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26 || FITNESS MAGAZINE || JANUARY 2016 MFM: How do you select your models?MB: Models are selected based on the client and the look they are trying to create. Some clients want a natural looking model and some want a more glam model. We usually find models through the model agencies, or through referrals, and we%u2019ve even booked models that have contacted us through social media. There is a constant turnover in models so we are always looking for the new girl.MFM: Characteristics of a good swimwear model?MB: Someone who takes care of their body, is in good shape, has healthy skin and hair, is confident, has a good personality, and is a team player.MFM: What are the most challenging aspects of swimwear photography?MB: The weather is usually the biggest challenge. It%u2019s the one thing that you cannot control. You can prep and plan for weeks, but there%u2019s not much you can do if it%u2019s raining on the shoot day. MFM: Do you mentor or offer classes for beginners?MB: I%u2019ve helped a photographer friend who has put together some seminars, but I%u2019ve never held a class by myself. Please contact me if anyone is interested, as I would love to share some knowledge and experience with other photographers. MFM: What parts of your work do you enjoy the most, and also what are the greatest stresses at work?MB: I really enjoy the whole creative process of a shoot. I love the initial concept meetings, the planning, model selections, and working out the details. Then seeing all that hard work of the team come together at the shoot and result in the finished project is really cool.The greatest stress is managing %u201cpersonalities.%u201d I%u2019m blessed to work with great clients and an amazing crew so we don%u2019t have to deal with that