UVB PRESENTS BACKSTAGE WITH TATIANNA LAVIN

Backstage with Tatianna Lavin the baddest female photographer in the biz, Queen of the Cameras published photographer and CEO of TLGlam Studios. Tatianna was born in Los Angeles, raised in Carson and currently resides in Long Beach Ca, she's a fast rising celebrity most sort out female photographer and has lots of her works published on magazines like ASIS, 50Fifty magazine, Sweets Magazine, tearsheet magazine, titanium girlz magazine, skintones magazines, straight stuntin' , Urban Ink and has worked with VH1 celebs like Cali, Cornfed, Danger and also Nia Riley and Tosha Lewis. As a child i loved to draw and write, have always been a creative person; going into photography was spontaneous decision, i was very obsessed with capturing memories. I'm an eyecandy photographer but its not that assets that attract me to this genre, its the beauty and the creation process, the transformation, its like painting a picture with light and life - She says. Well i can say she doesn't just captures memories but also hearts... I got me self some lighting, shades and retouching skills from her, which she talked a lot about openly...we had a lovely chat, and here is what she had to say...



UVB: Tell us about yourself? Where you from originally? And what was it
like growing up in your neighborhood?

Tatianna: My name is Tatianna Lavin, born in Los Angeles, CA, raised in Carson, CA
Lets see, at age 4 my mom lost custody of me & my siblings & we were placed in foster care. It was very hard growing up because I was different, I got picked on a lot because I was mixed & didn't look it... Even though I had a rough childhood, there really was a blessing in being different cause I learned at an early age what is was to break down many barriers.

UVB: What made you choose photography, design and just the arts as a
field in general, where you always into capturing things visually? And
how did you get started in photography? Did you have formal training
or self taught?

Tatianna: Going into photography was a spontaneous decision of mine, I would say I was very obsessed with capturing memories, I think it was because I didn't have many childhood photos, I saw power in capturing images. I attended some classes for photography & still do so yes I am & was formally trained in photography. I learned photo retouching online & studio lighting thru trial & error along with the advice of more knowledgeable photographers.

UVB: When did you discover the creative side of yourself and realize
you wanted to turn your talent into a business?

Tatianna: As a child I loved to draw & write, I would say I have always been a creative person. I am a hustler by nature, I haven't had a 9-5 since I was a teen, So I naturally saw photography as a financial gain.



UVB: Some say, its all in the name so what's the meaning behind the
name TL Glam Studio?

Tatianna: My birth name is Tatianna Lavin, hence the initials TL & Glam Studio is because "Glam" is what I am about. Every woman wants to feel glamorous.

UVB: Is TL Glam studio a one woman operation or is there a team behind
the success?

Tatianna: TL Glam Studio is definitely a 1 woman show, but I do have a fabulous team... I am very particular on who I involve in my creative process. I have 1 makeup artist that I prefer Babrie Espinosa.

UVB: What has been the most difficult part about making TL Glam Studio successful?

Tatianna: I would say the difficult part is competing with the sharks lol, there are new photographers picking up cameras every day & a new girl turns 21 everyday but not everyone has the "IT FACTOR" its all about getting noticed & waiting, for me the waiting game is the hard part... I can get very anxious.

UVB: What attracts you to being a photographer?

Tatianna: I am a eye candy photographer, but its not that assets that attract me to this genre, its the beauty & the creation process, the transformation, its like painting a picture with light & life. Can you tell I really love what I do?



UVB: Yeah Mos definitelly, so where do you get your inspiration do you just experiment? Does it just come to you naturally? Or you just let the model pick they own pose?

Tatianna: Inspiration come from the models definitely, I often let them do their thing & if I see them struggling I will assist with the poses. I must admit that I get my inspiration from other photographers sometimes novice & sometimes experienced, I am always trying new things with lighting & experimenting you cant be afraid to try new things, if you don't try you never know your full potential, to this day I am still shocked at some of the images I create.

UVB: As a photographer when you're looking for a model to shoot, what attributes do you look at first?

Tatianna: Just because a girl is pretty doesn't make them a model, sometimes that "odd" beauty can translate & be more photogenic... I look at a models energy & style, how they keep their self up, wardrobe, hair all that I am very detail oriented when it comes to "choosing" a model.

UVB: How would you describe what you're looking for from behind the camera, are you shooting what a woman would find beautiful or what man would find sexy?

