Namita Nayyar:
Do you take a special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Karina Chancey:
I totally believe you are what you eat. Depending on what I put in my mouth I can have a better digestion or feel completely bloated. It can affect my mood and energy level. Because of it I tend to choose a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, meat, fish & eggs. This is what works best for me. Lately I had to adjust to a new diet based on gluten free products which made me cut even more carbs from my diet. I got diagnosed this year with a mild form of Celiac Disease.
Thank God I don’t have a sweet tooth. The only sweet I really crave is dark chocolate. And I barely drink any alcohol as it makes me completely sick. A glass of wine or champagne on special occasions is more than enough. In the last year I have replaced coffee for Chai with oat milk and it really made a huge difference on my GERD.
Namita Nayyar:
You have glowing skin and gorgeous hair. Share with us your hair care and skincare routine.
Karina Chancey:
Awnnn thanks. I believe my genetics are good. It helps to have Brazilian golden skin. But the amount of stress and lack of sleep that I go through every day with my special son definitely has played a role in my life, especially my hair. I developed hypothyroid after giving birth to Maddox and I lost a lot of hair. I also need to reposition him in bed several times every night and it really has affected my amount of rest which is essential for anyone’s health. The dry weather in Colorado also doesn’t help much so my number one regime to keep a healthy skin and hair is hydration. I drink a lot of water daily. And because I love to suntan I use products from Obagi to avoid skin damage. But I definitely need to find the right cocktail of vitamins and products for my hair.
Namita Nayyar:
You go to different places and work with different professionals for your fashion photography career. For a photographer to adjust to different places with their own cultures, it must be difficult, and then to adjust to a fashion photography career in new locations and with different professional directors, what advice you can give to fellow fashion photographers in a similar situation?
Karina Chancey:
Being a good person is essential to succeed and does not depend on religion, status, race, color, political views or culture. The energy you bring, positive or negative, dictates your perceptions, receptions and radiations. Sometimes I am loud, sometimes I’m quiet. No matter where I go I read the energy and adjust. But one thing that I always bring with me is the excitement of being alive and having the opportunity to create art. I am definitely a sparkly bubbly girl. I love life! And I always aspire to be a giver. A giver of love, a giver of good vibes, and a giver of strength.
Namita Nayyar:
Your Instagram bio says you are an Art director and a Film Producer. Tell us more about your professional endeavor of yours?
Karina Chancey:
Art gives you the opportunity to expand your role in different directions. Creativity is the key to make it happen. For me, keeping a balance of all art forms, from writing to art composition to music to performing is what a director’s job is. I have explored it all from when I was in College to nowadays. I am always open to learn, perform and express myself.
There has been times that because of a client budget I had to do everything on a set from art direction to balance light and photography. I haven’t worked as a film producer since early 2000 but I am craving a new opportunity. I had a blast at Cannes Film Festival and I am counting the days to get into the movie industry.
Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding fashion photographer girls, who all are your fans and shall like to know from you for their climb to the ladder of success in the field of fashion and glamour photography?
Karina Chancey:
The key to success is to keep growing in all areas of life – mental, emotional, spiritual, as well as physical. Constant effort and enthusiasm are essential. Own your path and never play victim. Hardships exist to teach you a lesson. Grow from it! You only know how strong you are when being strong is your only choice. Seek opportunities and always give thanks. Be vulnerable, have fun and spread your light wherever you go. You are unique and this is your real power!
Namita Nayyar:
You have been Fashion Photographer for magazines like MAXIM, FHM, Esquire, Bazaar, Glamour, and many others. Fashion and Glamour modeling involves doing bold photo shoots. How you are able to imbibe in the models to be so body confident to bring the best out of them and produce stunning photographs?
Karina Chancey:
Photography is like exploring a new dimension. I must be fully present to create real magic. Once I set the tone with my energy everything flows. By spreading happiness, love & confidence into the subject I am shooting I am able to create a masterpiece. I always receive what I give. Even if I need drama I give drama.
Namita Nayyar:
How do you train your abs? One secret to your toned body.
Karina Chancey:
Hot Yoga is definitely the answer for a core power & abs definition. Through every session besides using my core to keep balance I do around 150 crunches.
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