Body Painting - A Marble Statue or Real Live Model?

Body painting, and body makeup have been used by woman since ancient times.

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Trade Show Models in Body Painted Tops Created by Makeup Artist - Body Painter RoByn Thompson

In the 60's, Mod model Twiggy added a famous flower eye to her look and suddenly everyone wanted to use the body as a canvas.

Twiggy's flower eye was carefully crafted with painted petals and false eyelashes framing her doe like eyes.

Suddenly, cosmetics were not just to beautify the body - but also to electrify the look.

Demi Moore made headlines in1992 when she appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair in a painted-on tuxedo and nothing else.

Today's makeup artist - body painter can turn a pregnant model's belly into a beautiful holiday greeting card complete with snowman and holiday greetings or turn a model into a beautiful work of art. This is a very real and special talent.

Body Painted Greeting Card on Model's Belly created by RoByn Thompson

One unique makeup artist - body painter, who has done all this and a great deal more, is RoByn Thompson of NYCBodyArt.

RoByn uses only professional theatrical grade makeup products that are hypoallergenic and FDA approved for use on the skin to insure the protection of the model.

RoByn adheres to strict safety and hygienic practices and emphases that it is important to note the difference between professional theatrical grade makeup products and regular paints labeled as nontoxic.

Since nontoxic only applies to intended uses of painting on surfaces and clearly not the skin.

RoByn is also the first international member of FACE, the European Face Painting Association to meet their demanding criteria for membership.

A Marble Statue or Real Live Model?

What if that life-like statue created in marble or bronze began to move or - speak.

Masterful, makeup artist - body painter Robyn has created many living statues that have been the centerpiece at trade shows, parties and fashion shows.

Her real life statutes become the focus of many events, resulting in numerous media stories and many media photo opportunities.

Striking Bikini or Body Paint?

Model Wears Only Painted on Clothing

Imagine a model on a catwalk, slowly pausing at the end of the runway in a beautiful corset or bikini top.

Slowly the audience notices that the top is not make out of material - but actually painted onto the skin of the model.

Hum, a real showstopper and body painted clothing are a specialty of RoByn.

View more of RoByn Thompson stunning body painting work and be sure to visit her website NYCBodyArt.

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From Beautiful Model to Serpent

From Nastassia Kinski famous nude photo entwined with a live boa to Paris Hilton controversial topless boa ad for Guess Jeans, women and snakes have been a riveting subject for photographers.

Model Jennie Tivnan in full snake body painting with a live snake neckless

We are all familiar with Eve's meeting with a snake in the Garden of Eden and of course Medusa from Greek mythology who had snakes for hair and turned anyone who looked at her into stone.

The Snake also played a key role in Harry Potter "Chamber of Secrets" as we learned that Harry was able to speak in Parseltongue, the language of snakes.

Visionary artist, art director and stylist, EYE-lene has taken these themes one step beyond by transforming a woman into a snake - not literally, but by using the age old tradition of full body painting.

Having assembled a unique team of body painter, model, props, photographers and three snakes, EYE-lene carefully crafted a series of stunning photos of the snake woman and the snakes in striking images based on the mythological characters. She crafted a unique snake head dress base on the legendary snake hair of Medusa.

Jennie metamorphosis into Serpent begins as RoByn applies body make up

The transformation from beautiful model Jennie Tivnan into a snake woman was a long five and a half hour process as body painter Robyn Thompson of NYCBodyArt turns the nude body of model Jennie from flesh color to green and gold serpent scales. Body painter Robyn carefully and artfully applied layer after layer of green non-toxic water based theatrical makeup and gold leaf to Jennie until the transformation into a snake was complete.

Serpent Jennie charms her dancing friends

RoByn Thompson is an internationally award-winning face and body artist. She is the first international member to meet the criteria for membership in FACE, the European Face Painting Association. Her body art has graced hundreds of men and women at a multitude of events: public, private and corporate. With imagination and artist flair, she brings amazing themes to life using the human body as a canvas.

RoByn's empathic understanding of the power of transformation enables her to turn any concept into an empowering work of art. Based in New York City, RoByn's company- www.nycbodyart.com - travels the world to create magnificent affirmations of the beauty of the human body. RoByn uses only the highest quality non-toxic professional theatrical grade products that are hypoallergenic and FDA approved for use on the skin for the human model's protection.

Model Jennie commented: "I have never worked with snakes before, although I have briefly touched one before, that's about it! Little did I know that one day I would be draped in them!

