Model Feature: Claire Fruin | RKP Model Membership

She has a quiet confidence that feels completely her own.

We have known Claire for much of her life, and something tells us this is only the beginning. She is thoughtful, intuitive, adventurous, and full of potential—and we fully expect her to do incredible things with whatever path she chooses next.

Some people have a quiet way of making an impression, and Claire Fruin is one of them.

We have known Claire since she was just 10 years old, which makes watching her step into the RKP Model Membership especially meaningful. Over the years, we have had the privilege of photographing so many of the women in her family—from her sister’s senior photos to her mom’s professional headshots and women’s portraits, along with portraits of both of Claire’s grandmothers.

Now, it has been Claire’s turn to step in front of the camera and make the experience her own.

Claire has a deep love for both horseback riding and modeling, and there is a sense of freedom about her that comes through naturally in photographs. On the 16Personalities test, Claire is an Adventurer, and that description fits her beautifully. She is independent, intuitive, observant, and drawn to experiencing life rather than simply watching it pass by.

One of Claire’s strongest qualities is the way she listens. She pays attention—not only to what is being said, but to the feeling underneath it. That intuition makes her easy to direct and incredibly interesting to photograph because she understands the mood and emotion behind a creative concept.

Through our RKP Model Membership in Post Falls, Idaho, we work with models and creatives from Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Spokane, Moscow, North Idaho, and the surrounding Inland Northwest, creating editorial photoshoots, professional modeling portfolios, and opportunities to grow creatively in front of the camera.