david richardson

Editorial and commercial fashion photographer.

After four years of shooting I'm now ready to push on toward my place in the history of fashion photography.

Stylists  -  I am looking to test with more stylists. The search is on for the magic team. The team who can understand and execute each other's vision perfectly. The team whose combined vision creates fashion stories to make the fashionista drool.

Two 'levels' of stylist I'm interested in. 1) Stylists with interesting editor contacts (or positions) for submissions or commissions. 2) Stylists at a more junior level for longer term grooming but who must show the requisite knowledge, talent and conscientous dedication.

Mua's  -  I expect not only technical and creative excellence but a knowledge of fashion and beauty trends, an ability to say something about a season through your work.

I should like to hear that you are using one of the following foundations (or blending) namely Cinema Secrets, Laura Mercier Silk Creme, Dior Airflash, Armani, MUFE, Shu Uemora's Nobara, Smashbox Conversion. I've an open mind to hear of/experience other brands but not that one beginning with 'M' and certainly not Studio Fix anywhere near my models.

I work with MUA's in the top 2% of ability on this site. For the newer artist serious about raising book quality I offer portfolio development services.

Editorial test models - For every inch under 5'11'' and every year over 16 and every cm over a sample size, you will need to bring something special to the table in terms of the skill and/or attitude and/or facial bone structure of an editorial model. I expect comfortable expressiveness, liberality and intelligence.

I have limited opportunity for unpaid tests and my portfolio development rates are competitive.

For models already with an agency but who aren't converting sufficient numbers of castings into jobs (and who therefore may well be at risk of being dropped unless they do something about their book) my service includes detailed analysis of the castings you're not converting and how your book (or look) might be improved so as to appeal better to the types of client you're targeting.

For newer models I focus on what sort of work you should be aiming at and coaching to increase your knowledge and skill.

[A note about friends: I don't operate top 12, the people appearing on my page just happening to be the last 12 requests I've accepted. I mention that just in case anyone who should be on my top 12 (if I did one) might take offence. I don't accept all requests. By any means.]