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PUJA S. GOEL
Super Model Status
When did you first get into modeling?
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I first got into modeling when I was 18. I was scouted on my college campus. I didn’t pursue it as a full time profession at the time and decided to finish my studies in medical science. I have been modeling off and on since then.
Who or What inspired you to be a model?
No particular person or thing really inspired me to go into modeling, or maybe in a way it was every person and thing. I saw it as a way to express myself and display all the amazing qualities of being a woman. For me, is has been a way to celebrate my beauty, personality, and life experiences.
What style of model do you consider your work to be?
The style of modeling I consider my work to be is mostly artistic as well as fashion.
If you were forced to choose only one, which emotion, more than any other drives you to stay in this tough business? Is it joy, anger, desire, passion or pride and why?
If I chose one emotion that drives me to continue to stay in this business it would be passion. I love the feeling of being in front of the camera and creating a vision with the photographer. When I’m in a photoshoot, I completely forget everything else in life and just immerse myself in the moment. It’s a feeling of passion, but also freedom.
What do you think makes you stand out in an industry overflowing with new faces?
What I believe makes me stand out in this industry is my cultural background and my life experiences. My background is of South Asian descent. However, I come from mixed cultures making my features unique and versatile. I also have traveled all over the world and am comfortable acquainting myself to new situations and new people. My life experiences have brought me to a place of knowing myself very well. When you show up in the world with true confidence in yourself and feeling incredibly secure in your body, it’s noticed. This I believe can make anyone stand out.
What has been your biggest challenge as a model? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how? One of the biggest challenges I have faced as a model is creating the right relationships with photographers and agencies. You want to work with people who respect and value who you are and create content that speaks highly of both the model and photographer. Just like anything in life, the more you value yourself, the more you will attract valuable people to work with.
A common phrase in the industry is, “you must suffer for your art”. Do you agree with this statement? If so, how have you suffered for your art?
The phrase “you must suffer for your art” is commonly used in the industry. LOL. There are many ways
to look at it. Yes, you put yourself out there, you work long hours, you might do something that makes you uncomfortable, and you may not get paid. If you are passionate about what you’re doing and you do things within your boundaries of respect, I don’t consider it suffering. It’s art, because it’s you. It tells your story, your hardships, your triumphs. It’s life.
How do you feel the Internet has impacted the modeling industry?
I believe the internet has impacted the modeling industry profoundly. Now, a model can present her portfolio on social media platforms. They can showcase their best photos and even their day-today life to get the attention of photographers and agencies. Social media has become a great way for photographers, models, and agencies to connect. Of course, with so much out there, each person has to be vigilant about who they choose to work with.
Photo by Dave Stabley Photographx, cliqmag.com
One of the benefits of connecting with talent online is that we have the option to be global. There are so many opportunities in your own country as well as other places around the world.
Photo by Rupart Dangwal, rdfotog.com
If you could collaborate with any photographer and/or designer, who would you like to work with? And Why?
If I could collaborate with any designer, I would actually want to work with a number of designers from India. I love my culture and the styles that come with it. Wearing Indian clothing of my heritage brings out my true essence. I would love, love, love to do more shoots with Indian attire!
Photo by ZayneDiamond, flyingzphotography.pixels.com
If I could work with any photographer, I am proud to say I already work with some incredible photographers! I am always blown away by the depth and creative abilities of these amazing artists. These photographers create beautiful nature shots, fashion always posting articles and videos on and lifestyle shots, artistic shots, and magical compositions that put you in any time, space, and reality. The images here are from a few of the very talented photographers I have had the privilege to work with; Leonard Lopez, David Stabley, David Nufer, Tino Duvick, Zayne Diamond, and Rupant Dangwal.
What’s next for you?
What’s next for me is, I’m going to continue to live my life with passion! I’m going to continue to model. I’ll continue to create beautiful imagery with talented photographers. I also have a health and wellness business that embodies my values and my lifestyle. I’m going to continue to share this lifestyle of healing with others.
Tell us about your recently published book?
I just had my first book published! This is a guide book with holistic health techniques for anyone to follow. I wrote this book based off my Holistic Health Program that I have been doing with Veterans groups, drug facilities, youth groups, and private clients.
Photo by David Nufer, nuferphoto.com
The book is broken down into sections by “chakras” or what we know as energy centers in the body. Each energy center holds specific psychological and medical imbalances. Each one of these sections has techniques to heal these imbalances such as, music frequency, visualization, breathing techniques, yoga poses, meditation, and nutrition.
The program itself and all the techniques were created from my background in both western and eastern medicine and also from personal experiences. This book, is for anyone who wants to feel better emotionally and physically. The intention is for each person to master their own health!
It’s available on Amazon in ebook and print versions. If you’re interested in taking a peek, the link on my website is below!
How can fans-to-be follow your career?
ow people can follow me is by social media @pujasgoel on IG or Puja S. Goel on FB. You can also and me on my health and wellness website where I’m ealing the mind and body; Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, www.apsarabalancedhealth.com.
I’m looking forward to seeing you soon!
Model website: https://www.modelmanagement.com/model/puja-goel/
DMe Talent Agency, Deidre Michelle (818) 232 -6711
Photo by Tino Duvick, brokenchain.space.com
Photo by Leonard Lopez, artographybyleonard.com
"Kissed by the Sun"
Photo by Leonard Lopez, artographybyleonard.com
