We were lucky to catch up with Londyn Pourciau recently and have shared our conversation below.

Londyn, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?

I learned my crafts from the following sources: watching YouTube videos, looking at models social media, fellow models, and from some of the photographers I’ve worked with. Knowing what I know now, I would have enrolled into a reputable modeling/posing school to learn from professionals who have been in the industry for years. The most essential skills are facial expressions, knowing what poses to use, and knowing when to use those poses. The obstacles most difficult to overcome were knowing what facial expressions to use and when to use them, what poses to use and when to use them, and lastly, how to gain experience when you don’t have experience.

Londyn, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

My name is Londyn Pourciau and I’m a 13…soon to be 14 year old aspiring fashion model from Louisiana. It was actually my mom who got me into modeling. I had mentioned to her on several occasions I wanted to quit gymnastics and pursue modeling. She reached out to a Dallas based photographer named Tim Bracey and asked if he’d help me get started in the business, since he’d helped a mutual friend get started on her journey. What sets me apart from other model is my dedication to my craft. It takes more that having a pretty face/body to be successful in this industry. You have to be dedicated to constantly improving, taking care of yourself, learning various aspects of the business, willing to work long hours, and willing to invest in your success (wardrobe, hair, skin, nails, training, travel, and portfolio building).

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?

Some non-creatives think that all it takes to be successful in modeling to to have a pretty face or “perfect model”. The truth is far from it. To be successful takes equal parts luck and dedication. You have to be lucky enough to find individual who believe in you and are willing to give you an opportunity to prove yourself. That being said, you also need to dedicated to making to necessary sacrifices in order to achieve your dreams. By sacrifices I mean investing in wardrobe, training, portfolio building, hair/skin/body regiments, eating healthy, and being open to constructive criticism.

Are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?

I wish I knew about a boy the ins and outs of the modeling industry, what to look for/look out for (steer clear of), resources for building a strong portfolio, and training on how to pose and show different emotions.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/londyn.model
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Londyn-Pourciau/100076222952857/

Image Credits
Photographers: Tim Bracey Rick Brown Steve Ellinger Makeup Artists: Brittney McLain Tiffany Kuhn Elizabeth Rist