I worked full time as a nude model throughout my 20s. I'd taken community-college classes but hadn't finished a degree. In the metropolitan area where I lived, earning a decent salary without an ...

When Raine Michaels saw Kate ­Upton rocking a skimpy bikini and down jacket on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue in 2013, her dream to become a model was cemented. “She’s been one of ...

When I was 6, my mother signed me up for modeling lessons because she thought I would enjoy them. During one photo shoot, I wouldn't hug Santa because I was shy and afraid of beards. While it was fun, ...

I worry about screen time, but I've also seen the positive impact smartphones have on my daughters. Through their phones, they've become more connected to friends, to each other, and to me. It's all ...

I GREW UP AROUND THE WORLD of modeling and fashion—it’s been familiar to me as long as I can remember. When most kids had picture books, I had photography books. Herb Ritts portraits lined my walls.

This Is Me is a column in which we speak to Washingtonians who have a unique story to tell. Did you leave your job on the Hill to become a bartender? Did you used to work as an escort? Do you support ...

Even in a progressing industry, it's clear to many that a subset of curvy models are preferred over others. In an industry that is constantly under fire for its slow transition to widespread diversity ...