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Last activity: Nov 21, 2009
Joined: Feb 22, 2009


Damsels in Distress

Male
Boston, Massachusetts
Damsel in Distress Visual Productions

Mayhem #1079639
Photographer


MM URL: http://www.modelmayhem.com/didvp

About me
http://www.forestfaerie.com/images/5080_v2_3_7.jpg
The Damsel & the Deadly Vines (Erika Rose MM# 1129552)

http://www.forestfaerie.com/images/Danielle_MsK_1699_7.jpg
That's It! Keep those realistic expressions going... (Danielle Trixie MM# 109506 & Miss Katonic MM# 42209)

http://www.forestfaerie.com/images/6718_7.jpg
Bound in the Woods (Virgil Scarr MM# 1117778)


Last update: 15 Nov. 2009:


I just returned from a 10 day trip - and will need a few days to catch up with messages, etc. 

Upcoming Travels:

- None at the moment! But I just got back from Seattle & Vancouver (thanks for all those who worked with me there).

About Friend Requests: I'm open to them, but I would rather prefer you to message/email me, leave a comment or tag my portfolio, then make the FR.  I'd like my friends list to be folks I've either worked with, hope to work with, or who share a similar interest in this type of themed work (e.g. other photographers). 

Feel free to check out my main profile, so see my other themed work:

-- Michael Leach Photography, MM# 249667 (glamour, fashion, faeries, angels, etc.)[/b]

http://www.modelmayhem.com/michaelleach

I am a professional photographer, based in the Boston area, who works to create unique and on-the-edge styled images.  My Damsels-in-Distress themes range from the traditional Perils of Penelope scenarios -- like the damsel tied to the tracks or the damsel trapped in quicksand -- to more avant garde styles, particularly those involving snakes, spiders and other creatures.  No nudity involved, implied or otherwise.

Upcoming Themed Shoots

For Fall, I'll be working on the following themed work:

-- Deadly Traps: Following along with the "Saw" movies, I will be developing a variety of scenarios where our damsel finds herself in a rather "challenging" situation - man-made traps designed to punish, and also to "absolve"...[/b]

-- The Lonely Forest: A series of vignettes exploring the dark, primeval nature of forests and woods: banshees, evil wood sprites, "living" trees, etc.

-- Nursery Rhyme Characters in Peril : A playful series of stories - picture "Little Miss Muffet" caught in a giant spider web; or "Little Bo Peep" being attacked by one of her sheep! 

-- "Dark Holidays": Looking to create some "dark comedy" styled themes related to the holidays, like an X-mas tree attacking a damsel as she is decorating it; a turkey holding an axe above a damsel's head; a jack-o-lantern chewing on the arm of a trick or treater...

In some cases, I'll be posting casting calls for these shoots, in others, I'll simply be inviting certain models.  Feel free to message me if you are interested in a given theme. 

General Information

I offer models and actresses the opportunity to express emotions not typically seen in photographs on this site, or any other modeling site. 

My work is collaborative in nature -- I enjoy creating the scene and look with input from everyone involved: model, MUA, stylist, etc.  If you have a particular look in mind, let me know.

Most of my work related to this theme is paid: rates vary, but are in the range of $20 to $50 per hour, depending on the scenario, difficulty of the scene, and attire. 

The safety of a model is the highest priority for me - despite what these photos portray!!  Feel free to ask any model who has worked with me for a reference. 

Models/actresses are free to bring along a friend to any shoot.  I want the model to feel relaxed and comfortable--we both get a better set of images that way. 

Finally...

If you have a damsel concept in mind you'd like to create with me, feel free to message me here, or contact me at photo@didvp.com.  I'm open to TfCD for new models who want something unique, and if I really like your concept, I just might pay you to create it with me.

http://www.forestfaerie.com/images/kh9851_7.jpg
Killer Heels #1 (Jenn Castiglione MM# 569268)


http://www.forestfaerie.com/images/5886_v2.jpg
The Damsel & the Marsh Vines #2 (Valerie Braunhardt MM# 1106193)

http://www.forestfaerie.com/images/MsK_2300_7.jpg
A scream that no one will hear... (Miss Katonic MM# 42209)

http://www.forestfaerie.com/images/jenn_vines_composite_v2_7.jpg
The Damsel & the Marsh Vines #1 (Jenn Michelle MM# 1098237)

http://www.forestfaerie.com/images/qs_comp_v2_7.jpg
The "Birdwatcher" Story Theme (final pic in the portfolio)

http://www.forestfaerie.com/images/didvp_set_v2.jpg
The "Quicksand" Set

Credits
The following models have done “damsel” shoots with me.  For a more complete list of the models, MUAs, etc., that I’ve had the pleasure of working with, please see my main profile.

Violet Stone MM#18013*
PrincessZoey MM# 500257*
Erin Sennett MM# 316552*
Janelle M  MM#168940*
Amaya Solace  MM# 161666
Ludella Hahn MM# 240525 *
Emilie L.  MM# 693547
Cricket le Fey MM# 2008
his MM# 368120 *
Tygress MM# 371456 *
Sky Sierra  MM# 380466*
Mo Green MM# 466555*
Gina-Marie MM#380379*
Heavenly Demonic MM #340512
Eilishia MM #379321 *
Fayleon MM# 372073 *
Kristen Jeanne MM# 323451*
Maxine MM# 790
Amanda Kim MM# 412680 *
KT Baldassaro  MM#324224 *
Leila Hazlett MM# 104878 *
Jenn Castiglione MM#569268*

New for 2009

Erika Rose MM# 1129552 *
JennMichelle MM# 1098237
Valerie Braunhardt  MM# 1106193
Virgil Scarr  MM# 1117778 *
Tina Louis MM# 124178
Looks by Crystal (MUA) MM# 622812
Miss Bettie De Vour MM# 1007634
Betty Jaded MM# 97482
Madame Psychosis MM# 773782
Eddie Paradise  MM# 1205805
Mist D  MM# 762255
Miss Katonic MM# 42209
Danielle Trixie  MM# 109506
Mallory Page MM# 550195
River Rose Model  MM# 899688


* = Worked with more than once.

My Top Friends below are models, MUAs, etc. that I've had the pleasure of collaborating with.  I highly recommend all of them.

Lists
Amazing concepts   31 pics
Dirty Beauties   9 pics
Just simply beautiful   24 pics
Other damsel pics I think are great   51 pics


Friends

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Tina Louis

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Kandi Scarrs

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Valerie Braunhardt

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Erika Rose

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JennMichelle

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Amaya Solace

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Erin Sennett

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Kristen Jeanne

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Gina-Marie M

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Ludella Hahn

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Emilie L

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violet_stone

Damsels in Distress has 103 friends.
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Alyssa Barbara
Model
2009-10-30 12:45:22
Haha well thank you, I guess I've had a lot of practice! I love how elaborate your sets are, super cool!
Miss Velvet Allure
Model
2009-10-27 11:30:06
Awesome ideas!!!!
Kandi Scarrs
Model
2009-10-26 17:26:19
Mrooow, stopping by to say HI HI!! ^^

Kandi
Darth Spanky
Model
2009-10-26 10:58:29
Damn...that's too bad. I love your port. It'd be a lot of fun working with you. :)
starlettestars
Model
2009-10-24 08:56:00
such fun work! i would love to do a quicksand shoot! lol
Mellisa Kay
Model
2009-10-23 12:55:08
creative work, and realistic expressions, and your quality of photography make for a nice port!
edible
Model
2009-10-22 16:08:20
I LOVE your work! Of course I would love to work with you*
JoJo Mikolazyk
Model
2009-10-20 17:32:56
Just Fascinating!
KateScratch
Model
2009-10-15 15:02:41
Yes I would love to try a "damsel" shoot! Please let me know what you are working on!

Kate
Mercy
Model
2009-10-09 13:49:26
Thank you so much. I haven't made it up that way with my travels yet but I am hoping to do so and will keep you in mind =)

~Mercy
Erika Rose
Model
2009-10-05 19:43:53
I enjoy each and every death and look forward to a day where I can be fashionable instead, thanks, it is always a pleasure!
Audree Monet
Model
2009-10-02 17:44:18
Yes I am very interested and am coming!
Nice to meet you!
-Audree
Ashley Rose Gilbert
Model
2009-09-22 16:43:36
are u readyy for our shoot yett ?!?!?
River Rose Model
Model
2009-09-08 13:00:56
anytime ur ready :) :)
KateScratch
Model
2009-09-08 10:37:01
Would love to shoot with you, let me know what you are working on :)
Brittany Morgen
Model
2009-09-07 07:34:58
I love the new images from the Arkansas shoot.... I am so sorry I missed it....
Fotografia Luce Natural
Photographer
2009-09-06 17:40:27
Thank you for the picture comment.
River Rose Model
Model
2009-09-06 13:34:11
had a wonderful time working with u! i cant wait to see the pixz :)
Erin Sennett
Model
2009-08-29 11:48:53
Yes i had a great time shooting with you again! Fun meeting the other models and can't wait to see the pics thank you for everything
Mist D
Model
2009-08-28 21:10:01
Michael-
The pleasure was mine. Like I already said, thanks for the opp.
Excited to see how our work turns out. And I would most def. love to work with you again!
Misty
Erika Rose
Model
2009-08-28 08:01:43
The pleasure was mine, looking forward to it!
Danielle Trixie
Model
2009-08-28 07:31:26
Thank you also!! We had a great time and it was a very good challenge for me!! :) enjoyed it!
Mallory Page
Model
2009-08-22 08:55:11
Hi Michael! Thnx for having me and Danielle out to shoot. It was nice meeting you had a great time working with you.

xoxo
M
Betty Jaded
Model
2009-08-21 06:21:44
Hi there,
sorry we didnt get a chance ti shoot together last week. perhaps another time.

KateScratch
Model
2009-08-10 09:24:47
I love the unique concepts
Boom
Model
2009-07-31 05:52:31

Thanks, Michael!

You still coming out my way?
Levidity D
Model
2009-07-27 14:26:54
I dig your work hit me up when you're in MI if you're interested.
xo
Mona Black
Model
2009-07-21 21:43:32
Thanks for visiting my profile and taking a look through my portfolio. You have some great work. I especially love the "Killer Heels" image! Let me know if/when you will be in my area. I would love to work with you!!!
Sprite234
Model
2009-07-03 14:05:17
Thanks!
Access to lots of blood, eh? Tempting...
Mandie Skripnik
Model
2009-06-27 09:57:18
Ha ha, I got attacked by my heels! I have a great scar now.
Stormy Night
Model
2009-06-23 19:11:26
Looks like we have friends in common! Great Port and hope to see you while sinking this summer!

Stormy Night
Calpyso
Model
2009-06-18 10:45:38
Your work is fun and beautiful. Id love to work with you sometime!

Calypso
Kandi Scarrs
Model
2009-05-23 13:46:40
Hi hi micheal. You are so fun and cool to work with. You always enhance my ideas and its just such a pleasure working with you. Hope the vaca is spectacular. Was wondering how many pics from the last shoot we did you would wanna edit, Like 6 or something?

Virgil
spryte
Model
2009-05-22 14:27:36
i think your work is awesome and would love to work with you 1 day
Tallulah_13
Model
2009-05-21 13:44:55
see you in Aug! :)
Miss Bettie De Vour
Model
2009-05-21 05:17:38
I very much enjoyed working with you as well! I appreciate professionalism very much and you are it! I would love to work with you as much as possible!

Miss B
Plain Jayne Jones
Model
2009-05-18 14:44:51
Yes! When are you coming to MI?
Kandi Scarrs
Model
2009-05-17 21:14:09
micheaalll im stoked for wednesdaaayyyyy <3

Virgil Scarr
ModelBronzeBeauty
Model
2009-05-17 06:48:52
i also do bondage (non nude)
nice port u have
Pantera Noelle
Model
2009-05-16 19:40:43
I love your work!
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