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MM URL: http://www.modelmayhem.com/RaevenIrata
About me
**NOTICES**
- 20.1.13 - I have got through to the finals of Alternative Model of the Year 2013! I was at the Newcastle casting. They are having more castings throughout the year in different cities, and the finals will be in September. www.alternative-modelling.co.uk
- 3.10.12 - I am now studying contemporary dance as a hobby! I started a month ago, am learning and improving, and happy to incorporate it into a shoot, just ask.
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**PLEASE READ MY PROFILE BEFORE CONTACTING ME!:D**
I'm Raeven, a Yorkshire- & Co. Durham-based alternative and art model.
I work full time in the creative arts (life model, photographic model, stage tech, music tutor, session musician, composer) and make my full living from these, with no aid from benefits or any other source. Therefore I sadly don't have a lot of time spare for seeking out/initiating TF projects. But if: 1. someone else does most of the organising, 2. it will improve my portfolio, and 3. I'm free, then I'd love to be involved- drop me a line and I'll see what I can do. :) I am especially interested in TF projects with creative/alternative designers, or for publication! :D
My primary modelling interests are (but not limited to):
-alternative fashion (latex, tight corsetry, steampunk, vintage etc.)
-art
-high fashion and editorial (N.B. I am 5'5" and a curvy size 10-12)
-artistic fetish (especially shibari)
-creative makeup art, hair styling and/or body paint
-character & concept
-YOUR creative ideas!
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ABOUT ME
I am a professional life model and semi-pro photographic/alternative model with over 4 years experience. I am also a music composer and I work part time as Stage Crew (tech support) at the York Barbican theatre.
I am alternative, and my forte is as an art model (both in the classical sense and in artistic/creative photography)- my primary genres being art, conceptual, character and artistic fetish, but I am not limited to these genres and would like to do more alternative fashion work especially. I like to push the boat out and try my hand at less familiar styles also (including non-"alternative" styles). I am open to new ideas and styles but do not do glamour or "adult"/"erotic" work. My levels go to implied nudity for photography, and full nude for drawing/painting/sculpture.
Another area I would like to go into is video and/or film work including acting and dancing, and I have done some already (see credits section below).
I take an active part in alternative subcultures including the Steampunk, cyber/industrial, fetish, Goth and vintage scenes, attending events, festivals and club nights, occasionally reviewing them too. I occasionally guest-DJ at Continuum Gothic Music Night in York (DJ Irata). I compose dark music in various genres and will be launching my epic Gothic music project in 2013- watch this space! www.crimsoneden.com
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COMPENSATION:
I work for payment, and selective TFCD. Please message me proposing your project/idea and we can discuss rates. If you are proposing a TF shoot, please state this in your message along with the compensation you are offering me (e.g. full resolution images, products, other) or I will assume you are wanting to hire me and will send you my rates. Rates vary depending on the project/levels but you will find that they are very reasonable and won't break the bank! :)
LOCATION & TRAVEL:
I am based in YORK, UK and regularly travel to DURHAM. This means that Leeds, Newcastle, Hull, Sheffield and Manchester are all also within easy reach. York is in fact one of the best-connected cities in the UK- both Edinburgh and London are easy train journeys. I also have bases in Durham, Reading and New Malden (just outside London).
I can often pay my own travel (or at least some of it) for TF shoots, depending on how far away/expensive they are. If my travel costs are covered I am willing to travel practically anywhere for the right project! I get 1/3 off rail travel as I still have my railcard from being a student (expires July 2013), and can sometimes pick up advanced rail tickets for a very small amount if far enough in advance. My partner can also sometimes drive me to shoots (if they fall on certain weekends/evenings), and knows a lot of amazing derelict locations as he is an experienced Urbexer (Urban Explorer).
If you are willing to travel to me, York is full of beautiful ancient architecture, botanical gardens, woodland as well as more contemporary settings. My house in York city centre is also available to shoot in and it has some vintage furniture, a beautiful old marble and tile fireplace, and a small back yard. You will need to bring any lighting/studio equipment yourself though. This image was taken in my lounge using natural light: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=388638684491123&set=a.388636507824674.88443.161265577228436&type=3&theater
LEVELS:
Up to and including IMPLIED/CONCEALED NUDITY. The only time I work to full nudity is for life modelling (drawing/painting/sculpture - no photography). My only other limitations are to do with genre in that I will not shoot glamour, lads' mag style, tacky fetish, typical "damsel in distress", adult or pornography. I willingly shoot ARTISTIC fetish- see my fetish and bondage lists below for the kinds of styles I mean, or my work on https://fetlife.com/users/261414.
