For someone relatively new to modeling, Rustin brought a natural ease to his second shoot with me. We alternated between structured urban backdrops in downtown Orlando and more intimate hotel settings, giving him room to explore different facets of self-presentation. While we spent time working through technical aspects of posing and angles, his background as a personal trainer gave him a baseline awareness of movement and form that proved invaluable. What stood out was his receptiveness to feedback and willingness to experiment – qualities that matter more than experience when it comes to creating authentic images.