Cris Cari Straley

**New Development**
*No longer modeling in Hampton Roads due to being stationed in Pensacola, FL.

**I'll be residing in Huntsville, AL with my family from December 2009 through April 2010 while my husband is deployed - I'll be available to shoot on weekends during this time! Early April 2010 is when we'll be reporting to our new duty station of Gulf Breeze (Pensacola), FL. Look for me in both spots!

I'm Cris, Cari, or Carissa, I've been known by all three although I do prefer *Cari*. The most important aspect of my being is that I'm a mother to my amazing and beautiful daughter who will be 3 in June 2010! This means that I have a VERY tight schedule with weekends being the time I have most available for shoots. I'm also a college student and work full time which puts me in a time crunch CONSTANTLY.

I have experience in modeling but still consider myself a beginner. I'm into modeling not because I think I have what it takes to be America's Next Top Model, but because I love expressing myself through photographs. I'm a completely different person when I step in front of that camera. I'm hard-working and fun. Period. I'm witty, friendly, and get along with just about everyone. As for safety reasons, I always bring my husband or a friend as a chaperon unless I know the photographer - don't let this offend you, I do it with everyone I work with.


What I'm interested in:

*I don't do any nudity - I appreciate the art when it's tasteful, but like I mentioned...I'm a mom and would like to keep it PG-13 for the time being=) Implied nudity can be discussed.

*My main concern is quality. If you have a fabulous portfolio and you think that we can create something dynamic, don't hesitate to contact me on a TFCD basis! Otherwise, my rates can be made available upon request.

*I'd love to incorporate styles such as Pin-Up, tattooed, and Maxim (lingerie) type images into my portfolio.

*Check out my "styles I'd love to do" list!

~Email me if you'd like to set something up, and I look forward to hearing from you!

Please note: DO NOT CONTACT ME TO SEND ME YOUR RATES!!!! IT'S EXTREMELY ANNOYING AND WASTES NOT ONLY MY VALUABLE TIME, BUT YOURS. I have way too many photographers wanting to work with me to "pay" YOU.

Credits given to each photo in my portfolio.