interview with Rachelle Nicole Hoffman
Hello Rachelle Hoffman! Thank you so much for taking
the time to do this interview. Please start by telling us something
about yourself, when did you start modeling? I started modeling about two years ago, it all pretty much
started after I got my throat tattooed, someone asked me to shoot so
I did, it all started with that. I enjoyed it, I had a good
time with it so I just sort ran with it.
Q: Do you feel inspired by a music style, maybe a person?
A: I don't know if anything specific triggered my look, I do love
horror, I love Halloween and I totally love Rob Zombie so maybe a
combination of all that inspired my look... I wanted
to avoid the super girly look, but still I wanted to be able to pull
it off and have a feminine side too.
Q: You look different on each photo. Do
you have favorite photography style?
A: I would have to say my all time favorite are the horror related,
bloody but sexy type shoots. They are not only fun but also
everything that I love I'm super comfortable with them and they
just seem easiest to me.
Q: Your personal style?
A: When I'm not modeling, I think I keep it pretty basic, cut off
shorts, tank tops, I live in Arizona so minimal clothing is a must
haha. I love converse, so I have every color I need to go with every
outfit haha and of course wallet chains and bandanas just to have
some sort of accessory.
Q: Who takes care about your styling during the photoshoots?
A: Nine outa ten times I usually take care of all. I do my own hair
and makeup almost every time. If I'm shooting for a
certain company they supply the outfits otherwise I just bring my
own.
Q: Do you give your photographers some
ideas while shooting on stage?
A:
I have given some of my photographers certain ideas I want to
create, however a lot of the times it's a teamwork.
Q: Some people says that tattoos can "ruin"
woman's feminine look, do you agree?
A: I agree that tattoos can take away the feminine side of
someone, however if you do it corruptly and get quality tattoos and
pay attention to placement and minor details, then no. I feel I can
be just as feminine as the "average" girl, even with all of the work
I have on myself so far.
Q: When did you
get your first tattoo, what was it?
A: I got my first tattoo when I was 21 years old. It was actually a
small one behind my ear a memorial piece of my best friend who
passed away. Since then I have covered it and I have a bigger tattoo. I waited a wile and then a couple years later got Rob
Zombie on my foot and form there I decided I wanted to
dedicate my entire body to the horror theme. Started with the right
arm, a full sleeve of Rob Zombie movies the devils rejects, and then
started with all the classic horror icons that I grew up watching.
Q: So there will be more tattoos...
A: I do plan on getting more tattoos, I plan on having a full body
suit by the time I'm done, all sticking with the horror theme as
well.
Q: How do you
manage the busy schedule?
A: Time management is hard sometimes. Owning my own business makes it a lot
easier. I'm able to make my own schedule and work around everything
I plan. I'm very grateful for that otherwise I don't know how
exactly I would fit all in.
Q: What's the biggest challenge in this job?
A: Making a name for myself that stands out, doing things different
then everyone else so I don't just blend in ya know. So many people
in the industry are trying to do new things and improve.
Q: Anything you're looking forward?
A: I'm looking forward to pushing myself to new things, see how far
I can go, what I can do next. I'm excited to meet new photographers and
expand my traveling a little more next year.
Q: Any advice for the young girls who
want to get into this business?
A: My advice to young girls is just stay dedicated to what you want
to do. Do not give up, be confident and carry yourself
with pride. Find something that makes you stand out in the crowd and
just run with it.