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Last activity: Feb 13, 2012
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Karl Yamashita

Male
Irvine, California, US
Laguna Beach, California, US
Los Angeles, California, US
Karl Yamashita photography

Mayhem #376476
Photographer


MM URL: http://www.modelmayhem.com/karl

About me
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Paid work only!

Busy, Busy, Busy!
I have been very busy lately. I barely have time to read my messages let alone try to reply to them. Please don't take offense if i don't reply.

My latest work

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About me

I'm a professional glamour photographer. My specialty is shooting at the beach or most outdoor location. Most of my outdoor work you see is shot with one strobe light.

Master of Light
I've been told that many times, lol. I've been teaching lighting for over 2 years now. If a photographer tells you that the best time to shoot is after sunset or in the shade more than likely don't know how to shoot in broad daylight. I can teach you how in less than an hour. You'll be amazed with your photos, period.

Investment
Looking to be a glamour model and be known around the industry? Do you want to be paid to shoot instead of shooting for free? High quality images in your portfolio is the first thing you need to get you noticed. Poor quality images will only get you booked with clients that want to shoot for free. How can you make a living shooting for free? It is crucial that you start off your portfolio with quality photos. Having 100+ photos that are poor quality is nowhere near as good as having a few photos that are of high quality. To be a successful model you need to invest in eye catching images.

When you shoot with me, you get high quality photos that will get you noticed right away. Why? Because I have many photographers from around the world that check out my porfolio to see who i have shot recently. You will start to get inquiries about booking a shoot within no time. Ready to boost your career and get paid gigs? I have affordable rates so contact me if you like to set up a shoot.

Paid work only
I have low rates. Inquiry about my rates. Just provide some information like the type of shoot you like to do and where.

TF with select models only
I'll shoot TF with you if you have the look i'm looking for. If you have the look, you'll know it. If you want to shoot with me, ask me directly. I don't look at my pic comments or lists. Paid work takes priority.
If I tell you that you don't have the look I'm looking for, please don't ask why. Just move on to the next photographer.

Model information
1.    When booking a shoot I require a $25 dollar non-refundable deposit. The deposit will go towards the rate I charge. If you cancel the shoot or don’t show up, you lose the deposit. If i have to cancel you get your deposit back.
2.    Don't be late. Text me if you're running late.
3.    If you're going to cancel our shoot, at least do it the night before so I can schedule with another model. If you cancel just hours before our shoot then you just wasted my day/night.
4.    I don’t mind if you bring a boyfriend or husband as long as they don’t interfere. They should be off in the distance, next room playing Angry Birds or at Starbucks. If they interfere I will stop the shoot.
5.    One friend is ok to bring. But bringing two or three friends? Really?   
6.    Stay away from black lingerie/bikinis. Purple, red and pink is my preference. Other brighter, non-dull colors will work also.
7.    If we shoot at the beach:
a.    Don't bring heels. Bring some sandals.
b.    Bring some baby/tanning oil.
c.    Don’t bring just 1 or 2 outfits. I’m picky so bring at least 5-6 outfits.
d.    Bring accessories, like necklaces, earring loops, bangles, bikini wraps (scarves), white button up/open front shirts, denim pant/shorts.
e.    Definitely no grandma bikini bottoms. The minimum I will shoot is scrunchies.
f.    Don’t bring a suitcase. Bring a backpack or duffle bag.
g.    Bring a towel.
h.    If it’s a cloudy or gloomy day then don’t expect good images. I use the sun to help create the hot ass images you see in my portfolio. In most cases I’ll just reschedule. Sorry, I have no control over Mother Nature.
8.    If we shoot elsewhere:
a.    Bring open toe heels with straps.  Preferably black. I hate brown heels.
b.    Bring matching top and bottom lingerie. The lingerie doesn’t have to be see through but at least look hot on you.
c.    Bring sexy club outfits, denim shorts, wife beaters, white open front shirts/sweaters.
9.    Make sure your nails are done. French manicure is best.
10.    Bring your ID or passport. I need a model release signed and I need to take a picture of your ID.
11.    If you think you’re going to be really nervous then don’t schedule a shoot. Your mood shows in your expression. I don’t give out images with bad expressions. Get some more experience and then get back to me.
12.    I shoot for quality, not quantity. I’m looking to get several beautiful images, not hundreds of okay images.
13.    Study poses from other models portfolio and practice in front of a mirror.
14.    Every model is different. Poses, nice tan, muscle tone, wardrobe… Just because I have a hot image from a model, it doesn’t mean I can create it again with you.

