Today we present to you Petphanny Patrick,born in Nigeria, living in Wuppertal,Germany. Starting at the age of 15 she had her first photoshoot and now at the age of 17 she still keeps a tight schedule with all her hobbies. Singing in a choir, dancing salsa, writing poems and modelling. We don’t know about her singing or writing skills, but looking at her poses and looks while modelling we can only assume that she is probably as skilled of a writer or singer than she is as an aspiring model.
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Petphanny, please tell us a little bit about yourself to begin with. For example, how old are you? Where were you born and where do you live now? What is your profession, and what do you do besides modelling?
I come from Nigeria but my family lives in Wuppertal,Germany. So my mother tongue is English. I still go to school and I'm currently learning Spanish in school. In my spare time I like to read novels,write poems and I sing in a choir. I dance salsa too, and I really love it. I'm looking forward to doing a salsa shoot this year. I appreciate my parents for letting me do what I want. 
How long have you been a model and why do you want to work as a model?
I am a hobby model and I would like to become a professional model one day. I started modelling in January 2019 when I messaged a photographer on Instagram asking him if it's ok for us to do a shoot together. I was 15 years old at that time. We met for a shoot and ever since that day I have been modelling. Since I am 166cm tall so it won't be easy to find a modeling agency that will sign me. In the future I would like to become a medical doctor. How did you get your start in the industry and did you educate yourself in the field by e.g. a course? I never went to any modelling school. I am obviously talented. Jokes aside, I am a very reserved person. I listen more than I talk. |
Photo. Andreas Wensauer
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Photo: Andreas Ebner
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During shoots, what is often the most fun part, and what is the most challenging part?
To do photo shoots is something I never get tired of doing. My longest photo shoot lasted five hours, and my shortest photo shoot lasted 45 minutes.
To do photo shoots is something I never get tired of doing. My longest photo shoot lasted five hours, and my shortest photo shoot lasted 45 minutes.
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What do you love most about photography?
What I really love about photography so far is the community it builds. Photographers and models supporting each other is a very beautiful thing. When I look at my pictures, I see how much I am improving and I'm proud of that. 
How do you prepare for a shoot?
I don't usually wear makeup so it's always easy to prepare for a shoot. All I have to do is just to figure out a nice outfit. I have learnt to combine clothes better over time. |
Photo: Helmut Püllmanns
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