On Instagram there are a staggering amount of talented models, photographers, artists, musicians and cosplayers (plus many more) and it has been a joy to discover that talent. It’s been even more of a joy to discover the gorgeous and talented Kat Reaper! We asked Kat for an interview, she very kindly agreed!
You’ve been modelling now for 19 years, but what got you into it at the start and how have you changed as a model either in your approach or what you want to achieve?
I got into modelling by accident. I was chosen to model prom dresses for a retail store. Modelling has changed so much for me its my job now. I would love to be on a cover on a magazine someday
What do you look for in images that instantly make it a good photograph?
The focus in the image and the editing
What styles genre do you find the most challenging and why? Are there still some types of modeling /photography that you are yet to try
Cosplay is the most challenging because it’s a lot of work, costumes and props. But i love it. I still have to try underwater photography.
What’s been the best bit of advice you’ve had for modeling?
My best advice would be that model is very hard work. You have to work at it to be good at it and work at it to get paid to model.
You have your own Studio, could you tell us a little about that?
I run a studio with my photographer/artist boyfriend Robrecht. We run it out of his home with lighting and different setups.
You’re a terrific cosplayer, and your boyfriend is too, what are your favourite characters to cosplay?
Thank you. I really have grown in my cosplay thanks to my boyfriend he is a professional cosplayer. I really love all the cosplays I do especially the catgirl ones.
What are the most challenging aspects of cosplay, and how does it compare to modeling for a studio shoot?
Cosplay is challenging because you are portraying a character. Compared to Modeling i can be myself well most of the time.
And you’re something of a gamer too! Which games do you play online and what is about them that draws you to them?
I play a lot of games online, Destiny, Overwatch. I just love video games. I have since I was 2 years old.
Attitudes to girl gamers have not been great, have things changed with a wider acceptance that girls can game too?
Growing up liking video games was really rough and it still is. I got bullied for being a gamer. Even now people are still shocked that I play video games. I think it has changed and female gamers are more accepted now.
What has been the nicest thing a fan has said or done for you?
I have had so many fans say and do the nicest things for me all the time. But I think the nicest thing was a fan coming up to me in person and telling me that I helped them be more comfortable modelling. It’s the best feeling knowing that I’m helping people be more confident.
We’d like to say a huge thank you to Kat, and you can find her on the following Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katreaper
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