MsH Photography

HI EVERYONE JUST LETTING YOU ALL KNOW THAT I AM STILL AROUND AND THAT I AM NOT ABLE TO SHOOT ANY NEW PHOTOGRAPHS AT THIS POINT IN TIME. I WILL BE BACK HERE AND BACK DOING PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE NOT TO DISTANT FUTURE SO KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED FOR ANY UPDATES ON HERE AS I WILL KEEP YOU ALL INFORMED AS TO WHEN I WILL BE BACK IN THE GAME.

MEL


I am a Professional freelance photographer with 2 years of experiance working with models from all walks of life. I am very passionate and enthusiastic about my photography. I am very easy to work with and am always welcoming new ideas and suggestions. I intend to be a published fashion photographer within the next 5 years.

I believe that being a female photographer I bring a little something extra as there are so many male photographers in the fashion and modeling industry, As there are so many photographer in the world all compeating for the same thing it can be hard for a model to chose the best photographer for their needs to make the process a little eaisier for you as a model here is some more information about what I offer.


Preparation for a shoot -

As a model you will need to look your absolute best for the day of the shoot, sometimes small things like unwanted hair and clothing marks can cause alot of hassel for both the photographer and the model not only do they hold up the shoot but often they can be time consuming and costly for a photographer during post processing and can sometimes not be concealed in a photo, so to avoid delaying the shoot here are a few things to remember.
1.Do not shave on the day of the shoot please make sure you shave at least 24hrs befor the shoot time, shaving rash or nasty blotches on legs or other areas because of senstive shaved areas being irritated by poses and locations isn't pretty.
2.Please do not wear tight clothing or a bra to the shoot clothing indents and bra lines can delay the shoot times as we sometimes need to wait for them to fad so they dont show up in the final result.
3.Make sure you nails are clean and the nail polish used is unless specified natural and clean, It might seem like a minor detail but beautiful nails can make all the difference in a shot with your hands are involved.
4.Do not drink excessive amonths of alcohole the night before the shoot, It dehydrates your skin, Hydrate with lots of water to plump your skin and look healthy and fresh for the shoot, and get lots of sleep to avoid dark eye's bags.
Poseing is a really important part of modeling and can make or break a photograph, know your body and its limitations,most of all practice facial expressions in the mirror and know which angles work with you body, there is nothing worse then a model who's facial expression is identical ever shot, Learn to speak with your eyes and practice expressions like looking fearse, sexy, shocked, smiling without looking fake etc. Look through magazines of all kinds and practice the pose's and facial expressions shown in them, if you do this for an hour a week it will make all the difference to your shoot and the photographers will love you.

My personal style

I shoot only on location and I believe this brings that little something extra to a shoot, I have a street inspired fashion style that I always try to personalise and adapt to each models needs, I use the surrounding areas to enhance the shoot and the model's best assets. I use natural lighting and shadow to give each and ever shoot a mood and feeling.
   
Shoot Time-frame

A shoot with me will last between 2-4 hours. So please make sure you allocate enough time on the day of the shoot for this. I also do day shoots with are upto 6hrs. The duration of each shoot will depend on factors such as make-up and wardrobe change. How many styles and how long it takes you to change will effect the shoot time. I offer 2-3 clothing changes in a 2 hour shoot and upto 5 in a 4 hour shoot. Changing your make-up during shoots will prolong the process or limit the amount of shots you recieve so be mindful of this when planning what you want from the shoot.  I prefer to book shoots in the morning but I so concider travel and will never ask you to start unreasonably early.

Make up artists/Designers

If you have the skills as a model to do your own makeup I am happy for you to do that, but I always highly reccoment a MUA for a shoot as they are a professional and have more knowledge and training in what works well on a camera, Most of our everyday foundations are not adiquit for a professional shoot as the camera can be quiet harsh and show even the smallest of improfections so a thicker foundation is often the best for enhanceing the face and supplying the model with flawless soft skin, illiminating the need for excessive post processing. If you wish to use a designer for your shoot your welcome to use their clothing but this will need to supplyed by the model and I will need to be informed befor the shoot.
For paid shoots I suggest models supply or hire their own make-up artist but I can suggest make-up artist I have worked with and even give you contacts.

Bringing a friend along

Some photographers dislike a model bringing a friend or support person but I am not fussed either way, if you are uncomfortable and would be happier with a friend or family member there for moral suport please feel free to bring them along, I often need an assitant for reflectors and other such things and as a model you will often find it easier to change with a friend to assit you.
If you are under 18 you must bring a parent or guardian.

Wardrobe requirments

When you book a shoot with me we will discuss what you are looking for and different ideas, I prefure to have a theme for the shoot so we are not just shooting random outfits, I find it better to have a certain look so we can stick to the same make-up and same locations so that we can get as many photo's as possible without to much time waisting. I am always open for suggestions as to what you want for your portfolio, I find the best way to sort out a style is to exchange photographs over the internet of styles looks, make-up ect this way we both know what we are doing and what the shoot style is. I always send my models make-up and clothing ideas via email.

After the shoot

After the shoot, most likely the same day, I will email some of the photos in .jpg (low rez) format, Its always exciting to see what we have achieved so I do not ever leave my models in the learch you will recieve retouched photo's from me asap after the shoot. As well as emailed low rez copies you will recieve a CD/DVD containing all retouched hi-rez and low-rez copies of the photo's that I have sorted through and believe are the absolute best of the bunch. This CD/DVD will be sent to you after payment has been recieved. This can take upto 1 month but I aim to have the cd out to you within 2 weeks. You will not revieve any raw images from any shoot with me only complete post processed images will be given to the model.

Cost

My rates are:
- 2 hours $150
- 3 hours $200
- 4 hours $300
- 6 hours $400
I can adapt a shoot to your own personal budget if needed.
Travel expessises are extra if you require me to travel.
Extra cd's will be charged and $5 per DVD postage included.


The cost includes all post processing, creation of your photos onto CD and time used to communicate with you. The CD will include all photos I have selected high res .TIFF and low res .JPG files, the quantity will depend on how much time was spent shooting with a min or 10 photos for a 2 hr shoot and 20 photos for all others.


Work enquires please email me at MM or miss_lissa79@hotmail.com


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Special Credits to Harry Milanes, my teacher, my mentor and my partner. I would not be the photographer I am today without him.


Cassie Ryan - Model
Samantha Ryan - Model
Jacinda Hazel - Model
Tia S - Model
Charlie Webster - Model
Tai Emery - Model
Juilette - Model
Emily - Model
Sally-Anne - Model
Maddy - Model
Emma - Model
Melissa Davies - Model
Vanessa Redgrave - Model
Annie Sin - Model
Nichola Jay - Model
Melissa Bickford - Model
Tank - Model
Kristina - Model
Cassy Jasmine - Model
Betty Guo - Model
Berri Skye - Model
Kathrine T - Model
Tessaaa - Model

Cloe - MUA
Mel Nessa - MUA
Sheridan Rose - MUA
Bernice - MUA
Trishelle Leigh - MUA
Janet Stace - MUA
Wade - MUA
Tia Stephanou - MUA

Nancy - Designer of NancyGirl clothing


My Photos have also been seen in
Zoo weekly.
Ralph
Crave
The Local Queensland newspaper.