An Intimate Look at 10 Hot New Green Models

Beautiful portraits of the finalists from Project Green Search.

By Brian Clark Howard

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jessica williamson, project green search, green models, green fashion jessica williamson for project green search Green photographer Courtney Dailey served as the official lenser for the recent Project Green Search green modeling competition, and made these stunning portraits of the ten finalists. Click through to learn more about Dailey's approach and to see her gorgeous photo of competition winner Rachel Avalon. Then read our complete interview with Courtney Dailey.

Zion Francis

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Karen Pannocchia

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Juliana Tran

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Ariel Clay

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Vanessa Meier

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Erika Schmid

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Leilani Munter

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Rachael Joy

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Rachel Avalon

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