15 Yekaterinburg models with unusual appearance: photos, details

There is a real boom in the world for supermodels with bright but irregular facial features: Cara Delevingne, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Gigi Hadid, Anya Rubik. Woman`s Day got acquainted with the models of Yekaterinburg, whose “highlights” only emphasize their beauty!

Alsou Gimazutdinova, 18 years old

Feature in appearance – “Italian” facial features, full lips, “cat” eye shape

Modeling agency: Hello Moda

Photographing, which will be remembered. I think most of all I remember the very first photo session, when it was 30-degree frost outside, and three 15-year-old girls decided to take a photo in summer dresses. Honestly, I don’t know what I was thinking then, but the photos turned out to be of sufficient quality and hung on my wall for a long time. Some even thought it was scenery.

How photographers see me. Each stylist sees me in his own way, and starts from what he wants to advertise: hairstyle, make-up, clothes, etc. I always try to understand what they want from me and give my best 100%.

What I really am. As for my character, I am quite modest, I can behave freely only in the company of very close people. I have a very changeable mood.

How men see me. As for compliments, they are always different, and the older I get, the more I am surprised at them. There are also standard styles like “how beautiful”, “cute”, etc. But when they say, for example, “you will never be replaced, you just have silence before the storm” – this is remembered somehow more, will you agree?

If I’m going to a cool party … Then I turn to stylists for help. But this is rare, so arrows and red lips are forever.

Favorite pose for photography. The poses are always different, and it all depends on the angle, so there is no beloved. I love experiments, so to speak. Most of all I like live photos, and there, as a rule, you don’t think too much about poses.

A good pose for shooting is natural

Ekaterina Pilnik, 30 years old

Feature in appearance – freckles

Modeling agency: at the moment without an agency

Photographing, which will be remembered. All the most fantastic shooting was done by Margarita Kareva. When she first started, she found me herself. Over the years we have had about 5 sets. Once, at the very beginning of winter, we filmed in a park on the street. Chelyuskintsev at the hospital. It was snowing heavily, I was in a woolen skirt and jacket. A man with two purebred dogs passed by. We asked permission to take pictures with them. He agreed. Although the dogs were not planned, the best shots came with them.

How photographers see me. I do not have the appearance of a cute girl. All my heroines are slightly bitchy, harsh, sad and thoughtful. Only one photographer took pictures of me laughing – it was in Israel. I liked this experience, although it was strange.

What I really am. That’s what I am – sarcastic, straightforward. I am rarely seen with a genuine smile or laughing. So photographers see me for real.

How men see me. More often they give me compliments for my mind and way of thinking. And my striking appearance with freckles and natural red curly hair attracts the attention of both women and men. Despite this, at the beginning of my career, I did not have much work, however, I did not aspire to this. And only by the age of 23-24, when I understood myself, I became a popular model. So the inner state is, of course, number one.

If I’m going to a cool party … I won’t do anything special. I will loose my “mane”, emphasize my eyes a little and open my shoulders.

Favorite pose for photography. With photographer Sean Archer, I found my ideal pose, which I often use on set: slightly hunched shoulders and half-turned body, arms folded one on top of the other. I myself am fragile, with narrow shoulders, and when I take this position, I become just a porcelain doll.

Favorite pose for posing – fragility!

Feature in appearance – high cheekbones, thin cheeks, “cat” eye shape

Modeling agency: Art MMG

The photo shoot that will be remembered… There were a lot of extravagant shootings, but I will remember one for the rest of my life. I was invited to shoot a video for an art project, and I love interesting projects with the participation of young and modern designers. They said that they would just shoot a video, nothing like that. I came to the studio and saw that the walls were all hung with transparent oilcloth. Immediately asked: “What is it for?” The guys replied that they would pour paint on me. I immediately felt scared for my underwear, I thought that it would no longer be washed off (this is how it happened).

My outfit for the shoot turned out to be a dress made from a huge black bag, which was tightened at the waist to fit. The shooting went on for 9 hours: I was moving, portraying different emotions, and paint was poured on me. The images were, of course – wow! I came home tired, but it turned out to be a very beautiful video.

How photographers see me. On any shoot I am very friendly and cheerful, because you need to win over people. Sometimes photographers offer me sharper, austere images, and sometimes they are cute. Everything is always different!

