I am a Fine Art photographer and I also love to photograph fashion. I am looking to find the connection and network with models and/or other photographers. I am here to create beautiful art with the help of others that speak the same language. I am not here to be judged or judge. I am seeking others on the same level of respect and love for the visual performing arts. I look forward to working with not only professionals, but also hobbyists. I respect models and expect the same respect. I am not a professional that looks down at non pros. We all had to start somewhere and I will never forget where I came from, just because of where I am now. If you are not pro, it's okay, at least you have that dream. I do not want to work with models that think because they are pro they above the rest. I am not a fan of shady attitudes. I am a very down to earth, but crazy artist
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I am growing a business to work with weddings, children, and professional portraits, but I also have a Fine Art streak. I like to work with professional models, and actors/actresses, and models that like to express more than just modeling. I am performance art inspired and like to shoot circus acts, fire dancers, dancers, and elaborate scenes with costumes. I have many concepts and visions, I need help to create them. I currently am not a PAID photographer for these collaborated photo shoots. Once I get a large show that finally my art is making some revenue, I will then be able to share the wealth. But right now, I do not have the resources that paid photographers have to pay their models. They should pay their models, but right now I can only give out a CD of what was created in the shoot. I have had many models very pleased with the outcome, and I have a 2 week turn around for CDs. I do request a model release ONLY for me to have the permission to use the photographs of you for my own portfolio. Any model that doesn't provide a model release really is putting the photographer at risk for any usage rights. A model release only states that I have permission to use images. If I do not have that permission, legally, you can sue me. I do not want that kind of relationship. I am looking for models that are honest with themselves and others. Models that are professional, serious, and easy going. Too many rules makes me not want to photograph you. I don't care if you have a chaperon, just as long they are not affecting production....and they support you in your goals as a model.
So I hope I can meet beautiful artists here and also friends. I would love to create art that is not the same old "look at me take my clothes off" look. I create fashion and beauty at it's finest. I am open to new things and really have in mind amazing visions. I just need the help of my subject. Without a model....photograph's are nothing.
So, lets help each other out and make something!
I shoot weekends. I am very busy, work full time, and do shoots. I am looking for flexibility. I cannot pay for your travels, but I do have a car if need to be picked up. Some of my shoots will take us to the desert, Lake Tahoe, meadows, and crazy locations. So if you are into adventure, we can be a team. If you don't like to do crazy things, then maybe we can do a studio shoot, but I mainly like to go on location.
I am looking forward to creating amazing work and connections here on Model Mayhem. I'm hoping we can help each other out and have some fun shoots!
