Ellen Burkhardt, 20

Hometown: Burnsville
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 140 lbs.

Essay

Being a model means more than having certain features or a specific body type. It means exuding confidence and maintaining a sense of poise in all situations. It also means having passion, dedication, and commitment. I have these qualities, and I know that with the opportunity, I could use them to be a model. I believe modeling is more than taking a pretty picture or exuding a certain image. I believe it is a way to make a statement and send a message through the art of photography and design. It is for these reasons that I have what it takes to be a real model.