What I really am. I see myself as a cheerful girl, and I don’t believe at all that I have become a model, and I have already had the opportunity to work with incredibly talented people.

How men see me. I have a young man, he says that I am crazy. I just always do what I want, I don’t think about what others will think. My environment thinks the same way.

If I’m going to a cool party … The thing is, I don’t go to parties at all, it’s not mine. But, if someday I go to a party, I will put on something evening, maybe even a dress, but not on the floor. I love makeup, I do it almost every day and I love to experiment. In everyday makeup I use warm colors – peach, yellow.

Favorite pose for photography. It is quite ordinary, but it emphasizes the figure. I also love to express my emotions in photos!

Expression of emotions always benefits the photo.

Feature in appearance – tattoos, high cheekbones, full lips, unusual eye shape

Modeling agency: International tattoo models Creepysweets

Photographing, which will be remembered. Horror-shooting in the form of a vampire. Once a photographer, stylist and Aryana got together.

– How about a wild bloodthirsty vampire?

– Excellent! But let it be just a beast, and not a languid girl in a historical dress with pale skin.

Filming day. Red shadows on the eyes, obscene shaggy hair, a piece of red cloth instead of a dress. Go! We go into a dark studio with black walls and play hard hard rock at full volume for the atmosphere! The stylist pours artificial blood on me with glasses, and the fangs in his mouth prevent me from closing my mouth. The photographer says, “Roar, shout, jump.” I jump and break the wall. And in a fit of enthusiasm, the “dress” flew off me several times. But the main thing is that everyone had fun and the resulting footage was worth all the effort!

How photographers see me. Bright, bold, relaxed and natural. Photographers suggest playing with tattoos, focusing on hair. Many people want to shoot nude or with a minimum of clothing.

What I really am. I think in many ways the image converges. But a good model, as a professional actor, should be able to be different. Come up with a story, get into the role and play the situation! This is the only way to get sincere “living emotions” that captivate.

How men see me. A hurricane with a bunch of ideas and a positive attitude. “Wow, you’re cool!” They are greeted by clothes, as they say. But the most pleasant thing is when a person sees individuality behind a bright appearance.

If I’m going to a cool party … I’ll put on a leather catwoman outfit, call Batman for company, and we’ll burst through the window in the midst of the party!

Favorite pose for photography. The best shots are obtained by chance, not when you sit for half an hour, like a statue with a stone face, trying to find a good position. Here, for example, is a jump shot from that very vampire photo shoot. Sometimes you just need to disconnect from what is happening and surrender to the situation!

The best shots are random!

Feature in appearance – tattoos, plump lips, Hispanic type of appearance

Modeling agency: International tattoo models Creepysweets

Photographing, which will be remembered. The most unusual one is shooting with an old camera using 12th century technology with silver on glass. This is called the ambrotype – the shadows of the image are “covered” with silver, making it impossible to see in reflected light. Ambrotypes exist in a single copy. This is a very interesting experience, since it is very rare to be photographed with such a camera nowadays, and it requires a lot of effort. We put together a team: myself, the photographer, as well as makeup artists, assistants and a professional make-up artist who created the centaur mask for the second model. It was in an abandoned factory, we spent more than XNUMX hours filming and got a great result.

How photographers see me. Everyone sees something of their own, more often they offer shooting with vivid images. But it is not uncommon when we create something airy and delicate.

What I really am. I am also a versatile person, so I always see myself in different ways. We can say that all the images that photographers offer me resonate with me.

How men see me. Well, as a rule, men cannot help but pay attention to my exotic appearance. This, of course, is nice, very often it is men who offer shooting. They are more likely to focus on an atypical appearance than female photographers.

If I’m going to a cool party … I am a lover of minimalism, so I never do bright makeup for myself. This is the maximum – a dark lipstick. And in clothes I like an unusual cut, but not variegated tones.

Favorite pose for photography. There are no favorite positions. Somehow it always happens spontaneously, but almost always my hands are involved. I believe that they convey the mood in the photo, as well as the look.

