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MK: What are some personal goals or challenges you have achieved? BN: My personal goal was to be featured in one magazine and oh well this is my second magazine feature this year so I am really happy about this. Another personal goal was to improve my skills and I feel like I improved a lot since I started photography.
MK: What makes you unique? (please be specific) BN: I don?t believe in being unique, I don?t feel like I am unique . The reason is that I think any art is a copy of a copy of a copy that we MK: What inspires you to be a photographer? have seen somewhere before. Like I am inspired by a lot of other photographers, BN: Since a young age I wanted to create movies, music etc.. Obviously there are some good looking pictures and pictures that has a really unique creators out there who truly in feeling/memory or makes us think even just search of the new art. Well sadly I am not one for a second. Capturing something to see and of those, but hopefully one day I might come feel. up with something unique. MK: Tell us what defines you personally? BN: As on what defines me personally or as a person is hard to tell. I am a really outgoing, spontaneous person sometimes but sometimes I love planning for ages. I can perfectly fit this in my photos as well, sometimes I plan a shoot for weeks sometimes a model that I wanted to work with for so long hits me up and asks me if I am up for a last-minute shoot and I?ll be like ?yes let?s do it.? I also love helping others to achieve their goals as I believe that successful people want to see others succeed.
MK: Tell us about some memorable moments of your photography ambitions? BN: I remember dreaming about buying my first professional camera and then a year later holding it in my hands was an unreal memory. Another dream of mine was to visit the USA and that dream came true in 2017 through photography so it was something really special to me as I thought it was impossible that one day my photos will fly me to the US.
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MK: How is the fashion and modeling scene in your country? BN: In the UK I think it is really awesome as the UK adapts to the new trends quite quickly and the country is a cultural hub so a lot of fashion icons are visiting it from other countries which makes it really colourful as well. The models are great and the diversity again is amazing. Love to see all kind of people modelling. MK: What kind of feedback you are getting from fans? RW: My fans love my photos but I get that they love my personality as well as I interact with all of them and thank them for the love and support. MK: Tell us about your content you put out. What is the general goal there? BN: My content features people as I love interacting with people. Not sure what the goal is yet, just creating good looking photos for now, and one day find that purpose in photography.
MK: Reflecting on your personal journey what advice would you give others struggling with getting into modeling or industry in general? BN: Just be kind to everyone you meet on your journey and don?t be shy, try not to give much attention to people who are criticizing you without any reason, but pay attention to constructive criticism.
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MK: Tell us what defines you personally? SW: I like to think I?m most defined as being a kind, positive, outgoing person. My personal philosophy is to leave a positive footprint on this world rather than to spread negativity. MK: What are some personal goals or challenges you have achieved? SW: Modelling has been an amazing tool for me to achieve global travel goals to places I may not have had the interest or courage to go to before. It has also opened doors to entrepreneurial goals like opening my own design company and retail store, producing my own fashion shows, and meeting fashion Icons like Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs, and Karl lagerfeld. MK: What makes you unique? (please be specific) SW: I think my personality makes me unique. I?ve been told i have a very calm and easy going demeanor which is great when dealing with clients. I like to make everyone's job easier if possible rather than adding stress to the mix. MK: Tell us about some memorable moments of your modeling ambitions? SW: I think the most memorable moment for me in my career was being when i walked the Louis vuitton show in Paris. I was so young and awestruck about the whole experience. Meeting Marc Jacobs, having to do fittings at his design office from 9pm at night until 4am in the morning. It was completely catered with the most amazing food, a masseuse on standby and an oxygen bar to keep everyone alert and working for the big show to come.
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M ODEL MK: How is the modeling and fashion scene where you are? SW: Well I live in New York so it obviously speaks for itself. Vancouver on the other hand has come leaps and bounds in the last 10 years. Although mostly known for yoga pants and outdoor gear, Vancouver has manage to carve itself a couple of great brands like Aritzia, Wings + Horns, and Reigning Champ. MK: What cities or countries are you interested in exploring your craft? SW: I would love to have a chance to explore Cape Town SA, Tokyo Japan, and Mexico City. MK: Why did you agree to be featured in Mkovah Magazine? SW: I like to always be open opportunities to connect with a new audience MK: Thank you for your time and interview SW: My pleasure.
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Email: evanchaliotis@gmail.com MK: What inspires you about being a model? EC: I never took it on a full-time level I was a professional soccer player. I took a few photos and magic happened. I enjoyed the fashion and the personas I get to play with photography
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MK: Tell us what defines you personally? EC: I was born in Greece. We're very family-oriented and into the culture. MK: What are some personal goals or challenges you have achieved? EC: two months after I started modeling they chose me to be on a cover of one of the biggest magazines in Greece. I couldn't believe the newbie model got the cover. MK: What makes you unique? (please be specific) EC: I'm actually quite shy. However, when the camera flashes I turn on my personality. I have also a very random talent of knowing how to thread eyebrows. My girlfriend taught me as a joke gone funny. MK: Tell us about some memorable moments of your modeling ambitions? EC: I got to do the biggest and first ever fashion show under the Acropolis in Athens. It was a surreal experience with so much history. MK: How is the modeling and fashion scene where you are?
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M ODEL MK: What cities or countries are you interested in exploring your craft? EC: I really enjoy the job so it doesn't really matter the destination it will take me. I love seeing new places. MK: Why did you agree to be featured in Mkovah Magazine? EC: I like the style and the content of the magazine. The passion that the magazine has for fashion and photography is impeccable. MK: Thank you for your time and interview EC:. It was a pleasure. Thank you.
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