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  • Model & Artist Anna Psy

    Model & Artist Anna Psy

    Dear SimplySxy, thank you very much for your interest. I will answer these questions as a model, I guess this is why you have my name. My page is www.instagram.com/annapsyartist.

    How did your interest in photography begin?

    My first photoshoot probably was when I started pole-dancing. I won a place in a competition and was asked to pose for photos due to my flexible back. Afterwards I was asked more and more to model. I did hundreds of tfp photoshoots. I always wanted to have some idea in all my photoshooting and always liked to think more about styling and making various decorations.

    At some moment I was tired of similar photoshoots and wanted to go bigger. I contacted a photographer whom I was a fan of and ordered an art photoshoot with her. It was quite expensive for me at that time, but it was very very worth it. After that shoot I was more and more into art and conceptual photography. I was posing for world known artists during their workshops and also was invited for private collaborations. Quality attracts quality and it accumulates. This is why today I can be proud of the result my modeling career has brought me.

    What is important to taking a good photo?

    It is important is to be prepared. Spontaneous shoots can be great, you can have luck, but the best is to be prepared.

    Preparation means:

    – Think about your concept, styling, location, photographer, model

    – Think about light/natural light and how it will work positively on your results

    – Plan the team and logistics, communication!

    – Have options and flexibility if something goes not according the plan

    And for me of course, it’s important if the photographer knows what he/she is doing. Experience is preferable.

    Which is a memorable photo or videoshoot you have done before?

    I think it’s the shoot I had in Iceland.

    Together with my team Art Photo Projects I organized a tour to Iceland in 2020. It was meant to be big and amazing, but due to covid-19 most of the participants couldn’t come. However we (team) still took a risk and directly after Iceland borders were opened, we flew to Iceland and did magical photoshoots with over 30 outfits!! It was so crazy, we dropped dead every day after the intensive schedule, but it was definitely worth it.

    If you could collaborate with anyone past or present, who will it be?

    I would love to collaborate with tour-agencies and make it possible for more people to travel and have magical photoshoots and workshops. I know there are already such tours with wedding photography ideas, or with some leading photographer, but I really want to make it “art” and open for everyone. I also would love to collaborate with more designers and magazines. I am having a few conversations now,

    Is there any city or country you like to travel to visit when given the chance?

    Right now I dream to visit Baikal Lake in Russia, New Zealand and Japan.

    Have you been in an embarrassing situation that is funny now when you look back?

    Yes, for sure. One day during a photoshoot in a lavender I had a see-through dress. It was very beautiful but I forgot my lingerie and needed to be without. It was very embarrassing for me to be so unprepared, but afterwards it was easy for the photographer to retouch…

    What turns you off on a date?

    If a person I am dating is not interested in my story, but only in sex.

    Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions Anna. One question before we end, how do you define “sexy”? 

    Quality that reveals sexual interest and easily attracts attention.

    Follow the gorgeous Anna Psy on:

    Instagram:

    www.instagram.com/annapsyartist
    www.instagram.com/artphotoproject

    Upcoming Works: Iceland photography tour 13-19 June 2021

    Images by Anna Psy

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  • Entrepreneur & Filmmaker Layne Marie Williams

    Entrepreneur & Filmmaker Layne Marie Williams

    SimplySxy has the pleasure to interview Layne Marie Williams, filmmaker and founder of Women of The Now (WoTN). Learn about what inspires Layne Marie, how WoTN is striving to provide more opportunities for women in the entertainment industry and who she’ll love to collaborate with if given the opportunity!

    What inspired you to start Women Of The Now?

    While Co-Founding The Women’s Film Festival in 2013, the folks I was making movies with at the time in Philadelphia, PA – we called ourselves Women of The Now. WoTN has now grown into a well known 501c3 organization in Chicago, IL that provides training, resources, and community to womxn and gender non-conforming filmmakers.

    We were making films and we needed more chances to showcase, build, develop, you name it, our work. Wild determination and a whole lotta grit launched me into it all. I was 23 at the time. I don’t think I had any idea what I was in for! I’ve loved and been deeply challenged every moment of it. It’s made me who I am.

    How is WoTN working to provide more opportunities for women in the entertainment industry?

    We are in the midst of a really exciting evolution right now – we just turned three years old and are really focusing on best practices, our mission statement, and metrics in order to become more sustainable for the years to come. We have been living by the statement “Do less better” so what that means is strengthening and growing our core team, creating events that are both educational and provide chances to network, as well as building up the technological side of our Database and beyond (you can find this on our website!) where womxn and gender non-conforming filmmakers can join the database to be considered for future job opportunities.

    What is a typical day like for you?

    Ohhhh it really depends. Everyday sincerely looks vastly different for me. Right now with quarantine, I’m in Alabama with my mom and stepdad. I live in Chicago (though I am about to move to LA!) but I got stuck in Alabama because of COVID-19 after attending my little brother’s (what ended up being veryyy tiny) wedding. It’s sincerely been lovely though. If I had to be stuck anywhere, this is the place to be y’all. Truly. It’s peaceful. So much nature. It’s home.

