Melissa Trout

Thanks for stopping by! If you are considering hiring me, please read on for some important shooting details:

I am a fine-art, commercial, and glamour model available for hire only. I have been shooting since early 2003 and sincerely LOVE what I do! I work with photographers of all skill levels and am not one for pretense! For me, this (and life) are about having fun, meeting new people, and connecting on meaningful levels--whatever those may be.

When it comes to photography I go anywhere and try most anything (in good taste). I like to have fun, but most importantly I love feeling as though I have helped create something compelling.

In recent years, I have come to fully appreciate the delicate nature of the creative process, and as such, I insist on shooting with people who are equally respectful, sincere, and down-to-earth.

I realize that hiring me is a real investment in your work and promise never to take your consideration for granted. I can guarantee, with absolute certainty, that I will never give less than 100% at any shoot...not sure if I would even be capable. Hard work is deeply ingrained within me--something I'm proud of. I encourage you to contact any photographer you can find who has worked with me in the past for references. I do not filter my references.

I travel to nearby states frequently (CT, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC, VA) and happily accept invitations to work all over the country... provided that expenses are paid and references are good. 

Please do not ask me to shoot adult work!! THIS IS DEEPLY OFFENSIVE TO ME!! Because I tend to be very open and easy to get along with, I find that photographers feel comfortable asking this question. While I always say "no freakin way" in a calm professional manner, I find that it consumes my thoughts and significantly reduces my comfort level indefinitely. So please, even if we have worked together several times don't ask!

RATES
I sincerely understand the need and desire to shoot tfp/tfcd but I honestly cannot accommodate these requests. Please understand that if you contact me about a shoot I will assume that you understand and respect my need to support myself. My rates ($125/hr, $300/3 hours, and $700 full day) are industry standard and flexible under the right conditions (i.e. not traveling).

**Please Note that I WILL NOT stay at your house if I have never worked with you before. When traveling I prefer to to stay in hotels,  in studios with beds and Internet, or with personal friends. BUT thank you to those of you who are so kind to extend your home to me.
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UPCOMING TRAVEL PLANS

RELOCATING to Washington D.C. area in March 2010!!

December 2-14: Oregon, Washington (Seattle, Spokane, and All other areas), Vancouver and Victoria, BC

December 17-22: Kansas City and St Louis, and Southern IL

December 30th - January 7th: Wisconsin, Chicago, Indiana, and Ohio

January 7-21st: Washington D.C. Metro Area, Southern VA, Northern NC, Baltimore, Delaware, and all points in PA

January 22nd - February 7th: Southern CA (Palm Springs, Los Angeles to San Diego and all points in between and around). From Feb. 2nd all points in N. CA.

February 8th - 14th: Arizona (all points North and South)