Model Interviews
June 7, 2009
Dan Flood
by Loni Perry
 Raw Talent Photography Originally from Chicago, Dan is now a resident of Fort Worth Texas, who began modeling when he was asked to model for a clothing store. Since then he has done sunglass ads, clothing ads, live mannequin, fashion shows, fitness modeling, and advertisements for Crimson in the City, Fuse, Jet Lag Jeans, OutlawEyewear.com, The Voice, D magazine as well as in many biker ad magazines, all in Dallas. He dreams one day of working with Prada and Versace. “I’m Italian so modeling for my family’s country would be amazing.” He believes that to become successful in the modeling industry you must “keep yourself current and fresh. Stay open to new ideas, always stay focused.” When it comes to rejection as a model, “every door closed is another one open. Never give up, keep researching and network.”
He loves to model because “I love working with different photographers and seeing the end results. I love getting proofs and seeing my shots in action.”He believes that what sets him apart in the industry is his work ethic. “I enjoy working when there is a certain shot we need to get. I am very much disciplined and always striving to be better.” Dan’s advice for up and coming models is to “volunteer for all types of work, within reason, and always try to learn from other people in the industry. You are never too old to learn.”
 Adam Medders Photography Dan’s inspirations in life are successful people. “I love learning how others became successful and the obstacles they had to overcome.” Prosperity is one of his main goals. “I have set goals since I was a kid. I strive to achieve my dreams and work hard to be successful.”
When he’s not modeling, Dan enjoys reading, target shooting, lacrosse, indoor soccer and playing and watching football. But when he’s out with his friends, “I am pretty laid back, a movie on the weekend or a pick up game of football or basketball.” So what makes Dan laugh? “I love stand-up comedy. Anything I can relate to really hits home and makes me laugh.” As for his favorite comedian, “I would have to say Ron White. He is absolutely the funniest man I have ever heard. I do love Chelsea Handler on E!, I can not miss an episode.” What people wouldn’t realize about Dan is that “I am addicted to American Idol and Desperate Housewives; I love it, can’t miss an episode, DVR always on.”
Besides sports Dan stays in shape by watching his carbs and hitting the weights. He also uses his work out as a way to relax. “My escape is the gym. I love lifting and improving my physique. I know that sounds strange but after I am completely relaxed.” He says he can’t live without a weight room. “I go crazy when I can not lift weights for more than a day or so. It’s my ultimate stress relief.” As for the work out itself, “I love body sculpting. I work on strength and size building to high intensity and leaning out and getting cut. I love to see my body transform, and working hard to get to the end results.”
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