Interested in Modeling?
I
have many on-going projects related to the fine art nude's series and
fine art landscapes series. And finding new models to work with is a
part of the on-going project. The models
are paid along with travel, food and accommodations (if we are out of
the area). Please keep in mind I work the models butts off. Here are some of the basics I require:
To be considered:
- You must be willing to pose nude both in the studio and out in nature.
- No complainers or lazy models (this is a job).
- No alcoholics or drug addicts.
- Personality is a must.
- You must be able and willing to hike to locations and assist when needed .
- If chosen you MUST be reliable. NO FLAKES PLEASE.......
I take my work very
seriously and so should you if you want to model for me. If you are not
a serious worker/model, do not contact me.
Modeling Requirements:
My first and absolute requirement is that you must be at least 18 years old.
Period, no exceptions. If you are not at least 18 years old, I would
not be interested in working with you, even if the your parents would
agree to you modeling. I will work with someone 18 or 19, but I
generally work with women in there 20's.
Second, you do not have to be a professional model to work for me.
In most cases, I would prefer someone with some modeling experience to
a professional model. The majority of models I work with are not
professional models, some have had modeling experience, but most are
"nervous beginners". Only two of the models in this web site are
professional models. The majority of the models photographed here are
college students or regular everyday people with little or no modeling
experience. In fact, most of the women I have photographed have had no
previous modeling experience at all.
Third, one of the most important is the attitude and maturity of the model.
I have worked with 18-year-old models that were excellent, very mature
and with great work attitudes. I have also worked with models at
various ages that were not mature or had work attitudes that were very
poor. Modeling is work. Fine art modeling is work and can also be an
enjoyable experience with excellent rewards. Also please no complainers
(yes, I know the water can sometimes be cold). And please this is a
hard working job, so no lazy models.
Fourth, I work with models with different shapes and sizes. The most important factor is the height /
weight relationship. One of my favorite models is only 4-11 (on her
toes) and less than 100 pounds. From my work (photographs), I avoid
working with full figure models and prefer to work with models that are
anywhere from; somewhat on the thin side (but not to thin) to somewhat
curvaceous (but not overweight). Generally, I look for models with
normal health appearances that have an interesting shape.
Fifth, subject of tattoos and body piercing.
I am finding more models with tattoos and various body parts being
pierced. In most projects, I like prefer to work with models that do
not have any tattoos or body parts pierced (excluding ears) or models
where the tattoos can be hidden. . Should you have tattoos or various
body parts with jewelry, then contact and we can discuss, if it's
interesting I may be able to turn it into a project.
Sixth, being dependable and professional.
There is nothing more that I hate than being stood up, waiting on a
model or a model not returning calls. Be it for an early morning photo
shoot or a model interview, not showing or not calling up counts as a
very big negative and is tells me that the model has no respect for me.
So being dependable and professional is second most important factors.
If you are not dependable and professional, please do not apply.
Regarding drugs and alcohol usage.
Let me put it blunt, if you are using illegal drugs, do not bother
applying. As for alcohol, I have no problem with a drink at dinner or a
drink or two before bed time. However if you like to party and need to
get drunk, do so, but not when you are working for me. I demand that
each model be clean and sober, at, during, before and after any shoot.
I will not put up with or employ a drunken, stoned or hung-over model.
If
you are an enthusiastic person, have a professional manner and a desire
to participate in creating artistic photographs, I want to hear from you.
If
you are interested in modeling for me, please contact me via the phone
or the Internet. The best way of contact is via e-mail. Please include
your name, age, height and weight, color of hair and length, what part
of the world you live in and any other descriptive details you might
want to include. If possible please include a sample images of yourself.
I live in the Milwaukee area and travel occasionally. About half of the
work produced by me was photographed in the Wisconsin and upper
Michigan area. I do travel and shoot in other places during various
times of the year.
For more information and questions, please email me at: "dennis@gallery1111.com". |