Model behavior
JD’s Picks: Caroline West
August 7, 2009
A weekly update on modeling’s freshest new faces, from photographer, man-about-town, and Twitpic’er JD Ferguson. This week: 5′ 11′ Caroline West. The 17-year-old basketball-playing Virginia native was in New York City on spring break when she attended an open call at Elite and was signed on the spot.
How did you get into modeling?
Through my neighbor. She wanted to become a makeup artist and she needed someone to make her book with. When she asked me, I wasn’t really sure about it, but I was going to give it a chance. I loved it.
Is this your first time in New York?
No, but it’s my first time walking around alone and figuring the subway out.
Favorite food?
Pizza with artichokes on it.
Favorite place?
Lake of the Ozarks, riding the waves on a Jet Ski.
Favorite piece of clothing?
I’m a jeans girl.
Favorite designer?
J Brand jeans.
What’s been your worst modeling moment so far?
A 15-hour shoot with no bathroom.
What’s been your best modeling moment?
Feeling famous shooting in Times Square.
So what do you want to be when you grow up?
I would love to become a big
super-model.