UPDATE
I am now booking shoots for the rest of 2009, and soon for early 2010. If you are interested in working together, please contact me quickly to deserve a date.
INTRODUCTION
My work ranges from conceptual and fine art nudes to alternative and gothic glamour-- often within a single shoot. Rather than describe my style, I will let the pictures do their thousand-words-worth.
MODELS
If you are interested in working together, you should be 18-30 (though there is no upper limit), and you should have a unique/alternative look. I prefer to work with models who are creative, and energetic about creating something different.
I offer a small number of TFP-plus shoots. For these, which all include a significant nude element, you will be provided with at least 50 finished digital images, within two weeks. (I have never missed this deadline.) You will also be paid a token amount of money to cover travel expenses, etc.
For these shoots, the model is completely nude, though the bottom can be concealed by the post. Unfortunately, a limited schedule and budget means I rarely set up TFP or paid shoots without some nude content, as I prefer to end up with a variety of images from each day.
I am also available at reasonable hourly and daily rates for commercial work and studio portraits. This rate also covers my preparation time, a MUA, my post-processing, etc.
For talented models who aren't interested in the above levels of nudity, or who don't meet my current needs for such shoots, I can shoot for heavily discounted rates. See below for more on hiring me to shoot.
PROJECTS
This year, I am focusing publication-- on album covers, in magazines, in art books, on book covers, etc. If you are a fashion designer, a performer, band, or photo/art editor, I am especially interested in speaking with you.
I also consider paid shoots, for characters, personal glamour shots, self-promotion, and the like. (See above.) I have worked photographing fashion designs, jewelry, medieval garb, musicians, and more. If you're looking for attractive photos of yourself, my style will guarantee distinctive results.
UPCOMING PROJECTS
- Visiting Dublin September 12th - 18th (available evenings and Sunday the 13th)
- Superheroines Project: Seeking models, cosplayers, costumers, etc. for a project featuring photos of comic book superheroines and other iconic characters. Starts July 2009.
- Latex Fashion : Seeking exceptional alternative models for a latex fashion shoot
LINKS
For regular rates and other information, visit:
http://ian-x.com/portrait.html
For more of my work, see
http://ian-x.deviantart.com or
http://ian-x.comART SHOW:
Out of the Blue Art Gallery Presents "Beauty and Darkness: A Retrospective and Introduction" - January 2008 - Central Square - Cambridge, MA --
http://ian-x.com/exhibits/1/
COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY:
Kathryn M - Promo and glamour photography for a local musician
NELA / Curious Productions - Pre-catwalk photography for the 2008 NELA FFF New Designers' Fashion Show
XArcana Design - Fashion photography for fetish fashion, jewelry, and accessories.
Cloak & Dagger - Fashion photography for medieval, fantasy, and fetish costuming.
Athenais Designs - The Midnight Ballet, plus upcoming multi-model fetish/fashion shoot.
PUBLICATION:
X: Photography by Ian X. - Self-published art book, now available on Amazon.com -
http://ian-x.com/book/
Obscene Seduction - Featured in a horror/fetish art book, to be released by nEgoist late 2009.
Eat Me, Drink Me - Featured in a coming issue of this men's food and drink magazine.
Replica Magazine - Featuring in the July 2009 issue of this online magazine.
Donnarc Magazine - Interviewed and featured in three recent issues of this online magazine.
(Details Coming) - Cover photograph for a to-be-announced horror novel by an award-winning Italian author.
MODELS
UK Models (2001 through 2003): Ulorin Vex, Gemmy C, ShadowJen, Rosaleen Young, and over a dozen more.
US Models (2003 through Present): Miss Calico, Daphne Damage, Rubella, Fetish Dolly, Wyllow, Suspended Doll, Baby Black, Molly Heartbreaker, Lena Mattux, Kaitlyn Cross, Caracal, Ayame, Mia, Claret, Lydia, and more.
WEBSITES
Blood Dolls -
http://www.blood-dolls.com - My membership site was a venue for virtually all of my work. I'm not sure how I managed to get people to pay to join a site that's a personal gallery rather than a porn site, but I'm glad I did.
My Portfolio / Business Card site -
http://ian-x.com - This site links to my various ventures, and to my portfolio.
My DeviantArt Profile -
http://ian-x.deviantart.com - This includes a much broader portfolio. I have been awarded three "Daily Deviation" features (a rare honor) since joining the site.
