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ABBIE KEISHA

Hey people! My name is Abbie, I go by the name of Abbie Keisha.x on my socials. I am a freelance model and have been immersing myself in the industry for the last 3 years. But that’s not all there is to know about me! If you would like to know more about my journey in life so far then you may as well read further.

Since I started modelling, I have taken part in many types of photoshoots. I have done commercial,ecommerce, urban, lifestyle shoots as well as a few music videos. I enjoy every shoot I take part in. Iget to meet new people, build on my portfolio and I love the creativity behind each shoot and how much effort people put in to develop their brands or product ideas. As someone that comes from acreative background,

I admire anyone that has something creative to share and use to inspire oneanother showing how we have developed from each background we come from. I believe when working with in a creative industry you have to really be open in networking with people and embracing your environment!

If I was to advise someone that wants to start doing modelling, even though I am still growing myselfI think these are good points that helped me with my journey so far. What I did first was join a website called purple port. On this site I was able to work with other photographers that would exchange your time for photos, which in turn helped me build my portfolio and create posts for Instagram. I find Instagram has helped me in gaining followers and work with brands, I continue to use it to gain work today.

One thing I would say Is I believe it is important to find what your style that you will be offering at photoshoots for example people tend to work with me because of my hair where as they may want someone else that has tattoos, has a quirky look or anything else. Today models come in all shapes, sizes and style. So, I would say embrace who you are and people will love you as you love yourself. I used to do free shoots for small independent brands orcollaborate with other creatives I had made friends with.

When I eventually felt confident in my portfolio and how I demonstrate myself at shoots, I began to charge for my time. I won't talk too much on money but I will say it varies depending on the type of brand you work with. I'm not quite where I would like to be with modelling yet but I am happy to have had the opportunity to work with a number of brands.

Besides modelling my other interests are travelling, cooking, photography painting and drawing.When travelling I love to take in landmarks and take photos of everything I see! I'm also someone that likes to collect souvenirs from everywhere Ive been. If Theres anything people know about me is that I like to goof around dancing in the kitchen while I cook up a storm for the family, I'm always trying out new recipes and cooking up my favourite dishes off course. I have drawn and painted from a very young age. It has always been something I concentrated on most throughout my education. I studied textiles at university which gave me skills to learn how to turn my artwork into fashion pieces.

Outside of modelling I am currently working as a Merchandise Admin Assistant for menswear, I really enjoy this role as it gives me loads of responsibility and I get to see all the behindscenes of what happens when a garment is developed before reaching shop floor and advertising.

Overall, I would say I am someone that is well versed around the fashion environment and continueto push myself to achieve more. My message to anyone reading this would be to keep pushing yourself to do what you truly believe is right for you! Manifestation is key to the growth and success you set out for yourself. Never give up on your dreams, you are the driver of your life, only you can set your pathway and most importantly make sure you have fun and enjoy it to the most!