Tatianna: Well I am very fortunate to see it from both perspectives, I like to look at the overall picture, what is appealing to a woman, because the model is my # 1 critic, models judge themselves harder than men judge them, so how the model feels about herself is most important. Then I look at what the man is seeing because the men take up the vast majority of the models fan base.

UVB: In a photo shoot what features of the model and background do you love to accentuate more?

Tatianna: Each model has there own qualities that stand out, each different but the most important thing along with the body is the face, hair, makeup & wardrobe have to be on point. When choosing a background I like to sometimes do a contrast of colors or edge & sensuality.



UVB: What's the difference between a photo of a sexy girl and a sexy photo of a girl?

Tatianna: LOL, the difference a photo of a sexy girl & a sexy photo of a girl... to me the photo of a sexy girl is all about "the girl" when you see the photo your eyes cant help but got to her, & a a sexy photo of a girl... that photo is all about every thing, that photo photo is entices the senses, you want to know more, when you look at it you cant help but look.

UVB:As a photographer, how do you get a model that is new to warm up, Do you pose your models or allow them to move freely on they own?

Tatianna: Usually my makeup artist is very good at talking to the model when shes getting her hair done, I usually will show books or magazines or talk to the girl, I talk to the girls as well, most models love me because I am very laid back & chill...

UVB: Do you find models are more comfortable with you because your a woman and more open to understanding how she is feeling or what she might be self conscious about?

Tatianna: Definately.

UVB: What is your process when you prepare for a shoot? Do you consult with the model, make artist, hair or wardrobe stylist or do you just
show up for the shoot ready to create some sexy kodak moments?

Tatianna: Usually the models will ask my advice on looks & what not, but mostly we do a mini consultation right before shooting.



UVB: Are you self taught in studio lighting and photo shop or did you attend any special classes?

Tatianna: Self taught as stated before hand.

UVB: When it comes to lighting Hard or soft how do you know which would make a perfect fitting for a photo shoot? Does the environment play big importance in the choice of lighting to use?

Tatianna: The models body type & complexion plays a big factor in choosing the lighting.

UVB: Some artists seem to be afraid to shoot women of color in bright hues. Usually sexy is associated with dark, mysterious color but i notice you also experiment with some bold colors in your port; what's your motivation?

Tatianna: I like to stand out... You have to stand out to be noticed



UVB: Your pictures are very naturalistic, in some cases plain by today's photo shop-happy standards. Does your use of natural light and minimal retouching say anything about what you find sexy?

Tatianna: When creating the final photo, I like to draw attention to what is the models best features... get rid of the imperfections that's it... When a model shows up to a casting with my photo she gets the job, so I've been told :)

UVB: What's the sexiest shoot you have had, most fun shooting?

Tatianna: I have the most fun shooting Ellesse Danielle, she is so sweet, down to earth & we laugh like little kids, Keani Cochelle is also a fun girl, I love her as well. Tosha Riea, has to be my sexiest girl she just sweat sex appeal, but my sexiest shoot to date probably has to be Tosha's shower pix.

UVB: Do you have a favorite model(s) or celeb(s) you love to shoot with?

Tatianna: My favorite model, I don't know that's a hard one, ask me who my least favorite is LOL, just kidding... I love them all....!

UVB: Have you ever shot male models? If so, do you find you take a different approach to they body?

Tatianna: I shoot male models on occasions & it is a struggle only because I cant post them.

UVB: Ever had a photographer's block, if yes, how did you get over it and get back on your grind?

Tatianna: Nope, I lose sleep over photo shoot concepts, I am up late looking at photography & reading tutorials & studying lighting & techniques.



UVB: Some of your credits include working with magazines such as 50fifty magazine, tearsheet magazine, Titanium girls magazine,Skintones magazine, Straight stuntin, ASIS, Urban Ink, sweets magazine; and have also worked with vh1's reality tv stars Cali, CornFed, Danger, Nia Riley, Tosha Lewis. What other recent work have you done? And what more projects should your fans and the readers be expecting from TLGlam Studio for 2012?

Tatianna: Recently I shot for Straight Stuntin & Sweets this was huge for me. I shot the whole calender for Erica Lynne for World Star Hip Hop, I also did my own calendar this year for the 1st time. I look forward to shooting 1 next year as well.

UVB: For bookings and rate info, how can you be contacted?

