In November of 2015, way before TREND45 started, Remy Lewbel had his first modeling gig. Edge Portraits, now closed, hired Lewbel for a lifestyle and editorial shoot. Remy Lewbel paired with Sammy, a talented, up-and-coming photographer. Lewbel was just newly 18 years old and was smitten this creative and sweet German woman of 23. Remy and Sammy began dating in December 2015. Through Sammy, Lewbel would be introduced to new connections and photographers to start his path into the modeling industry. “Sammy jumpstarted it for me. You have a moment of understanding, and you have to be grateful for the people who are put in your life” (Lewbel, Remy. Personal Interview. 25 July 2020). Remy Lewbel was introduced to Sammy’s co-worker Jeffery Mullins in January 2017. They created a photoshoot in the back of a garage, and still, today is one Remy Lewbel’s favorite shoots.