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Kayla,
You have a potential civil action on at least 2 levels, the first is the use of your likeness without your consent, that technically is a copyright violation. That one is cut and dry.
You may also have a punitive remedy if you can prove damages, this one may be a bit tougher but the big win would be the use of your likeness without your consent.
An attorney can advise you how to proceed, and I highly recommend you get one. Check the laws, you may be able to make them answer in YOUR state, particularly if that image shows up in a version of the magazine in your state. Again an attorney would be able to answer that question.
You would probably also name the magazine in the lawsuit as well as the photographer, they have a responsibility to make sure that the images that they publish don't violate anyones copyright (in this case yours) and the magazine does have money.
I suspect you have a winner but a competent attorney is what you need...get one soon.
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