Ian Cole Photographer

*TIP FOR LIFE: You can't sell crap by calling it ART. crap is still crap, even in disguise

Full-time, self-taught photographer and graphic designer who specialises in fashion editorials. I have an appreciation and clear understanding of shape, form and colour, which is natural to me. I am still learning and always will be - that's part of the adventure. More than anything, i am a creator. I like to create, from scratch, with what's at hand, and i am comfortable with that.

BOOK RELEASE MAY 2010
*** For those interested, i am currently testing/shooting for a  photo-book that comes out May 2010 called 'Foreign Language Film'. Those who get published will receive a copy of the hardback 160page book with full credits, plus 8x10 prints from the shoot. This would suit reasonably experienced models (male and female), who are focussed, open minded, confident with their body and looking for exposure in the industry. Preferably models who have an appreciation of the creative arts. There will be a lot of publicity surrounding the lead up and release. Serious enquiries only please, this is my first book and the standard is high.

I don't do ANY free testing or TFCD/TFP. I charge a flat fee for testing new faces, no exceptions.

*** MY GOLDEN RULE ***
If you are spending time testing with photographers that i think are CRAP or SLEAZY, i probably WON'T work with you. Sorry, but originality and a strong work ethic are important to me. I love to help people and get great reward from this, so i am keen to meet like-minded individuals. I refuse to work with anybody who has a bad attitude or an inflated ego.

*LINKS*
www.iancole.org.uk
www.facebook.com/iancolephotographer
www.myspace.com/mycritical

I am currently experimenting with moving image - this was shot exclusively for YVY Mag - the full editorial is out in November:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5C_-3PRmyU

Nov feature, Ohlala Mag, LA - http://www.ohlalamag.com/en/2009/11/her … ian-c.html
Oct feature, Positive Magazine, Italy - http://www.positive-magazine.com/fashio … -girl.html
Oct feature: World of Models, Brazil - http://www.worldofmodels.com.br/iancole.html
Oct feature: Ohlala: http://www.ohlalamag.com/en/2009/10/ohl … -cole.html
Oct feature: YVY Mag: http://www.yvymag.com/2009/10/kyle-at-d1-by-ian-cole/
Oct feature: Guapo Magazine: http://www.guapomagazine.com/search/label/IAN%20COLE
Oct feature: YVY Magazine: http://www.yvymag.com/2009/10/my-beauti … -magazine/
Sep feature: Design Scene: http://www.designscene.net/2009/09/life … -cole.html
Sep feature: Design Scene (Topman): http://www.designscene.net/2009/09/ian- … opman.html
Aug/Sep: TOPMAN, London. http://www.topman.com/webapp/wcs/stores … &top=Y
August feature: reFRESH Magazine (Issue #57)
July feature: http://www.metrovelvet.com/index.php/model-of-the-week/
July feature: http://vglmen.blogspot.com/2009/07/beau … asuda.html
July feature: http://www.yvymag.com/2009/07/ian-cole-photographer/
July feature: http://www.fantasticsmag.com/node/2921
July fearture: http://justmalemodel.blogspot.com/searc … ian%20cole
July feature: http://www.ohlalamag.com/en/2009/07/mar … -cole.html
June feature: http://www.ohlalamag.com/en/2009/06/whe … -cole.html
May feature: http://alaintruong.canalblog.com/tag/Ian%20Cole
May feature: http://www.fantasticsmag.com/node/2846
April feature: http://www.metrovelvet.com/index.php/ed … -joystick/
Home page of Joystick Junkies, London www.joystickjunkies.com, April/May 2009
5 page shoot for WorkLife Magazine, Manchester: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxteu/Rejuvenate/worklife3/#/50
Dapper Magazine, London, April 2009
One Nation Magazine Interview: http://www.onenationmagazine.com/photographer-ian-cole/
MF Magazine, Portland, USA
Super Super Magazine, London
Student Verse Magazine, London
Academy for Men, Australia
Design Scene, Serbia, www.designscene.net/2008/08/contemporar … trait.html
Fashion Replant Magazine, www.fashionreplant.ning.com/
AXM Magazine (October 2008: Naked Issue)
reFRESH Magazine (October 2008: Fairy Tale Project)
Platinum Love Magazine, Malta (November 2008: The London Issue) - *FRONT COVER & FEATURE*
Metrovelvet, NYC (Model of the Week UK feature on Dale Y) http://www.metrovelvet.com/index.php/mo … t-motw-uk/

CREDITS
Topman, London
Joystick Junkies | www.joystickjunkies.com
Toni&Guy, Liverpool
Barbara Daley Hair & Beauty, Liverpool
Millennium Hotel, Knightsbridge
Nico Didonna, Fashion Designer, London
Marko Mitanovski, Fashion Designer, Belgrade
reFRESH Magazine, London
MF Magazine, Oregon, USA
YVY Mag
Ohalala Mag
Design Scene
Guapo Magazine
VGL Blog
Tyrone Lee-Shrives, Wardrobe Stylist
Ola-Ola, Fashion Designer, London
Olga Dukova, Wardrobe Stylist
Brandy Owens, Wardrobe Stylist
James Lawrence Ingram, Wardrobe Stylist
Sarah Li, Wardrobe Stylist
Niyi Crown, Fashion Stylist, London
Molly Wilson, Fashion Designer (MM#696507)
Helen Marie Price, London College of Arts
Metrovelvet, New York  http://www.metrovelvet.com/index.php/cast-and-crew/
Shed Simove, Big Brother Producer / Ideas Man
The Matinee Club (UK band) www.matineeclub.co.uk
Elle S'Appelle (UK Band) www.myspace.com/ellesappelleband
The Treehouse Sessions (Live Video Sessions) www.myspace.com/treehousesessions
Matt Protheroe, (X-Factor 2007)
Aaron Delahunty, (X-Factor 2007)

* *  MODELS  * *

I have worked with models from most leading agencies - D1, Nevs, Storm, Models1, M&P, Premier, FM, The Talent Net, AMCK, Boss, Major, Basic NYC, Evolution, Bookings, Oxygen, etc...

I currently test for several major London agencies and international talent scouts/mother agents