Today we’d like to introduce you to Gabriella Anne Ramos.
Gabriella Anne, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I have been a freelance model for about a year now. I didn’t really think about doing the profession seriously until I stepped out of high school, but ever since I did, I have been able to explore more of myself, my skin, and other people around Georgia.
Growing up, I never liked doing just one thing. Sure, I was great at academics, but I didn’t feel very challenged or interested in any of my subjects other than the arts or English. I spoke to more vague and creative subjects because I was able to literally say anything and make something completely different from someone else. I sang in chorus since I was in fifth grade, learned the piano (although only a little) in sixth, picked up the guitar since I was in ninth grade, added the ukulele in tenth, and joined dance in eleventh. I wanted to learn as many things as I could not because I wanted to “look cooler” but because I was interested in doing something more than what I already knew.
Out of high school, I started to seriously think about what I wanted to do with my career. I entered college with an interest for a nursing degree, but a month in, I changed it to Asian studies instead, then psychology. I picked up modeling to actually help my family pay for college; I didn’t think I could be a model because of my height (5’2″), but I learned that beauty is different everywhere, and people are willing to look even in the smallest of places. I have heard plenty of backlash about my preferred profession (just like all other professions receive), but I learned that if you’re happy with what you have if you love what you do, your passion will shine so much brighter that negativity cannot faze you.
When I first got into modeling, I was quite intimidated by the tall standards and spam mail that was a part of the job, but if you’re really looking to make something your own and your career, you have to stick through it and learn from the mistakes. I learned that beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder, that height really does not matter, that scars and tattoos are part of an artist’s personality and that trolls of any kind are actually quite easy to weed. From then on, I have been connecting with so many of the creative minds in the community as well as just exploring the Atlanta area – it’s safe to say that I’ll be staying in the field for as long as I can.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
High fashion modeling is something that I always wanted to do, but I learned that someone who isn’t a skyscraper and isn’t a super small (measurement-wise) cannot enter that runway or be behind that camera. When you’re first starting out in the industry, many people, spam accounts, and trolls will come your way, say that they’ll offer money before a shoot or will ask money from you, and honestly, that’s so much crap. Don’t believe anything they say, no matter how legitimate-looking or exciting the opportunity looks like – it’s most likely not real.
Another struggle is the acceptance of your job. The truth of the matter is that modeling is quite a vain job; you have to believe that you’re beautiful enough to be behind the camera and be among so many other models. Modeling has definitely given me an extra boost in confidence because I didn’t think I was good enough to be one, but I’m proud to be in the profession I am in despite all the struggle.
We’d love to hear more about your work and what you are currently focused on. What else should we know?
As a freelance model, I specialize in fashion, lifestyle, commercial, and beauty modeling. For me, freelance modeling is knowing more about your body placement more than the photographer (because sometimes they won’t know what to do), knowing your own style and what looks good on you, as well as knowing the photographer and quality of shots.
Sometimes, I’ll assist in shoots, especially for models and photographers that don’t know how to alleviate any first-time tension. I’m proud and happy to assist those in need because I know how difficult it is to enter the industry (even if it is just for fun). In front of the camera though, I am as honest as I am behind it; I make sure to have fun in my shoots and be as comfortable as I am. I’ll tell the team that I’m with the things I’m good and bad at doing; I’m appreciative of my team, and I’ll definitely make that known.
Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and business?
Well, I don’t usually like to think that luck has anything to do with the progress of my life or business as much as hard work does, but if good things happen or bad things happen, then it is what it is. You can only do so much in a negative situation, and the only mature thing to do is acknowledge it and move on. I have learned to appreciate the good as much as I can and take advantage of it by loving it and using to the best of its abilities, but I have also learned that the bad is necessary to grow in life.
Pricing:
- $65/hr for lifestyle or commercial modeling
- $75/hr for fashion or beauty modeling
Contact Info:
- Website: https://gabriellaahr.wixsite.com/home
- Email: gabey.ramos@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabey.ramos/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabey.ramos
- Other: https://800casting.com/Profile/427718#img=1564233502544
Image Credit:
Photographers: Tyler Cummings (@ty_c_photography), Josselyne Hutchings (@jlondon_images), and Jennifer Bajune (@countertop_productions)
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