In 60 years to become a model: the story of one of the St. Petersburg pensioner

Ten years ago, the defense could do only a select few. Today, when in the fashion industry there is a demand for the most unexpected characters, the success in this area can reach not only young beauty with canonical parameters 90-60-90. The main thing now — is a special charm and, of course, faith in their own strength. Proof that dream can become a reality, even after 50, is the story of Elena Luneva — a former accountant from St. Petersburg.

The life of residents of the Northern capital of Elena Luneva to 56 years could be called normal. The woman worked for many years as a civil engineer, and then as an accountant, got married, had two children. It only remained to wait for retirement to enjoy family coziness and grandchildren. But Elena suddenly realized that he wanted to change something in life and then got down to business.

In 56 years, the woman left the job in the accounting Department, bought a subscription to a fitness club and got really into yoga. According to Elena, inspired her Igor Gavar-the founder of model Agency "Oldukca", speaking in the program "Sindeeva" on TV channel "Dozhd". Luneva decided — "This is for me!" and started walking to the target.

I must say that the talents of destiny Elena to him. Still working as an engineer in Soviet design Institute, she actively participated in Amateur performances and even played in theatrical productions of the drama club. Although since then and it's been a while, Lunev was not afraid of the public and know how to present yourself in the best light.

The first step of beginning a 56-year-old model was unsuccessful. Elena sent his portfolio to the "Aldescu", but got no response. Now Luneva suggests that all the matter in Amateur photo shoots, which is not much. After that, the woman turned to her friend who are professionally engaged in photography and that she made a real model photo shoot.

New portfolio has been sent back in "Aldescu" and the Agency "Madam Models 40+". In "Oldest" still said nothing, but the Agency soon called and offered cooperation. So almost 60 years Elena Luneva became a professional model.

After starting with a "Madam Models" three years have passed and now Elena Luneva is collaborating with several magazines, advertises product brands and has its own instagram account. The main work "model grandmother" is shooting for the Agency GoldenAge promoting clothes and accessories for women at that age.

In an interview with Elena Luneva says that he feels happy because he feels inner freedom, to travel the world, to realize self-love and a lot to communicate with people who make her interesting.