Jennie is introduced to the smaller snake Apollo

And it really was just the initial contact with them, touching them for the first time, knowing they were going to be all over me in a few hours lol". During her transformation Slitherella, the snake handler, "brought the smaller snake over for me to touch. Very daunting when you're not as use to them as some people", commented Jennie.

Slitherella, one of the snake handlers, "noted Jennie wasn't too comfortable at first...that's why I walked around the apartment with the snakes and slowly introduced them to her, starting with the little one first". Apollo, the smaller snake named after the greek/roman sun god, is a red corn snake and the genetic relative of the rat snake and Meitreya, the larger snake, who is a hybrid between a black rat snake and an everglades rate snake which are found in North and South America, Europe, and Asia.

Model Jennie was then introduced to an eight and a half foot albino python snake named "Naked". Naked, according to her handler John, "has a very gentle nature and loves people. Wrapping herself around any warm body she can find, model Jennie quickly became an object of affection."

Jennie's Medusa stare, as the live serpents slither over her

Jennie reaction to "Naked" a boa, "was fine, having her draped around me, but when she would come face to face with me, I was very uneasy at first lol. But wow, by the end of the shoot, I nearly want to get one myself!!"

There seemed to be no difficulty with either photographers with the snakes, the snakes just did their thing and Brian Diaz and Russell Heller just took great pictures. It's kind of impossible to pose a snake and have it hold the pose.

Except for almost 20 mosquito bites suffered by Jennie, the snake photo shoot went off fluidly, results in many engrossing and fascinating photos.

For more pictures from the shoot, see the The Preparation and The Finish Pictures pages on the Models-Port site.

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Metista - November 2005 Model of the Month

Our November, 2005 Model of the Month hails from Ontario, Canada.

Model Metista

Metista is a very outgoing individual who loves to be in front of the camera.

She is very versatile and can easily convay the mood for the picture.

Stats:

• Metista Portfolio


• Location: Canada - Ontario


• Height: 5' 4"


• Eyes: Green


• Hair: Mid-length light brown


• Bust: 34D


• Waist: 25


• Hips: 32


• Shoe Size: 8


• Dress Size: 0/1

She like to collaborate with the photographer to create a unique and phenomenal image.

Metista is currently seeking assignment for artistic, casual, fashion, glamour, lingerie, sports, swimwearor thong modeling.

Type of Modeling:

• Artistic Nude


• Bikini


• Casual


• Editorial


• Fashion


• Fitness


• Glamour


• Lingerie


• Runway


• Sports


• Swimwear


• Thong

Complete Guide to Beauty & Glamour Photography

Learn how to take great beauty and glamour shots with this practical guide from professional photographer and teacher,Jon Gray.

Beauty and glamour photographs require the same technical skills as any other area of portraiture ­ strong compositions, competent use of lighting, an awareness of how to pose your model to the best effect.

The best shots also demonstrate a creative flair on the part of the photographer that goes way beyond mere titillation.

In this beautifully illustrated guide, Jon Gray explores both the techniques and the aesthetics of his subject ­ creating a book that is both informative and a joy to look at.

Covering everything from easy-to-replicate studio poses and lighting set-ups to exotic location work, Beauty and Glamour Photography is guaranteed to give your photography that all-important creative edge.

Jon Gray has been a professional photographer for 25 years.

He specializes in glamour, beauty, fashion and advertising photography and numbers Vogue, Armani and Gucci among his clients.

He teaches fashion and advertising photography at the American University in London and presents workshops for Bowens lighting, Mamiya cameras, Lastolite, and Fuji film.

He also gives lectures and workshops to professional organizations, colleges and universities in both the UK and the USA. Jon lives in London.

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Ajay Milan - October Model of the Month

Our October, 2005 Model of the Month hails from USA - IL - Chicago.

Model Ajay Milan

Ajay Milan is the spokes model for MGD (Miller Genuine Draft) Chicago and ESPN Fuegos Sports Model 2005 (ESPN Radio 1000). As a spokes model for MGD she is often seen around Chicago at many high-level promotional bookings.

Ajay recently wrapped up a photo shoot with fashion photographer Andrew Goldman and makeup artist Pat Tomlinson for ESPN Fuegos Sports Model Swimwear 2005 poster.

Ajay is certified in Stage Combat where she trained at Columbia College (Chicago) in Unarmed Fighting and Sword Fighting (Rapier, Dagger and Broad Sword) training that is recognized by "The Society of American Fight Directors" (SAFD).

Stats:

• Ajay Milan Portfolio


• Location: USA - IL - Chicago


• Height: 5' 7"


• Eyes: Hazel


• Hair: Brow shoulder length


• Bust: 33B


• Waist: 24


• Hips: 36


• Shoe Size: 8


• Dress Size: 3

Ajay other special skills include: hip hop and modern dancer, special effects makeup artist, improve actor, acting coach, jogger. Additionally, she is skilled at playing the drums and she is an exceptional roller-skater.

