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Robert
Inhuman interviews Amber Evans, October 2006
Robert Inhuman: What was your initial
motivation in becoming a model and has it changed over time? Also, is there an
online biography of your career that you would most recommend for anyone
interested in learning your history?
Amber Evans: In 1998, I
was approached by some friends who had just started modeling for what was then
a brand new website, Foxes.com They were scouting new models for the
producer/photographer, Woody, and I was interested, so I called him, we did our
first shoot, and the rest, as they say, is history.
My only authorized bios
are on my site and on my MySpace page, but I
understand that I am widely exploited on the web. I even have a Wikipedia
entry. Also my pictures are pirated and
used for thousands of purposes; escort ads, dating sites, even the cover of a
vinyl album.
How are variables such as location,
clothing, etc. chosen for shoots and
who directs/curates your projects?
It's funny how far we've
come in this regard. When I first
started shooting for Foxes, it was just me and Woody, out in the desert with a
reflector. Now it's a huge
production. We have an assistant, a
make-up artist, all this lighting equipment... but you can see how the quality
of the sites and photography have evolved over time, so it is well worth it.
We are always searching
for new locations, primarily luxury homes in which to shoot. I choose and purchase my own wardrobe, but sometimes
we have requests from fans, and Woody helps me out with his suggestions.
What is your favorite aspect of your
career and are there specific
projects that have been most rewarding?
I started when I was so
young, so it's fun to look back and see how I, personally, have changed and
grown over time. I like to think I'm
getting better with age... or maybe it's just the new lighting :)
I like my fans. They are so loyal... it wasn't until I
started putting up my wardrobe and photos for auction on our auction site,
Babeway.com, that I realized how many fans I have, not just all over the US,
but all over the world. I've sent stuff
to
How important is a balance between
reality and illusion in your work? As
an artist and sexual icon how do
factors of illusion come into consideration
for projects ie.
photo technique, body language, etc?
Aside from the standard
considerations of posing, I'm just me, even when I shoot. Woody and I have worked together for over 8
years now, so we are extremely comfortable with one another. It just flows, we work very quickly once the
set is ready, and it's fun.
Have you met opposition from people
opposed to your work; if so what is
your reaction or statement for people who
object? Is justification to these
people important to you or not?
Surprisingly, not
really... In my daily life, I'm just a normal girl... I don't live the life of
a porn star/sexual icon. What opposition
I have faced comes in the form of a random email, and I choose to not respond
to such attacks. They are coming from
people who don't know me as a person at all, and those people who feel the need
to lash out at people they don't know for superficial reasons clearly have
their own issues to deal with. I find it
best not to engage such people in any form of conversation.
Most fans are familiar with your still
photographic media, have you
worked in other media? Why or why not;
which is most satisfying or
appealing?
I have not worked in any
other media... I like what I do, and so do my fans. I'm happy with the finished product, and I've
just never had the desire to take it any further.
For more information and samples of
Amber’s extensive photo collections: