Inteview: Model Trinity McDaniel (United States)

Can you tell us a little about you?

I am a 25 year old freelance model based out of the West Tennessee area, and I grew up relocating throughout the Mideast. My dad is a well-known comic book and portrait artist, and my mom is a talented photographer, so I was raised from an early age to recognize the beauty and art that can be found in all aspects of life. Modeling aside, I am also a co-owner of Necroflora Oddities alongside my friend Ashley Earnest, a cosplayer, a co-host of the true crime podcast "Cold Blood and Cold Brews", and above all, a mother. 

If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be?

I'd rather change other people's perceptions than change anything about myself. Embracing who I am and what I am not is something that I am still continuing to work on today, and is the only way that I will ever be able to continue to grow in any aspect of my life. 

How did you start modeling?

My journey actually started about 9 years ago with cosplay, of all things. I fell in love with experimenting with special effects makeup, and piecing together elaborate costumes and props. One day, my friend and incredible photographer, Bryan Huff, reached out to see if I wanted to shoot with a pair of horns that I had crafted into a headpiece. Seeing myself through his lens really changed my perspective of not only how I viewed myself, but on just how much emotion and storytelling can be poured into a single image as well. The rest is pretty much history, and I'm just having fun learning and having the opportunity to create as I go. 

What do you think of the work as a model?

As a freelancer, most of the work that I do is TFP, and is more or less done on my own terms as a creative and collaborative effort, so I really have nothing but good experiences to share. With that being said, I have found that you have to be willing to learn, put in the time, and be able to take well to constructive criticism. Nothing worth doing comes easy, but all of the friends, experiences, and lessons that you learn along the way are so well worth any of the drawbacks that might come along with the journey.

What is your beauty regimen?

As a fairly new mother, any complex beauty routines that I once had have pretty much gone out the window. I like to keep things pretty simple now, and pretty much just make sure that I'm keeping my skin moisturised, and avoid over exposing myself to the sun. However, I will forever swear by mixing edible hyaluronic acid and sea moss gel into my smoothies. 

What are your personal qualities that distinguish you from others?

I enjoy breaking molds, pushing boundaries, and redefining beauty on my own terms. I never shy away from my flaws, and enjoy embracing what others deem as unconventional. I view every shoot I participate in as a performance, and I am merely just a character within them.

What are your plans for the future?

Truthfully, I'm really just going to keep going with the motions, I don't have a set destination in mind. I hope to be able to collaborate with more like-minded creators, and to continue advocating for creativity without limits.

What are some of your favorite experiences so far?

I love having the chance to collaborate on fun and unique projects. Some of my favorite shoots have included modeling underwater inside of a dunk tank, working with fun textures such as mulch, paints, and clay, posing with an octopus, and of course anything pertaining to cosplay. 

Do you have any advice for those who want to start modeling?

Stay authentic, embrace your individuality, don't agree to do any concepts that you don't feel completely comfortable with, and always bring someone along with you when working with a new photographer. Your safety and comfort should always be your main priority. 

What do you think of the magazine?

I think it's incredible that this magazine is allowing so many talented individuals to be seen, heard, and discovered in a time where creativity is being pushed further and further under the rug, so to speak. Modellen Land is helping to voice artistic visions and ideas, and I think that's beautiful. This is more than just a magazine, it's an entire movement.

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