Makeup Artists
I've been getting quite a few messages lately from mua wanting to work with me. They are wowed by my work. If you are a mua wanting to collaborate with me then send me a message with your phone number, email, your current location and if possible your availability.   

I use Dropbox to upload your pics for viewing. You can also view from your iPhone or Android phone with Dropbox app.
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Editing of pics
I usually edit 2 pics the same night and email them to you because I know you're excited to see them. smile The rest will be edited when I have time. I do have a full time job you know? wink

Retouchers
I do my own retouching, period.

Friends Request
I only accept from most models or photographers I know.

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Me and Drew Santos
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Credits
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Quotes

"Thank you Karl for the awesome shoot! I've never shot with such an easy going photographer. You were accommodating in every way possible, also very patient, very professional, and of course very fun to work with! Looking forward to shooting again." - BrandyAmber 655905

"Working with Karl was definitely a great experience. His easy going personality along with his superb lighting skills really makes him one of the finest photographer. With Karl, I ended up with many amazing photos." - Christi Nguyen 1336369



"I had amazing time working with you. Your professional attitude and your ability to make me feel comfortable and relaxed made this photo shoot a huge success. Your knowledge of the lighting and perfect angle to shoot and bring out my natural curves at its best! Your hospitality and mature attitude towards myself as a model was appreciated and I would recommend you to any model or photographers to work with you!" - Nadia Brewer 2112663

"Karl Yamashita has the most positive and professional attitude, great posing, quick lighting, and most importantly of all...beautiful pictures!" - Mindy Robinson 1024281

"Karl is amazing, comforting and brilliant! Karl does not need to take 200 pictures to capture your beauty he has an eye for perfection. He is extremely professional and I felt comfortable with him from start to finish. He doesnt believe in just taking pictures he takes the time to get to know you, and what you want. He not only works with you, but has plans to get you as far ahead as he can in this industry. If you have the honor to work with karl observe and appreciate every moment!!!" - Bre Tiesi 1530822

"It was a real pleasure to work with Karl! He's calm, cooperative, respectful, easy-going yet very professional. It was also lots of fun to shoot with Karl! He knows how to capture great moments and true emotions. He's an excellent ( and patient:) ) photographer. Thank u Karl for this amazing experience to work with you!" - ELENA 878 1262077

"karl is very fun to work with! He has a sense of humor & likes to crack jokes making the overall experience a comfortable one" - Gabby Jeanne 1485532

"I had an awesome time with Karl. He's fun and very professional at the same time. At times you need to make him laugh because sometimes he's just too serious. I love his creativity. You'll want to shoot with him more than just one time..I know I will. Having fun = beautiful photos........THANKS KARL!" - Genevive V 848438

"I had a great experience shooting with karl. He was very respectful, professional, yet fun. He made me feel comfortable throughout the shoot. He even gave my dehydrated dog water aww. I absolutely love the way the images turned out. His is one of my favorite photographers. I would definitely shoot with him again!" - Joselyn Cano 421608

"Karl is truly the most professional and respectful photographer I have ever worked with. He is so very talented and I am so lucky to have gotten to work with such an expert in the photography feild. I truly felt at ease and had so much fun shooting with him. Thanks Karl. You made me look amazing!" - Julieta Wood 1273735

"Shooting with Karl was fun and comfortable. He had great music, directs you well and is overall a very nice guy..I am looking forward to shooting with him again he is a pleasure to work with and very professional. The photos are amazing!" - Nikki Logan 1031081

"Karl was so much fun in our photo shoot. I had a blast working with him, he made he feel very comfortable throughout the shoot. His a great photographer and I absolutely love the pictures I got out of it. I recommend him to all models as well as I look forward in working with him again. Thank you Karl!!!!!" - Paola C 799133



"Let me tell everyone my experience shooting with Karl. Karl work is incredible. He makes sure all the lights are set up perfectly he takes his time he does not rush your shoot. And makes sure u get ur images after you shoot with him. During ur shoot Karl makes u feel very comfortable and very easy to work with. He's an amazing photographer and his work is fantastic. I highly recommend to all models and photographers to learn from Karl he truly is one of the best Photographers I worked with in California. Models book him now u won't be dissapointed." - SKYLER HAZE 781280

