I have a project in mind to do a series of 4 images or sets of images relating to the 4 seasons.  I'm hoping to do these shoots sometime this summer (2008).  The project would require very elaborate makeup similar to the performer in my avatar, Divine... 



Let me first say, I had nothing to do with this example makeup and do not personally know the performer and do not wish to violate her artistic creation, but I do want to use it as inspiration.  Sooooo, I have a couple of questions...

1.  Can anyone give me a rough idea what something similar would cost to create?  We're talking a body suit or something to attach the artificial foliage to and the body and facial makeup.  Folks in the MUA forum told me it wouldn't be terribly expensive before the thread was locked for asking the next question...

2.  Is there an awesome MUA in the northern VA/MD/DC area that would be interested in collaborating on such a project? 

I already have one model interested who I want to use for SUMMER, and will need 3 more, one for each season.

Partial nudity will be required, but as I want these to be tasteful and classy there won't be anything explicit.

This is a portfolio development project so I prefer to work TFCD with all models and the MUA, but will willingly make a percentage agreement for any sales that might result.

Please let me know if you are an MUA interested in collaborating on this project or if you are a model wishing to perform one of the seasons.  Look forward to hearing from you and creating some awesome images.

Michael Riley
Carpe Luminous Photography