Type of Modeling:

• Artistic Nude


• Bikini


• Casual


• Editorial


• Fashion


• Fitness


• Glamour


• Runway


• Sports


• Swimwear


• Dancer


• Bharata (Indian)


• Hip Hop


• Modern


• Sasa


• Tango

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Extra Income For Models - Actresses

Looking to earn some extra money for the holidays.

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Just be sure to stay away from any companies that required you to pay a fee for a list of survey companies. The legitimate companies do not charge you for becoming a member of their survey panels.

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Most of these companies will send you an e-mail informing you when a new marketing survey matching your profile is available. Depending on your profile, you can expect to receive several surveys a week. The more details you provide on your profile, the more survey opportunities you will receive. Each e-mail will tell you what the incentive is for each survey and the approximate time it will take you to complete the survey.

In addition to earning some extra income, you will be part of the decision making process for new products, movies, commercials and even television show.

Spoke Model, Demo Model, Mannequin Model, Trade Show Model

There is also a need for spoke models, demonstrator's models, clothing mannequin models, promotional models, trade show models and hostesses.

Most of these positions are temporary and flexible, so they can provide extra income while you are pursuing your modeling – acting career. And, you never know, some of these positions could lead to modeling jobs or at least some great contacts. And, if you are bubbling with enthusiasm, and the positions also offers a commission – you could earn a substantial commission check.

See the complete Modeling Jobs article.

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September's Model of the Month - Cherish

Our Septeber, 2005 Model of the Month hails from Toronto, Canada.

Model Cherish

In additional to modeling, Cherish is an accomplished actress and dancer.

She has appeared as the fantasy woman in the main character's dream on the new TV series on Life Network Addicted com, she played the Only in Your Dreams Fantasy Women in Sex, Toys and Chocolate the television series.

Her dance - music video credits include the lead hot girl/dancer in Lambaste and Premium music videos, and That Girl - Lindsay Lohan music video.

Cherish has many special talents including Acting, Brown Belt in Tae Kwon Do, Go Go Dancing, Kayaking, Make-Up and Swimming.

Stats:

• Cherish Portfolio


• Location: Canada - Toronto


• Height: 5' 9"


• Eyes: Brown


• Hair: Blonde, very long, wavy


• Bust: 35C


• Waist: 24


• Hips: 35


• Shoe Size: 9


• Dress Size: 5/6

Her special interests include: hiking, travel, reading, working-out, Tae Kwon Do, swimming, kayaking, and snorkling.

Type of Modeling:

• Bikini


• Dancer


• Editorial


• Fashion


• Fitness


• Glamour


• Lingerie


• Parts


• Runway

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Avoiding Modeling Scam Artists - Part 3 of 3

What Art Directors Look For

Preparing for the Shoot
Photo by Eric Beanshion
Top NYC Fashion Photographer

Art Director Alberto Coto hires many models a month for Getty Images, a successful photography agency.
"It's not the quantity of photographs I'm looking for in a portfolio, it's the range of 'looks' or emotions, and
how comfortable they look in front of the camera.

Occasionally a model will walk into a casting, happy and smiling,
but there is not one photograph of her smiling, in her portfolio.

This makes me think twice about hiring her for a
shoot that requires allot of smiling.

I don't need to see an expensive photo shoot in a portfolio, just clean images that
can be as simple as a shoot on the beach or in a park."

A Second Opinion

Just like with doctors, it OK to get a "second opinion," especially when it comes to spending money on a career
in modeling. Often a parent is so eager to see their child on a modeling shoot, that they are easily lured into scams that
are not only a waste time and money, but can hurt a young persons fragile ego.

Try to seek out other working models, for advice, or read current books on modeling such as "The Complete Guide for Models" by Eric Bean for a list of common scams and helpful advice from people who know.

Eric interviews many people in the modeling industry, such as Katie Ford, of FORD Models. She gives us a glimpse as to where the modeling industry is headed.

Successful model agent, David Grilli gives "insider advice" that saves beginning models time and money.

Legendary model, Carmen Dell'Orefice, gives the reader a glimpse into what it takes to have a successful career as a model for over 50 years.

Avoid costly scams with research, planning, and reliable advice.

Find a "modeling mentor" and always get a second opinion.

This will make a career in modeling a positive, life changing experience.

FTC Advise and What to do If You are Scammed

Be sure to check out the Avoiding Modeling Scams page at the Federal Trade Commission.