"Karl is a pleasure to work with! He is a creative genius when it comes to working outdoors and setting the lighting for perfect, beautiful results!!" - Sofia Lane 1342940

"Shooting w Karl was so fun and relaxed. He definitely knows his stuff and takes pride in producing great images. Fun,professional, and confident in his abilities...that's my kinda photographer!" - Thao N 813271

"Karl is an amazing photgrapher, with an eye for detail and perfection. He helped me with posing to get the best possible picture. He is extremely professional and I felt comfortable with him from start to finish. He not only works with you, but has plans to get you as far ahead as he can in this industry. Don't waste his time, because there are tons of beautiful girls lined up to shoot with him! I highly recommend Karl Yamashita." - Tiffany_Hope 162086

"It was so great shooting with you in Malibu!! You have a good eye for great shots and I really hope to work wth you again soon. Your frined and fan, Trish" - Trish Richardson 629220



These are the models I have worked with: 254
Aavigalle         • Adrian Kirk         • Adriana Lynn
Advivum         • Agnieshka         • Ahmay
Aleksandra Vasic         • Aleksandra2006         • Alexis Nichole *
Allissandra         • Alona         • Amanda Carter *
Amanda Newton         • Amanda Pearl         • Amber St James
Amberlove42         • Ana Jebarie Castellanos         • Anais Gabriel
Andrea Seagren         • angelina_polska         • Anicka Pantano
Anna Olga Aristova         • Annelise H         • Annie Supinger *
aprilcheryse         • Ashley Wasden         • ASTERCHILD
Aubrey Evans         • austynbusch         • Ayanna Jordan
Babie in the dark         • BELLA DEE         • Blanca Brooke
Bre Tiesi         • Briana Lee         • Brianne Perille
Brit Weaver         • Caitlin M Adams         • CALI-LUV
California DreamerCara OC         • Carolina Jimenez         • Carolina Rusco
Carolyn Nayebi         • Casi Gray         • Cassandra Duerscheidt *
Cassandra Krystine         • Cassie Bean         • Catherine Colle
Celsi         • Chanel Rose         • Chantelle Gascoigne *
Charissa Littlejohn         • Charlie Kristine         • Chauntele Lovelyne
Chelsie Farah         • Chrissy Marie         • Christina Eskelson
Christina Faye         • Christina Joy         • Christina Loayza
Christine Nayebi         • CINDY ESPINOZA *         • Cindy-LA *
cj sparxx         • classick cindyG         • CRYSTAL ELAINE MENDEZ
crystal nicole johnson         • Daniella Bae         • Dawnielle Royalty
Debbie Kanamoto         • Debbie Sath         • Desiree Foote
DianaMartin         • Divinora         • Duchess of Spades
ELENA 878         • Elizabeth Sorensen         • Emily H Studios
Erika Leyva *         • ERiN DAY         • Farrah Greye *
Fernanda Castellanos         • g foxx         • Gabby Jeanne
GABRIELA ROCHE         • Genevive V *         • George Kontaxis Model
Gianna *         • Gianna Giancola *         • Giselle Rarinca *
Gretchen Diane *         • Gulnaz The Model         • HallieWood
Honey Dip         • inna007         • Irina Sidorova
Isela_A         • Isis A         • Jade Corinne
Jade Renee         • JasmyneMara         • Jeannie
Jenna Wantink         • JENNIFER DE LA ROSA         • Jennifer McCowen *
jenny keffer         • Jeralyn *         • Jeska L Vardinski *
Jessica Boughers         • Jessica Munoz         • Jessica Pineda
Jessica Trani         • Jessika Dorian         • je_martinez *
Jillisa         • Jordan Eileen         • Jordyn23
Joselyn Cano         • JULIE LEIGH BOLENE         • Julieta Wood
Kari Nautique         • Karina Olivares         • Katherine Claire
Kaya Danielle         • Kimmi Jean         • Kristen Petre
KristenRae         • Kristin Marie Siemion         • Kristy-Lei Louise
Krystal - K Stone *         • labexx         • Lainie Danielle
Lana Love         • Laryssa Rose         • Laura
Laura Proudfoot         • laurynne         • Layla Luvv
LEAle         • Leeanne M *         • Lena Nicole
Linzie Nicole         • Lisa Michelle Dixon         • Lissa Endriga
Lizbeth Carino         • Lorelen         • LynnD
Magon Foster         • Mandee Varela         • Margarita2
Maria Tanova         • Marie Macritchie         • Mary Jane Burthe
Mary Zenani        • Mary-Elaine         • Maya Michelle
MeganCorine         • Meghan Blum         • meghannelizabeth
Melissa K661 *         • Micah Blue         • Michele Gill
MICHELLE FLEMING         • Michelle Leigh         • Michelle Tomniczak
Miiss T         • Miss D Lutz *         • Miss Deja
Miss Ela Pasion         • miss Fanessa         • Miss Leila
Miss Millia         • Miz Huntergirl         • Monica Goe
Monika Ryan         • Monique Cisneros         • MONIQUE MINOR
Monique-Myriah *         • Morgan M Mitchell         • Morgan Mitchell
MzNidia         • Natalia Churikova *         • Natalia_Marie
Natalie Carpello         • Natalie Corral *         • natalie simone
Naz81         • Nazanin M         • Nicole Christine S
nicole elleee         • Nikki Logan *         • Nishelle
Paola C *         • Paola Shea         • Patricia Kathleen
Rachael Winslow *         • Rachel Leslie         • Rachel Shine
Rachel Stavis         • Richelle Williams         • Roselle Mariano
Rosemary Zapata         • rossie cottrell         • Sandra Cisneros
Sara Cat *         • Sarah Currier         • Sarah Jain
Sarah Luv         • Sarah McDowd         • Savannah Ekada
Seanna *         • sephirot         • Shannon Codner
Shawn M Dillon         • Sherra Michelle         • Sherri Tiara Lansang
Shodire *         • Siri         • SKYLER HAZE
Sofia Lane         • Sol Reyes         • Sonia Acevedo
Sophie Sidhu         • Spinellie Addict         • Stacy Sinn
stacy1         • stephaniestone *         • Stun Gun Stephanie
sumlee         • Susette Moyers         • Tabetha Angelica
TAMMY LASHELLE         • Tanya Rouse         • Tarisa Wetherington
TaylorJaymes         • Thalia Marie         • Thania *
Thao N         • Tiffany Allison *         • Tiffany de Grasse
Tiffany_Hope         • Tina doll         • Tracey P *
Tracy Marie Briar         • TRICIA L         • Trish Richardson
Vanessa K Nguyen *         • Violet Angel         • Virginia Paniagua
Viviana Quiroz         • xoxo McKenna         • Zara M
_Amanda         • _Amber_ Lynn_ *         • http://www.modelmayhem.com/