BODY MODS:
8 piercings - all in ears. These are: 2 x un-stretched lobes, 2 x stretched lobes (4mm & 5mm), 1 x un-stretched cartilage, 1 x stretched cartilage (2mm), 1 x 'industrial' cartilage (2 holes). All can be removed and the stretches are barely noticeable when removed. NO TATTOOS.
CHAPERONES:
I don't normally take a chaperone to shoots, but on occasion will ask if I may, especially if I haven't worked with you before and the shoot is in a private location. This can be fully discussed before a shoot is agreed upon, and if I can obtain satisfactory references from models you have worked with, that always makes me feel more comfortable. If we do agree upon a chaperone, this is nearly always my partner (and I will confirm if it will be him in our discussion). He is a very quiet, mature (being in his late 30s helps), well-behaved and trustworthy person. He will not interfere and will do useful things when required such as hold reflectors and light stands, carry things, help me get up to very high places (he's very tall!) etc. I can get you references from photographers of his chaperone-worthiness if you require! :) He also has other uses if required- he is an experienced urbexer so knows many fantastic derelict locations all over the North if you are stuck for location ideas, and practices shibari/kinbaku (Japanese rope bondage), in case you are interested in that. He has also occasionally played background characters in shoots when required.
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FULL PORTFOLIO
You can see much more of my work here: http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=161265577228436
- modelling website under construction -
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WHAT I HAVE TO OFFER
- I am a friendly, approachable person and always give my best. I do not have an "ego".
- I have a professional attitude to my work, even when a shoot is TF*.
- Although I am serious about my work, I love to have a laugh as well- I enjoy my work!
- I have never cancelled a shoot, and I will NEVER no-show. I also expect the same in return (unless you have a VERY good reason for cancelling!).
- I work very hard, both during shooting and in my planning and preparation (outfits, makeup etc.).
- I love experimenting with strange/wacky/creative ideas. I will get muddy, wet, freezing cold and uncomfortable for your idea in order to achieve fantastic results!
- I can pull off a range of alternative styles in a variety of ways including Steampunk, Gothic, cyber, vintage, hippy, and the uncatagorizable! The majority of my portfolio is self-styled.
- I have a large and varied wardrobe so I am more than likely to have several items suitable for the shoot you have in mind, including several outfit changes if required. If I don't, I may well be able to acquire them for the shoot. (And if anyone fancies borrowing any of my wardrobe for your own shoots, visit my Raeven's Rags profile: http://www.modelmayhem.com/1895118).
- I have very good balance and certain parts of me (not all- mostly shoulders, arms, lower back) are quite flexible. I am always up for trying uncomfortable and precarious positions, and have built up strength and stamina through life modelling, dancing and physical work.
- I am slim yet curvy (27" waist, 40" hip measurement) with a flat stomach and can achieve an extremely curvy silhouette from a well-sculpted corset. I can tightlace to 22" with the right corset. I'd love to model corsetry for designers!
- Why take my word for it? Read my testimonials below. Also feel free to contact anyone I have worked with before in my credits list, or message me for a full list of people I have worked with.
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WHAT I EXPECT FROM YOU
I don't have a lot of time for message "tennis", so when you contact me, it would really help me if you could include the following details, then we can discuss the rest via telephone if possible:
- Theme/type of shoot you want to do, including levels
- Proposed location(s), possible or definite, including address if indoors
- Proposed date and time, or timeframe, and how many hours the booking is
likely to be
- Compensation offered (pay, full resolution images or products for example)
If I haven't worked with you before, I will chase up some references from models you have worked with before confirming the booking, especially if we will be shooting in a remote or private location. If these models are not linked from your profile it would help me if you could provide me with a list (model names) and/or their contact details.
Once we have established the initial details of the shoot in a message, I would appreciate it if we could discuss the finer details on the phone to avoid the afore-mentioned email "tennis" and get the shoot preparation underway asap. :) If you have any images, inspiration/mood boards, a brief or further ideas to send me, I will happily provide you with my email address for this.
