ChrisHoldenPhotography

Today is May 17, 2013.  My shoots consist of about 2/3 fashion and 1/3 swimwear and/or lingerie modeling.  They last about three hours, and models are compensated with $50 cash + a CD with edited images from the shoot through the mail within 2 weeks.

In order to qualify for a paid photo shoot with me, models must:

A. Be over 18. You must possess and present a valid photo ID and sign a standard model release agreement or there will be no shoot.

B. Be comfortable modeling fashion without wearing a bra and provide your own wardrobe, hair styling, and makeup.

C. Possess a driver license, your own transportation, and a cell phone from which you can regularly and consistently either take, or promptly return, my phone calls.

*Texting to see if it is an okay time to connect by phone to discuss a photo shoot is alright, and after we've spoken on the phone a few times texting is okay, but other than that I really want to limit communicating through text messages, especially leading up to our first shoot.  Your ability to legally drive an automobile, and my ability to effectively communicate with you by phone, are non-negotiable requirements.

I have a self-portrait in my portfolio available for public viewing. Try browsing some of the portfolios on this website, and see how many other photographers do. Then pause, and think.

ESCORTS/CHAPERONES/CHAUFFEURS: are not permitted on a paid photo shoot with me.  If you require the  presence of a third party, you can pay me for the shoot, and I'm open to negotiating my rate of compensation.  It will be higher if that party is a boyfriend or family member, lower if that party is a non-prudish female friend who is supportive of your modeling.  Unless she also models for me with you on the shoot, you will have to pay me in cash upfront if you bring a third party to a photo shoot with me.   

COMPENSATION FOR PAID PHOTO SHOOTS:  $50 Cash for about 3 hours of modeling + CD with edited images through the mail within 2 weeks.       

Will there be music? Of course, Silly. Are we going to have fun? Heck yeah, have you taken a look at my portfolio?

All of the photographs currently in my portfolio were taken with a Canon mini-digital PowerShot (a "point-and-shoot") camera, which is what I prefer to use. I do own a DSLR camera, and might shoot you with it if you ask nice and if I feel like it.     

RELATIONSHIPS: If you think you are in a committed relationship with someone, please keep that to yourself. It really, really doesn't matter to me. In fact, if you mention your boyfriend, husband, or pimp in telephone conversations leading up to a shoot, or on a shoot, our artistic collaboration immediately ceases to exist.  I'm also pretty sure and very confident.  Semper Fidelis. 

CELL PHONES: Must be turned off in order for a shoot to commence. Texting, or making/taking phone calls, is not permitted on a photo shoot.

NUDITY: Please note, if I book a paid photo shoot with you, you could be pretty confident that I would be willing to take nude photographs of you. However, nudity is never a requirement on a paid photo shoot with me, and compensation is exactly the same regardless of the presence or absence of nudity. Surprise and delight me with your uninhibited spontaneity if you’d like, but do not expect or ask me to pay you for nudity.  I pay models for modelling only.   

CANCELLING/RESCHEDULING SHOOTS: If we schedule a paid photo shoot and it is your first time modelling for me, I may consider rescheduling if you contact me with at least 48 hours notice. If it is your first time modeling for me and you contact me with less than 48 hours notice to cancel, lose my phone number. 

COPYRIGHT LAW: No image presented in my portfolio may be used or reproduced without my written permission. Any violation may be the subject of criminal prosecution in accordance with copyright law.

Also just a few final notes:  I measure my enjoyment of my art, assess my talent, and derive my ego almost exclusively from the number of views, comments, lists, and friends I succeed at attracting on this site.  It means everything to me (J/K).  If I delete your tag, please do not be offended...I almost NEVER delete comments...or block friends.  And if I do, it may mean that you are REALLY SPECIAL!!!!