Name: Miss Benilda D.
Ethnicity: Puerto Rican
Location: Panama City, Florida
Height: 5′5″
Weight: 127lbs
Stats: 34B-25-36
Occupation: Gogo dancer, freelance digital designer
Major: Digital Design
Website: http://www.miss-benilda.com

Describe yourself in three words.
Quiet, friendly, ambitious

What trait do you like most about yourself?
I like how i don’t take crap from anyone. If I don’t like something, I say it. I don’t let people walk all over me.

How long have you been modeling, and how did you get started?
I’ve been modeling since 2003. I started when my mom put me in modeling/etiquette classes in Puerto Rico to help with my self-esteem and confidence.

What are some of your modeling highlights so far?
I was a semi-finalist in Maxim’s 2009 Hometown Hotties contest. I’ve had the opportunity to travel to different cities, and modeling has helped me get into the gogo dancing scene.

What do you do for fun?
I love to travel! I’m always driving somewhere in my Scion.

What is your best beauty secret?
Ha, ha! I don’t have one! I’m lame.

What are some of your upcoming projects?
Well, I’ll be re-designing my website again soon, and I’ll be traveling a lot more this coming year, so stay tuned!

Do you have any advice for aspiring models?
Just be yourself. Someone somewhere is going to like you and book you, but also expect to be rejected a lot like I have. Either way don’t let it get to you. When one door closes, another door opens.

Why do you love 12VSpotlight?
The lights are really cute and convenient

Do you have any closing remarks?
I just wanna say thank you to all those have have supported me and have followed me all these years. I’d be just another girl without all of you. *hugs everyone*

Photographer Credits: Eduardo Perez, Brandon Zckry Photography, Palmeira Photography, Josh Lyons, Kirk Mathis

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Name: Lariyah Daniels
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Location: Franklin Park, Illinois
Height: 5′6″
Weight: 118 lbs
Stats: 34D-25-34
Occupation: Print/Promotional Model
Major: Architecture
Website: http://www.myspace.com/lariyah

Describe yourself in three words.
Open-minded , outgoing , adventurous

What trait do you like most about yourself?
Self-confidence

How long have you been modeling, and how did you get started?
About 3 years – I was asked to work for DirecTV and ESPN at NASCAR

What are some of your modeling highlights so far?
Over 35 promotions, nearly 100 photo shoots, 3 calendars, fliers, and many show appearances

What do you do for fun?
Go to the gym, studying, cleaning my house, and shopping

What is your best beauty secret?
Cereal with soy milk every morning and at least 6-7 hours of sleep if possible

What are some of your upcoming projects?
Promotional work for Office Max, Paper Jamz Guitars, my music demo recording, and more

Do you have any advice for aspiring models?
Dreams are possible to reach if you really believe and try to make them come true as hard as you can

Why do you love 12VSpotlight?
Because of the opportunities it gives to models

Do you have any closing remarks?
Carpe diem

Photographer Credit: Tom Lane

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Name: Amanda Kidwell
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Location: Fresno, California
Height: 5′9″
Weight: 125 lbs
Stats: 34- 25- 35
Occupation: Student
Major: Liberal Studies
Website: http://www.modelmayhem.com/AmandaKidwell

Describe yourself in three words.
Funny, sociable, outspoken

What trait do you like most about yourself?
My confidence

How long have you been modeling, and how did you get started?
I started modeling a few years ago. It began with fashion shows and runway shows. Recently, I moved on to doing photo shoots, and I found that I love being in front of the camera!

What are some of your modeling highlights so far?
One of the highlights of my modeling career so far would have to be a fashion show I did in Santa Rosa at the Chrome Lotus. It was exhilarating, and the energy was amazing there!

What do you do for fun?
For fun, I love to cook and rock climb!!

What is your best beauty secret?
My best beauty secret is apricot face scrub! I love, love, love it! It makes any girl or guy just GLOW!

What are some of your upcoming projects?
My upcoming projects are just a whole bunch of photo shoots. I travel to LA and the Bay Area a lot for work, and I LOVE it!

Do you have any advice for aspiring models?
To just be your self – being down to earth gets you a lot further than being a diva!

Why do you love 12VSpotlight?
I love 12VSpotlight because it’s convenient and genius! Also, the fun colors rock!!

Do you have any closing remarks?
“Never let the fear of falling hold you down”

Photographer Credits: Katt Brush, Rick Duncan Sr., Yellow Bubbles

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Name: TOFA
Location: Berlin, Germany
Websites: http://www.metofa.com, http://www.lightwriting.de

How did you get into light graffiti?
After I experienced an installation of Pipslab (NL), the pioneers in interactive light-writing – In 2003, I was asked to take photos of well-known Berlin graffiti Artists Akim & Zasd during their light-performance in 2005.  For them it was just a one-night session, but for me it started to become passion.  As there are no rules and boarders regarding the photos/films you can produce with little efforts, it’s a perfect thing for working actively offline.  That’s when I started in 2005, together with my friend Nash, on photographing longtime-exposure shots with lots of experimental concepts.  Today I combine all skills of multimedia to get my imaginations and concepts visible.