Expressive hands and eyes convey mood

Victoria Nastina, 22 years old

Feature in appearance – long neck, slightly protruding ears, small chin

Modeling agency: Pret-a-porter MMG

Photographing, which will be remembered. Most memorable was the shooting that took place in one of the parks in Beijing. Our team worked all day long. They painted over my eyebrows and bleached my face. The make-up was constantly “floating” due to the heat (the temperature was 35 degrees), and it had to be corrected. The hairstyle for each image was different: my hair was combed, braided, curled, straightened, combed again, braided with chains. I looked like a ghost, but the result was great.

One of the interesting filming took place recently in Yekaterinburg. I have long wanted to shoot with plants, and now it happened. The make-up artist pasted blades of grass on my eyes, and the stylist weaved branches of blossoming apples into my clothes. It turned out cool!

How photographers see me. I can definitely say which one they don’t see – with curls, neat makeup, in a beautiful dress. They see more in strong images.

What I really am. I am surprised by the choice of stylists and photographers. But I love this part of the work when I learn about the subject of the shooting and the image that the stylist has prepared. Plus this is the opportunity to be a different person.

How men see me… Very often I hear that I have a different beauty, not typical. Pay attention to the eyes. My favorite compliments are about my thinking. It’s nice when men say that I am mysterious, interesting, different from others.

If I’m going to a cool party … I will get ready at the last moment (laughs)! Would prefer a black suit or a little black dress with straps and nude sandals with a pair of straps. I love to focus on the lips. Alternatively, the lipstick is dark, almost black. I would prefer to comb my hair back, leaving it straight – I once worked on the same shoot with such a hairstyle, now this is my favorite option “to go out”.

Favorite pose for photography. Now, as such, there is no favorite position. On set, the photographer almost always says that he wants to see in the frame, so I just work in the right direction. Previously, yes, there was such a pose – in the photo.

Good for shooting so far – half sideways, grab one hand with the other

Veronica Cherezova, 17 years old

Feature in appearance – wide-set eyes, wide eyebrows, full lips, slightly upturned nose

Modeling agency: Skripal Scouting Center

Photographing, which will be remembered. I had a lot of very interesting and incredibly beautiful shootings. But most of all I remember the photo session with geese in Sysert. Photographer Margarita Kareva gave a master class, and several photographers took pictures of me at once. It was interesting because everyone demands different things from you, and with everyone you are trying to catch a certain connection. I was photographed both in the house, and on the street near the lake, and on the boat. Working with geese turned out to be much more difficult than I thought, because they practically do not sit still, and even bit me a couple of times (laughs)!

How photographers see me. Everyone sees completely differently. Many photographers and stylists often compare me to Natalia Vodianova and Kara Delevingne. Someone considers it mysterious and romantic, while others – serious and daring. They often talk about my expressive and slightly aggressive look, so most often they offer appropriate images.

What I really am. What I am offered often does not coincide with my real character. For in photographs I am mostly serious and reserved, but in life I laugh and talk a lot. I do not consider myself aggressive and angry – and so many people say, looking at my photos.

How men see me. I don’t think I make a bad impression, though, who knows. I often hear compliments about my figure, and, of course, lips, eyes … And if about character, then they say about my strange and memorable laugh. They wonder how I can always remain so optimistic.

If I’m going to a cool party … For a cool party I will wear something that is not too eye-catching, simple, but at the same time original, emphasizing the dignity. I would give preference to black. In makeup, I would emphasize the eyes, I like to focus on them. From the hairstyles, I would make light waves with a little pile at the roots. Everything is simple and beautiful.

Favorite pose for photography. I prefer standing positions – something free and relaxed.

Beautiful relaxed pose adorns the photo

Oksana Skripal-Sternstein

Feature in appearance – high cheekbones, squint eyes, full lips

Modeling agency: Director of Skripal scouting center

Photographing, which will be remembered. Probably shooting an advertisement for a shopping center in Yekaterinburg. We portrayed completely naked models, hiding behind only paper bags. Everyone was interested in the question of what is actually hidden behind the packages. Well, we were practically naked.

How photographers see me. I am offered rather harsh images, dramatic, in some ways even mystical. Filming that is sexy or provocative. Romance and tenderness are not my strong point.

What I really am. I think that the vision of photographers corresponds to my inner world to the fullest! I love mysticism and everything related to what people usually fear.

How men see me. Men often say that I am a rare specimen, combining intelligence, beauty and talent. “Unusual, strange, dangerous” is also in my arsenal. And after taking pictures in the comments in the line “First impression” women often write “cocky” … (laughs).