Tatianna lavin: Twitter.com/TLGlamStudio, www.tlglamstudio.com, facebook.com/TLGlamStudio


UVB: Where can the readers connect with you online to see your previous works?

Tatianna: www.tlglamstudio.com

ASIS Magazine Featuring Kendall Bruton Courtesy of TLGlam Studio

ASIS Magazine Featuring Rose Royce Courtesy of TLGlam Studio

Titanium girlz magazine cover featuring Nia Riley Courtesy of TLGlam Studio

sneak peak of Tatianna lavin photoshoot for 50fifty magazine featuring Rose Royce

sneak peak of Tatianna lavin photoshoot for 50fifty magazine featuring Kendall Bruton

sneak peak of Tatianna lavin photoshoot for 50fifty magazine featuring Britney leigh

Salute Ma, good looking out thanks for taking out time out of your busy schedule to do this lovely interview with us.

Interview done by Dani Reidd

Photos courtesy of TLGlam Studio

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THONG THURSDAY SPECIALS WITH AMBER PRIDDY

Amber Priddy born and raised in Hidden Valley, Charlotte NC. like every other kid Amber grew up in a very rough neighborhood. The Published model who has been seen on Smooth magazine, Blackmen's magazine 40on40 issue, ASIS magazine, Straight stuntin magazine, Sweets magazine and also 2011 blackmen's model of the year currently resides in Atlanta GA. I'm very bubbly, outgoing, loves to joke around, make people laugh, my best trait i would say my personality i feel like that's what has gotten my this far - She's says. She's also a video vixen and has been seen on Big Sean's Featuring Nicki Minaj video Dance, has also be seen on Young Jeezy's - Trap or die, Gucci Mane Ft Plies - Wasted, Young Joc - lookin boy, bubba sparxx ft ying yang twins - Miss new booty, plies - Becky and fabolous - Body ya. Amber is also an actress and has been seen on Tyler Perry's Madea goes to jail and house of pain...



UVB: Tell us about yourself? Where you from originally, and what was it like growing up in your neighborhood?

Amber: im from charlotte nc but i currently reside in atlanta ga. I grew up in a lil neighborhood in charlotte called hidden valley its off one of the busiest roads called N. Tryon st. I t was sort of a rough neighborhood but i managed to make it thru.

UVB: What's the best trait about you? And how would you best describe your personality?

Amber: i would say my best trait is my personality i feel like my personality is what has gotten me this far.. im very bubbly and outgoin and love to joke around and make people laugh

UVB: What's the biggest misconception about you?

Amber: has to definitely be about my booty being fake.. i hear that at least once a day people act like white girls just cant be thick and have shape

UVB: What's one thing you can't go through the day without? And when you not in front of the cameras working a shoot or a scene,what do you do to stay relaxed or busy?

Amber: i cant go one day without my phone, i think i would die.... when im not busy im usually in the house watching tv or at the mall shopping, thats my favorite



UVB: What do you think is your best physical feature(s) is? And what features do you like to show off?

Amber: my best physical feature i think is my eyes and second my booty...lol i try to accent my eyes the most tho

UVB: What's the sexiest outfit you will wear in public?

Amber: the sexiest i would do is maybe a catsuit or a really tight dress i have alot of shape so i cant do nothin to crazy

UVB: What's the first thing men or women compliment you for when you strutting your booty down the curbs? And what part of your body do you think get more attention from guys?

Amber: its always my booty lol i guess im not suppose to have it so they always like "what the hell" and my booty gets the most attention.

UVB: What's the craziest thing a fan has done to try to get your attention? And what's the best way to get your attention?

Amber: oh ive had alot of crazy things happen but they usually go for the booking email,, they try that then they try twitter, the best way to get my attention is just respect me and be humble and not be disrespectful.

UVB: lol that's so typical, tasty ass!!!



UVB: A man would impress you if? And what's the simplest thing that can make you happy?

Amber: a man would impress me of he went about everything in a respectful manner like sending flowers or a singing telegram or something real off the wall i would neva expect. the simplest thing that would make me happy is a kiss and an "I love u"

UVB: What's your philosophy on life, love, sex and relationships?

Amber: my philosophy is dont look for nothin let it find u and everything is already laid out for yu so just take one day at a time

UVB: What's your definition of a healthy relationship? And when it comes to relationships what's one thing you wish your man would pay more attention to?

Amber: i dont think there are healthy relationships i think every relationship has its ups and downs you just have to trust one another and hold each other down.

