Blue Velvet

TAKING BOOKINGS SOON FOR SINGAPORE AND MALAYSIA, EARLY MAY. ENQUIRE IF INTERESTED!

Welcome to my profile!
You can also find me at: http://www.facebook.com/bluevelveteyes

Please, tag for my work but not for my comments or tags on your pictures. No 'THANKS' tags - they will get deleted.




International fine-art photographic model with over ten years of modelling experience, I have worked with many highly established and published photographers world wide. Photographs featuring my image are consistently hung and sold in exhibitions in top galleries and win photography awards regularly.

Aside from modelling, I am also a practising visual artist, so I have a natural understanding for aesthetic and also of the needs an artist/photographer has for their model. I exude creative energy in every aspect of my being, so you can count on me adding a bit of my own artistic influence to a shoot.

I enjoy modelling and being a muse to the camera lens. My full presence can be seen in every shoot, as I understand that being a model is not about simply looking good and having my picture taken - it's my whole essence. You can expect professional results and attitude juxtaposed with a playful and easy-going nature.

My preference is to work and collaborate with people where I can have a bit of fun and it isn't too serious. I also like to experiment and mix a bit of acting into my modelling when I get the chance.

I am happy to work with photographers who are starting out, I am not predjudiced and am a breeze to work with no matter what level you are at. I can take the lead when the need be, I do not need directing. However, having a theme and creative idea in mind always helps.

If you have a creative project you're interested in working on with me don't be shy to let me know - I am always happy to get creative with my modelling and expand on my repertoire with photographers that have both admirable work and a good attitude.

Currently I am practicing using ballet pointes for the purpose of shoots, I have also been getting crafty making Venetian masks and pasties to match my new collection of outfits. I always have things to bring along for inspiration!



I am not a 'page three' model. I do not model for RALPH, PLAYBOY, PEOPLE, PICTURE or any other glamour modelling of this style. Please do not contact me if you are interested in this style of modelling. I AM A FINE-ART MODEL. I do not take well to being asked during a shoot to do styles of modelling that have not been agreed upon.

Don't hesitate to contact me if I am outside of your area, I travel frequently and am happy to travel to most places for work as long as reasonable expenses are paid.


***I OFFER A PHOTO RETOUCHING SERVICE FOR ALL MY SHOOTS ON SPECIAL REQUEST, PLEASE ASK FOR DETAILS***


PHOTOGRAPHERS: please only contact me if you are serious about booking a shoot with me and would like to know my rates. I am not interested in outstretched dialogues that eventuate to nothing apart from wasting both your's and my time. So, if I am contacted in regards to a shoot and a booking is not confirmed after a reasonable amount of correspondence has been made and time has passed, I am going to assume I am dealing with a time waster who has no serious desire to work with me. Hence, I will disregard any future contact.

Please note, I am also not interested in TF* shoots with unknown photographers who have mediocre portfolios - please do not ask. Do ask about my rates, they are worth every penny. Trust me.

*Do you really want to work with me, but don't have the budget? Do what I do when I really want something, I find a way to make it happen - even if I have to save for months! Remember, this is my profession, not a charity service.

*TRADE vs PAID WORK: I am open to select TFCD/TFP on a limited basis with highly accomplished, exceptionally skilled photographers whose work will benefit the portfolios of both parties, not just the photographer. In order for me to consider a trade collaboration with you, your portfolio must contain an established body of work which is clearly of equal or better technical quality than that currently found in my own port AND which displays both artistic merit and a unique vision. If these criteria are not met, I will not consider trade work.  Please contact me for my rates.

**For LINGERIE shoots, I have to be clear about this - if you supply the lingerie, I choose to wear it at my own discretion. I will not wear used undergarments, no matter if they have been washed. So tags must be attached. I do not return undergarments once I have worn them. This is for both hygiene and personal reasons. I am happy to supply my own lingerie, however if I need to purchase specifically for the shoot, I will supply a receipt so my costs can be covered.***

*** Cancellations are taken seriously, if cancellations of bookings are made within less than 7 days notice, I expect half the fee of the scheduled shoot to be covered. If made within less than 48 hours notice, full payment is expected. I am happy to try and work out a time to reschedule a shoot, if given plenty of notice. However, due to the high amount of cancellations from bookings made on this site, for future shoots I will be asking for a 25% deposit (via Paypal) to secure bookings and full fees to be paid within reasonable time prior to the shoot. Thanks for your understanding***





MODELS, I recommend that you read this article on model safety:
http://news.deviantart.com/article/38496/




BOOKING SCHEDULE AND TRAVEL PLANS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):

GOLD COAST/BYRON
- early January.

SYDNEY
- plans to travel to Sydney around early-mid January. Dates not confirmed.

HOBART/TASMANIA
- plans to travel to Tasmania in February-March 2012. Dates not confirmed.

ADELAIDE
-plans to travel to Adelaide in March 2012 (around Fringe/WOMAD).

SINGAPORE/MALAYSIA - MAY 2012
-available May 4th-14th - taking booking enquiries

EUROPE/GERMANY/FRANCE/ITALY
- JULY - SEPTEMBER 2012

- if interested in working with me, send me a private message and/or leave me a tag with your location. Thanks.