Megan Jeanes : Project Exposure Q&A

1.How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
I think I would still be 18, enjoying the phase of both working hard and playing hard.

2.If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?
Working in the creative/arts industry would make me rich in happiness

3.If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?
To remain hopeful and to believe that everything happens for a reason

4.What’s something you know you do differently than most people?
I write my 'o's backwards
5.What are you most grateful for?
The people in my life
6.Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous?
No
7.What do you do in life?
I am a student and I try to give as much love and happiness as I can and I try to take full advantage of my potential.

8.What did you enjoy most about your Top 10 shoot?
I enjoyed the fact that it was all based on my decisions

9.Which is your favourite part of the winning prize?
The fully conceptualized shoot would be fun to me.

10.Why should you win Project Exposure?
I have the confidence and I'm easy to work with.


Please note: All answers were copy pasted from direct messages sent to each candidate via facebook.

Vicky Soutar : Project Exposure Q&A

1.How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
18

2.If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?
Being the Easter Bunny or Father Christmas

3.If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?
Sebenzisa uthando nenhliziyo yakho njengoba bekuthanda nawe uzalwa, uzolunga.

4.What’s something you know you do differently than most people?
The way I live life. I once complained to my dad that I didn't seem to be able to do things the same way other people did, dads advice? "Don't be a sheep ,people don't like sheep. They eat sheep"

5.What are you most grateful for?
Everything !! haha my friend and family ..my boyfriend ..chocolate..oh and the environment ,we are all so lucky to have such a wonderful environment! We should all be grateful for that.

6.Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous?
No ,I am who I am for a reason.
7.What do you do in life?
Studying hard to get good marks for matric so I can get into the career path I want to follow ( Environmental law) and every day getting myself one step closer to that dream. Always helping others, doing a lot community service. And switching off unused plug points...being a Eco Ninja!
8.What did you enjoy most about your Top 10 shoot?
My designer! Working with Ryan and his wife was awesome! Such genuine people!
9.Which is your favourite part of the winning prize?
Wow that's tough ..I guess having a pro photographer at my 18th to catch all the memories.

10.Why should you win Project Exposure?
Why I should win? Well I guess its exactly that: "Exposure" .Thats what all aspiring models, actors, singers, dancers, actually everyone needs; to get their names out there, get that exposure to take them to the next level. As an aspiring model id like to get exposure and hopefully get more of an opportunity to model and work with different designers.


Please note: All answers were copy pasted from direct messages sent to each candidate via facebook.

Kay-Leigh Richards : Project Exposure Q&A

1.How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
23,I'm young enough 2 b adventurous ,out going & know how 2 have fun,yet mature enough 2 make responsible decisions & take responsibility

2.If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?
Work that would involve fashion & people,that's where my passion is.

3.If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?
Believe in yourself & your abilities.
4.What’s something you know you do differently than most people?
Communicate,I have a way of talking you people..communication is the simpliest solution to many problems yet most people don't know how to.

5.What are you most grateful for?
The morals & values my parents have instilled in me since birth,they have kept me grounded & humble.

6.Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous?
No,the gift of life itself is far more precious than physical beauty aswell as fame.
7.What do you do in life?
I'm a simple person, I love to eat, so most of my activities outside of work involve food, movies & outdoor activities. Trying something different each time.

8.What did you enjoy most about your Top 10 shoot?
The actual shoot,it was my first time being part of a shoot,so it was all very exciting(even though I was so clueless)and the excitement when I saw the first pic was priceless.

9.Which is your favourite part of the winning prize?
It would have to be the shoot! After my top 10 shoot,I definately love the experience & would love to do it again!

10.Why should you win Project Exposure?
I am an ordinary girl, but I represent an extraordinary community. Before entering project exposure I didn't have the confidence to put myself out there,always feeling intimidated by the next girl. And when I got the chance with my top 10 shoot I gave my best and "worked it",I took into account what the judges were looking for & the shots came out amazing.

Please note: All answers were copy pasted from direct messages sent to each candidate via facebook.

Tayla Dreyer : Project Exposure Q&A

1.How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
18, young at heart.

2.If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?
Shopping ! pursuing my dream job- as a TV presenter and socialite :) three of my favourite things    

3.If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?
Take your time in growing up and have fun in each and every experience. I did
4.What’s something you know you do differently than most people?
Seeing the positive of every situation in life even when things dont go according to plan 
5.What are you most grateful for?
My family and friends, they awesome.

6.Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous?
Yes, in a heartbeat. I would rather live a shorter amazing life than a long boring one.                    
7.What do you do in life?
The quote i live to follow is that life isnt about finding yourself, life is about creating yourself.