Finally, just make sure you aren't one (or both!) of these two people and I'm sure it will all go smoothly:
a) the person who cancels - the closer to the shoot date it is, the more annoying and inconvenient it is. I will have done a considerable amount of prep for the shoot, and sometimes I could have done other, paid, work on that day if I'd known earlier. Obviously 'no-showing' is even worse!
b) The TF photographer who takes more than two months to send me the promised full-resolution images that I so badly need for my port! If it will take you longer, we need to agree on a time frame prior to finalising the shoot to stop me from badgering you before your time is up! :P
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TESTIMONIALS
B.T.
"Worked with Raeven on a outdoor gritty shoot, which required acted poses, and I have to say she gave me 100% and I got all the shots I needed. Excellent communication, punctual and hard working. Even through some tough shots she just got on with it. Icing on the cake was she brought an amazing homemade costume, which was just what was required. We needed to shoot with her chaperone (as part of the shoot, requested by myself) and again he was great. Raeven takes direction very well, can act and pose. I couldn't have asked for any more. Highly recommended!"
Jonathan Wootton #865319
"Worked with Raeven at the studio on some headshots, and makeup looks - she's a great model to work with. Highly recommend her, hard working, and takes direction well."
Alberto Santos Bellido #1727115
"The shoot with Raeven was great. Really easy to work with and very creative, I would definitely recommend her."
Pattie, Chips & Gravy #2363156
"Was so good to meet Raeven and even better to shoot with her. Totally prepared and gave everything to get the best out of the shoot. Minus 5 plus wind chill in an abandoned warehouse in a thin dress? No problem!!"
Draconian Artworks #507515
"Had the pleasure of working with Raeven on location in Durham. She has excellent communications, was at the right location at the right time with a good array of costumes.
As for the shoot itself Raeven grabbed onto it with both hands and gave her all.
Proved very capable of putting herself into the required role, interacting with props and surroundings with ease and can leap through the air like a steam powered jet. A job well done"
Hull Art Circle (regular work)
"Philippa has been an excellent model, pleasant manner and professional attitude to her modelling, my fellow artists and I would highly recommend her, she is also very reliable, unfortunately for us she has now moved away from Hull."
Dark Romantics #589523
"Raeven is a fantastic model to work with. She photographs well, poses excellently, follows direction and has plenty of ideas herself and genuinely wants to create interesting works.
But perhaps the best thing about Raeven, the thing I look for in all the models I work with, is her willingness to go the extra mile, try things out, no matter how silly/nasty/messy, and to do so with a smile.
It's that attitude that for me is essential in any model and Raeven has it in spades."
Will Wilkinson #1724907
"Great to work with, had a most creative day with Raeven working on one of her ideas in the morning and one of mine in the afternoon. Full of ideas and very artistic. I'll be working with her whenever I get the chance, just a pity she's so far away from me - over 150 miles, but I'll happily drive it again to work with her."
Lensman Mike
"Pip is meticulous in her preparation, generous with her time, and professional in her demeanour.
She both takes direction well and contributes constructively throughout a shoot in a positive and enthusiastic manner.
A wonderful disposition and a pleasure to work with."
Paul Webster #491907
"I worked with Raeven recently. She is an excellent model to work with. Full of ideas and willing to try different things. Good communication before the shoot, great wardrobe as well. Definitely recommended."
Henry the Artist #1187078
"Raeven is a fantastic model to work with. She is very professional and able to adapt to the requirements of any shoot. I look forward to working with her again."
Aesir Rey Creative #723180
"Pip is a fun, energetic model who helps contribute to ideas and bring a lovely vibe to shoots. Pleasure to work with."
Aceaspades #1009086
"Had a great shoot with Pip full of ideas takes direction well yet gives direction too, some good images came from our shoot...A+ to Raeven Irata, book her."
