model citizen >>> teressa moss

How long have you been a model and what made you decide to become a model?
I've been modeling for just over three years now. A friend wanted some designer tee-shirts modeled and the photographer was impressed with my ability to pose without prompt, so it all went on from there.

What is it like to be a model in Australia?
SLOW with a capital 'S'. Australia is very under populated especially the west coast where I live. The rate of pay for modeling is also very low in comparison. If it wasn't for global exposure on the Internet I guess I'd still be sitting on my thumbs. It's a lovely country though with beautiful scenery and a warm climate, ideal for outdoor photo shoots especially on some of our beautiful isolated beaches.

What projects do you feel best describes you as a model?
I love all types of modeling but swimwear and lingerie say it for me. Swimwear because I have a "Baywatch" type figure and lingerie because it is so feminine.

What has been your most exciting gig as a model?
I sometimes have to dress up in strange costumes for photo shoots to update my membership site like a police woman or bunny girl. These are heaps of fun and I really relate to the costume I'm wearing, usually off camera though driving everyone around me nuts but it's so much fun and I make everyone laugh.

What is your most important goal in life as a woman?
To be successful at what I do. I'm also a hair stylist which I enjoy very much, so to remain successful at modeling and as a hairdresser, are important goals for me to maintain.

What is the biggest misunderstanding about yourself?
Some people seem to think as a model I'm treated differently or special because I'm in the limelight whereas really I'm just an ordinary girl with exactly the same general lifestyle, including problems, as other girls. Some aspects are different for sure, personal care, exercise and diet, but I'm still just little 'ole me.

Who have been some of your main influences?
Definitely my photographer, webmaster and promoter Simon. He has been the strength behind me all the way through thick and thin.

Tell me about your upcoming projects, activities and or events
Usual local photo shoots. A shoot to do for a book reviewing a film and some swimwear work for a catalogue and then it's off to California later in the year to follow up on film and modeling industry professionals requests to meet me, so I'm looking forward to that one!

All photos and graphics courtesy of www.teressamoss.com and published with permission.