8.What did you enjoy most about your Top 10 shoot?
The adrenaline rush of trying to make every photo special while having fun in the process.
9.Which is your favourite part of the winning prize?
The amazing designer clothes, that would make any girl feel beautiful.

10.Why should you win Project Exposure?
Im different, I would rather my inner beauty than outer beauty shine through and I can deliver on what is expected of me.  


Please note: All answers were copy pasted from direct messages sent to each candidate via facebook.

Sholene Ramdass : Project Exposure Q&A

1.How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
If I did not know how old I am, I would think that I am 18 years old. This is actually how old I am now, but I have always thought that 18 is the perfect age to be. Everything is new and unexplored, and youth is at its best. All the confusion and the complication that comes with being 18 is just a part of the beautiful experience. So I would think that I am 18 years old because I see life and the world with the eyes of a girl who still wants to know things, do things, and experience things.

2.If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?
If happiness was the national currency, the work that would make me rich is travelling. To travel is to see all the grandeur that God has created and entrusted to us. Travelling makes me unexplainably happy and joyful. To see something beautiful; whether mountains or the ocean or to drive a road in the middle of nowhere that is deserted, gives joy to my soul. Isabelle Archer said in the novel "Portrait of a Lady", "A swift carriage, of a dark night, rattling with four horses over roads one can't see - that's my idea of happiness." I couldn't have said it better!
 
3.If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?
"Seek first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." - Matthew 6:33

4.What’s something you know you do differently than most people?
I know that I do life differently than most people. Most of us have been blessed with the gift of sight, but not all of us truly see. I believe that I see the beauty in all things, the most mundane or the most magnificent; this ability has given me the joy of living life in another dimension. I savour every moment, every feeling, every conversation; because I appreciate how beautiful and amazing this life that God has blessed us with is.

5.What are you most grateful for?
I am most grateful for life. Even in all its imperfections, it is stunningly wonderful.

6.Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous?
For all the physical attractiveness and fame in the world, I wouldn't reduce my life expectancy. There will always be someone more beautiful than you in some way or the other and the world will grow tired of you and your fame can fade, but true happiness is more meaningful than these superficial things.
7.What do you do in life?
I am currently a student at the University of South Africa studying for a BA Degree in Languages, Literature, and Creative Writing. I have many dreams for my life and by the grace of God I will be able to achieve them. One of them is to be a published writer and this will hopefully happen soon.

8.What did you enjoy most about your Top 10 shoot?
 I enjoyed the early morning of my shoot on Umhlanga beach. It was such an incredibly beautiful day! I loved how relaxed and easy the shoot was and how at ease Lee Folkard made me feel. It was one of the best shoots I have been involved in because of this. It didn't feel like I was competing against others, it felt as if I was just having fun and getting to explore what I could do with the theme.

9.Which is your favourite part of the winning prize?
My favourite part of the winning prize is is the concept photoshoot by Lee Folkard as I have enjoyed the mini-shoot so much I know that this shoot would be amazing. Even though it would be hard work, I think it would be amazing. But the prizes are also quite amazing. It is such a great opportunity to be a part of Project Exposure!

10.Why should you win Project Exposure?
 I think I should win Project Exposure because I believe that what the judges are looking for is someone who is natural and at ease in front of the camera but also someone who realizes the importance of understanding a bit of photography and what looks best on camera, of working well with others expecially the photographer himself and others involved in the shoot, of punctuality, and of being able to be a Jack of all trades - i.e. being able to do your own hair and makeup well and choosing an appropriate attractive outfit; all of which I think I embody. I think that I also have an X-factor quality, something that just makes me different and makes people want to connect with me and this comes across in my pictures. But above all, I think that my sincerity and humility also come across in my pictures and that is a very important quality.


Please note: All answers were copy pasted from direct messages sent to each candidate via facebook.

Charne' Leafe' : Project Exposure Q&A

1.How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
I'd be 40 years old because they say that life begins at 40!By this time you've already accomplished most milestones in your life and whatever comes after that is always a added bonus!

2.If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?
Being able to help the poor and the less fortunate,giving back always makes one grateful for what they have.You can feed 10 people with one plate of food but you cant feed one person with 10 plates of food!

3.If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?
Innocence. Dont rush being a child,you only have one childhood!

4.What’s something you know you do differently than most people?
My poise and my humility!
5.What are you most grateful for?
Im most grateful for my life,the opportunities i've been given.,the lessons i've learnt,the advise i have to take and my family and friends!

6.Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous?
No! "beauty fades"

7.What do you do in life?
Undergraduate student studying a Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in Psychology and Business Management!