Credits
I have worked with (most recent first):
Photographers:
I have worked with over 50 photographers- message me for a full list. Of particular note are (most recent first):
Davefish Photography #746359
Stafnmar Photography #2651425 (at Alternative Model of the Year casting)
Tori Turner #2648520 (at Alternative Model of the Year casting)
Giulietta Pasquarelli (at Alternative Model of the Year casting)
Jonathan Wootton #865319
Alberto Santos Bellido #1727115
Matthew Kitchen #1470501
Dave Charsley/Decline Gothica #242950
Andreea Veronica Virna #1011571
Rachel Saunders #1045145
Fiona Bianchi #1684110
Natalie Pluck #1680256
Fotomill #1021800
Larry Bedigan #2165756
Draconian Artworks #507515
Jobe #27683
Anneka James #1519367
Leona Turford #511733
Darius Adamek #531204
Jez Sheard #1359420
DVision Images #1312238
Dark Romantics #589523
Strange Angel PhotoGrafix #1625638
Darkest Angel #50361
Wednesday Little #1508768
Paul Webster #491907
Henry the Artist #1187078
*Kainine Photography #556845
Of The Night / OTN Photography #41412
Aesir Rey Creative #723180
Lorna Lovecraft #710683
Artists and painters:
*Chuck Lindley's life drawing group (weekly)
*York College
*Rogues Atelier
*The Donderdag Collective
*Bootham School
Walton Group of Artists
*Space 109 art space - various life drawing groups
*York St. John University
*According to McGee
Space 109 Life Sculpture Portraiture course (8 weeks)
Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School (Burlesque drawing group)
Jill Carter
Kia MacPherson
*Hull Art Circle
Film and/or Video:
-Jack's mother (Anne) in short film 'Grandad and I' by Ben Mansley (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151285599606132)
-Ulicia (leader of the sisters of the dark) in 'Legend of the Seeker' online fan series by Dave Jameson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_vsEFx8M8c
-Industrial dance video (music by Industrial/EBM band Uberbyte) by David Daniel
-Jellycat Media - extra in scenes for a mental health video www.jellycatmedia.com
-Grindhouse Pictures #1482434 - solo secret agent action scenes for To Die 4 Vintage clothing company
-Cheap Ass Films Hull - two zombies in short zombie movie Tao of the Dead http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecGQgaEMfo8
Clothing:
Lyndsey Clark (sustainable fashion/corsetry) #2248683
Constance Mackenzie Costumes
Contrariety Rose #2318487
*Cute and Evil Clothing #2864925 (of Alienskin Clothing)
Audrey and Joans (catwalk at York Does Vintage 'Vintage Tease' event)
Falcieri Designs #1753055
Hull Clothes Swap (catwalk at Hull Bid Fashion Week Finale)
BOA-BA #1324619
*Raeven's Rags (me) #1895118
To Die 4 Vintage #1482434 (photo & video work)
Models:
Lyra Livewire #2603128
Dwb13x #2519784
Belladonna Black
Rose Noir
Columbina Zanni #2759711
*Sarah Hurrell #2281044
Michael Kipling
Vixxi Venom #1469335
Opaline Storm #1088928
Matt Grindley
*Darren Eggerton
*Jinkx #1517044 (x3)
Black Lotus #891742
Dancers (video shoot):
Columbina #2759711
Mad Alex
MUAs/FX:
*Natalie Greenwell #1852782 (x3)
Tori Harris #2029375
Natalie Flindall #633283
Jessica-Kate Biggs #1769272
HayleySFX #1057620
Aminah #1482081
Tixi Lixi #1054066
Hair Stylists:
Cofy Chambers
Body Painting:
HayleySFX #1057620
Ropework/Shibari rigging:
Alberto Santos Bellido #1727115
Michael Kipling
*Darren Eggerton
Body Piercer:
Skin Seamstress (play piercing shoot)
Florists:
Ashley Blooms
Cherubs Floral Design
Other:
Antropics Technology (3D body scan for computer software)
Printed Publications:
Lyndsey Clark #2248683's bra recycling charity project
Space 109 sculpture course official promo posters
Devolution Magazine - Issue 27 (November 2010)
Poster for Sexual Health Awareness Day, Hull
Work published online:
Body Modification Ezine:
http://news.bmezine.com/2011/11/09/lost-on-the-edge-of-the-wasteland/
Fashion:
http://www.getreading.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2113775_your_old_bra_could_go_a_long_way_to_beat_breast_cancer
http://www.lyndsey-clark-boutique.co.uk/post/20901309891/steampunk-wedding-dress-sneak-peak-from-shoot
http://contrarietyrose.co.uk/costume/burlesque-costumes/
http://contrarietyrose.co.uk/madetomeasure/daywear/
http://www.alienskin.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=4705
http://www.alienskin.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=4691
http://www.alienskin.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=4719
http://www.alienskin.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=4314
http://www.alienskin.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=4328
http://www.alienskin.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=4356
http://www.alienskin.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=4300
http://www.fashionsfinest.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=1086%3Afarah-deeba&Itemid=159
* = have worked with more than once.
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