For the latest MODEL TALK section we team up with photographer LOUIS DANIEL BOTHA who ventured to CAPE TOWN to capture the portrait session with the promising LUKE VOLKER. Luke sits down with MMSCENE to talk about his model beginning, hidden talents and beauty essentials.
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How were you discovered?
I was discover at a waterpolo match when I was 15 years old.
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What are you up to these days besides modelling?
I am busy with my degree in Marketing here in Cape Town. I surf and workout a lot, also I party a lot (modeling helps with that).
If you weren’t a model what would you be?
A good student.
Your personal passion or hidden talents?
My personal passion is film. Being an actor was the first thing I ever wanted to do as a kid, I also used to love making short films when I was younger and am still fascinated by film direction and production. Also music. I dig playing guitar and drums and making music with my mates. It’s especially fun after a few beers!
What have you learnt from the modelling industry?
That business and pleasure can actually mix quite well.
How would you describe your style?
The girl sitting next to me says James Dean. Works for me.
Which piece could you not live without?
Blue jeans. White shirt.
What are your beauty essentials?
Moisturizer and drinking a lot of water.
Name three places that you want to travel to.
New York, Barcelona, Peru.
What’s on your current playlist?
Chili Peppers, arctic monkeys, the strokes, biggie smalls, a lot of underground hip hop and techno!
A quote that sums you up:
There’s a difference between being alive and feeling alive. I try to feel alive as often as possible.
Keep up with Luke on instagram @volkerinthewild
Photography and styling Louis Daniel Botha
Model Luke Volker at BOSS Models Cape Town
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