Model Amber Podlaski by photographer Michael Pagara

Amber Podlaski had a dream when she was a little girl: To become a model. By changing herself into a Celeste-Greek Goddess in the photostory of photographer Michael Pagara, she is recalling the happiness of the moment her dream came true.

Model Amber Podlaski is featured in the photo story Celeste-Greek Goddess by photographer Michael Pagara. Dress, Amanda Sue. Shoulder cape, Tamara Sims.

“Before I started my modeling career, I had a dream. A dream that every little girl possessed, to be a supermodel and to walk the runway. When I was younger, shows like ‘America’s Next Top Model’ intrigued me and planted a seed inside me that would one day bloom into my modeling career. Fashion, glamour, and couture always seemed unattainable to me. Figuring out how to get my foot in the door of the fashion industry was the hardest part.”

Dress, Amanda Sue. Shoulder cape, Tamara Sims.

“I luckily got discovered and signed to my now mother agency Genetics. Genetics helped guide me, transform my image, and enhance my career. My portfolio started to grow, as well as new interest from others recognizing my modeling.”

Dress, Amanda Sue. Shoulder cape, Tamara Sims.

“After countless hours of shooting and working towards my dream, I got the opportunity to meet with my now New York City agency ‘Fenton Models’. The next chapter of my modeling journey began at Fenton. I started going to castings and go-see’s. I had to learn about rejection. Rejection is the hardest part of the industry.”

Gold and white dress, Angel Fashions.

“After countless rejections, I booked my dream job, walking in New York Fashion Week. Being able to walk for such a coveted event as NYFW helped solidify my spot as a model in the fashion industry. Since NYFW, I have worked with amazing clients and have been signed internationally.”

Gold chain top, Crown and Maiden.

I am now signed with Model Zone in Mexico, and my dream agency Boom in Milan. I am so proud of where my dreams are taking me, and why it is so important to never stop dreaming.”

Gold and white dress, Angel Fashions.

Photographer/ Creative Director: Michael Pagara @mpagara20
Model: Amber Podlaski @amberpodlaski
Makeup Artist: Anna Nguyen @glamannamua
Hair Stylist: Holly Heymann @its_holly_heymann
Stylist: Tony Barr Jr. @tonytheestylist
Assistant: Evan Gurman @etg.photos
Wardrobe: The Confessional Showroom @the_confessional_showroom_nyc

Story shared by model Amber Podlaski.
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