Modelling
At the age of 16, Vodianova began pursuing a career in modelling and was later discovered by a scout, which led to her moving to Paris and signing with the agency Viva Models.
She went on to become an internationally successful model, working with leading fashion photographers including Mario Testino and Annie Leibovitz, and appearing in major publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Interview.
Vodianova appeared on the cover of American Vogue in September 2004 alongside Gisele Bündchen and Daria Werbowy, and later as a solo cover model in July 2007.
In 2009, she entered a multi-year collaboration with the French lingerie brand Etam, designing seasonal collections marketed under the label Natalia pour Etam.
She has also worked extensively with major fashion houses and brands, including Guerlain and Stella McCartney, and has been featured in numerous international advertising campaigns.
Vodianova has been repeatedly listed among the world's highest-paid models by Forbes, reflecting her commercial success in the fashion industry.