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

Hi Portia, what’s the most important lesson your business/career has taught you?
Staying true to myself as far as my morals, boundaries and my rates is something that I think is very important when modeling or starting a business in general. I have come across several instances where these 3 things have been tested, questioned, or challenged. There have been times that I did stand strong in my decision and sometimes I have been persuaded otherwise. However it is all a learning experience, and I am being forced to be more assertive which has been uncomfortable but it has helped me grow as a model and as a person.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
What sets me apart from others models, I will say, will be my work ethic, my creative ideas, and my ability to take direction. I always pre-plan my shoot at least a week ahead of time. I’m constantly looking everywhere for inspiration whether it’s on the internet, in books, movies, or my friends will even send me some ideas! It was not easy at first, I was very much overwhelmed but once I figured out my system and became organized, modeling became second nature! I’ve learned to be vocal initially about what I’m looking and what the photographer is looking for initially. Communication is key! I want the world to watch out for me because I am coming!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
We would go to uptown/downtown to take some cute pictures and to get some nice content. Then we would go to Deep Ellum for a night out on the town.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would like to shout out all of the photographs that I have worked with over the last 2 years. Darrell, Ross, Ocean, Daniel, Cassie, Don and so many others. I appreciate all of the advice, pointers, and tips everyone has given. I still use all of the tips everyone has given me to this day and I am forever grateful that they gave me a chance.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portiaa_h/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/portia.hambrick/

Image Credits
Photographers instagrams: @3rdprincephotos @boudoirsoigne @reelnoble @jpricephoto

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