We were lucky to catch up with Ashtyn Johnson recently and have shared our conversation below.
Ashtyn, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. One of the toughest things about progressing in your creative career is that there are almost always unexpected problems that come up – problems that you often can’t read about in advance, can’t prepare for, etc. Have you had such and experience and if so, can you tell us the story of one of those unexpected problems you’ve encountered?
Pretty lives matter.. I’ve always said this because people think that they can just take advantage of a situation that you are in. As a freelance model and stylist i work with a lot of different kinds of people in the industry. And if you dont know it can become a place where you are quickly taken advantage of. I have had many clients/ photographers cross the line when it comes to boundaries and or professionalism. I was told to be aware of this when i first started modeling and it’s progressively only gotten worse.. there is a line of content that i will not subject myself or my body to as an image or the work that is put out, especially being a freelance you definitely have to do your checking and proceed with caution.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
Im a small town farm girl from North Dakota who loves the outdoors and her dogs, im pretty inked up for a model but i feel as though i bring a warm conservative feminine energy to the industry as a model with tattoos, i love to create and help the artist or brand turn their visions to reality! As a stylist this has definitely helped because i can really dive into characters that way. I have a very unique look and professional confidence that i bring to the table
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
Helping others create as a whole. I love working together open projects and creating this visual that comes to life its so powerful and the way the world is moving is just incredible to me. Especially creating a vision and bringing it to life. Every detail counts and i love to be apart of it.
Is there mission driving your creative journey?
In all of this, i believe God gave me these talents and gifts to share with the world and to spread a love like Jesus to everyone and everything so all the work i do i just want it to glorify him above all things.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashtyn_johnson?igsh=N2czMHFnZm5mNjF1&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashtyn.johnson.399?
Image Credits
@photoswithcourt
@landonbonneville
@deepbluephotos_
@zakkshanephoto
@gregthomason
@therosterfragrances/ @filmsbybrinley