Today we’d like to introduce you to Effy Eclipse.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Effy. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I started beauty pageants at a very young age.
I started when I was two, all the way up when I reached 14.
The beginning seemed easy. Being a little girl you feel like a princess being dressed up and being on stage. You feel like you can do anything, you have more confidence.
At age eight, I had to start practicing my walk and poses 3-4 times every day. I’d go to the dentist twice a month. Get a spray tan days before a competition, wake up at 4 am to get my hair and makeup done. Go out and find companies to sponsor me. It took off most of my time and I rarely ever went out with friends to socialize or just have a normal childhood.
One of the hardest things during the pageants were staying calm on stage in front of the judges. Making sure you walk perfectly, smile and look at them the whole time without making a single mistake was very stressful. They don’t look at you like a human being but more like a doll. They look for any imperfections and if they do find one, you lose points.
It was truly exhausting.
But one of the joys I got from it all was the photoshoots.
It was the only times I got to create my own looks and work my magic.
That was when I felt free.
I am now 24 years old.
I started modeling again when I was 19.
I learned how to do special effect makeup, glamour, beauty, anything artsy.
I would go to model meetups and meet the most amazing artists, models, photographers you name it.
Has it been a smooth road?
There were definitely some rough patches along the way.
I was 90% blind growing up.
When I did beauty pageants and had to practice constantly, I just listened most of the time.
I would count my steps each time making it a routine.
When I started modeling again at 19, I noticed finding gigs was a bit difficult.
No one told me about sketchy “photographers”. I have run into a few when I started. I did boudoir shoots but then soon realized the men behind the camera were only taking the pictures for there own needs. I have been in a few red flag situations, so I always try to warn other models or just people, in general, of that person.
I’ve also had times where I would have low self-esteem during a shoot. That feeling sort of just hits me sometimes and that usually is because of my past. I can’t help being judged even no one is judging me. It’s just that feeling.
Please tell us more about what you do, what you are currently focused on and most proud of.
I model as a hobby and to gain more experience in the industry.
Most places out there are strict with their policies as to which I believe everyone is perfect. Everyone is beautiful and deserve to do whatever makes them happy.
Contact Info:
- Email: effygracegaston@gmail.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/EffyEclipse
- Other: Twitch.com/MisterCritter
Image Credit:
David Hobbs Photography
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