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Model Mayhem #:
3834348
Last Activity:
Oct 08, 2023
Experience:
Very Experienced
Compensation:
Depends on Assignment
Joined:
Dec 28, 2015

About Me

I'm a working photographer, making a living entirely from commercial photography in a city with 5000 photographers... That says more than I could say....

To be honest, I am more of a technician or digital craftsman, than an artist... I say that because in Santa Fe the art scene is very dominant and a lot of people would work for a dollar a day just to see their work published. So I have to have something special to survive and that something is my relationship with light and the emotional force it has.

• I have over 25 years experience in retail, commercial photography and retouching.
• I have worked with the development of digital imaging since the 90s so I've gained a lot of knowledge and experience with the technical and scientific aspects. I've lectured and participated in research at a number of universities around the world including RIT in Rochester NY. I was head of the Department of photography for 6 years at The Higher College of Technology in the Sultanate of Oman

I have a soft spot for beverage/bottle/liquid and people photography.

In Santa Fe NM. I shoot mostly studio work and 90% of that is table-top, product/jewelry photography.

I've been published in 100's (Maybe even 1000's) of magazines and books not to mention advertising mediums like pamphlets, brochures, annual reports and billboards. Including Vogue, Cosmopolitan and many others.

I am originally from South Africa where I learned the photographic trade. I have traveled extensively working around the world before moving to the United states(And NM) in 2010.

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Photographs Copyrighted by Herschel Mair 1704B Llano Street, Santa Fe NM

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Aim model · Model

Hey! Did you get my message? I’m a full time international model with 10+ years experience & I Aim on coming to NM September 3rd for about a week. 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.

08-24-2023
Eva Novak · Retoucher

Good job!Awesome port.Feel free to contact me for collaboration)))My email : [email protected]

07-04-2023
Natti_Retoucher · Retoucher

Your portfolio is excellent! How about cooperation someday in the future?It would be great to work with You)

06-03-2023
Niko Laslo · Retoucher

HI! My name is Nikolas and I am Hi-end retoucher. I would like to offer my service. You get professional, quality and fast help with photo editing.For more information plz email me : [email protected] . Regards!

05-23-2023
chelseamariex3 · Model

Love the work! I’ll be in Albuquerque/Santa Fe Feb 8-10th if you have any paid assignments! Feel free to DM me!

12-01-2017