SUZY BAIN

Photographer : Andy Own @Jake41jake41

MODEL

I started modelling after gaining the courage to apply for uk calander girls last year, I had a baby the year before this and felt this is a great way to regain my confidence and meet new people. I made it to the finals and through as a reserve which was a great achievement. In between modelling I'm also studying for my bachelor of arts in architecture and design in London and I absolutely love drawing and painting.

I feel I've been really lucky throughout my journey with modelling in the sense that i have really met fantastic people, been to great locations, i've done things slightly out of my comfort zone but enjoyed every minute of it, modelling has brought out a new found confidence and love for my body, which i personally found I lost after having children. I love the creative aspect each individual brings and the fact that no 2 shoots are the same and I can't wait to shoot more varied styles.

Recently I haven't been shooting as much as I would like but I have been needed elsewhere my child recently became very poorly and was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) which is a genetic condition that causes tumours to grow along your nerves. The tumours are usually non-cancerous but may cause a range of symptoms from sezuires to cognitive and learning difficulties, it's a condition that is not really heard of or known about, luckily there is alot of research being poured into finding more about this condition and hopefully a cure, however currently they don't have one. The Childhood tumor trust are also an incredible charity and if you have the time please look at all the amazing things they do.