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

Lauryn Glotfelty

Q: What was your position with Gladys?
A: I am a 2014 Love Issue Dream Star.

Q: Occupation:
A: I am a high school freshman.

Q. How did you learn about entering our Gladys Magazine Model Contest?
A. My Hair & Makeup Stylist suggested I should enter after seeing one of the Gladys Magazines and reading about the contest.

Q. What was your experience like on your photo shoot for Gladys?
A. My experience on my Gladys photo shoot was exciting and rewarding. I have worked with the photographer on past projects, and it's always a fun and humorous experience. It also allowed me the awesome opportunity to make a new friend.

Q. What 3 adjectives best describe you and why?
A: Passionate:

• I'm passionate about modeling and being in front of the camera. It gives me the opportunity to let loose and be creative.
• Vivacious:
• I consider myself to have a vivacious personality. I love to dance and sing spontaneously. My friends and family would all agree.
• Versatile:
• I feel versatile is a good adjective to describe me, and how I can adapt to various situations. Being involved with modeling and dance, you always have to be prepared to adapt and change depending on the situation.

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

Kristina Celeste

Q: What was your position with Gladys?
A: I was a Spring issue Dream star!

Q: Occupation:
A: High School sophomore

Q: How did you learn about entering our Gladys magazine model contest?
A: I learned about Gladys Magazine's model contest from friends who were previous Dream Stars!

Q: What was your experience like on your photo shoot for Gladys?
A: The experience on the photo shoot could not have been more perfect. For it being my first time, everyone I worked with made me feel extremely comfortable with all of the positive vibes! There was loud, exciting music to make me feel relaxed, and the setting was beautiful! The hair & make up artist, the photographer, and I all worked so well! I loved it!

Q: What 3 adjectives best describe you? Why?
A: Three words to describe me would be:

• Jovial because no matter what I'm doing throughout the day, you can always catch me with a smile! I like to find the good in all that I do.
• Spontaneous because I like to try new things go to new places, and I'm not afraid of being myself. For example, if my dad and I both have nothing to do on Saturday night, we will randomly explore around the city of Pittsburgh, or just drive around!
• Athletic because all of my life has been revolved around the sports that I've done. I am currently participating in High School cheer, track, and gymnastics while maintaining my academic responsibilities.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Brian Hanna (PhotosOnCall)
MODEL: Kristina Celeste
Hair and Makeup: Fluhme Beauty - Dana Gibson
Location: Fluhme Residence
Wardrobe: Sorelle Bridal Salon, Washington, PA

Jana Costa

Q: What is your position with Gladys?
A: I am a 2014 Dream Star.

Q: How did you learn about entering our Gladys Magazine Model Contest?
A: My photographer Cameron saw the contest signed me up!

Q: What was your experience like on your photo shoot for Gladys?
A: My photo shoot was amazing! I had a great time shooting.

Q: What three adjectives best describe you?
A: Fun, pleasant, and glamorous/magnificent!

Photographer: Cameron Habashian www.DCProStudio.com