Credit: Ashley Pham MM #554226
**** Travel Schedule ****
12/26/09 - 1/3/10: Turks and Caicos
1/8/10 - 1/10/10: Peoria, Illinois
February - Dates TBD: Harbor Springs, Mi
3/14/09 - 3/22/09: Ocean Ridge, Fl
About Me:
I am a St. Louis-based photographer and started my business in July of 2007. Since then, my work has been published both locally and nationally. My work background includes 8 years of NYC advertising experience on both the media and account management side. My clients have included Procter & Gamble, Upjohn, Pan American Airlines, Xerox and MCI.
There is an old advertising quip that says that all Ad Execs are really just frustrated Creatives. While this may very well be true about me, there is no doubt that my advertising experience has had a strong influence on how I view people, places and things with my camera. My style is more casual and editorial in nature.
In addition, I also try and be aware of what it is like to be on the other side of the lens. I have also modeled and have appeared in print and television commercials.
For me, there is a difference between someone who is serious about modeling and someone who just wants pretty pictures of themselves. In my book, serious models, regardless of appearances, are the ones who make a solid commitment to work, show up and then get the job done. These are the models with whom I want to associate and work. They are also the models that I will try to place in or recommend for paid work or tear sheet opportunities.
Scheduling a Session with Me:
- I do not pay models to pose for me. Models will either hire me for my portfolio services or we will work on a TFCD basis.
- While it never hurts to ask, I am rarely accepting TFCD requests unless I think that my portfolio will benefit from the request. If a model is just looking for images for his or her portfolio then please contact me about my rates.
- For those who do inquire, TFCD does not simply mean a free portfolio shoot for the model. The "T" in TFCD means "Trade". By contacting me for TFCD work, a model is asking me to work with them on my terms as a photographer.
- I can respect any model's wish not to expose themselves, but models (age 18+) who do contact me about TFCD should be comfortable enough to shoot in some form of undress - whether that be mostly nude, implied, bra-less, exposed, revealing, etc.
- "Undressed" does not mean just standing around being "naked" in front of the camera. I am looking to work with models who are confident enough in themselves as models as well as in my abilities as a photographer to get the image that will benefit both of our portfolios rather than second guessing their looks, their modesty or my intentions.
- If I contact a model for TFCD work, it is because I have seen something in that model that I want in my portfolio. I will discuss their comfort level in wardrobe and posing prior to shooting.
- My primary business is for paid professional work with individuals, families and companies. Paid work takes precedence over all other projects.
Babies/Children
- Unless scheduled for a paid session, babies and/or children are not permitted at a shoot under any circumstances.
Other Info:
I lease warehouse space in St. Louis for my studio, but I prefer working with models either out of doors and/or under natural light conditions.
I ask all models to provide legal photo identification prior to shooting and to sign the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) model release form that I use.
I will work with models under the age of 18 if a parent or legal guardian gives his/her permission, signs my release and is present during the shoot.
I am not sympathetic to unexcused no-shows or last minute cancellations.
Additionally, I do welcome any escort or companion that any model wishes to bring to a location, but he/she/they are not welcome to take an active role in the shoot unless invited to do so.
Each photographer is different when it comes to providing models with images. My practice is to give models a handful of good edited images rather than a plethora of mundane and redundant unedited images. Unless I have been hired to shoot, models can expect to receive up to 5 edited images from me.
I have not asked any of the models with whom I have worked for references, but I certainly would not hesitate to suggest that they be contacted if anyone wants know more about their working experience with me.
One Model Place:
http://www.onemodelplace.com/cbarnes1
Associations:
I am a member of the St. Louis Artist's Guild and a PPA Member
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Comments That Just Make Me Laugh
- July 01, 2008:
Your feet are stunning, would you consider a foot modeling project?
- January 4, 2009:
"That would be fine if you would please give me like a dozen edited pics. Most shoots last 4 hours, but I'm sure yours would only take about 2 for that few number of final images."
- I'm not trying to be a credentials snob, but ,seriously, one does not put Muskegon in the same sentence with Paris unless to say I left Muskegon for Paris --> "Paris France, San Diego California ,/Muskegon , Michigan"
- September 2009:
Model Comment: "thanks i always carry some kind of weapon with me lol"
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MM Pic of the Day Winners:
MM Pic of the Day Runner Up:
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JoBeth
Models:
Armandy - MM #382314
Cathleen Hope - MM #25993
Asija - MM #383683
Pink Lilly - MM #268120
Megan - OMP #311501
Katt Marie - MM #385682
Christa - MM #199515
Maria Gudito - MM #358541
Jocelyn Elrenia MM #193355
Samantha Lowrey MM #412548
Kimberly Chandler MM #361890
Rockstar GOM MM #182633
Alane MM #389162
Torri Fry MM #355936
Dana Westover MM #386894
Ella S MM #348432
Eva S MM #305526
Mar-C MM #398725
BNicki1 MM #429473
Lori Ann MM #495724
Kayla Joy MM #490348
London Andrews MM #36768
DzaNii Bee MM #532273
Nickki Jordan MM #530440
Dr. Sarah MM #538307
Danielle Sloane MM #547580
Sarah Boukarih MM #483908
Gisela Cruz MM #551853
Aloha MM #9830
Acid-Candy MM #49992
SamanthaLeeHigdon MM #488767
Stephanie Grimmer MM #302334
Kammeron MM #477152
Eva Lou MM #519681
MichelleS MM #91409
Rachel Emily MM #583387
Asia Dayle MM #326874
Tres Joelle MM #573552
Cheryl aka Relic MM #668457
Meredith Willette MM #621152
Mandy McKenna MM #59426
Shanai MM #22691
Elizabeth1 MM #107795
Jessica Graves MM #387336
Mimi Le Yu MM #703899
Badluckqueen MM #697569
Dawn Hays MM #169469
Rachel Finan MM #574166
Rui Chiu MM #750604
Nataliya Nightmare MM #813089
Lesley Yvonne MM #825773
MacKenzie Conn-Powers MM #892729
Alexa V MM #579285
Ashley Pham MM #554226
Gia Poopoozolo MM #1016307
Liaden MM #147317
Audrey Woods MM #1276420
KatherineSue MM #1314800
Adrian Leigh MM #1127139
Hannah B MM #1071038
Angel Leigh MM #1037984
MUAs:
delicatelybold MM #362569
Erica Hertel
Hannah Tran MM #531555
Jadi
Mandy McKenna MM #516349
Azian Culture MM #665470
Rachel Finan MM #574166
