenal fashion photographers, or teams with which I have worked with in the past and created strong images and great energy with.*

My heritage is predominantly German, with Prussian and a little Cherokee. Very pale complected, with dark brown eyes that can look red-orange/yellow with the proper lighting. My hair color is dark, using 5WN demi-permanent hair color. The faded result is brown red fading into golden brown, not very noticeable, however is upadted regularly. First week or so hair looks almost black.

I stay in shape by eating well and Pilates. I am petite in stature, and can be lit curvy or skinny. My current measurements are always updated.

I want to shoot editorial, edgy, fashion-esque, art images.

I have been singing and acting since I was in grade school, and have taken classes such as horse back riding, karate, dance, and voice. I am a licensed cosmetologist. I do hair and make up on photo shoots with other models. I work full time in a salon shaping and coloring hair and performing limited waxing. I study all things fashion and beauty from bobby pins to Haute Couture. I'm very creative, let's set something up.


A Note to Make Up Artists:

Make up never wears me ^_~ I do my best to have clean smooth skin for all shoots. I am almost always more pale than most make up bases, so please keep that in mind. I like to have body make up as well, though I almost always supply my own.

A Note to Photographers/anyone who wants to work with me.

Once I am made up and in front of the camera, I am a completely different creature all together.

I was born to do this. I am physically flexible, I am health conscious, and I am driven. I have been known to surprise people with my tolerance and pliability.

Please feel free to contact ANY of my former photographers for glowing references. I know myself, and know my strength, and I expect professional attitudes from the people I decide to work with. All that aside, I love to have fun! I like to be paid. Message me for rates and availability. I WANT TEAR SHEETS AND WEBSITE TIME!!

I have a great passion for creating beautiful things. I want to work with combined talent to make powerful images. Yes, that likely means you!

I am open to many kinds of shooting. However, if I had my choice I'd rather be in Vogue than Maxim.

NUDE SHOOTING:

Ask, don't be surprised if I turn you down. Select shoots considered.

cover of Spanish Elle Online January 2009