“I should advise you to put it all down as beautifully as you can
— in some beautifully bound book"
— Carl Jung
Jung advised his patients to embrace their dreams, to write them down beautifully and celebrate them. I would urge you to embrace your physical self as well. Set aside a little time to explore your own unique beauty -- perhaps even act out your dreams -- and celebrate yourself in a few beautifully made photographs.
If you have any thoughts of modeling, don't put it off. Almost every month I talk to someone who says, "I wish I had been brave enough ..." or "I wish I had had the confidence ..."
As the shoe commercials used to say, "Just do it."
J. at Silver Mirage Gallery
Alternative portraits and classic figure photography
www.silvermirage.com
SEEKING MODELS AND COLLABORATORS
Seeking art-oriented and creative models for fall and winter projects.
Open to a wide variety of shapes and sizes, but right now I'm especially seeking women athletes and bodybuilders, as well as BBW figure models.
My goal in photography is to celebrate the natural beauty of real people. I try to be open to all creative possibilities and a wide variety of sizes, shapes and types.
I consider everyone on an individual basis, but generally prefer natural bodies without surgical enhancements and minimal tattoos and tan marks. Overall there are no height or weight restrictions, although some project concepts may call for specific types.
Models must be comfortable in their bodies and open to working in lingerie or semi nude. If you are comfortable working nude that is a plus, but if you are not I will respect your limits.
THE BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHY
If you need photos for your business, want to keep your photos private, or want to try modeling but prefer not to sign a release, I accept a limited number of commissions for portrait, figure and commercial work. Paid sessions are strictly confidential and I will not show your photos or use them in any way without your permission. Prices depend on the amount of work involved and the end use of the photos, but I try to make my photos affordable for anyone who really wants them. Write for information and rates.
THE ESCORT THING
You are always welcome to bring an escort to any meeting or photo session, but there are a few rules: I ask that you not bring a boyfriend, girlfriend or lover to a photography session. You have to promise me that you will only bring someone who is fully supportive of your modeling -- no negative energy allowed. Finally, escorts must stay out of sight and out of mind -- they are not allowed on the set unless we BOTH want them there.
WANT MORE INFO:
For more information on modeling or commercial photography message me here or e-mail me through the Silver Mirage Website linked above.
"When one's body is young, dance looks pretty. When one's body is wise dance looks beautiful."
— Rudolf Nureyev, 1988
