Model for me (photography)

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Photography

Hello and thanks for your interest in working with me.

While most of my work these days involves body painting, I do have the occasional non-paint project.

I prefer to pay models, rather then working for trade. I pay cash when you show up. I think the models are happier and more enthusiastic about working this way. I will still provide images from the shoot that you can use for your own purposes. I am doing this as a hobby and not a profession, and so I have no financial interest in the images or in being stingy with copyright. But since you are being paid, I don't feel that I need to guarantee any certain number of edited images or any special time frame for editing them. You can take raw images after the shoot if you want to stick around for them, and if you bring a thumb drive or blank disk. For edited images you will have to wait for my time frame and assuming that I want to edit one from our shoot.

Some models will be more interested in edited images then in pay, or in doing their own projects with me, and so I will from time to time work out a trade deal, although it is rare because I like to work on my own time frame. If we do work out a trade deal, I will always follow whatever we agree to. In the past I have traded for model's own project work including body paint for events, shooting sets for Suicide Girls or other sites (I have been published on SG) and for special shoots which we both want and which require special travel or other issues.

As you can see from my site, much of my work involves nudity. I appreciate the beauty and artistic value of the nude form, and it allows me to express myself in a way that stimulates my artistic imagination. For this reason, I prefer to work with models who are willing to pose nude. I never ask models to pose in a way that is graphic or raunchy. I am making art and not porn. You are always welcome to bring a friend or "escort" to the shoot. I will usually ask that they wait in a separate room while I am shooting, as I don't like someone looking over my shoulder. I know the photography world is full of creepy people who use a camera as a ticket to see (and try to touch) pretty naked girls. I am not one of these jerks, and it will quickly become obvious as we work together that I am friendly, professional, understanding and respectful. I can't remember ever having a negative interaction during a shoot and I have plenty of references who will give me glowing recommendations, just ask.

 If you are not a nude model, and I have directed you to this site, then I may have special projects that I want to do and which are within your comfort level. I also have quite a bit of experience in assisting models who want to try nude modeling for the first time and I have developed a technique with several of my regular models for becoming quickly comfortable with it. Feel free to ask me about it if this applies to you. It is probably something you would prefer to do on a second or third shoot, once you have gotten to know me and feel comfortable around me.

Before I schedule a shoot, I will need to know what I am working with. I will want to see a head to toe nude image from front, back and side. If I have already seen this from your port or page, then never mind. If not, I will be asking you for them.​​​​​​​

I will have all models sign a model release on our first shoot. Please bring an ID. It is a generic and standard release.

Here are some nice things people said to me on MM:

I had a BLAST posing for ya.. and i hope i did the pictures Justice.. Really you are One of the Best nicest most Fun Photographers in all of Up north.. Anytime ya'all want me to pose..IM THERE!

Thanks for the shoot today-had a blast as always

Thank you for the awesome shoot today-thank you for your patience with the ideas and setup. That was probably the hardest part. Did you end up taking down the cloth from the window?

Once again, had a blast shooting with you:) Thank you for everything from the ride to letting me shoot with your dog.

Thank you once again for an awesome shoot(and dinner, sorry about that). I really liked the shots that turned out, especially the army ones and spider. Can't wait until next Saturday!

Hey it was great working with you again. How did the pictures turn out?

Thanks again for a fun shoot yesterday. It was great working with you. I am excited to see the pics! You guys have a great summer!

Thank you for the shoot today. your creativity is nothing I have ever seen or done before. I appreciate your generosity and professionalism. Take care!

thank you for a wonderful shoot yesterday and all the great hospitality! cant wait to see our fabulous photos!! you are amazing.....xoxox

I would love to use some of the photos from the photoshoot for my portfolio.

had lots of fun! love to shoot with you again anytime =)

Thank you for a pleasant shooting experience. =)

Wow there looking so good. I love the few edits you sent me.. So far so good!

Hey Gared,

I just wanted to say thanks for the shoot a couple of weekends ago. I had a great time and I can't wait to see the pictures.

Hope all is well!

Thanks for the photos! We should work together again!