Gorgeous Vera is such an amazing talent... we're discussing the possibility of doing work together soon!
1) Did you start your modeling career in more mainstream projects or is alternative photography your main passion?
I've always been an alternative girl. The fact that I'm not a mainstream chick is what started me modeling, at first for me it was just a way of feeling sexy while still being myself.
2) What would you say is the biggest misconception from the public eye towards alternative models?
I'm not entirely sure what any misconceptions are about alternative models specifically, but for alternative people in general there are so many. Anyone who's tattooed, into the fetish scene, has brightly colored hair, piercings... etc. People tend to think you've probably got some bad story. That you're trouble, you're mean, you're reckless, you're suicidal, you don't care about yourself... It makes me laugh to think of some of the ridiculous things I hear people say.
3) What can you tell us about your tattoos and piercings? What are your future plans?
I can tell you that every single one of my tattoos mean something special to me; from the stars on my left arm to the 1UP Mushroom on my right palm. I currently have 11 tattoos 5 of which I did myself.
- the word "ABSTRACT" across my knuckles
- 1UP Mushroom one my right palm
- "Focus" along the side of my left index finger
- 36 stars that go from the end of my index finger down my arm and wrap around my hand across my palm
- "Daddy" on my wrist
- An eye of hours and ankh on the back of my hand
- "obscene" on my left arm
- a Pink Floyd tribute on my right arm
- filigree key on my neck
- blue star on my ankle
- jester girl on my right leg with the quote "Beauty like supreme dominion is but supported by opinion"
4) How fun it is to be part of a fetish event as a model for designers? You’ve done quite a few, didn’t you?
It really is a lot of fun. Probably one of my favorite things in the world. I love to be on stage and I love meeting people at the events, it's really cool to meet someone new who knows my name. I'm obsessed with working with designers. The hardest thing is knowing that I can't keep the clothes, hahaha. I have done some really great shows but the most memorable is the very first one I did. It was for Kaoris Latex Dreams at Torture Garden Toronto 2010. I think it was memorable for me because of how nervous I was. When I got back stage I was surrounded by models I was really intimidated by and the latex I was wearing was gorgeous. When it was showtime my legs were trembling and my heart was pounding. I'll never forget that feeling! It's a really special rush like nothing else. I don't get as nervous anymore but my heart still skips a beat and the butterflies in my tummy are still there. I live for that stuff.
5) So what are your plans concerning your upcoming website?
I have A LOT of plans. The site is going to be filled with as much content as I can possibly make :P. Picture sets, webcam chats, videos, blogging, possibly a store for prints and such. I spend everyday thinking of the possibilities and I have so much content saved specifically for the website already. I have a friend of mine "Gaunted Photography" who is doing a lot of work for the site too. Whenever we get together to shoot it's with the site in mind and we have put together some really great stuff.
6) What do you actually do when working as a cam girl? Can you demystify that for us?
Well if you ever want to check it out you can actually view me free. I work for a site called myfreecams.com and I spend a lot of my time there. When I'm on cam I'm live from my apartment, right in my living room usually or my bedroom. I spend a lot of time chatting and getting to know the sites members or when there are horny tippers in my chat room, it's playtime! I guess you can say I'm an online stripper and a big tease :P
7) Can you claim that there’s a thin line between your private life and your modeling activities?
I feel like my modeling life and my private life are very involved with each other. Everyone, including my parents know what I do for a living. I don't keep secrets like that and when I'm on my web cam, shooting sets, or doing an event I'm with some of my best friends.
8) Would you be willing at some point to do some bondage shoots? Or even some Clips4Sale fetish video work?
I love bondage and it drives me a little crazy that I haven't done very many bondage pictures or videos, so yes! I get a lot of requests for foot fetish videos, so I do see a Clips4Sale account in my future.
9) Do you prefer to go on photo shoots with precise themes well planned in advance or on some that are more on the improvisational style?
My favorite photo shoots are ones with at least a little bit of planning. I can go into a shoot with no planning and create something really great, but I have a special place in my heart for full sets with a story. When it comes to fashion I don't feel like there is much need for a story or direction. Too much direction and things can get a little stiff. But as both a viewer and a model, when it's a nude set I like to see some direction every now and then.
10) Any favorite activities to do when it’s just time to relax?
I've always been an artist and most recently a painter. I like to get into a creative zone, turn on some Pink Floyd or some Classical Tunes and really get romantic with my canvas.
11) We heard that you’re coming to Montreal for the 2011 Fetish Weekend… what are your plans for this event and is there any chance of you meeting up with the Cult Sirens crew? ;)
Yes, I will be there! I'll be modeling for a wonderful designer who I have recently met "Cinched Tight Corsets". I'm really in love with these designs and the show is going to be just great. I do have plans to meet with the Cult Sirens crew also with a possible video interview. So I'm really excited about that!
12) Is there anything else special that we can look to in the future?
Well my next big thing will be in July's Issue of LegShow Magazine. There are a bunch of pictures in there by Philip Faith and an interview with me about erotic encounters, so be sure to grab that.