I am a witch first and foremost, and it is my mission in all things to seek wild beauty and magic and curate and capture its essence to be shared with whoever cares to look or listen. In terms of model photography, this means curating and capturing on camera the beautiful, raw, wild, magical essence of a model in relationship to their world. You could say that my photographic goal is to capture fancifully and fantastically things that are, at their core, very real indeed.

I first came to Model Mayhem in 2010 as a model, and modeled actively for fun throughout college. I still like being in pictures but it happens less often these days, save for selfies. That said, I know what it's like to be a new model in front of a camera and not have any idea how what you're doing looks through the lens. I enjoy working with new models and "non-models" (Pssht...) because there's something very magical about showing someone how beautiful they really are from the perspective of someone who knows how to look. Beauty is everywhere. Magic is everywhere.

-----------WORK WITH ME-----------
Subjects I'm currently interested in photographing:
-Women emulating/posing as goddesses with whom they identify (non-binary people who identify with a particular goddess may also please apply)
-Witches and other magical folk being witchy/magical and doing their thing (all genders please apply)
-People who dress fancifully and with intent (please send me your instagram or some other place where I can soak up your style; all bodies welcome)
-Sensual nudes, near-nudes/lingerie, or implied nudes in natural settings
-Belly dancers et al
-Gong fu cha Tea Servers
-Historical or cultural clothing/practices/traditions
-Alternative Engagement/couples sessions (LGBTQ+ friendly, Poly friendly)
-Expecting mothers wanting to express the mother goddess aspect
-Have an idea that's not on this list but you think it might be up my alley? Suggest away.

-----------CONTACT ME-----------
Honestly I don't check MM that often, and I only check my email if I'm expecting something. If you want to reach me in a timely manner, try my facebook (I'm the only Vervain Helsdottir) or my instagram @wandering.witch or @vervain.helsdottir

You can also reach me by owl or by summoning charm.

-----------NOTES-----------
Experience: In terms of just plain experience, experimentation, and time invested, I think it would be fair to list myself as "experienced," but I currently work with very limited equipment, and so I have selected to list myself as having only "Some Experience" for that reason.

Genre Checkboxes: Sure, I'll shoot any of the genres I've checked... if the subject and extenuating circumstances are relevant to my interests. No, I'm not interested in shooting lingerie in a hotel (unless there's something compelling about the hotel?). Sure, I'll shoot lingerie in the woods if the person wearing it is in some way compelling. No, I'm not interested in a studio maternity shoot, but if the mother to be wants to adorn herself with fruit and flowers and honor her fertility through the symbols nature provides (or, you know, whatever), I'm hella down.

Gender: Gender is non-binary, but I'm no GWC.

Equipment: I am still shooting digital because I'm a millennial who can barely pay rent let alone invest in expensive art supplies.

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