Retouching Profile
http://www.modelmayhem.com/BRRetouching
"If a day goes by without my doing something related to photography, it's as though I've neglected something essential to my existence, as though I had forgotten to wake up."
Richard Avedon
I think of myself as a visual creative, having gained experience in video editing, 3D, digital art, airbrushing, graphic design and retouching as well as photography. I've been known to do hair and make up on a few of my shoots but these days leave that to the professionals, although I never say never!
I'm 100% committed to my art and creating beautiful imagery, it's my life and my overwhelming passion, to the point that the Avedon quote really is how I feel!!
My main passion with photography is fashion, editorial and beauty but more than happy and capable of taking on most styles.
I've had the good fortune to work with some great people through my photography and MM, many of which I remain friends with long after the shoot has been completed & retouched.
TESTING/TFP/TFCD
***PLEASE NOTE MY TF/TEST LIST IS CURRENTLY FULL***
I currently receive more tf requests than I can possibly fulfill so my testing availability is now becoming very limited but no harm in asking. Always happy to collaborate with experienced models who just blow me away and I always consider any offers as long as you are reliable and serious about working together (time is too precious to be wasted and I won't rebook if you no show without a very good reason). Please don't be offended if I decline, this generally means I either don't have a window available or you're just not what I'm looking for at that time, though I generally say why anyway.
New models please note that I rarely test inexperienced models now unless I can see that you will bring something to my portfolio, however my rates are very reasonable and I offer an MM discount, see my website for details
CREATIVE COLLABORATION
Always interested in working with like minded creatives for portfolio development... hair stylists, make-up artists, body painters, designers, stylists please feel free to approach me with any ideas/offers. Will consider any high quality team gathering.
BOOKINGS
I am available to shoot paid work in any style at very competitive rates please contact me for full details with your requirements. I now have my studio up and running but equally happy with home shoots if you have the space and location work (weather permitting).
RETOUCHING
I do all my own retouching so whatever you see in my portfolio is retouched by me, other retouching for clients can be found in my retouch profile..
Please note: I no longer take on free retouching and cannot match those offering $10 an image without compromising quality (something I see no value in doing). Please feel free to contact me for my rates which are still reasonable.
Feedback from models and creatives I have worked with recently(full refs available on request):
Natercia
''Brian was great fun to work with. I’m usually very nervous at photo shoots but I felt at ease with Brian. He really helped me achieve more than I thought I could and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Highly recommended!''
Michelle Court (mua)
Worked with Brian for the 1st time today, and Highly Recommend him, he makes the Model feel at ease and is comfortable to be around, he comes well prepared with Lots of Ideas for Poses & looks for his Model. He has a great Energy about him, and gets the job done to a high standard, with some amazing Final Images..!
Book him now, you wont be dissapointed..!
Look forward to hopefully working with him again soon.
Michelle_MUA
Kayt Webster-Brown
Brian is a tooootally awesome guy to work with, definately recommended! Lots of ideas, lots of fun, great comms and highly professional! Got some awesome results, hope to shoot again soon
Bethany Duckworth
Thanks Brian for a great shoot!
You made me feel very comfortable and allowed me to have my own creative input.
I really enjoyed working with you as it was a professional shoot, yet we still had fun.
I would highly recommend Brian to you all!
Very much looking forward to working with you again.
Bethany
Tamatha Kayler
Had a shoot with Brian today (17/2/09) and LOVED IT! fantastic comms pre shoot, really down to earth and friendly, very professional and talented tog. I would absolutly love to work with Brian again and again.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
He constantly showed me the images and I am very pleased with the results. Can't wait to get them back and use them in my portfolio!
thank you Brian!!
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MODELS: work with this man. you will NOT be dissapointed!
Make-Up-By-Leanne
Great at lighting, good communications, fast worker, easy to work with, incredible retouching (which I find is rare to come across), would certainly work with again and recommend!
Amanda Wood
Excellent photographer, arrived on time and comms were great. Fantastic end product and prompt at getting all images across to be viewed. Will definately be working with this photographer again very soon :-)
