Bethann Hardison

Bethann Hardison Instagram – Model is Muse
The model today should be as inspiring as the model of yesterday.
As a viewer you recognize her every time and get rewarded every time you see her doing the job she was put there to do. Because a model is photographed doesn’t make them a great one. That comes with time, if they have it even sooner.
There were many great editorial models and runway models that I have witness…in this case I will speak of the editorial model.
Helen Williams, Naomi Sims, Iman, Bonnie Berman, Linda Evangelista, Kristen McMenamy, Naomi Campbell, etc, a few more I am leaving out due to space. But in this modern model moment, along came Binx Walton.
This is a muse. It’s understanding why you are there and what do you bring besides standing in front of the lens.
From the moment I met Binx…I was a fan and over these years watching her find her model purpose has been my joy. Surely the photographer becomes smitten. I also have my eye on Anok Yai, so far so good. Her Steven Meisel editorial…was old school “model is muse”, quite brilliant.
All to say, today there are many models perhaps too many, but teaching them their purpose and bringing what they got is rare to see.
The model must have it because the teachers are rare and if, barely anytime to share that knowledge.
If only the talent remained the objective and not just the look.
I long for greatness in a model in front of the camera or on the runway to realize their purpose. No one speaks of it any more..an art that could become lost if a demand is not put in place. To be sure that the muse remains and is always sought after.
Deep down it’s a sport. Compete to win..in everything we do. Be an inspiration.
That is my pray.
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