Migneris Montalvo

Q: What is your position with Gladys Magazine?
A: Wedding and Couture 2014 Dream Star model.

Q: Occupation:
A: Aspiring Model

Q: How did you learn about entering our Gladys Magazine Modeling Contest?
A: Someone anonymously submitted me to this contest, so I was super surprised when I received the news that I was one of the winners!

Q: What was your experience like on your Gladys Magazine photo shoot?
A: The photo shoot was an amazing experience. I had a great time working with the team; they made me feel very comfortable and made me look fabulous.

Q: What are three adjectives that describe you? Why?
A: Thankful- I feel thankful to have had the opportunity to work with and meet great people; also, being a part of this great magazine!

Elated- I felt elated to be one of the winners and to be published in Gladys Magazine.

Valuable- Being part of the Wedding and Couture issue of Gladys Magazine was a valuable experience that it will help me further my modeling career.

Photographer: Tracy Englund, www.thisisyou.net
Model: Migneris Montalvo
Hair/Makeup: Nancy Dunson, www.nancydunson.com
Dresses/Accessories: Olive Style, www.olivestyle.squarespace.com
Stylist: Brandi Shelton
Assistant Stylist: Felicia Dortch
Venue/Props: La Fais Do-Do, www.lafaisdodo.com 

Mariah Custer

Q: What was your position with Gladys?
A: Spring Issue Dream Star

Q: How did you learn about entering our Gladys Magazine Model contest?
A: I first became familiar with Gladys magazine when I competed in the Miss PA teen USA pageant. All contestants received a complimentary issue of Gladys magazine. After the pageant, Gladys editorial intern Stephanie Scarci sent me information about the Dream Star contest.

Q: What was your experience like on your photo shoot for Gladys?
A: I had such an enjoyable experience at the Gladys magazine photo shoot! Hair and make-up artist, Tina Ferry, did such an amazing job making me look my best for this special day. Photographer Rich Beitzel was a true professional; he made the shoot fun and memorable.

Q: What three adjectives best describe you and why?
A: Three words that best describe me are compassionate, creative, and reliable. I'm compassionate because I care about others needs before my own. Creative is a word that describes me because I love to draw, and design in my free time. Photography is another one of my favorite hobbies. I am very open minded, and love to think outside the box. The word reliable describes me because I am someone you can depend on. I am always there when someone needs me.

Photography: Rich Beitzel; Beitzel Photography
Model: Mariah Custer
Hair/Makeup: Tina Ferry
Outfits and accessories: Coni and Franc, Morgantown, WV
Location: Spa Roma, Cheat Lake, WV