We had the good fortune of connecting with Briana Ross and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Briana, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
My thought process behind starting my own business, Modified Models, was that I wanted to create safe place for alternative models, in the DFW area, to learn and grow in their craft and be able to do so with other like minded individuals. When I began, as a new model, I faced many obstacles and dangers that I hope to help prevent others from having to experience.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I think what sets Modified Models apart from others is that it was created to help individuals learn, grow and monetize their skills rather than to profit itself(myself). I teach models how to make money as models, as well as many other skills, but do not charge them for the service. I want to say it was easy, but that is far from the truth. The egos and attitudes that come along with the growing popularity of particular models and photographers certainly creates challenges for me. I’ve done my best to overcome everything and do so gracefully, but can’t say I’ve always done so. I’ve learned not to take things to personally and to just let things go and keep moving forward and don’t quit. -“Just keep swimming”

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Well my best friends already live in the area so a week of fun would be pretty easy. We are all bargain hunters, no matter the case so the North Dallas/Addison area is great for us.We’d go to, Gyu-kaku Japanese BBQ, a delicious place to eat and you never have to worry about your food being cooked wrong since, you cook it yourself! There are plenty of boba places like R&B tea and Fat Straws that we’d get drinks and snacks from as well. We could easily head over to the Galleria Dallas and shop till we drop and even go ice skating. Let’s not forget about the fur babies, especially since mine goes just bout everywhere with me. Addison circle is a great place to take the pups out for a walk, ride your bike or just chill and there are more places there to eat & drink as well.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Honestly, I wouldn’t be here right now without the love and support I received from my Grandma. She was the best Mother I could ask for and showered me with love and I’ll forever miss her.

The love I’ve received along the way from friends who are more like family is what keeps me going these days!

Website: Modified-models.business.site

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Facebook: Www.Facebook.com/modifiedmodels

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Image Credits
@infinitesoulimagery @irishonephotography @the_beardo_photography @cujophoto

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