I have to say, Lanita is a consummate professional. She came to the shoot dealing with a few personal issues. She smiled and said,” No I’m fine, Let’s do it.” It was like she flipped a switch and focused strictly on the shoot. She smiled and danced some as the jazz music switched between swing and some soulful sounds, the dance choreographer came out and she began to loosen up.
Name (please include company name, url, website, business contact information)
Lanita Joseph, Lanita shera, founder at Lanita joseph dance and cultural center
Zodiac: Capricorn
Measurements (include height)5’7 36-27-38
Influence: life and love
Dream Project/Job: to be able to create art at my leisure and still live more than comfortable
Any upcoming releases, projects or events? Yes!
Sugar brown burlesque show
I hate/love/hate Valentine’s Day
Vanilla and screenplay
Industry: dance , modeling
Publications/Sites/Stores where your work can be seen or purchased? I’m featured in nick Skillz works, Tony smith , and ken Wallace images!
Favorite piece of equipment under $50? boom box
How do you prepare for a shoot? I take a shower lol
What part of Modeling do you think is overrated? None. I have a great time!
How many tattoos/piercings do you have and are there meanings behind each? Zero ! And the meaning is that im all natural and adding such things will depreciate the value of my body that God constructed!
Sneakers or Stilettos? Neither I like bare foot
We all wanted to be something else, what is was your fantasy job? I’m doing it now .. Dance, modeling… I don’t believe in work… It’s bad for your health!
How do you unwind? I get naked and turn on the heat while scrolling through facebook
Dancer or wall flower? Wall flower
Popcorn or Potato chips? Chips
First job you ever had did you quit or get fired? Both. They demoted me so I quit!
Slang you feel is overused? thot
Urban American Art: Knotty Girls Vol. 7
This issue we celebrate “Black Kink” with our salute to Red, Black, & Green and the 70’s. Cover model Lanita Joseph is our feature model. He love the 70’s and dance can be seen in her photo spread. Model Altamese Hogan rocks her ‘Fro as well as a colorful head wrap in her spread. We introduce model…
To Book/Contact
Instagram: @shonda2be_exact
Snapchat: @Shonda2U
Name: Miz Lady Red
Age: 23
Race/Nationality: African American
Occupation: Dancer
Location: Chicago,il 60628
Zodiac: Pisces
Measurements: 34D, 28, 32
Group Affiliation if any: N/A
Photographer: Solomon Abrams
Modeling Experience & Goals: I’ve done a Valentines Day shoot for Solomon Abrams. I’m in Knottygirls Magazine (vol4).
Links/Contact/Booking Info: email-ashleyweathers2014@gmail.com Ig- stylist_model_111 (booking) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ashley-Weathers/
Bodyscape with Bianca Munn and her alter SHE-go BAM
Name: Bianca Munn
Age:32
Race/Nationality: African American/Haitian
Occupation: Pole Fitness Instructor
Location: Chicago
Zodiac: Capricorn
Measurements: Chest 36, Waist 25, Hip 38, Shoes 9, Height 5’6
Group Affiliation if any: F and F Pure
Photographer: Solomon Abrams
Industry Pet Peeves: People that lie to make them self’s look good
Modeling Experience & Goals: Went to modeling and acting school at John Robert Powers IMTA. My goal is to get my hand back in to acting and photography
We began this photo shoot looking only capture a woman’s lips. A small but very pronounce part of a woman’s body. Unbeknownst to us, and even the model, she was looking for a release. We as people often get very few times to open up to that small voice that whispers “fuck it!” Well with each photo and some music that small voice began to speak louder from with in our subject and she opened up…
It’s funny how the ties that bind us are the same ones that blind us. I’m done being blinded.”
Links/Contact/Booking Info fafpure@gmail.com @faf_pure Instagram
We see you saying this is your alter ego shoot, Tell us about your alter ego? lol My Alter Ego name is BAM. She is the opposite of Bianca, Bianca is more laid back. As for BAM she is more bold, adventurous and has a sexy seductiveness to her. that Bianca is too shy to bring out.
What was your inspiration for this shoot? My inspiration was that it was something I have never done and the fact it was no restrictions, and I could bring out my alter ego to shine.