   
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Chanel Rene 529684
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Ellis - The Cyclops 558495
EonPix 1659623
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Herman lopez 621238
J O S H R Y A N 689419
J Sharp  125222
Jay Suder-JSFOTO 489174
Jim Bonner Photography 96327
John Chennavasin 98710
Jonathan Ocab  1645351
K E S L E R 633776
Key Photography 438050
M Images 379393
Matthew Cousins 2995
Michael Magers 683390
Mission Photography 648724
Nadirah B 272622
Naira Photography 1665452
Natures Lens 1241339
Phillip Faraone 866504
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Rey Sison 1001476
Rich Masuda 426988
Robert Alvarado 15033
Select Models 2623
SLOSS PHOTO 107428
SNAPSHOT LA 102272
Soft Light Productions 412375
Star Studio 380713
SteveI 376804
Team Strider 382995
Top Dog Photography 1158125
V Studio 854258
Wayne Cutler 33184
William Chik 1277846 

Traveling?
I will accomodate most traveling models with extra room(s) that I have available in trade for a TF shoot.
Models that have stayed at my place:
Kristy Dwyer - Texas, Las Vegas
Nadia Brewer - Las Vegas
Kaya Danielle - Orange County
Laurena Lacey - Ireland
Melissa Riso - San Diego
Debbie Sath - Australia
Amy Sia - Australia
Blanca Brooke - Czech Republic
Magdalena Brigida - Las Vegas
CJ Sparxx - Northern California
Amanda Newton - Florida
Talor James - Canada


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