8.What did you enjoy most about your Top 10 shoot?
Being able to be myself and i was most comfortable with the photographer!

9.Which is your favourite part of the winning prize?
Representing the different brands,the exposure that i will receive and the insight i will give to people who dont know much about the designers,photography etc!

10.Why should you win Project Exposure?
I should win the competition because when i do something i put my all into it and try to do it perfectly the first time round.Simplicity is my forte but im always willing to go the extra mile.As a model,great exposure is always necessary and this is one way of getting that!Being able to be dressed by the designers will give them a platform and allow oblivious people who dont know who and what they are through me.Im a lady who has a vision,i try to have reason in the things i do.A lady with a plan and with every plan a purpose!


Please note: All answers were copy pasted from direct messages sent to each candidate via facebook.

Carisa Saul : Project Exposure Q&A

1.How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
Sweet 16!! ... I would love to be young&innocent all over again.


2.If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?
This ones easy! It would definitely be along the lines of designing (interior deco or a designer)

3.If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?
Do what u LOVE,and do it to the BEST of your ability!

4.What’s something you know you do differently than most people?
The thing I notice about me.. As that I don't learn through Trial&Error.unless like most people,I choose not to make MY OWN mistakes but rather learn from mistakes that others make.. I'm not saying I'm Perfect, but I try very hard to perfect my ways.

5.What are you most grateful for?
Family!-nothing comes close

6.Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous?
I wouldn't .. Would not change a single thing about me!I'm as REAL as they come.

7.What do you do in life?
I'm studying at VC bcom management and I run my own beauty salon.

8.What did you enjoy most about your Top 10 shoot?
I enjoyed working with Lee.amazing person and he makes u feel comfortable in every frame shot!

9.Which is your favourite part of the winning prize?
Everything!love it all!

10.Why should you win Project Exposure?
I should win project exposure reason being -not only do I have the looks but I am a young independent,driven woman!and I have so much to offer


Please note: All answers were copy pasted from direct messages sent to each candidate via facebook.

Janay Manning : Project Exposure Q&A

1.How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
This question reminds me of 'Midnight in Paris'. I would be exactly the same, the actual number is purely for administrative purposes.


2.If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?
The work I do now. I get to make more than 60 people happy everyday and I feel like a million dollars!

3.If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?
Be patient.

4.What’s something you know you do differently than most people?
My hair!

5.What are you most grateful for?
My life and the people in it who love and accept me for being a loon.

6.Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous?
No!

7.What do you do in life?
In life I get to make everyone happy from the moment I wake up until I go to bed. It's magic.

8.What did you enjoy most about your Top 10 shoot?
Being myself, being creative, everyone getting dirty and enjoying Lee complain about having to do manual labour It was also my first time having someone else take pictures of me and it was so easy not to feel like a weirdo seducing the lense with rock star awesomeness!

9.Which is your favourite part of the winning prize?
Umm the whole prize!

10.Why should you win Project Exposure?
I am different. In look, style and attitude and that's exactly why I entered. Durban has this semi-blinded view that girls need to look a certain way to be beautiful, I want to turn that opinion on its head! You can be yourself and by loving it others will follow suit. Confidence is the Kublai Khan!!! We have scores of talented designers with looks that belong on an international level and it's time models step up to the plate, dare to be different, sell designs and push the envelope - the whole world is! I should win because the judges have all said they're looking for someone unique, hi my name Janay Manning, it's a pleasure to meet you.


Please note: All answers were copy pasted from direct messages sent to each candidate via facebook.

Natalie Buitendach : Project Exposure Q&A

1.How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
21, i think that 21 is the perfect age to be in life, its the age of full responsibility and adult hood, its where your life begins, some people feel that responsibility isn't for them but i see it differently.


2.If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?
Interior design/decorating, i absolutely love designing and decorating a house and making it a home, or a lunch table with a few girlfriends over.

3.If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?
Live life with no regrets

4.What’s something you know you do differently than most people?
The way i dress, most people have a certain style and they stick to it, then theres me, i can wear my hair blonde red or brunette and people still say wow your hair style/color suits you,
one day im miss sporty and the next very elegant and chic, i love being around people and showing that i can be who i want to be, once again living life with no regrets.

5.What are you most grateful for?
My charity business,, being able to help people who truly need help.

6.Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous?
NO, theres more to life than being extremely attractive or famous

7.What do you do in life?
In life i strive to do my best in everything i do,, what i do in life is setting goals and reaching them no matter what gets me down, because you have to be down to get up again...

8.What did you enjoy most about your Top 10 shoot?
Having a photographer just be the camera,that was the best part, posing and having fun with the sound of the camera klicking away.