UVB: Is you single ot taken? If taken how does your man handle the attention you get from the entertainment industry? And if not what attributes and features do you look for in a man?

Amber: im very single and im also very picky you have to have your life together, your hygiene has to be perfect and you have to have goals you wanna accomplish



UVB: Do you consider yourself a very sexual person? When it comes to sex are you more into nice, hard, spontaneous and aggressive or slow and sensual?

Amber: im a scorpio so yes im very sexual but im into the love making and the slow sweaty workin hard sex lol

UVB: Bedroom fantasies, turn ons, turn offs? And what's your most important rule(s) of bedroom etiquette?

Amber: my bedroom turn on is alot of foreplay i wanna be drippin wet when he sticks it in there and my most important bedroom rule is "dont try any slick shit" lol

UVB: When and why did you pick up modeling? And when did you start seeing modeling as less of a hobby and more of a profession?

Amber: i been modeling for a while but just about three years ago i started to see it as a profession and i would have to say the last year is when it has picked up for me.

UVB: What was your experience like on your first shoot?

Amber: my first shooting experience was horrible i was in orlando fla and the guy tried to tell me i had to shoot naked scenes to make it and all these different lies just kept trying to have sex w me.



UVB: What was your first big break? And would you say that has gone a long way to creating a better platform for you in the entertainment industry?

Amber: my first big break was at the beginning of 2011 when marcus blassingame named me blackmen model of the year everyone started to want to work with me and take me serious after that

UVB: People tend to think modeling is a walk in the park, but they never seem to recognize the works, blood, sweat and tears to reach the desired results...can you tell us some of the challenging moments and how you keep your grind on point?

Amber: everyday is a challenging point in modeling with the media and your fans u just gotta stay humble keep your head up and do the best u can do

UVB: Apart from modeling you have also taking into acting, did you take acting classes or was it self taught from all the confidence and experiences you have built overtime posing for photoshoots?

Amber: ive never taking any acting classes what u see is what u get its all me

UVB: You have been featured as an extra on Tyler Perry's Madea goes to jail and House of payne. What was the experience like working with Tyler Perry? And what was your relationship with the other cast and crew like on and off the set?

Amber: it was great working with tyler perry i love that once he works with you he continues to work with you, and i made alot of friends off those sets



UVB: You have also taken lead roles as a video vixen and has made appearances on Bubba Sparxxx ft Ying Yang twins - Miss new booty, Young jeezy -trap or die, Plies- Becky, Young Joc - Lookin' Boy, Gucci Mane ft Plies - Wasted, Fabolous - body ya just to list a few. Which of them was the most fun shoot to do and what was your experience like?

Amber: i would say my most fun shoot was Big Sean feat NIcki minaj DANCE video we had alot of fun big sean is great to work with and didnt make any of us feel uncomfortable he laughed and joked with us to make sure we had a good shoot

UVB: In between taking up movie scripts and music video appearances you have been seen on the cover of Blackmen magazine 40 on 40 issue 2011, Blackmen model of the year, smooth magazine, Straight stuntin' mag, ASIS magazine, Sweets Mag, Show magazine, F.e.d.s Magazine. What other projects have you been a part of?

Amber: u said them all but look out for 2012 cause this is going to be my year

UVB: You got lovely curves, sexy legs and that back drop, bubble butt, ghetto booty to go with it. How do you sculpt your body into shape do you hit the gym or you just have an exotic sexy mix of genes?

Amber: i have great genes but im currently working with a trainer and taking kickboxing



UVB: Some models tend to do breathing exercises before a shoot, some watch their diets weeks before and some others just tone up, sexy, fierce confident and just work their magic. Do you sorta like have a special preparation routine or it just comes all natural?

Amber: no special routines i just go in there and do what im suppose to do

UVB: Where can the readers connect with you online? Get previews, take a tour , get copies of your previous works? And what should your fans be on the look for?

Amber: i always say just follow me on twitter and youll find out everything im doin @amberpriddy

UVB: For bookings, features, appearances and photoshoots how can you be contacted?

Amber: amberpriddybookings@gmail.com

UVB: Any final words for your fans?

Amber: 2012 is my year so lets do this

UVB: Thanks for a lovely interview Amber Priddy and shout out to Jean Chouteau Strategic planner of SR Impact Group



interview done by Dani Reid

posted by Dianne Ariella Winston

Photos courtesy of Mjflix

Howard Huang

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