Hi I'm Gary!
Thanks for taking the time to check out my profile!
I have lots of experience in many types of photography, and I've really enjoyed my experience working with models. MM has been a great tool for connecting me with models who have been helping me create some nice art. Take a look and see if you agree.
Friend Requests: I try to use my friends list as a place to keep track of models in my area that I might like to work with. Photographers in my area, those I have met at events, and those that find my work interesting enough to leave a nice tag, are also welcome. Please don't be offended if I don't happen to accept your request. I just want to keep the list meaningful and useful.
Looking around here on MM, I see some really great work. I'm looking for models who will give me the opportunity to show what I can do as well.
I've been doing some fine art nudes, silhouettes, and
really fun body painting shoots, but I also like doing pinups, glamour, and especially beach shoots (I have a super secret location). I have a couple secret waterfall locations as well. I've also done a "Bond Girl" series that was a lot of fun, and like to try experimental shots with unique lighting like IR/UV, lasers and flashlights, as well as 3D(stereo) photography and green screen work. I even have some ideas for an action/adventure series that I'll be looking for just the right model for, and another themed series as well.
I'd also like to try some commercial fashion stuff also, to round out my portfolio.
I've been told by rookie models that I'm really patient and easy to work with. I have favorable references from lots of MM models that I can email to you, just ask. You can also look below to see the nice tags that models I've worked with, have left for me.
One common phrase you'll hear from any model I've worked with is: "We had so much fun!". Fun is the primary ingredient in every one of my shoots, whether it's on a beach, or in the studio. I think it's obvious when you look at my portfolio. From the choice of pinup themes, and music, to little perks and treats during shoots, we produce some great results by simply having fun!
With all this talk about fun, I want to be clear that I'm very professional and take every shoot seriously. I create a written session plan of what we'll do in fine detail for every shoot, so we can use the time efficiently.
I will not waste your time. Please do not waste mine!
About my avatar: Lots of people ask me about my avatar and why I don't change it very often (only on holidays and special occasions). There's a whole story behind it, but there's only one way to hear it: work with me!
Compensation:
I've been doing most of my body painting projects on a TF* basis. If I contact you for body painting, or you have a look I'm really interested in, I still will paint you on a TF* basis.
I don't pay models for body painting. If you're a model who wants to get paid to be body painted, I suggest you find a photographer or sponsor who's looking to add a body painting to his/her portfolio or event, and get him to pay both you and me! My rates are very reasonable and also negotiable.
I've also been doing portfolio work in exchange for nudes and/or body painting, but I'm being much more selective about that, in favor of paying work. Studio hours and equipment cost real money!
If you would like to have me to do some portfolio development, portraits, or any other type of photography, my rates are very reasonable (A bargain really), just send me a message with a description of the work you need. I can come to your home with portable lighting, or, I have an elaborate 5,000 sq ft studio with 11 sets, and a variety of lighting available to me. I can do anything from glamour, to pinups, to boudoir, to fashion, fully clothed to totally nude.
Image Retouching: I'm more than capable of doing high quality retouching and compositing of your photos. I deliver fully retouched shots from every shoot. I never send out unretouched photos. I'm very adamant about holding the quality of my work to the highest standards.
Zivity Sets:
I'm interested in partnering with models who would like to make some money from their pictures. Zivity is a new concept in marketing your pictures. Models and photographers who create the photos get paid based on subscriber's votes. Each vote equates to a dollar towards the photo set. The model gets 60%, the photographer gets 20%, and zivity gets 20%. So it can be a great deal for models in particular! Although nudity is not required by zivity, that usually increases the popularity of your photos...However, zivity is NOT a porn site in any way! These are very classy artistic and glamourous images. Check out Zivity.com and see if this is something that would interest you. I'm going to be putting much of my time and effort into zivity sets! Zivity shoots are always TF*.
You might enjoy checking out my Body Painter profile at:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/1048007
I feel that communication is incredibly important. Please keep up your end of the conversation!
I can be contacted at: G a r y(at)G G P s t u d i o s.c o m
and of course here on MM. I respond very quickly to either.
If you'd like to see some of my general photography, you can look here:
http://general.GGPstudios.com/
When I'm not taking pictures, I like to play rhythm guitar and tinker with computers and technology.
Carpe Lux - Seize the Light!
Some of the models I've had the pleasure of working with 1 on 1. Asterisks indicate how many times I've worked with them. No asterisk = once.:
ErinRae: MM#: 643838 (**)
Ashley: MM#: 687672
Kata: MM#: 579134
Savanahh (-S-): MM#:544573 (******)
Isabel: MM#: 1346(****)
Citizen Deathwish: MM#:891786
Christine: MM#: 742087
Brooke: MM#: 769177 (**)
Zadie: MM#: 659624 (**)
Maura: MM#: 539485
Nancy: MM#: 882036
JuliaHart: MM#: 362691
Danika_Rose: MM#:1002795
Bethzaida: MM#: 900190
Leigh_LP: MM#: 897730
Brittany: MM#: 780911
Kristianna: MM#: 82769
SheriLyn: MM#: 872925
Vanessa: MM#:1053861(**)
Erika: MM#:1029552(**)
Becca: MM#:1154714(**)
Abby: MM#:593654(**)
Tina: MM#:1135186(**)
Angela: MM#:1240278
Bri: MM#:1117778
Destiny: MM#:1253216
Tay: MM#:1321482
Audrey: MM#:1317394(*******)
Sibyl: MM#:1079800
Nina: MM#:1154374
Tammi: MM#:1326782
Some models I've worked with at RiversEdge shoots:
CristenAnn: 467548
JennCastiglione: 569268
MsNia: 772403
MikoStarr: 844148
EmmaDeeDee: 31224
Nixy: 1020576
Brian: 1162885
Liz: 1191670
Jade: 773782
Betty: 97482
Amanda: 800941
Elena: 1040224
Emily: 1234803
Heather: 773594
Lauren: 1243751
Lindsey: 1243758
Michelle: 1324919
Hollis: 1270173
Francheska: 1355739
Faith: 1390115
Deseray 551468
Lindsey: 1359292
Angelique: 1333070
Nissa: 830243
Shauna: 1434152
Priya: 382353
Models I have worked with at Meetup Shoots:
Emily: 1047156
Ashes: 833891
Sarah: 688746
Ashley: 1049255
Lori: 1110269
