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Model Mayhem #:
327957
Last Activity:
Apr 24, 2020
Experience:
Experienced
Compensation:
Depends on Assignment
Joined:
Jan 28, 2007

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Tara O'Connor is a portrait photographer based in Phoenix, Arizona who is affectionately known as "Tara O." by her friends and clients. She started her interest in photography around age ten, when she began setting up photo sessions of her younger sister in their bedroom, using play clothes to dress her up and stuffed animals as props. She participated in elective photo classes in high school, where she fell in love with the dark room.
Her passion continued as she pursued her degree in Fine Art at Arizona State University where she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Photography in 2008. As she ended her formal art education, she started to narrow in on portraiture exclusively, and simultaneously continued to fall into the niche world of retro styling.
Her primary style is vintage pinups, but she’s had experience during her career shooting everything from weddings, bands, family photos and fine art. She has spent countless hours in dark room processing, but currently uses digital photography most of the time.
She has a home studio which includes an ever-growing collection of vintage clothing and props. Tara loves to get a little bit of an idea from a client and expand it to make it bigger and better than they thought it could be.
Tara can't wait to hear from you! She would love to create a custom portrait session for you and give you a lighthearted and joyful photo shoot experience. She's available to answer any questions and help you tailor a portrait session to your exact needs- email [email protected]


*I AM CURRENTLY NOT DOING ANY TRADE SHOOTS EXCEPT IN EXTREMELY RARE CASES, THIS IS HOW I MAKE MY LIVING!*


Publications:
Feature article in State Press Magazine 2008
Kitten Koffin Zombies Calendar 2008
Wonderful William Poetry Book Cover 2009
Savage Tattoo Magazine November 2011
Halo Animal Rescue Calendar 2012
Modified Dolls April Issue 2012
Modified Dolls May Issue 2012
Pinup Perfection Magazine August 2012
Pinup Perfection Magazine October 2012
Phoenix Magazine November 2012
Retro Lovely December 2012
Cat's Meow Magazine March 2013
Delicious Dolls May 2013
Retro Lovely May 2013
Cat's Meow Magazine June 2013
Pinup Perfection Magazine June 2013
Goomah Magazine June 2013
Delicious Dolls Spicy Issue August 2013
Delicious Dolls Tattoo Issue September 2013
Retro Lovely Taboo No. 6 October 2013
Drive In Magazine Adult Edition Calendar 2014
Tassel Twirl Magazine Issue One March 2014

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Hey! Did you get my message? I’m a full time international model with 10+ years experience & I Aim on coming from CA to Phoenix around August 27th - September 3rd before going towards NM. I’d love to know if you would like to work with me while I am here or if you know anyone who might. This may be the only chance to shoot me in your area. Do you have recommendations on how else to get more work or who to reach out to? ABOUT ME; I am highly committed, passionate, reliable, open to working with artists of any level of experience & am very experienced in a wide variety of expressive poses. I’ve worked throughout AUS, NZ, UK, EU, Asia, Hawaii, & now in North America with plans to travel through other parts of the world. My many years of experience in the industry with a range of creatives from around the world have earned me features in multiple magazines, art galleries & exhibitions in a variety of countries. I’m open to modelling with other male or female models (locals or traveling) in the studio as well as on location in various conditions & throughout a broad range of styles. My extra talents; I’m a musician, I know how to free dive which is good for underwater shots, can horse ride, go on long hikes & also can crack a stock whip, I practice yoga, & have done basic pole & aerial hoop/silks. IG; @layal.official (non nudes) @aim.model (nude) @aim.backup.model1 (back up nude)
Please let me know if you are interested & have a preferred day/time to shoot along with what area you are coming from or have in mind to shoot. Please let me know if you are ok with doing a deposit or if you only pay cash on the day. If you are interested to work with me but not sure when/where/how, please let me know anyway so I know to follow up closer to my arrival. My RATES; for up to art nude $150 per hour for 2hrs or more or $550 for 4hrs or $1000 a day. This covers costs including my meals/drinks, public transportation, outfits I can bring, my own make up & other things to help me be the best I can for you. Surcharges; for 1hr only, light fetish & extra shooters. I do understand people have budgets so I can offer pay off methods where you pay the rate over an agreed time. If Instagram or WhatsApp or even email is better than discussing here, please send me your contact details. Thank you in advance for respecting me. Hope to hear from you soon, keen to see what we can do together, all the best & kindest regards.

08-28-2023
Aim model · Model

Hey! Did you get my message? I’m a full time international model with 10+ years experience & I Aim on coming from CA to Phoenix around August 27th - September 3rd before going towards NM. I’d love to know if you would like to work with me while I am here or if you know anyone who might. This may be the only chance to shoot me in your area. Do you have recommendations on how else to get more work or who to reach out to? ABOUT ME; I am highly committed, passionate, reliable, open to working with artists of any level of experience & am very experienced in a wide variety of expressive poses. I’ve worked throughout AUS, NZ, UK, EU, Asia, Hawaii, & now in North America with plans to travel through other parts of the world. My many years of experience in the industry with a range of creatives from around the world have earned me features in multiple magazines, art galleries & exhibitions in a variety of countries. I’m open to modelling with other male or female models (locals or traveling) in the studio as well as on location in various conditions & throughout a broad range of styles. My extra talents; I’m a musician, I know how to free dive which is good for underwater shots, can horse ride, go on long hikes & also can crack a stock whip, I practice yoga, & have done basic pole & aerial hoop/silks. IG; @layal.official (non nudes) @aim.model (nude) @aim.backup.model1 (back up nude)
Please let me know if you are interested & have a preferred day/time to shoot along with what area you are coming from or have in mind to shoot. Please let me know if you are ok with doing a deposit or if you only pay cash on the day. If you are interested to work with me but not sure when/where/how, please let me know anyway so I know to follow up closer to my arrival. My RATES; for up to art nude $150 per hour for 2hrs or more or $550 for 4hrs or $1000 a day. This covers costs including my meals/drinks, public transportation, outfits I can bring, my own make up & other things to help me be the best I can for you. Surcharges; for 1hr only, light fetish & extra shooters. I do understand people have budgets so I can offer pay off methods where you pay the rate over an agreed time. If Instagram or WhatsApp or even email is better than discussing here, please send me your contact details. Thank you in advance for respecting me. Hope to hear from you soon, keen to see what we can do together, all the best & kindest regards.

08-28-2023
Niko Laslo · Retoucher

Beautiful port!If you ever need a retoucher, feel free to contact me.

06-30-2022
Anna Becker · Retoucher

You have a fantastic portfolio. I would be happy to work with you)))

03-01-2019
chelseamariex3 · Model

Hello! Nice Port, I’ll be in Phoenix Dec 14-16 If you have any assignments or would like together DM me (:

11-05-2017