Born and raised native New Yorker. Self taught, with the help of the world wide web, and plain old trail and error. Started shooting regular every day street stuff and slowly ended up shooting portraits on location. I do also shoot in studio. Folks keep asking what I shoot, and honestly it's hard to say. I would say I shoot a mix of lifestyle editorial fashion, and honestly check out my work and you tell me www.instagram.com/nycastle www.instagram.com/nycastlekids.

2020

Selective TFP and collaborations, depending on scope of project and input. TFP/Test is solely for portfolio, possibly submission, or just wanting to shoot and try something new. I don't shoot TFP for any commercial purposes, that includes your new blog that needs a revamp or CD cover, sponsored content or pateron. If your goal is to make money, then guess what, I should be making money as well. I'm big on investing in one's self, so those situations would be a good time to invest in yourself whether it be me or someone else. DO NOT build your empire on someone else shoulders for free or IOU's. TFP is my time, it is not studio access, that along with any possible expenses, this needs to be addressed prior to committing to anything.

When reaching out be sure to include the following, if not, I will respond with a copy and of this

* Model(s) with 3 current basic photos(natural) sans make up, 1 full frontal body, 1 face/head shot and one profile in the mirror. Cell phone photo are fine just need even light, think window light behind the camera.

*Links to social media, Numbers don't matter to me, so don't offer me a shout out. That's not considered any type of payment.

*Whether or not make up artist is required and who it will be, or any other folks involved

*Location, or studio, are permits needed or required and who will get them.

*Links to anyone else working on project.

*time allocated or expected. My time is important as well as yours is. I show up on time ready to shoot and so should you. I also expect to wrap up on time as well. Keep in mind, middle of the day pretty much takes up my entire day! So I rarely will commit to any mid day shoots.

*inspirational images

*How many final images you are expecting. I DO NOT GIVE RAW/UNEDITED IMAGES. I also do not shoot for bulk.

Chaperones are a must for minors, and must be a legal guardian not a friend or a cousin who happens to be of legal age. Plans will only be made with said legal guardian. Adults have no need for Chaperones, please do research me, but if you insist only one is welcome. They will be assisting on the shoot. They are not part of the input process.

My biggest pet peeve is folks that can not show up on time. My time is just as important as yours. Calling me a few minutes before shoot time to inform me you'll be late is not being nice. I tend to arrive 15-20 minutes before meet up time, and 15 minutes after scheduled time I will be sending you notice that I have left.

If you are interested in working together hit me up, via email, "[email protected]". You can also find me on instagram @nycastle and @btsnycastletakeover (behind the scenes stuff)

TFP and collaborations are exactly that, meeting at the middle of the road, so if I don't think it fits with my work, or am not interested I will decline. That has nothing to do with you just it may not be something I'm interested in doing. I'm a big fan of creating work you wish to be paid for.

Looking to explore boudoir, fantasy make up ideas. So if this is something you'd like let me know so we can arrange something.

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