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Model Mayhem #:
3610847
Last Activity:
Apr 06, 2024
Experience:
Experienced
Compensation:
n/a
Joined:
Feb 04, 2015
Genres:
n/a

About Me

I began taking photographs 40 years ago in Portland, Maine. I was initially drawn to photography by its capacity to capture the beauty of an instant and hold it before us, reminding us that there is beauty all around us all the time. And second, by the limitless creative possibilities photography offers. My first efforts were crafted in a shared darkroom in the basement of my friend and fellow budding photographer Anne.

My day job prevented me from committing the time to photography I would have liked but afforded the opportunities for extensive travel. This enabled me to grow as a photographer by feeding my desire to see and understand the remarkable beauty of the world around us. I have been able shoot in extraordinary places and photograph remarkable people. On my website I offer a selection of photos of the people I have met and the places I have been. One collection I particularly enjoy is of Tattoo art. I have been fascinated by the development of this art over the last several decades and offer some examples, attempting to capture some of the amazing artistry and whimsy of tattooing as well as some of the fascinating people I have met in the process. It has been my great fortune to work, first clandestinely during the dark days of military dictatorship and then openly, with teachers from Burma (Myanmar). I have been able to work with teachers at the 6000-student monastery school in Mandalay and with other brave and remarkable Myanmar teachers from across Myanmar and Thailand. Though I continue to travel, I now mostly roam between Colorado and Maine maintaining studios in both locations. I have also had the opportunity to work with some remarkable models and find that when there is a strong artistic connection between model and photographer the photoshoot becomes a fulcrum for creative inspiration.

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Hey! Did you get my message? I’m a full time international model with 10+ years experience & I Aim on being in your area September 9th - 13th before I head North but then might be back the last week of September. I’d love to know if you would like to work with me while I am here or if you know anyone who might. This may be the only chance to shoot me in your area. Do you have recommendations on how else to get more work or who to reach out to? ABOUT ME; I am highly committed, passionate, reliable, open to working with artists of any level of experience & am very experienced in a wide variety of expressive poses. I’ve worked throughout AUS, NZ, UK, EU, Asia, Hawaii, & now in North America with plans to travel through other parts of the world. My many years of experience in the industry with a range of creatives from around the world have earned me features in multiple magazines, art galleries & exhibitions in a variety of countries. I’m open to modelling with other male or female models (locals or traveling) in the studio as well as on location in various conditions & throughout a broad range of styles. My extra talents; I’m a musician, I know how to free dive which is good for underwater shots, can horse ride, go on long hikes & also can crack a stock whip, I practice yoga, & have done basic pole & aerial hoop/silks. IG; @layal.official (non nudes) @aim.model (nude) @aim.backup.model1 (back up nude)
Please let me know if you are interested & have a preferred day/time to shoot along with what area you are coming from or have in mind to shoot. Please let me know if you are ok with doing a deposit or if you only pay cash on the day. If you are interested to work with me but not sure when/where/how, please let me know anyway so I know to follow up closer to my arrival. My RATES; for up to art nude $150 per hour for 2hrs or more or $550 for 4hrs or $1000 a day. This covers costs including my meals/drinks, public transportation, outfits I can bring, my own make up & other things to help me be the best I can for you. Surcharges; for 1hr only, light fetish & extra shooters. I do understand people have budgets so I can offer pay off methods where you pay the rate over an agreed time. If Instagram or WhatsApp or even email is better than discussing here, please send me your contact details. Thank you in advance for respecting me. Hope to hear from you soon, keen to see what we can do together, all the best & kindest regards.

09-05-2023
Eva Novak · Retoucher

Beautiful port!If you ever need a retoucher, feel free to contact me.My email : [email protected]

07-08-2023
Natti_Retoucher · Retoucher

HI! I'm from Ukraine! I'm a retoucher, you have a very beautiful portfolio, if you need my help, I will be happy to help you.

06-09-2023
Natti_Retoucher · Retoucher

HI! I liked your photos.if you need my help for retouching. Write if you are interested in such an offer.

04-22-2023
Niko Laslo · Retoucher

So nice port.feel free to contact me for collaboration)))

06-23-2022