Imari Washington

Photographer: @robobaruch, Hair : @twistedrootslnl, Makeup: @destinydbeauty

Emerging Fashion Model

When did you first get into modeling?

I first got into modeling when I was 19 years old. I was selected out of a few to model for lexdothis website. Who or What inspired you to be a model?

At first, I didn’t think I could become a model with my main goal to go to college. What inspired me to have the confidence to want to become a model is a lot of people would tell me they loved my smile and how I was beautiful to be a model. Growing up I had very low self esteem so hearing that boosted me even more and I started investing in myself.

What style of model do you consider your work to be?

The style of model I consider my work to be is a runway model and a print model.

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 was forced to choose only one emotion that drives me more than anything to stay in this tough business? It would be passion. I’m very passionate when it comes to something I want to do and it drives me more and more no matter what! What do you think makes you stand out in an industry overflowing with new faces? Since I have been modeling I’ve noticed my smile and my happiness with the camera makes me stand out. It makes people fall in love with my smile and my goofiness.

Photographer: @yrk_photography Hair : @twistedrootslnl Makeup: @destinydbeauty

What has been your biggest challenge as a model? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?

My biggest challenge so far as a model is that we all go through things in life but when a camera is in front of your face you have to hide it. With this being one of my biggest challenges I’ve been able to face that challenge by telling myself I can do this !

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?

When I hear the common phrase “you must suffer for your art”. I definitely agree with that phrase. One of my shoots I had to be outside for a couple of hours. It was about 30 degrees and I was freezing my butt off trying to get amazing shots. I even froze my feet in the water, but the end result was amazing.

Photographer: @robobaruch, Hair : @twistedrootslnl, Makeup: @destinydbeauty

How do you feel the Internet has impacted the modeling industry?

When it comes to the internet, the internet impacts the modeling industry tremendously. They’re a lot of amazing models and opinions that even make us better in life.

What is the best advice you have received?

The best advice I’ve received was “you have to try, no matter what your doubts are”

What’s next for you?

My next step is to get more experience with different photographers and try different shoots. Eventually submitting my work to bigger platforms.

Photographer: @yrk_photography, Hair : @twistedrootslnl, Makeup: @destinydbeauty

Do you have a booking agent?

I have an amazing booking agent named Nikki Hunter and her business is called Nikki hunter bookings.

For booking, you can email for availability at: nikkinhunter@gmail.com

How can fans-to-be follow your modeling career?

Fans can follow my model career on my Instagram @promisess___ I will show a lot of my work on there and also my private life.