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Model of the Month

Amanda Richards

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RTFOTO:  What agency are you listed with? Premier Model & Talent Agency
RTFOTO:  What is your occupation? Sales       
RTFOTO:  What nationality are you? African American, Caucasian, Cherokee Indian      
RTFOTO:  Where are you originally from? Cali       
RTFOTO:  Describe yourself in 3 words? Ambitious, Genuine, Fun
RTFOTO:  Who was or is your mentor? A good friend of mine whom I've known for about 3 years has always encouraged me and been a positive influence in my life.
RTFOTO: What was your first paying job? Carl's Jr
RTFOTO:  What inspired you to become a model? The money of course!
RTFOTO: How would you describe your style in fashion? Sexy
RTFOTO:   How many years have you been doing what you do? Modeling? Less than a year
RTFOTO:  If you could do one thing different growing up, what would that be? Start modeling at a younger age.                  
RTFOTO:  What drives you to continue doing what you do? That I will one day be successful and make good money.
RTFOTO: What do you like best about the modeling industry? Dressing up

RTFOTO:  What don't you like about the industry? Those in the industry that give models a bad name.
RTFOTO:  If you weren't doing what you do today, what would you be doing? Probably regretting not at least trying to break into modeling.
RTFOTO:  Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Somewhere sunny, with my own house, and a puppy.         
RTFOTO:  What is a good day like for you? Curling up on the couch in a blanket watching UFC fights.
RTFOTO: What embarrassing moment have you had in your career? During an outdoor photo shoot, revealing a little more than I intended to (It happens to all of us!!)
RTFOTO:   What would you say is the most difficult part of your
job? Standing out amongst tons of beautiful people.                  
RTFOTO:  What was your most happiest moment in your career? When I got my first print job. I was so excited, I forgot to find out the pay until after the shoot. It was worth it.      
RTFOTO:  What makes you different from your peers? My look. There's not too many women with my ethnicity. I'm very fortunate.
RTFOTO:  If you could pick any city to live in other than the city you are currently in, what city would that be and why? Somewhere down under. I hear it's beautiful : )             
RTFOTO:  What advice can you give to those aspiring what you do? You know the phrase......If at first you don't succeed try try again.
RTFOTO:  What is your message to teens today? With persistence, and dedication, you can achieve ANYTHING! Someone very close to me once told me that and it's true!
RTFOTO:  If you had the power to change the world, what would you do? Make health insurance available to everyone.
RTFOTO:  What was your experience working with Russell Tanoue? It was a great one!  Russell gives good direction and takes excellent photos.  He brings out the best in anyone he's shooting.
RTFOTO:  Finally, tell me something about you I don't know about? I love to watch boxing and court tv.
RTFOTO:  Anything you'd like to say? I hope everyone enjoys my pictures