This site also provides information on what to do if you are a victim of a modeling scam.

Read the complete story Avoiding Modeling Scam Artists.

Avoiding Modeling Scam Artists - Part 2 of 3

Portfolio Scams

Many "portfolio scams" originate from small model agencies, and photographers looking to make a quick buck.

Cover Model
Photo by Eric Bean

They prey on a models inexperience and often try to convince models that they need an extravagant "modeling portfolio session." They are interested in making money off of the model, and not to help further the models career. While the resulting photographs might be interesting, and fun to shoot, they might be completely unusable by a legitimate modeling agency.

Another version of this scam, is pressure directly from a model agent to pay the modeling agency allot of money for portfolio shoots. The "pitch" is usually "We can get you a professional portfolio shoot with our photographer, in one day, for $1000-$2000." The agency will make as much as 80% profits on deals like this.

Reputable Agencies have Relationships with Photographers

Reputable agencies don't bother with those types of arrangements because they are in the business of booking models for advertising, catalog, or commercial shoots.

Most model agencies have relationships with photographers, and will recommend them to produce photographs, often for free or very little money.

Legitimate agencies will occasionally act as a "middleman" between the model and photographer, those shoots usually range between $100-$200 dollars.

This will often cover film and processing, and help both the model and the photographer's portfolios.

Often a teenage model will naturally have a clean, beautiful look, which is a perfect starting point.

These scams often mislead models into believing they need to add sexy photographs with allot of extra make-up and hairstyling in their portfolios. The resulting portfolio is often full of lingerie photographs and overtly sexual images. This will limit the type of clients this model will work with, often missing out of the higher paying advertising work.

Clean or minimal make-up, classic clothes, and a pleasant expression should always be the first priority in a portfolio.

End of Part 2

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Avoiding Modeling Scam Artists - Part 1 of 3

Scams aimed at models often prey on the inexperienced teenage model. Teens often hear glamorous stories of 'being discovered' and want that fast excitement themselves.

The Complete Guide for Models
Author Eric Bean
Top NYC Fashion Photographer

This excitement can make them vulnerable to scams," says
Eric Bean a top NYC fashion photographer and author
of "The Complete Guide for Models."

"Modeling is unlike most careers in that there are no ABC's to success.
With a doctor or lawyer, you go to college, study diligently, and with hard work, you will be a success.

A model can become successful in a few weeks or months, without any formal training, but this is usually the exception to the rule.

Top Super Models

Models such as Tyra Banks, Gisele Bundchen, Christy Turlington, and socialite Paris Hilton, enjoyed quick success in modeling.

While other super models, such as Linda Evangelista, and Heidi Klum, worked hard for many years before achieving worldwide success."

Common Modeling Scams

One of the most common scams in modeling is that "you need to have a complete modeling portfolio, BEFORE starting a modeling career."

The truth is many modeling agencies find models in everyday places, such as a mall, on the street or through friends, without any photos at all.

The truth is often that a modeling agency will want to produce a portfolio for a model based on the style or type of modeling they think work for their particular clients.

For example, if a model agency's major clients are department stores, they will want their models to have clean, fresh, catalog photographs. And most often, they will have access to reputable photographers, to produce photographs that will get the model the most work, and at a reasonable price.

End of Part 1

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Top Modeling Site - WNY Models

Models and photographers looking to increase their web site exposure should obtain a free listing on the WNY Models.com Top100 site. This is a popular modeling site for males and female models, as well as, photographers and includes listing for most of the major modeling sites on the net.

The site also hosts an active model and photographer forum with close to 300 members. The forum provides a Modeling Jobs board offering listings for paid modeling shoots or for models seeking paid photo assignments, a Photography Discussion forum to chat with other members about photographic techniques, Classified Ads for used photography equipment and General Discussion area and Help forum.

Advice on model safety Model Safety Tips with information on Pre-session Arrangements, Session Protocols and Other Safety Tip is provided, as well as,advise from the Federal Trade Commission on how to avoid Modeling Scams Rip-OFF

Rounding out the site are model and photographer portfolio pages which are free.

This site is geared toward the North Eastern U.S. so only models and photographers in that area are listed. The areas covered include
Portfolios of North East Models;
Central NY and New York City Models; Western New York, Buffalo, Rochester Models;Models from Ontario, Canada and rounding out the portfolio pages are Photographers mainly from Albany, Buffalo and the Syracuse, New York area.

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3. Model Metista

4. Model Kelly Kole

5. Model Weili Lin

6. Model Tomiko

7. Model Jason Baca

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9. