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Full time photographer with studio. On the studio side I focus mostly on weddings as well as working on my library of images for commercial stock.
http://markhayesphotography.com/
http://www.facebook.com/denver.wedding.photographer
Also just begining to launch my personal art site.
http://www.mh-underground.com/
Usually I'm looking for either art models for my Inked and Postcards from the edge studies
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Fitness, casual, business, student type pictures for commercial looks.
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I have an art studio in in Denver near 1st and Broadway. Nothing fancy but it's huge and serves it's purpose well.
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Policy on Nudes:
I only shoot nudes at the request of the model and then alternate shooting arrangements may need to be made due to where my studio is located. If a model is interested in working with me in this manner it's up to her to broach the subject.
If I ever find myself working on a project that invovles nudes then I will make that clear in my contact and only contact models that shoot nudes.
So please refrain from telling me repeatedly "I DON'T DO NUDES" just because I have a few in my portfolio. Unless you specifically request such a shoot, it ain't going to happen.
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Due to demands on my time from business I'm ending all my TFP shooting with two exceptions.
1) TFP/CD Stock. Stuff I can use for commercial stock and stuff you can use for a commercial addition to your portfolio. If you're serious about commercial modeling I strongly believe some commercial looks in your book will take your further than the endless glamour and boudoir looks when it comes to paid work and keeping your clothes on.
If you're a model over 30 years old - or just really have that solid "everyday people next door look" I'd love to hear from you for this type of shoot - but anybody is welcome to contact me about this. Male models don't by shy either. Likewise if you have a job that has a clothing type (as long as it isn't covered in logo's that can't be edited out) this can be a plus. Think nurse, mechanic, construction worker, etc, etc. If you have a child, friend, significant other, etc. you'd like to include in the shoot this can be arranged as well - as long as a release can be obtained from them as well.
In addition to stuff I need part of the time will be devoted to stuff you need. Head shots, fashion looks, swimsuit, whatever it is you need to add to your portfolio.
For new models in this area I ask for 1 or 2 TFP/CD sessions. What these do is help determine how commercial you look really is and how well we work together to produce such work. In this type of modeling expressions, emotions, natural smiles, and relaxed poses are often more important than the uber sexy fashion model poses.
If your stuff works out well I'll add you to the paid list of models for shooting. I usually setup a paid shoot every month or two on some commercial theme and while payment varies it's never less than $100 for the shoot.
If you're an artists model please see #2
2) Special Projects. If I'm not shooting for business then I'm focusing on stuff that speaks to me creatively. So if you've got a creative idea that goes beyond "I like pretty pictures of me" drop me a note.
Not that I don't enjoy just doing pretty pictures, I just don't have the time anymore to devote energy to that unless I'm getting paid for it.
I am often inspired and can run with someone elses ideas if they spark something in my imagination. As for my own ideas I almost always think of those in context with models I've worked with several times and consider personal friends.
If neither of these apply please visit my website for information on model portfolio development shoots. These are reasonably priced, include comp cards, and while not included I have a reference list of several MUA's available at reasonable add on prices.
2008 in review
http://www.markhayesphotography.com/showit/2008/