    We have three dogs so I spend a lot of time hugging them LOL. I’ve been feeling like a wild wolf woman. I write, I drink cognac, I have lots and lots of zoom meetings and phone calls. My dogs will howl and I howl right back. I kayak, paddle board, I pulled two giant splinters out of my foot this week. I just started reading Irish fairy tales and this super spooky book a best friend recommended by the great Tana French for inspiration. It’s incredibly isolating, it’s glaringly glorious, it’s totally how I’m supposed to spend my time right now.

    Do you have any favorite quotes or mottos you like to use in life?

    “Little by little, one travels far.” -J.R.R. Tolkien

    If you could collaborate with anyone past or present, who will it be?

    Guillermo del Toro and Marilyn Monroe. So basically del Toro and I need to collab on a spooky sexy monster movie about Marilyn.

    Which flavor best describes you?

    Hmmm. It would definitely need to be pink and green. Probably some kind of lollipop flavored like cotton candy and sour apple.

    What tips can you give to women aspiring to go into the entertainment industry and what they should expect?

    Oooh this question is always a doozy because I want to give a different answer every time now…

    Have fun. Have fun with it. Because it is not always going to be fun. In fact, most of your days will not be fun. You will have interactions and meetings that are so hard. Remind yourself why you absolutely cannot stand the idea of doing anything else but this work. And that’s because it has the power to be wickedly fun. We get to play pretend, we roll cameras and make art for people to absorb and carry on into their lives…hopefully a little bit, maybe even severely, changed afterwards. We get to entertain! Remember the fun. Otherwise, do something else. It’s truly such a life of uncertainty, do something else if it doesn’t absolutely fill you up with ridiculous joy and merriment. That’s what keeps you vibrating.

    Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions Layne. One question before we end, how do you define “sexy”? 

    Oooh I love this question. This is a new one. I define sexy when I feel the utmost like myself. I think that LMW has a dirty martini in hand, is wearing something fabulous, and is probably laughing so hard she’s thrown her whole head back and on into the lap of whoever is next to her. Whoops.

    Follow the amazing Layne Marie on:

    Website: www.LayneMarieWilliams.com 

    Instagram: @directorlmw_

    www.womenofthenow.com

    WoTN IG: @womenofthenow.chi 

    Check out my films @scutly_movie and @veiledtractate on IG (they also have Facebook movie pages where you can stay up to date on any screenings happening near you!) You can also learn more about another film I directed “Golden Voices” at https://www.goldpointstudio.com/gps-films

    Images by Layne Marie

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  • Model, Coach & Entrepreneur Michelle A Washington

    Model, Coach & Entrepreneur Michelle A Washington

    I’m from SC.  When it comes to my family I am a very private person.

    When and how did your inspiration to being a model start?

    My inspiration for fashion started when I was young. I can remember watching my first Victoria’s Secret runway show. I told my grandmother, that’s going to be me one day.

    Which is your most memorable photoshoot experience so far?

    The most memorable photoshoot experience I have had so far was shooting at the waterfalls.  It was one of my first shoots and I can remember being so nervous. We went to a waterfall to get some pictures and the photographer fell. He saved his camera but messed up his ankle. I felt so bad but that turned out to be the best shoot yet.

    Are there any common misconceptions about models you still hear of?

    The common misconceptions about models I still hear of  is that you are too old. My response is always the same, age has no limits on what I can do.

    Do you have any other hobbies?

    My other hobbies include writing poetry, writing short stories, reading, relaxing with my grandchildren, designing my own clothing line, making my makeup line (all coming soon),  and watching movies

    Can you describe a typical day like for yourself?

    A typical day for me begins early. I am a private home healthcare nurse. I sit with my clients, making sure they have what’s needed.  I do light housework, cook and run errands. After nursing all day, I then begin working on building our company MSK Management. So if I am not doing a shoot, I’m directing one. If I am not in a show, I’m coordinating one.. Everyday I do something geared toward my career.

    If you could have a super power, what will it be?

    If I could have a super power, it would be the power to heal.

    What is the funniest or lamest attempt a guy has tried to know you?

    The lamest attempt a guy has used to try and get to know me, would have to be sending his friend over first.

    Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions Michelle. One question before we end, how do you define “sexy”? 

    I define sexy as confident, classy, sensual.  Sexy is when you been through it all and come out stronger.

    Follow the beautiful Michelle on:

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/model_michellea

    Websites:

    www.themichellea.wixsite.com/fashionmodel

    www.modelmayhem.com/modelmichellea

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/michellea.themodel

    Images courtesy of Michelle

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  • Colombian Actress, Director & Cosplayer Catalina

    Colombian Actress, Director & Cosplayer Catalina

    Hi! It’s very exciting to be in an interview here, thank you so much! My name is Catalina and I am from Colombia, I’ve been a cosplayer for 9 years now and I’m very happy to be now one of the most popular cosplayers in my country. I am a professional actress and theatre director too, I think the “play” part of cosplay is all I live for!