9.Which is your favourite part of the winning prize?
The birthday party being covered by lee folkard,, my idea of making memories is by taking pictures,, i take a picture everyday of my life of my family my loved one or my animals,, and so by lee taking photographs of my birthday party would mean making more memories.

10.Why should you win Project Exposure?
Project exposure is not just a competition to me, its an opportunity for me to experience more things in life and also to see who is out there and the different looks all of us can produce,, we chose our own themes that meant something significant to us and so we interrupted it to our characters, i have produced many different looks with different photographers and they are all so different, i am able to produce a different look every time, the task given to us by lee folkard was that he was only going to BE THE CAMERA,, and not in any way help us with the shoot, that way we were able to show off our skills and whether we interpreted the theme or weren't able to, and thats why i think i should win project exposure.


Please note: All answers were copy pasted from direct messages sent to each candidate via facebook.

Cheneé Green : Project Exposure Q&A

1.How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
I would say about 22, simply because of my maturity level, I tend to attract more friends around that age, also, I feel I know what I want in life and I know exactly where I'm headed.

2.If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?
In all honesty, being a Personal Trainer & helping people aspire to their full potential through perseverance.

3.If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?
Don't let the fear of striking out stop you from playing the game.

4.What’s something you know you do differently than most people?
I'm the type of person who thinks innovatively and deeply about anything and everything, I love taking risks because I always hope for the best but prepare for the worst. 

5.What are you most grateful for?
I am most grateful for my mum and grandparents. Without them I wouldn't be the person I am today. They are my pillars of strength - truly God sent.

6.Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous?
No, if it was in God's plan for me to be 'extremely attractive or famous' then He would make a way for that to happen.

7.What do you do in life?
I am currently in matric.

8.What did you enjoy most about your Top 10 shoot?
I enjoyed the understanding and mutual interaction with Lee and the fact that he made me feel comfortable infront of the camera.

9.Which is your favourite part of the winning prize?
I would have to say the photoshoot, because its captured memories that I will keep with me for the rest of my life. 


10.Why should you win Project Exposure?
I feel that winning Project Exposure will help with the recognition out in the modeling world as well as contribute to one of the activities I enjoy.


Please note: All answers were copy pasted from direct messages sent to each candidate via facebook. 

Unattainable Beauty

"I've met a lot of beautiful women in my life and, despite their protestations, they never tire of hearing it.

But when deep beauty is encountered, it arouses deep emotions because it creates a desire.

Because it is, by nature, unattainable."

The Time Machine

"This device isn't a spaceship, it's a time machine.
It goes backwards, and forwards...
It takes us to a place where we ache to go again.

It's not called the wheel, it's called the carousel.

It let's us travel the way a child travels - around and around, and back home again, to a place where we know, we are loved."

Life by Andre' Martin

"Life is not a spectator sport.
Win, lose, or draw, the game is on.
So go ahead...
Argue with the ref, change the rules, cheat a little, take a break and tend to your wounds.
But play.
Play. Play hard, play fast... play loose and free.
Play as if there's no tomorrow."

Life by Andre Martin is available at Life Gateway and Life Pavilion.

The Spring Collection shown below will be available 01 September in stores and online at www.lifebyandremartin.com ,(which launches 01 September 2012).

Life by Andre' Martin on FACEBOOK.

All images from Gateway's Fashion Show can be found, here.

Project Exposure Sponsor & Judge #4

About Gerald Wells Hair Professionals:

At the current moment we have 4 stores at Gateway Theatre of Shopping. The other store we own is Gerald Wells Hair professionals salon in Umdloti which is our boutique store where we offer hair & Beauty on behalf of La Belle Vie Beauty store, this is a very exclusive Wella signature salon.

About Wesley Wells:

My position within the company is the General Manager; I over see all the stores as well as control all the stock and liaise with all the suppliers, I also coordinate all our fashion shows and events as well as handling the advertising and marketing of the store.

Wesley has offered the following for the #TOP3!

The first prize we will offer a makeover to the value of R2000 which include; (A cut, colour, treatment & Blow wave).

Second Prize we will offer a cut, Treatment & Blow wave to the value of R750.

 Third Prize we will offer a Blow wave & Treatment to the value of R500.

Wesley (left), pictured with his father, Gerald.

What is Wesley Wells looking for from the #TOP10?

I'll be looking for hair styles that portray today's look, the 80's are coming back so it's big hair, curly, wavy in a voluptuous kind of way!
I'll look for how the person looks after the hair and how they dress their hair.
This is the most important fashion accessory a person can wear because no matter what clothes or jewelry you wear it's all in your hair, if you have well looked after groomed hair it will make your pajamas look like a louis vuitton dress!
I'm excited and interested to see what is out there :)

Gerald Wells on Facebook.

