Thank you all for your support over the years and, in the voice of Ah'nold: "I'll be back!"
udor
October 24, 2007
Addendum:
For those who have found my contributions about certain issues valuable, I am linking to some threads I either started or participated in that reflect my experiences and thoughts and my help those who would like to know my perspective on it.
I am certainly not an industry guru, but I am an active part for many years and there are certain experiences and opinions I can talk about from an educated P.O.V.
LATEST NEWS: The following photo was nominated Photo of the Month - February by the World Body Painting Association (based in Austria). http://www.wbpa.info/engl_version/index_en.htm
Body Paint: Andy Golub MM#220841, Canvas provided by: Courtanie, Sarah jo, Aimiende and Sativa Verte
Promo Shoot for
Playboy Golf Model Sarah jo Lammers (MM#208006) and
Miss Hawaiian Tropic Connecticut Kimberly (MM#23982)
Promo shoot for the members of a NYC Hip Hop dance company Steffie and Saloua. MUA: Chris, Clothing: Apollo Braun.
Painting by Andy Golub, Photo by Udor, Canvas by Kate Sokoler
Portfolio Shoot for Hungarian model Zoltan. Assistant: Suzanna
Portrait: Matt, cancer survivor, 10 months after chemotherapy
Announcement:
"The 28th International Model of the Year" contest, organized by Linden New Day Associates, the publisher of "Today's Black Woman", "Hype Hair", "Upscale Magazine", "Black Men's Magazine" and many more will be held on Sunday, April 29, 2007.
The event takes place at the Sheraton Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 515 Route 1, South Iselin, New Jersey. (30 min by Amtrak train from NYC, Metropark Station). Ph: 732.634.3600
Doors open at 5pm, tickets at the door $35.
The judges from the entertainment and fashion industry are:
Will Packer (producer of "Stomp the Yard")
Bern Nadette Stanis ("Thelma" of the CBS sitcom "Good Times")
Maurice Starr (producer of "Boys II Men", "New Edition", "New Kids on the Block")
Karen Domino-White (Designer, Gospel Singer and daughter of Fats Domino)
Linn Burnett (Associate Publisher "Hear & Soul Magazine")...
... and... Udor (Runway and Fashion Photographer)
So, if anybody shows up to this event, please feel free to approach me!
All the best
Udor
Some of my thoughts:
"I am a photographer, as such, I create photos, and shoot anything from a lobster bisque to supermodels, from promo of rappers to document events. What I don't know, I learn and rise to the challenge."
"I like fashion photography, because it documents the taste of time."
D I S C L A I M E R:
I AM GOING TO REDO MY PORTFOLIO SOMETIMES SOON. AFTER EDITING AND SUBMITTING MY FASHIONWEEK IMAGES TO MY CLIENTS, I'LL MAKE A NEW SELECTION FOR THIS MM PORTFOLIO.
(For those who want to see samples of how I do portfolio work, please visit my website and take a look at the outdated gallery "Models Galore")
About Me:
I am a photojournalist, portraitist, fashion and runway photographer in New York City. I was born and raised in Germany and live in NYC since 1992.
As early as age 11/12, my interest in photography was awakened. As a 15 years old student, I did an internship at the photolab of the largest German television network ("ZDF", now the largest in Europe). Later, I worked in that lab part time and was heavily exposed to press photographers and photojournalists.
My first professional assignment ever was to cover the World Fair in Vancouver for a German stock and photo archive (out of business for years I presume), but my education and professional path took another direction, although photography, my true passion, always paralleled any other endeavour, until I finally took the step to live full time what I think I was created to do.
As a freelance photographer, I am working with different media outlets and companies, most in the fashion and entertainment industry.
Among others, I am the press photographer for BTE TV (Beauty Television and Entertainment), and on the production team as well as the house photographer for USA International Fashionshows and shoot regularily for FashionLedge.com and am the creative director and photographer for "New York Girl - Style & Beauty".
Fees for portfolio work for models and actors: A packaged deal for models and actors is available. It includes multi hour, multi location and/or studio shoot (make up artist can be provided) for $750. Those shoots run usually 4 to 7 hours.
Financial arrangements can be made in certain circumstances. I will shoot for free if I like a project that is suggested to me.
COMMERCIAL WORK:
If someone wants to utilize me for large scale commercial assignments, you can contact me directly, but the negotiations and booking will be handled by my manager/agent Marc Dlugoff, Esq.
I am also involved in the casting and production of various fashion shows, including the Champaign Fashion Brunch, Couture Fashionweek and other high fashion runway shows.
Feel free to inquire about those runway opportunities!
However you should be at least 5'8" and fit into dress sizes 0-4 to be considered. (Swimwear can be size 6)
Important:
If you inquired for a fashionshow, were accepted, scheduled and confirmed, yet you don't show up without notification. You don't need to bother asking for another chance, unless you had a VERY good reason!
A no-show at a fashionshow causes logistic problems, so, be professional!
-> Moscow Channel 7 (Oksana Kehoe, reporter)
-> BTE TV http://www.btetv.com -> USA International Fashionshows
-> Carol Rodehau PR & Creative Marketing
-> Fashion Syndicate Press, Inc.
-> FashionLedge.com
-> Black Men Magazine
-> New York Girls Style & Beauty Campaign
-> Black Tie International Magazine
-> Lynn Engstrom, Galleries and Jewelry designs
-> Think PR
-> PR Franchize, Inc.
