Julie Lowery
Julie Lowery lives in Sheffield and is in her early fifties. A full-time fashion and lifestyle model, she has featured in campaigns for Wella Hair, Harley Davidson Apparel, Boots No, Oil of
Olay and Kaleidoscope. Previously, she worked as a veterinary nurse, travel courier and beauty therapist, and was a volunteer Special Police Constable.
“My modelling career began, rather unusually, at the age of 32. Friends had encouraged me but I lacked confidence. As I entered my thirties, I began to grow into myself.
“I sent over a couple of snaps to Boss Model Management. They asked me to an interview and took me on their books that day.
“I did shoots for Marks & Spencer’s magazines, Littlewoods, QE2 cruises, Hotter Shoes and many household names. When I reached 40, my career went up a notch. I worked on worldwide campaigns for Wella
Hair and Harley Davidson, one of my favourites, travelling to the US to shoot biking clothes in Death Valley.
“I modelled for FHM magazine at 45. My body image has always been fairly balanced. However, I saw myself as a larger model – size 10/12 – and felt the intimidating pressure to be thinner on many occasions. Sometimes the criticism and rejection from agencies and potential clients based purely on your size can bring you to tears and it takes guts to wipe away the hurt and crack on with the next shoot. I learned that you cannot be everything to everybody and you must own your own look.”
Julie is represented by MOT Models, www.motmodel.com