 

Gateway theatre of shopping, 1Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga Ridge New Town Centre, Durban.
Gerald Wells Gateway,Shop G086 – 031 566 3317
Spruce by Gerald Wells Gateway, Shop G042 – 031 566 3018
Trend Gateway –Shop F62/24 – 031 566 3317
Hair Hardware Gateway –Kiosk K1 – 031 584 7108

Gerald Wells & LaBelle Vie Umdloti – Shop no. 28 Umdloti Beach Centre, No 1 South beachRd, Umdloti

031 568 1919

Project Exposure Judge #3

Me! Woohoo!

I felt because I will be the only person that will get to really interact with each off the TOP10 - that it would be fitting that I had an input into the TOP3 and then the overall winner of Project Exposure.

As I sit typing this 7 of the TOP10 have already been named. It has been a very very very difficult task to select 10 out of 104 candidates - all who are beautiful in their own way. At the end of the day and after consulting with various people - decisions had to be made.

I would once again like to say a BIG congratulations to each candidate that submitted an image into the project. You made a step to do something that not everyone would do. Out of 15,000 + members of the Lee Folkard Photography Page you took action and submitted your images. Well Done!

To the TOP10 - I hope you enjoy the process - the theme picking, the mini shoot and the final images you will get to see on facebook. Good luck for the rest of the project.

To the 94 that didn't make it - Lee Folkard Photography aims to hold a project a year indefinately. Who knows - next year could be your year. Continue to support the page - the project and the sponsors. Project Exposure aims to give exposure to the candidates, the sponsors and the imagery.

What will I be looking for from the TOP10?

Someone who is different. They must have a someone unique look and they must connect with the camera. I want to see beautiful images. What's good about the TOP10 shoots, is that each candidate chooses the theme, they do their own make up - they do their own clothing selection and full interpretation of the theme that they have chosen. I'm hoping to see people interpret the themes to the best of their abilities.

Have fun, smile! - Unless you choose the sadness theme! (",)

Lee Folkard on Facebook.
Lee Folkard on the Web.
Lee Folkard on Twitter.
Lee Folkard on Instagram: @leefolkard

Project Exposure Sponsor & Judge #2

About the clothing label:

BiancaKim- Clothing is inspired by New Age culture, with a vintage feel!!!

The label is an exclusively trendy and unique line of Day and Night wear.

The designs are romantic, flirty and fun mixed with a slightly glam-grunge edge infused with a little ”Biker Meets Rocker” approach, a splash of vintage prints and a touch of “Boho Chic” style.

Stimulated by global trends, a daily watch is kept on international trends as well as ‘Music’ and ‘Celebrity Fashion’ to inspire BiancaKim’s “one of its kind” designs and ensure you can have the latest up to the minute look. These designs are highly unique and are limited in stock so as to insure the EXCLUSIVENESS of the designs.

The promise we make to you is that you will feel like a million bucks, without breaking the bank, while staying up to date with the latest trends!!!



About me:

Creative Director and Designer at Bianca-Kim Clothing.

Completed a 3 year BA fashion Degree at Style design collage. Soon after graduating with my knowledge and love for all things fashion started designing and creating and in March 2010 Launched "BiancaKim" to the world.


My style is unique and different in so many ways. Fashion is my life and i love what i do.

What is Bianca van Aardt looking for from the TOP10?

As a fashion Designer/ stylist, I will be looking for someone who can perfectly piece an outfit together with the right shoes, accessories and how they will be presenting this look as a hole.
I am looking forward to seeing something different, unique and hoping to see a lot of creativity in the way the finalists/ top 10 bring together their wardrobe and how well they can adapt it to their body types and own personal sense of style.

Bianca Kim on Facebook.
Bianca Kim on the Web.

Project Exposure Sponsor & Judge #1

Eli Ball is inspired by the sights and sounds of Africa’s beauty. Raised in the vibrant, multi-cultural city of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Eli’s designs are classic and clean with an edge.

He loves experimenting with vibrant, authentic fabrics that show off the curves of a woman’s body. Eli loves elegance in a woman and believes a woman’s body is the sum total of her life’s experiences. She should, therefore, celebrate it and love it.

With a strong focus on Africa’s beauty, the different shapes of women and the fast-changing fashion industry, this young designer has managed to stay at the top of his game.

What is Eli Ball looking for from the TOP10? 


"A little cliche, but just be YOU!  
There must be some connection with a camera & have a great unique look that can sell & market well."

Eli Ball on Facebook.
Eli Ball on the Web.