If I’m going to a cool party … The most comfortable clothes for me in this case are leather pants and, possibly, a jacket. Low, sleek ponytail and red lips. The second option is smoky eyes and nude lips. Recently, I prefer sneakers, but if everything is official, then I will wear high-heeled shoes / sandals.

Favorite pose for photography. No.

Feature in appearance – high cheekbones, plump lower lip, wide-set eyes

Modeling agency: karamelle

Photographing, which will be remembered. I “plunged” into the modeling business late, at the age of 20. Plus, I had a break: 2 years of recovery after an accident in which I was hit by a car. Therefore, I cannot boast of a huge number of filming. There were no extravagant ones at all. I almost always know in advance where I’m going. Often photographers also send us references – this simplifies the work. But practically on any shooting, there are some incidents and stories – what can you do for the sake of a beautiful shot (smiles).

It was a very responsible job for me to work in Greece at the New Grace festival. It was a shooting – a master class in which I acted as a teacher, support and second model. And the first model was a 12-year-old girl Sonya. Everything happened on the seashore, and 4–5 meters from the shore there was a wall of stones, and we had to climb on it. The difficulty is that a large number of small sea urchins lived in the water, and Sonya did not agree to go to the wall. There were tears, but we still persuaded her, the photographer carried the girl in his arms, and it took me another 5 minutes to calm her down, cheer her up and set her up for work.

How photographers see me… Basically, both in the photo and at the shows, I have the image of a fatal, bitchy, cold vamp woman. Apparently, my cheekbones and green eyes are to blame.

What I really am. Although this image has become almost a cliché for me, I still think that life is not such a thorn.

How men see me. To be honest, now I don’t pay attention to them anymore. I am married and I have enough attention from my husband. But before, I was always told about eyes and gaze, that I was a witch, and it was difficult to resist my gaze.

If I’m going to a cool party … As a student, if I went to the club, I preferred jeans or trousers with tight tops and T-shirts. And – only heels. I love dancing in heels, it’s a pity that after the accident I can only look at them. The exception is screenings and filming. My wardrobe depends on this condition – whether this image can be worn without a heel or not. Also my choice of clothing is based on the type of event. Is this a formal style or can you afford a cocktail, evening dress? Or maybe get by with a smart casual? I don’t bother too much about makeup and hair. I consider myself a pretty pretty girl, so my make-up is always light, mostly nude. By hairstyles: basically it is a ballerina-style bun, a fashion tail (a smoothly combed tail at the back of the head) or loose hair – straight or curls.

The main thing in shooting is hand position and gaze

Favorite pose for photography. While filming, I don’t think much about my pose. I try to get used to the image and move as believable as possible to the heroine. The only thing I remember in the process are the hands and eyes. I try not to take my eyes off the camera too much. And as rarely as possible to “shine” in the frame of the brush or do it at the right angle: they give out age. And from the back side with unassembled fingers they look massive. Often it is the hands that give out the tension of the model due to an uncomfortable posture or some kind of excitement or fear.

A feature in appearance – wide-set eyes, unusual eye shape, upturned upper lip, dimple on the chin, slightly protruding ears

Modeling agency: Skripal Scouting Center

Photographing, which will be remembered. The most memorable for me was the shooting for the Samizdat website. The location was very unusual – a drawing studio with bright paintings, easels, brushes. Also, the whole shooting style suited me very much in spirit: all the elements are different in texture and color, but together they looked one whole. This shooting was the impetus for me to start drawing, because it was my old dream, but I was afraid.

How photographers see me. There is no definite image, because stylists and photographers have their own views. But this allows you to try on a new interesting image every time.

What I really am. I like each proposed image – it allows you to see yourself from a different side.

How men see me. In my opinion, men pay attention to how I present myself: look, manner of communication, movement. I often hear compliments about my appearance in general, but some are set off by the look and curls.

If I’m going to a cool party … My fees depend on the type of party: whether I wear feminine clothes or create a cool look. Since in everyday life everyone sees me with curly hair, then on the way out I would straighten it and put it back, as this always shocks everyone. I would also highlight the lips and slightly emphasize the eyes.

Favorite pose for photography. There is no favorite position, but there is a favorite turn of the head and a raised eyebrow.

