Stephen Markman

***UPDATE - -  I have new toys.  Wanna come play with them? 


Who am I?

                              --photo by Crazy Benny & Stephen Eastwood ©2010


Ok, a brief bio:
-By day, I run a law firm here in NYC.  I am an attorney, a real estate broker, a tax preparer, a professional manager, a devoted son and a pretty good bartender.
As a result of some of my work with Entertainment clients (both legal and management), I became heavily involved with an immensely talented photographer, David Adam Beloff (MM#293481) and managing that business, styling his shoots and doing retouching and graphic design for the studio is where I got most of the experience that I now incorporate into my own photography.
[Please note: While I realize that many professionals on this site ARE in need of entertainment/general law, tax preparation, real estate and/or management assistance, I am not here to promote those businesses. ]

Why I AM here
Very simply: I'm here for an artistic outlet.  I'm here to make art.  I'm here because I believe I have a great eye for making beautiful things/people LOOK beautiful.
If I Tag you or send you a Friend Request, chances are I think you (or your work) are beautiful and want to collaborate with you to make some great art.

How it works
I DO NOT PAY MODELS.  This is not because I don't think many of you are beautiful and talented and worthy of compensation for your work, but rather because I currently have no commercial need for images and will not pay for images that I have no desire/opportunity to profit from.  If I have a paid gig, with a paying client, I will pay models for their time.  If I sell the images, I will pay models.  Other than that, understand that if I contact you to shoot, it's merely for the purpose of creating images for US.
I do a lot of TF* work and am more than happy to help you expand your portfolio.  If, however, you are seeking to work with me because you want headshots or have a specific project in mind that I don't think will necessarily benefit my portfolio, I'll be happy to provide you with my rates for such work.

With respect to TF* work, I generally like to shoot as many different looks, in one day, as possible.  Most of the models I shoot with will get anywhere from 3 to 7 different looks.  What that means, however, is: that when you work with me, you're gonna be here awhile!  Please don't book a shoot with me at 3:00 if you have plans at 5:00. 

As for style, I shoot some fashion and some commercial work, but primarily shoot Glamour, including pin-up.
I don't require any model to do nudity --and will always respect any limitations a model might have-- but understand that I shoot Glamour.  So, if you're a model and you're uncomfortable doing Glamour, chances are, we're just not a great match.  That doesn't mean that we can't still be friends or that we can't still appreciate each other's work.  It just means that we are probably not compatible to work together.

How/Where I shoot
I generally work from my home in Lower Manhattan.  You will see many outdoor shots in my portfolio and (in an attempt to provide as much diversity for each model as possible), I try to shoot most models in at least one outdoor location.  These photos are primarily taken along the Hudson River in Lower Manhattan and in/near Battery Park, Rockefeller Park, Teardrop Park, Wagner Park and Hudson River Park.
I will ocassionally work in other locations throughout the City.
All of the interiors displayed in my portfolio were shot in my home studio, under professional lighting.

As an experienced stylist, I style all of my own shoots and will select all wardrobe (and sometimes, provide wardrobe).  I will select all locations and will supervise hair and make-up for all shoots.  If you don't think you're competent with hair and make-up, please let me know, so we can make arrangements to bring in a professional.


LET ME BE YOUR FIRST!
I've been very fortunate to work with several young models who have done few, if any, shoots before working with me.  I think I've got a knack for making models feel comfortable and helping to bring out the best of their potential. 
If you like what you see and think I can bring out your best, get in touch and let's make some art!

If you have any other questions about me or my work, please do not hesitate to ask.  If you want additional information,  feel free to contact any of the artists in my "Top Friends."  The people in my Top Friends are all either people that have worked with me or know me.  If you want/require additional references, please feel free to ask.   

Finally, . . .
I hope you don't think this profile makes me sound stuffy or uptight.  As any of the models that I've worked with can vouch for, shooting with me is a tremendously fun, funny, musical, laid-back experience.  While I take my art seriously, I find that the end results are far superior if the model and I are totally at ease with each other.  I will go out of my way to make you feel as comfortable as possible and to have as much fun as possible.


Now, go . . . Go make some beautiful art!


What they're saying about Me:

David Adam Beloff  - Photographer - Mayhem #293481
"Dude! Are you KIDDING me!?!? I love this guy! He's one of my favs!"

Kayelless (Kevin) - Photographer - Mayhem #326352
"Dude is pretty cool, got some good talent and makes me laugh a lot."

Deacon Blues - Photographer - Mayhem #19901
"I  . . . agree wholeheartedly with Kevin"

Eye of Sicari - Photographer/Zombie - Mayhem #142416
"he's very smurt and has skills...I wonder if I could lick his brain"

Miss Anna Evans - Model/MUA - Mayhem #322877
"I hated New York until I met you.  Now I love New York."

Eryn Gombos - Model - Mayhem #468612
"Markman -- Ensuring VIP awesomesauce since 1991."

Macushla - Model - Mayhem #721697
"Stephen, Thanks so much for all your hard work and the beautiful results! You were great to work with and full of fabulous advice. I'm so glad my first time out was with someone as fun and patient as you. Good luck with everything, and thanks again!"

Emily Eason - Model - Mayhem #787215
"hello! WOW! the new pics you added from our shoot are amazing! LOVE them! i really did have a wonderful time working with you. so?, when do i get the next date? "

Kita St. Cyr - Model - Mayhem #59977
"Not sure if I've told you yet but you = awesomesauce "

Manzin - Model - Mayhem #314564
"First he shot me and then he laughed at my assorted pains. He's a monster. "

Alexis Rajah - Model - Mayhem #874388
"thank you, it was a real pleasure to work with you and I felt very comfortable. The pix look great and yes if my mom (lol) love them you did a fantastic job."

Taleen Rust - Model - Mayhem #1547134
"Stephen Markman is an absolute professional and was undeniably kind in spite of my amateurism. Fun, comfort, and variety are what to be expected"

Lady Ania - Model - Mayhem #705612
"Wonderful guy and has a wonderful eye! So fun to work with, and his liquor is awesome too! lol"

David Hilton - Photographer - Mayhem #141887
"Thank you for being a fabulous host, photographer, raconteur, and now a dear friend."
"Your port kicks more butt every time I visit..."

Isobel Wren - Model/Sex Goddess - Mayhem #23168
says that either I or my work make her "ULTRA HORNY!"




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