-> Strictly Bump One Apparel, LLC
-> www.17linx.com
Occasional Assignments by:
-> Alfred Angelo (shot their Fall 2007 prom dress catalog)
-> California Apparel News
-> NY Daily News, "Rush & Molloy" (columnists)
-> Smooth Magazine
-> Jones Day Esquires
-> Cooper Square
-> McKinney & Associates
-> Palm Beach Today
-> Long I Grotto
-> Center for Genetics and Society
-> Fat Pie Productions
-> Shtetl Foundation
-> "Loose - The Magazine for Women without Boundaries"
-> Nikki Style Magazine
-> Supermodels Unlimited Magazine
-> Gotham Society
..it's been quite a while since i've last stopped by. i hope your hiatus is going well and you've been able to acheive all those things you was wanting to do.
If and when you check back and do the Mod thing again...beware...they let me into the back room ;) Im one of you now ;)
ElleM
newhall243
Model
2009-06-05 11:11:17
Hey Udo!! How are you!! I noticed you were around on March 26, 2009!!! Good to see that you are still with us. If you drop by again, come over and say hello. Would love to hear from you!
Take care and I hope everything is going well for you.
Steph
Miss Fifi
Model
2009-05-18 21:13:43
I still misses yous!
Tony Lawrence
Photographer
2009-05-17 14:23:14
I hope your well. We miss you.
Select Models
Photographer
2009-01-12 11:44:28
Where you been hidin?... ;D
MsSexicaramel
Model
2009-01-05 20:34:30
ATL in the HOUSE *09*
SEXI
radar
Photographer
2008-12-31 06:20:33
Happy New Year! hope you come back.
Tonice Taylor
Model
2008-12-25 09:22:59
work is great always wanted to shoot on 42 street
Tonice Taylor
Model
2008-12-25 09:22:58
work is great always wanted to shoot on 42 street
Sara Beth
Model
2008-12-05 11:42:12
I finally move to NYC and NOW you're gone?! Lol...have a great sabbatical, look forward to your return!
xoxo,
Sara Beth
Elle
Moderator
2008-11-27 16:11:26
yup...you're still gone...and we still miss you.
how long is this hiatus thing gunna last? its sucky lol
STUDIO A B
Photographer
2008-11-22 02:12:15
miss you buddy...
michel
edgy models
Caspers Creations
Photographer
2008-11-05 15:26:18
Ok......
It's officially been ONE YEAR.
Get back to the Mayhem.
Legacys 7
Photographer
2008-10-23 22:45:24
yeah, when the FUCK are you coming back? Damn it.
BERNADETT M
Model
2008-10-16 12:46:06
Hey Udor,
I just found you, dont leave now... : (
Bernadett
STARVIN ARTIST PHTGRPHY
Photographer
2008-09-26 21:45:55
don't stay away to long, i just might take your spot
you are very inspiring
thanx amillion
Tyler
Model
2008-09-16 04:22:32
when you coming back mannnnnn?
Nocturnia TX
Model
2008-09-07 21:08:47
Not only is your work absolutly wonderful but your ink is stunning. I have only one small piece done in Osaka. It was my first and is still my brightest piece.
Miss Fifi
Model
2008-08-05 03:52:56
Still missing you...
xo
Kas_
Photographer
2008-07-31 23:36:57
*poke*
ghp
Photographer
2008-07-16 18:52:56
Hello Sweetheart.
I hope you are having a wonderful time and even though you are not around, I hope you know that we all miss you and wish you to come back to us soon.
lots of hugs and kisses!
-Ginger
Legacys 7
Photographer
2008-07-09 18:23:24
Get your fuckin ass back on line.
newhall243
Model
2008-06-30 11:31:27
Okay Udo, enough is enough! Get back here right now! LOL
We DO miss you!!! :)
steph
Through Garys Eyes
Photographer
2008-06-09 04:16:35
Welcome back!
Miss Fifi
Model
2008-05-04 20:26:44
I misses you...
:(
Elle
Moderator
2008-05-01 15:23:40
:( missing you lots :(
when you decide to end your hiatus and log back in to here, there will be lots of love for you to come back to :)
hope all is well and you are happy in whatever you are doing :)
Elle
The Beans
Model
2008-04-15 09:04:53
Hey Udo!!!
How's it going?
Miss ya!!!
xox
Beans
JuliaGulia
Model
2008-03-30 16:41:17
Amazing New Work~
Julia
Whimsy Photos
Photographer
2008-03-30 10:43:50
::siiiiiiiiiiiiiigh::
Yeseree
Model
2008-03-26 10:21:53
WELL DESERVED..............
ALTHOUGH MmAaNnYy are MISSING UUUUUU
Marina Vlaadi
Model
2008-02-14 08:54:02
Are you ever coming back?
:(
newhall243
Model
2008-02-04 02:02:49
Hey Udo,
You are sooooooo missed around here!!
steph
Imajin Studios
Photographer
2008-01-29 22:54:57
yo, when yo coming out of retirement? Bryant Park is calling
PYPI FASHION
Photographer
2008-01-27 17:26:31
Hey Udo, Just dropping by to say you are missed.
lower cased t
Model
2008-01-16 02:23:24
good day! hope all is well. have a blessed new yr!
toyie
BUBBLEZ ALL DAY
Model
2008-01-11 02:45:14
Just wanted to stop by and let you know that I have new photos