Such a turn of the head and a raised eyebrow make the face mysterious.

Feature in appearance – bright oriental facial features

Modeling agency: not at the moment

Photographing, which will be remembered. The action took place near a hotel in Yekaterinburg, I was photographed against the background of greenery curling along the facade of the building. The extravagance consisted in the fact that I was holding a musical instrument called balalaika in my hands, and in general, the subject of the shooting itself was unusual.

How photographers see me. In most cases, they want to give me tenderness, a kind of lightness in the image. Photographers always see me with a smile on their face, sometimes I laugh out loud, and then they get very beautiful shots. I, on the contrary, want something more daring in the image, for example, add a serious daring look.

What I really am. I won’t say that in life I am like that, but it is on the set that I want to be in a daring way.

How men see me. Male representatives always focus on my smile, someone is attracted by the eyes, but mostly the smile is the object of admiration.

If I’m going to a cool party … I just open the closet and, as they say, I’ll put on whatever my hand reaches out to. Naturally, this will be an elegant look. I also do makeup according to my mood, or starting from the image that I have chosen. I never bother about the hairstyle, mostly loose, slightly tousled hair.

Favorite pose for photography. I love to look into the distance, while making a very soulful look, as if I look at life and want to move forward towards my goals.

A penetrating look into the distance will decorate any girl in the photo

Feature in appearance – unusual eye shape, high cheekbones, small mouth, plump lips

Modeling agency: Art model

Photographing, which will be remembered. I have hundreds of shootings to my credit, and each of them is unique. Some were very difficult physically or mentally, others were saturated with impressions and emotions. One of these filming took place in South Korea, Seoul. It was a shoe advertisement, and I had to pose upside down for about 6-7 hours with practically no breaks to get to my feet and wait for the blood to drain from my head.

Another filming took place on the island of Sri Lanka in a national park. It was not even so much a shooting as a hike. The views were incredible, and the emotions were off scale!

How photographers see me. I was very lucky with my appearance: I have a classic face, and, depending on what kind of makeup and styling they do to me, I can take different looks. All my shots are quite varied and not alike.

What I really am. This is very similar to who I am in real life. My appearance, character and behavior every day depend only on my mood.

How men see me. The most common compliments are a smile, figure, eyes, intelligence and a positive outlook on life.

If I’m going to a cool party … I love parties, although I don’t drink alcohol or smoke. And the favorite thing about parties is getting ready for them. Thanks to my work, I gained make-up skills, I know what kind of clothes suits me. I’m going to the fun music, and in the company of my friends. This is 90% of the good mood for the upcoming evening.

I prefer makeup with bright lips, or, conversely, an accent on the eyes. By nature, I have very good volume on my hair. I often do Hollywood curls even in everyday life. In clothes, I will give preference to what will emphasize my figure – top, slim jeans. I really love unusual styles, cuts and materials. But you need to make sure that the thing of an interesting style is not in a bright color, without sequins or flashy patterns. I love the range of autumn colors very much.

Favorite pose for photography. It changes with the change of style and idea of ​​shooting. I always think about what the client wants to get at the end, how best to show the product, and what energy to put into photography.

Feature in appearance – bright oriental facial features combined with fair skin and wheat hair

Modeling agency: ART Model Management

Photographing, which will be remembered. It was at dawn in the town of Berezovsky. We filmed the whole day without interruption. The performance “Portray passion, portray a tiger”, as I imagined shooting in deep childhood, turned out to be a reality! As funny as it sounds, it really works. The result is just a bomb (laughs)! It was then that I realized who I am, what I am, how important the field of activity in which I live is to me.

How photographers see me. Despite my young age, most often I am offered sexual images or “trash” – there is no other way to name it, everything is too … strange. But versatility is my middle name, I can bring any idea and image to life.

What I really am. By nature, I am a very modest person, but on the set I throw all my tightness aside, I completely get used to the image and give my best one hundred percent. It happens that I live in this image for a couple of days … After all, a model is in many ways an actress.

How men see me. I don’t have a crowd of fans around me. Or I just ignore compliments.

If I’m going to a cool party … I always use cosmetics to a minimum, I like naturalness. But, if this is a party, then why not draw arrows, emphasize the eyes, cheekbones? Hairstyle is necessarily loose straight hair. Perhaps, I agree with the photographers: I also see myself as sexy, so with clothes – guess yourself.