Describe your work/style in three words.
Analogue/digital, urban, conceptual

Who has influenced you and your work?
Vaserely, Picasso, Pipslab, Akim

What are some interesting projects you’ve worked on?

• Showcase for Sony alpha Camera 2009
• Interior-designs and the art direction for Tresor Berlin with my crew “The Core” since 2007
• 1^st International lightwrite festival in 2009
• Hugescale mappings at TresorM, space for contemporary art and music

What are some of your upcoming projects?

• Development of our studio/institute Schaltraum (http://www.schaltraumberlin.com) – a unique space for digital arts, conferences and multimedia-purposes
• A China-tour with showcases and lectures at universities this autumn
• A Documentary film about Detroit’s techno roots
• An international light-writing book

Do you have any advice for people who want to get into light graffiti?
Go out, and get active.  Make yourself a concept, integrating your ideas in urban environment.  And for sure – less is more.

Why do you love 12Vspotlight?
It´s so mini and bright at the same time that I can always take it with me in my pockets.

Who do you want to give a shout out/ big ups to?
Big up to my crew “The Core,” then to Tresor, especially Dimitri, who always supported me in my projects.  Thanks!

Photographer Credit: Tofa | Chris Noelle

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Model Spotlight

Model Spotlight July 2010 - Tanah Combs

Periodically, we will shine our light on a model and showcase her with a brief interview and photo gallery. If you are selected, you will receive a personalized feature on our website.

If you are a model, at least 18 years old, and interested in being in our “Spotlight,” please send an email to models@12vspotlight.com containing the following information:

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Modeling Experience:
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E-mail Address or contact:

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Car Spotlight

Car Spotlight - July 2010 - 1956 Chevy Pickup

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E-mail Address or contact:
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Torque:
Color of your Car:
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Light Graffiti Artist Spotlight

Light Graffiti Artist - June 2010 - Aaron Bauer

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Name: Tanah Combs
Ethnicity: I’m a mutt – Irish, Sioux, Hun, and German
Location: Whitestown, Indiana
Height: 5′4″
Weight: 104 lbs
Stats: 32B-25-37
Occupation: Safety Coordinator
Degrees: B.S. Safety Science, pursuing M.S. in Occupational Health and Safety
Website: http://www.facebook.com/tanah.combs

Describe yourself in three words.
Fun, passionate, nerd

What trait do you like most about yourself?
Fearlessness – I love to attempt new things, and I’m not afraid to embarrass myself in the process.

How long have you been modeling, and how did you get started?
I’ve been modeling since I graduated high school in 2004.  My mom entered me in a beauty pageant (my first one!) when I was a senior, and I won a modeling contract.

What are some of your modeling highlights so far?
August issue of Fashion Wrap Up with TAVIK Swimwear and MadrinDesigns, CYPHAN spokesmodel, Miss World’s Fastest Drummer, WNDE Sports Girl, and working with LadyLash are my favorite highlights.

What do you do for fun?
I love doing anything outdoors – rock climbing, hiking, metal detecting (the nerd thing), and swimming are my favorites.  I also read, try new recipes, and decorate when I have time.

What is your best beauty secret?
Coconut water!  Hydration, electrolytes, and potassium are major benefits from drinking natural coconut water.

What are some of your upcoming projects?
This is my busy season as a safety coordinator, but I’m still fitting in a few shoots and making appearances as a Zippo Hottie.  The shoot I’m most excited about revolves around a woodland creature mask.

Do you have any advice for aspiring models?
Don’t show up late or be a no-show for an event or a photo shoot!  Also, ask for references if you are unfamiliar with a photographer.  If you can, have your own model agreement written up so that you know exactly what all of the language means before you sign.

Why do you love 12VSpotlight?
I love how the spotlight plugs into the cigarette lighter, so I can always have a charged mini-flashlight on the go.

Do you have any closing remarks?
Thank you, Abigail Michelle, for guiding me to 12VSpotlight.

Photographer Credits: Brian Logan, Michael Trace, Zack Isaac

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Name: Bill Reimann
Team: Reimann Racing – special thanks to JT Specialty
Location: Boise, Idaho
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Pickup
Year: 1956
Transmission: Turbo 350
Horsepower: Pushing 400 hp baby!
Torque: estimated 350 – 400 ft-lbs
Color of Car: Smurf Blue (or 1992 Chevy Electric Blue)
Color of Spotlight: All of ‘em

Modifications:

Dropped 8″, 4 wheel red Wilwood disc brakes, independent front suspension, 18″ wheels in front, 20″ in back, 13.5″ WIDE!  350 engine with flowmaster dual exhaust, 12 bolt posi, bed sports new wood bed and under-bed aluminum 16 gallon gas tank.  Interior has Lokar shifter, Dakota Digital Dash, Momo Steering Wheel, Bench-bucket seat from Dodge Dakota… still no heater or A/C (robs too much horsepower).  Custom Idaho license plate:  SPTLGHT

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Why do you love 12VSpotlight?
Great excuse to GET LIT

Photographer Credit: Bill Reimann

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