Riona Noire is a Belgium based freelance model, designer and make up lover. She shoots everything from beauty, lingerie and fashion all the way to latex fashion and art nude and in each of these fields she aims for perfection. Get to know Riona better in our interview below!
Photography by Paige Addams[/caption]How did you get started modelling?When I was 16, a friend encouraged me to subscribe on a modeling website. I did and apparently people liked my look, because I have been modeling ever since. I started as an alternative and gothic model and went on to fashion and beauty, artistic nude and two years ago I started modeling latex.What was your first shoot like?My first shoot was a really good experience. The photographer gave me some modeling tips and we got started. I remember we shot on a really nice location, but it was quite cold. I did my own make up and styling. He was a really nice man and photos turned out quite good for a model being so inexperienced.What’s your favourite genre of modelling?That’s a hard question, because I model a lot of different genres and each genre has its specific aspects that I love. I guess I love the variation between different genres most. Today it can be beauty, tomorrow I will love modeling latex and who knows, next week I will probably love art nude modeling more.You’re also a makeup lover. Tell us, if you had to live the rest of your life using only one cosmetic product, what would you choose?It would be a hard choice between black eye pencil and skin cream. There is so much you can do with a black eye pencil to make your eyes pop, but skin care is also really important to me.Do you have any modelling concepts that you’ve been wanting to bring to a photographer?Underwater shooting. Definitely underwater shooting.Unfortunately it’s not easy to find a photographer with the right equipment and a pool. I’m dying to do an underwater shoot with a mermaid tail! That would probably be my dream shoot. Any photographer who’s up for it reading this? :DYou do a lot of latex shoots. Do you have any tips for those who would love to try it out for the first time?Be careful while putting on latex that you don’t rip the fabric, never use your nails. When you are wearing latex for the first time, move around in it and feel how it adjusts to your body and don’t be ashamed to practice a few poses in the mirror to see how it looks when you move, how the garment reacts to your body. That’s about it, I’m sure everyone can look fabulous in latex! Just keep in mind that latex will not keep you warm or protect you from heat.What’s the best thing, and the worst thing about wearing latex?The worst thing is putting latex on and taking it off again. When you put it on, it’s cold and hasn’t adjusted to your body temperature yet. It needs a few minutes, but after that it feels really nice, like a second skin. Along with wearing the latex, comes a certain self-confidence because you feel really sexy in it, that’s probably the best thing about wearing latex. When you have to take it off, it sticks to your skin and feels a bit icky. Makes you even more sad that you have to take it off.Has there been a time in your career when you’ve been astounded with what you’ve achieved? Tell us a bit about it!Every time I get photos back from a shoot and I look at them, I’m astounded with how I look, like I don’t recognize myself. Make up artists perform miracles! Sometimes I feel like two completely different persons: the daily life me and the model. It’s the same with posing, don’t ask me how I managed to do that pose, because I will not remember. While modeling, my body just takes over and does these weird things that turn out to look good on photo. Sometimes daily life me is jealous of model me, haha.Before we go, do you have any tips for new models that find you inspiring?Besides practice in the mirror, I’ll give them the same advise I would give to a younger version of me: don’t overthink yourself. Just go with it. I used to be very uncertain about myself and when I look back, there was no need for that. Find your confidence, smile when you look in the mirror and enjoy your life.Great advice from a great model! For more on Riona Noire find her on Facebook or her professional website. Don’t forget to check out the gallery below and let us know which photo is your favourite!
Photography by Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde, MUA by Kato Thys
Photography by Paige Addams
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