Do you think people have a problem expressing their SEXY side as opposed to their SEXUAL side? Yes because a lot of times people lack confidence so they are not able to embrace that sexy side of them while there out or even looking at themselves in the mirror. Once you gain that confidence in yourself then that sexual side will come full force with the lights on lol.
We see you host a pole dancing class, tell us about it: I teach beginners pole fitness class to women and men who are looking to get fit but in a fun and different way.
How do you prepare for a shoot? I prepare b getting into character. I try to embody what the theme of the shoot is and get in a zone with some sexy music from Prince and go from there
How long have you been doing this? I haven’t modeled in over 13 years so when I got back into it I felt like a virgin
What got you into this? I’ve always had a passion for acting but I also had a sweet spot for modeling but once I had children I pulled back from it. But I realize me being a mom won’t stop me from my passions.
If you could go anywhere and model/do a photo shoot where would it be? Amsterdam
What’s your process for choosing assignments and why? I look for assignments that fit me and my image and stick with that. I like to try out of the box type of things.
Favorite child hood art project? I had a clay art project that we had to make a animal image into a cup or kitchen wear. So I sculpted a snake into a cup. I was in 4th grade for a art project at the Art Institute.
Dream Car? BMW
Best way for a man to approach you? Like a gentlemen and make me laugh so hard that I snort lol I’m goofy and I love a man that can make me laugh.
We all wanted to be something else, what is/was your fantasy job? To be a Broadway singer. But I can’t carry a note lol
How do you unwind? I unwind by listening to different music. I love Jazz, Stevie Wonder, Doors, Minnie Riperton I love music that have meaning, so I zone out to them.
Dancer or wall flower? I’m a dancer by nature when I hear a song that touches my soul oh I have to dance.
Name: Ashley Weathers
Age: 23
Race/Nationality: African American
Occupation: Hair Stylist
Location: Chicago, IL 60628
Zodiac: Pisces
Measurements: 34D, 28, 32
Group Affiliation if any: N/A
Photographer: Solomon Abrams
Modeling Experience & Goals: I’ve done a Valentines Day shoot for Solomon Abrams. I’m in Knottygirls Magazine (vol4).
Links/Contact/Booking Info: email-ashleyweathers2014@gmail.com Ig- stylist_model_111 (booking) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ashley-Weathers/
What’s was the inspiration behind this shoot? The inspiration was B&W Kink…… To show sexual expression without color… The body speaks for itself … Natural art.
How do you prepare for a shoot? First I pray… Then I pack any of my own belongings that I may need… I practice facial expressions … I also have a talk with myself.. Then when I arrive at the shoot I pray again.
Take Off by Ashley Weathers
I won’t do this poetry thing like the rest
No not no way I want to b known as a great
But if I can’t get that Il take one of the best
I can survive any open mic
Put me to the test
N I’ve never been to one
But I mite
I’m not being big headed
I’m just being real
Staying confidant
But I’m sure I’m right
If there were hood poetry battles
I would win Straight knock out no fight
I work hard for anything and everything
Not slight
Cuz when I get to the top
I don’t ever want the good stuff to stop
I got to blow up Straight go , no stop sign
No pedestrians
I’m not waiting on no one to catch up
Go time Green light
Nothing will hold me back
Nope not drugs
Not even Gett’n slapped
Not in these streets like that
So Im sure ain’t getting capped
Not leaving this world no time soon
But soon I will b a star
Or should I’ll be way up to the Moon
Name Amber MadBeautiful
Zodiac: Libra
Location: Chicago Il
Photographer: Solomon Abrams
Measurements: HT5″5 Wt150 36c, 24, 38
Lesson learned the hard way: So I learned that you can’t be nice to everyone the hard way. People often take my kindness for weakness. They try to see how much they can get out of me.
How long have you been doing this? I have been modeling for about 3 years now and I love it!
What got you into this? When I was younger so many people told me that I should model. I tried it and was very good at it…I really enjoy it.
Booking/Contact: IG @madbeautiful1 , Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amber.madbeautiful Twitter: @madbeautiful1
(Black Jacket and Matching Boot covers designed by Brandee Baboski of House of Babosk)
Videos featuring Amber:
Silva Dolla Pill$
Name: De’Velra Davon
Age: 29
Location: Chicago, Il
Measurements: 36C, 33, 46
Zodiac: Pisces
Group Affiliation: LBMG