Rebecca Louise Cousins

I am an Ancient History Graduate,originally from Bedfordshire but now residing in Manchester, and I work for The Circle Club!

I love taking pictures and having my picture taken, because I love creating art! I like doing things a little less ordinary, playing around with compostion/backround/styles etc, and generally having some imput! For me, modelling isn't just about forging a career and making money, I actually enjoy the creative side of producing a beautiful set of images very much!

Assignments I have undertook are varied; Namely I have catwalk-modelled for student fashion shows and a charity fashion show, as well as undertook various hair modelling jobs, a bridal make-up shoot, fashion shoots indoors and out, artistic nudes indoors and out. I love working in studio's but I love going out on location or even searching for a great location as part of the shoot: it simply adds to the fun! I recently trekked through the Penines in search of a secluded spot to shoot in a stream, and the following week I shot up in the Lakes yet again involving water!

I have worked in promotions for 4 years; promoting events and venues in Manchester, Peterborough, Leeds, York and Liverpool. Types of job range from hosting events dressed as a playboy bunny, to attending the launch of several Revolution bars, dressed as a Russian Vodka Girl. I was also the hostess of a gentlemens club, a Honey-trap Hostess for Opus Club, and hosted several of my own events in Manchester venues.

I get really irritated when i read 'i don't do nudes' from models and photographers alike.. like nude models/photography is lower calibre - the naked female form is exquisite and i love nothing more than to see a beautiful art nude shot. You people are missing out - all top models end up naked at some point - you should be comfortable with your figure!!

I am happy to work some TF shoots if I feel that the photographer or make up artists will benefit and enhance my portfolio. However, unless i am very impressed with your work, travel expenses outside of Manchester would need to be covered!!

I have undertaken 40+ shoots and have been on the catwalk 4 times. Photographers I have worked with include [* indicates more than once]:

Graham Templar*
Anthony Dudley*
Andy [northwest on net-model] *
Chris Davies
Michael Aduwali
Mark Woodward
Richard Unger
PhotosbyColin [purestorm]
Trevor4792 [purestorm]
Clyrol [net-model]
Martin Day
Portland [net-model]
Flashharry [net-model]
David Johnson
Roy Aruk
Ross Nathan Phillips
Alvaro Mari-Thompson
Gordon Austin* [purestorm]
Alan Towse
Garry Edwards* [Photography course: several other togs present too]
Ed [City Photographer]
Darren Harbour [for Practical Photography Magazine]
Rob Perry

Make up artists/Hair stylists:

Sana [flawless beauty modelmayhem]
Claire Breen*
Zeb at Nicky Clarke
Georgina Shaw

Any of these would be happy to provide a reference, and I would recommend them all highly.

Practical Photography Magazine October 2009 issue - art nude feature

http://www.imagesbyitani.com/photo1934045.html
http://www.haushinka.org/Images.aspx?id=114

I was also featured on the promotional material for the event Bedrock at Loaf in Manchester.
I have modelled for several photographic courses plus i was the feature model on an instructional dvd for lighting.

Feature model for promotional video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR42rW_Vr1w


Feature model for Channel M program

DV8 Magazine April/May Front cover competition runner up

DV8 Magazine September/October Selfridges Fashion Spread