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20 || FASHION MAGAZINE || FEBRUARY 2015their advantage and I had some girls, who were not as beautiful but had that drive and energy that made me excited. And if I%u2019m excited %u2013 I%u2019m going to capture some great pictures.FMM: Do you only work with professional models? VP: Not necessarily, I love working with professional models as then everyone is doing their job %u2013 they know exactly what they are doing which gives me the freedom to go even further %u2013 get some unique shots and push them to do something unexpected, something different. But sometimes if I like the look of a person %u2013 I would create a separate story for her/him. I have scouted a beautiful albino girl and came up with Marie Antoinette Fine Art Portrait shoot and those images ended up as the finalists in Exposure Photography book in 2011, then I worked with my CrossFit coach Reid Worthington as I loved his ginger hair and Viking body structure. After our shoot he was noticed by other photographers and appeared in fine art gallery projects. I really love scouting new faces and get inspired by strong personalities. For me %u2013 I can create art from anything as long as I%u2019m excited about it.FMM: What do you think realistically are the odds of becoming the next supermodel? VP: I feel like the times of the original supermodels (Naomi, Eva, Hellen, Elle, Cindy, Claudia) are gone. Their charisma, lifestyle and talent became part of the modelling history. Nowadays, we have insanely beautiful Victoria Secret Angels, who make millions of dollars every year and appear in most of the ad campaigns and runway shows. To me they are beautiful no question, but I don%u2019t see them as powerful role models. To my opinion there is a big wave coming up with non typical fashion models and it is becoming a big trend. We see a lot of transgender models, plus size models, models with disabilities, mixed races. It is very empowering and refreshing; it makes us reconsider the beauty standards and be more open minded. It is possible that in a couple of years or a decade we will see more charismatic models overtaking the runways, models who will have the voice and will not be afraid to stand behind their principles. These models will be the next supermodels.FMM: Do you think a fashion model needs to be more than just tall and attractive? VP: Oh yes, for sure. As I explained before a pretty model with no core is %u2018no bueno%u2019. These things are quite important for me: 1. Know your body well, fluid posing is essential 2. Great attitude and energy %u2013 no one likes a beautiful %u201cdead fish%u201d 3. Be responsive %u2013 learn how to listen and take directions 4. Open your personality %u2013 surprise us, photographers love spontaneity, that%u2019s how we usually we get the best shots 5. Don%u2019t be vegetarians, so we can order pizza (I%u2019m joking about this one FMM: What do you wish people knew about Viktorija Pashuta? VP: I wish people knew less about me, so I can pretend I%u2019m a secret agent or something.FMM: Your favorite way to unwind? VP: Sports, music and drag racing in LA traffic.