Funny story about Emily. I found her personal Instagram randomly, and fell in love with her look. After successfully sliding into her DMs and setting up a shoot, I later found out that she's ACTUALLY a talented photographer, known mainly for her dramatic overlays. She calls herself a photographer, but damn does she make a great model. She's small, but poses come to her naturally. I didn't have to direct her at all the whole shoot. I just pointed the camera at her and let her do her thing, and let me tell you, we captured magic. I hope you enjoy!
OTC: What is your name?
EA: Emily Acosta
OTC: How old are you?
EA: 20
OTC: How tall are you?
EA: 5'2
OTC: How did you get into modeling?
EA: I'm a photographer. It helps being on the other side sometimes so you can give better direction to your models.
OTC: If you didn’t model, what would you want to do instead?
EA: Playing soccer for sure
OTC: What would you change about your personality & look?
EA: Nothing at all. Although I could be a little less moody haha.
OTC: Where are you from originally?
EA: Los Angeles BAAAABBY
OTC: Where, that you’ve visited, is your favorite country?
EA: Paris, France. Left a piece of my heart there for sure.
OTC: Where would you love to visit, and what would you do there?
EA: I'd love to visit any third world country and help with the children, food, and homes there
OTC: What is the one place in the world you wish you lived in?
EA: New York would be kind of cool but I'm more of a sunny Cali girl at heart
OTC: What is the one thing you want to experience before you die?
EA: I'm lucky to have experienced so much already before 20 so honestly I just want to be able to see my little sisters grow up and be able to experience true happiness through photography while traveling and helping others.
OTC: Describe your dream vacation
EA: Somewhere in Tulum exploring El Gran Cenote. Afterwards, enjoy some mixed drinks alongside a fire with family and friends.
OTC: What does “beauty” mean to you?
EA: Beauty to me means being yourself. There's nothing more beautiful than a girl or boy in their truest form.
OTC: What makes you feel sexy?
EA: Being naked. I kind of love it. Is that weird?
OTC: What’s the craziest thing you’ve done on a shoot?
EA: Got full on butt naked while it was snowing
OTC: What is the scariest experience you’ve ever had?
EA: Almost dying in the car. Not cool man.
OTC: What did you dream about last night?
EA: Your dad. haha.
OTC: Would you travel to another galaxy? And for what reason?
EA: NO. I'm too chicken. Unless I had to, like get abducted or something.
OTC: Which celebrity would you want to hang out with for the day, and what would you do?
EA: I'd really want to hang out
OTC: Who is your celebrity crush?
EA: Evan Peters
OTC: What’s your favorite song at the moment?
OTC: What kind of music do you mostly listen to?
EA: I'm usually surrounded by rap music, but I prefer to listen to more minimalistic/alternative/house music
OTC: What’s the first thing you do when you wake up?
EA: Pee. hehe. I drink a lot of water.
OTC: What is something you have tried, but will never do again?
EA: I tried hooking two friends up and it went terribly so I'll never do that again haha.
OTC: What quirky habit do you have?
EA: I talk and babble. A lot.
OTC: What’s your favorite season?
EA: Fall
OTC: What kinds of things really make you laugh?
EA: Memes!
OTC: What would you do on your last day on earth?
EA: Eat a lot of potatoes
OTC: What is the one thing you did in your past you wish you could undo?
EA: Nothing actually. YOLO.
OTC: What is your biggest fear?
EA: Dying in a car crash or fire or drowning or just death in general.
OTC: What is your most prized possession?
EA: My BABY. My camera. Jk, my soul.
OTC: What is the happiest memory from your childhood?
EA: Probably going to the movies every weekend with my dad. Although we saw every R Rated movie and I was like 5.
OTC: What is the most embarrassing moment of your life?
EA: Hmm.. Probably when I farted on my ex. He liked it though. HAHA.
OTC: Who has influenced you the most in your life?
EA: My mom and dad.
OTC: What is something you used to do as a child that you wish you could still do?
EA: Throw tantrums and hit people without getting arrested and looking psychotic.
OTC: What is the one movie that influenced your life the most?
EA: Soccer.
OTC: How would you describe your version of a perfect home?
EA: Full of love. Home cooked meals. Great view.
OTC: Describe your diet and workout routine
EA: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Have a cheat day. Cardio cardio cardio. Workout weekly with my friend who kills me and then I take protein afterwards to gain muscle. Also eating regularly and cutting out things that are bad and getting those veggie and fruit intakes
OTC: Are you an early bird or a night owl?
EA: Night owl for suuuuuure.
OTC: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
EA: Hopefully helping others and owning my own studio somewhere.
OTC: Professionally, what’s your goal?
EA: To find my purpose and be able to help others. And obviously be able to provide and support myself.
OTC: What is your ultimate goal in life?
EA: Buy my mom a beautiful house
OTC: What’s your current passion in life?
EA: Photography
OTC: What advice would you give your younger self?
EA: Calm down
OTC: What is something you will never forget?
EA: Being inside the Eiffel Tower and going to the top at night and seeing the view from above
OTC: Which way do you face when you shower?
EA: I spin all around and twerk
OTC: What’s your go-to Snapchat filter?
EA: I don't do Snapchat.
OTC: What do you do when you’re Off The Clock?
EA: SO. MANY. ERRANDS. Clean clean clean.
OTC: What’s your favorite way to spend a Saturday?
EA: I like the perfect mix of working and relaxing. Rewarding myself after a long week is always nice.
OTC: Would you rather model swimsuits or lingerie?
EA: Lingerie
OTC: Do you have any tattoos?
EA: No
OTC: What’s your zodiac sign?
EA: Gemini. I know, I know.
OTC: Do you believe in astrology?
EA: Kind of. I never really got into it. But it seems cool.
OTC: If you had 3 wishes, and couldn’t wish for more wishes, what would you wish for?
EA: 1. I wish I could own my own studio
2. I wish I could buy my mom a house
3. I wish I could have unlimited shoes and clothes
OTC: Cats or dogs? Why?
EA: DOGS. Because they're the best. That is all.
OTC: What is your favorite animal?
EA: DOG.
OTC: If you had to wear one outfit for the rest of your life, what would you wear?
EA: Nothing. (;
OTC: What do you wear on girl’s night out?
EA: Tight dress, low cut, heels, and lipstick. And sexy underwear of course.
OTC: Smoker or a drinker?
EA: Drinker.
OTC: What’s your favorite shot?
EA: Tequila?
OTC: Tell me about your craziest night out
EA: Too inappropriate for the internet, sorry.
OTC: Are you single?
EA: Sort of?
OTC: Have you ever used a dating app? Which ones?
EA: Nope.
OTC: Describe your dream man
EA: Good height, great personality, good job, nice sense of style, can cook, in shape, and good looks.
OTC: Describe your perfect first date
EA: Nice dinner or somewhere with a view. A lot of laughs too is ideal.
OTC: Do you have a “worst first date” story?
EA: Not really.
OTC: What is the worst thing about dating?
EA: When you get passed the honey moon phase, then it's like poop.
OTC: Do you have any cringe-worthy stories of a guy’s failed attempt to pick you up?
EA: Probably just drunk guys at parties haha
OTC: Where’s the best place for a guy to try and pick you up?
EA: Hmm anywhere?
OTC: Where’s the worst?
EA: Maybe a funeral or somewhere where I'm not in the best state.
OTC: Where can people find you?
Website: Amouramelia.com
Instagram: @amouramelia
Flickr: EmilyAcostaPhotography