This was our first time working with Maria. She is one of the friends of the Ice Princess of our Fire & Ice Session featured in our Vintage Winter Photography Series. Her personality at the meetings and during the shoot brought laughter and excitement! We are very thankful to have met her and worked with her on this project!
(the center model in the photo below)
Model Maria Vaughn Interview
Q: Why did you begin modeling?
A: I always wanted to try something new so my big sister, Glynnis, went to the mall and she signed me up for Willamina. When they said they wanted me I started taking it a little more serious. I was 13 at the time and living in San Diego, CA.
Q: What is your modeling inspiration?
A: I really think everything is my inspiration... from models to clothes to a piece of art. I love the inspiration from nature mostly because we can blend in so well.
Q: What is your favorite type of modeling?
A: The type of modeling I love to do is story line where the photos tell a story. I also like artistic art from nude to alter egos and on to everyday life. Its more fun and a challenge for the team. And when I say team I mean MUA, photographer, hair stylist, and wardrobe stylist.
Q: What are your modeling goals?
A: I want to make this more of an experience than a goal. Like Tyra Banks said "Modeling is just a stepping stone. To succeed is what you really want." and I stay true to that. I dont want it to be just my life because I love dancing and working with kids. It will come to a point where I want to gain weight and spend my life with a guy that I want and start a family. I want to be that one model that's amazing at what I do but leaving people wanting more.
Q: What are your hobbies and interests?
A: I work with kids and my hobbies are doing hair, writing songs, and poetry . It's been a while but I still love doing it and my interest are learning everything so when I'm on a budget I can make it myself.
Q: Is modeling your profession or a hobby?
A: Modeling is more of a hobby than a profession for me. It's fun and gives a lot of artistic mind too.
Q: Tell us a little about your family.
A: I'm half black and Panamanian. My father is Cherokee and my great grand father is a white Jamaican lol so me and my family are very loud, crazy and caring. My dad is the goofy one and my mom is too. Love family gatherings and I love my family period. We all have our flaws but we still share our love for each other.
Q: What was your first time modeling and how did it go?
A: My first time modeling was really when I came to Houston. There was a lot that I had to learn because I was just a dancer and had the dancer stance and posture. So they had to break me out of it and it got more comfortable.
Q: How was your experience with the Vintage Winter Photography Series 2012 by Victoria Peach Designs? What was your favorite part of working on the series?
A: I enjoyed every moment working on this project. She has amazing mind for story lines and she knew what she wanted. My favorite part was seeing how everyone helped and enjoying each others company.
A: I enjoyed every moment working on this project. She has amazing mind for story lines and she knew what she wanted. My favorite part was seeing how everyone helped and enjoying each others company.
Q: How was it working with the photographer, Victoria Peach, and would you work with her again?
A: I will most definitely work with her again because she's really nice and straight to the point. I really like that about her.
A: I will most definitely work with her again because she's really nice and straight to the point. I really like that about her.
A word from Model Maria Vaughn
Models are not just models. We invest in our lives and were not perfect but it's just a photo that's doing it's job.