    What do you love most about cosplaying?

    What I love the most about cosplay is to be able to represent my favorite characters from every anime, comic or movie and make the people believe I’m actually that character during a con or through a photo shoot.

    Do you make your own costumes and how long does it take?

    I’m actually not much of a cosmaker, I usually make all the props (armors, guns, swords shoes, etc) but I don’t really know how to sew hehe. I love crafting though so all that part in my cosplays is made by me. It usually takes a week or two depending on how hard it is to make the prop you are working on.

    What is a typical day like for you?

    A typical day in my life is just me going to the German language academy, going to the gym and streaming videogames on “Twitch” at night. If a con is close you can find myself working until very late hours on props, wigs and details of my cosplays.

    Is there a food or drink you don’t take?

    Actually there is only one drink in the world I hate and it’s the passion fruit juice, don’t get me wrong! Is not that I’m not passionate haha, I just hate that flavor since I was a kid; if we are talking about food, I consider myself a food lover, so serve whatever and I’m sure I will eat it.

    How long would you survive a zombie apocalypse?

    I think I would survive as long as I don’t need to go out of my house lol, so it would be about a week? I’m a coward and I don’t know how to use any kind of weapons.

    Which is the sexiest item in your wardrobe?

    I think it’s a beautiful purple and black under breast corset I have, it’s goth and sexy and it makes my body look really nice!

    What is the lamest or funniest attempt a guy has tried to know you?

    Omg! There have been a lot of these lame attempts but the one I consider the lamest of all is the guys who use the excuse of being professional photographers (they usually aren’t good at all) to try to get to talk to a cosplayer, I can’t count the times that has happened to me already! It’s so obvious and lame haha.

    Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions Catalina. One question before we end, how do you define “sexy”? 

    I would define “sexy” as the perfect balance between sensuality and cuteness, to me, there is a very tiny line which separates sexy from vulgar. You definitely don’t need to show skin in every picture for it to be sexy, you just need to learn how to use every inch of your body to state the feeling or sensation you are trying to put in the picture.

    Follow the beautiful Catalina on:

    Instagram: /katvalcosplay/

    Twitch: /katval

    Facebook: /catalinavallejocosplay

    This are the cosplays that I working on currently, follow me on my social networks to see more.

    Soraka (From League of Legends)

    Tamamo No Mae (From Fate/Extra)

    Xayah  (From League of Legends)

    Felicia (From Marvel)

    Images courtesy of Catalina

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  • Events Director, Blogger & Stylist Angela Munoz

    Events Director, Blogger & Stylist Angela Munoz

    Hi! I’m Angela Muñoz, a 27 year old events director, blogger, and stylist from Manila, Philippines! I go by “Gelabeef” on the world wide web, but you can call me “Gela”, for short.

    Where did the inspiration to start your website come from?

    I started my own blog because of Lookbook! Lookbook was where I first started posting my outfits and wrote short blurbs about them. As I slowly gained a following, my followers and family then suggested that I write full on outfit blog posts outside of Lookbook and that’s how gelabeef.com came to be! It’s currently being revamped though – it’ll be up and running again this February!

    What is your fashion style like?

    If I could describe it, it’s very “highstreet”. I like mixing feminine, high fashion silhouettes with loose, comfortable, streetwear pieces.

    How much of a party animal are you?

    My definition of partying is hanging out with my family or friends while we pig out on the best snacks or take out, binge watch TV series/movies, dance to 90s music and play board games!

    Have you been in an embarrassing or funny situation before?

    Loads! I’d rather not share my most embarrassing moment though. Let’s just say it involved not being able to hold my bladder in a moving vehicle. LOL!

    Is there something you’ve always wanted to do but haven’t had the time to do so?

    Yes! I have always wanted to level-up my cooking skills and really focus on creating quality content on YouTube. I have promised myself that I will make time for both of this in 2018.

    Which superhero will you be if given a choice?

    Doctor Strange, for sure!

    What is the funniest or lamest attempt a guy has tried to know you?

    “Would you like me to give you free art classes?”, said this graphic designer guy who messaged me on Facebook years ago. Now he’s my fiancée.

    Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions Angela. One question before we end, how do you define “sexy”?

    Sexy is having more than just your physical attributes – it’s who you are beyond it. Sexy is being confident in who you are, regardless of the world’s standards, and working it!

    Follow the talented Angela Munoz on:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegelabeef

    Website: www.gelabeef.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegelabeef/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegelabeef

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/gelamunozz

    Upcoming Works: Two new videos on dyeing your hair and my current fitness routine are up on my YouTube channel!

    Images courtesy of Angela Munoz

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