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.