Favorite pose for photography. I change my pose when the camera clicks, sometimes 30 poses per minute. But I love the cheeky style: head up and profile are my favorite poses.

High head and profile – for cocky girls

Alexandra Chernysheva, 16 years old

Feature in appearance – wide cheekbones, wide-set eyes, plump lips, upturned upper lip

Modeling agency: Only Model Management

Photographing, which will be remembered. Perhaps the most extravagant was the shooting for the Samizdat blog. First, a very unusual make-up: red eyelids, cheeks and lips! Secondly, cool clothes, but there were a lot of them in one bow! Filmed in a large country house. It was very cold, and after work we warmed up, drank tea, and ate delicious food! We were very lucky with the team: we immediately found a common language, were on the same wavelength, and therefore it was much easier to work.

How photographers see me. I think photographers see me as shy, but this is first. After 5-10 minutes of work, I start to open up and just enjoy the process! More often they offer cute, girly images, I have a baby-face image, which is probably why.

What I really am. I think that the vision of the photographers coincides with my image. I am a cheerful and kind person. I also love meeting new people and communicating.

How men see me. I often get compliments about my eyes. I like their color and joyful shine. Also praise my lips. I would not say that they are very plump, but they attract attention.

If I’m going to a cool party … It is important for me that everything is perfect: clothes, makeup and hair.

Favorite pose for photography. I always pose in different ways – it depends on the subject of the shooting and on the clothes. But I don’t like very tight poses, I try to seem taller – not to hunch over or bend my legs.

To appear taller, in the photo you need to keep your legs straight and not hunch over.

Elizaveta Manturova, 18 years old

Feature in appearance – unusual eye shape, wide cheekbones, light skin with freckles combined with dark eyes and hair

Modeling agency: karamelle

Photographing, which will be remembered. The most extravagant shooting took place in Prague. It took place in an old medieval castle. March, 5 degrees Celsius, and I am barefoot in a bathing suit against the background of the castle. There were many tourists – excursions are held there. And most of the eyes were riveted not on the castle and its views, but on the girl, shivering from the cold.

How photographers see me. Photographers offer different things, but more often than not it is something bitchy and serious. They love to highlight my freckles and chestnut-red hair.

What I really am. I can be different: vulnerable, playful, angry or romantic. It all depends on the mood or on the wishes of the stylist. Images very often agree with who I really am.

How men see me. Men, of course, pay attention, often give compliments. They say that she is beautiful, charming, they mark the figure.

If I’m going to a cool party … I, like any girl, go to the party for a long time. I often curl my hair, make curls – the volume on my head suits me. I don’t like to paint my eyes, I’ll rather focus on my lips. I choose clothes for the occasion, I like to stand out and be different.

Favorite pose for photography. Any model will say that she has a favorite position in which she looks the most attractive and comfortable. For me, this is a sitting position, it can be on the floor, on a chair or on something else. She hides figure flaws, for example, and emphasizes what is needed.

The sitting position hides the flaws, and emphasizes the merits.

Choose the model with the most unusual appearance!

  • Alsu Gimazutdinova

  • Ekaterina Pilnik

  • Daria Skrygina

  • Aryana Yugai

  • Nani Shumilova

  • Victoria Nastina

  • Veronica Tcherezova

  • Oksana Skripal-Sternstein

  • Natalia Terebei

  • Polina Zakharova

  • Ksenia Katunina

  • Daria Medvedeva

  • Anna Ivonina

  • Alexandra Chernysheva

  • Elizaveta Manturova

The winner with the most votes will receive a prize – a pair of open-dated tickets to the Passage Cinema *.

* “Passage Cinema” – a new nine-screen cinema in the center of Yekaterinburg, opened on November 28, 2015 on the top floor of the Central Department Store “Passage” (Vayner St., 9).

For the best, prestigious and significant film premieres, you can choose high-definition images in 4K (a unique format for the capital of the Urals), a state-of-the-art Dolby ATMOS sound system and the largest 22-meter screen in Yekaterinburg – the large Passage Cinema hall for 506 seats. Tel. 7 (343) 271-10-36.

Let’s sum up the results on August 25.

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