Age: 22
Occupation:
Hostess for a restaurant, aspiring pin up model, and Cigarette girl for burlesque troupe the Ruby Revue
Where are you from:
A very small town called Leonard, TX but I always claim Dallas as home even though it is an hour drive away.
Favorite photographer to work with:
My best work has come from a wonderful photographer named Christie McMillon,
but I find it the most fun and inspiring to work with my friends as they "play" photographer.
Artist/Photographer/location of featured photo(s)
1.) B&W- MUAH AND Photography by Brooke Buchanan/ location- Mckinney, TX
2.) MM- MUAH AND Photography by Brooke Buchanan/ location- Mckinney, TX
3.) burlesque- MUAH by Kerby Lou/ Photography by Sheila Purser/ location- Leonard, TX
4.) fashion show- MUAH by Troy Richard Salon (Frisco, TX)/ Photography by Christie McMillon/ Location- Social 121 Bar & Lounge Plano, TX
5.) BLUE- MUAH AND Photography by Brooke Buchanan/ location- Mckinney, TX
6.) RED- MUAH AND Photography by Brooke Buchanan/ location- Mckinney, TX
7.) laundry mat- MUAH by Kerby Lou/ Photography by Brittney Fisher/ location- Princeton, TX
8.) PINK- MUAH AND Photography by Brooke Buchanan/ location- Mckinney, TX
Tell me about your featured photo(s).
They are a collection of my many attempts to capture something artistic and creative as well as unique and beautiful.
I also like to think of my photos as successful, heart-felt projects that I could have only accomplished with the undying support and help of my lovely friends.
When were they taken?
All of my photos have been taken this year after around the beginning of April.
I may be new, but I am incredibly devoted. :)
Why are they your favorite?
They are diverse and show my vast range of interests and looks. I like to think I am a "Jill of all trades" when it comes to pictures. I feel sexy, comfortable, and confident in a ton of stage, Barbie make up yet just the same in the all natural hippie look. I absolutely love to dress up and portray something words can't define while being photographed. I feel the most alive and passionate when I know I am a part of something great that is much bigger than myself.
How long have you been modeling/enjoying photography?
I have been enjoying photography of all kinds my whole entire life. I have had a fascination with Marilyn Monroe since I was a small child thanks to my oldest sister, and always adored her pictures that were hanging all over my wall. I've even been accused of having an unhealthy obsession with her! I have only been modeling amateurishly for the past year. I am off to an exciting and exhilarating start! I can not wait for what the future holds.
Who are your favorite Pinup Models? Past or present inspiration?
Marilyn, of course, is my all-time favorite, as well as Bettie Page and burlesque dancers Sally Rand and Gypsy Lee Rose.
My favorite modern day pin ups are Pin Up Doll Ashley Marie (LOVE her!), Go-go Amy, Bianca Bombshell, and October Divine.
There are so many fabulous ones out there, its hard to not love every one of them!
What is some of your favorite clothing lines? Favorite Designers?
I really am not much of a brand fashionista, and I usually find most of my clothes at random (typically hole-in-the-wall) vintage shops and thrift stores.
However, l do love Dita Von Teese's lingerie line, Victoria Secret, WhatKateDid, and Betsey Johnson.
If you could shoot with any photographer, past or present, who would it be?
It may sound silly, but I love America's Next Top Model, and a lot of times on the show she will do photo shoots with the models as their photographer. I would choose her to do my shoot in a heart beat!
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What is your favorite color and why?
My favorite color is teal, but more of an aqua color.
I think it has a lot to do with the fact that I am really in love with nautical things like anchors, Sailor Jerry, and just all things related to the sea and sailors.
If you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead who would it be?
Johnny Depp. Please, please, please!
How did you get your model name?
My real name is Kerby Brooke Purser.
I originally wanted my model name to be something completely different, but my first burlesque show as a cigarette girl I kept introducing myself as "Kerby" naturally.
So I decided to keep Kerby and think of a cute, simple last name. When I was like three years old, my dad had a friend who called me Kerby Lou all of the time and I thought it was super cute so it just stuck.
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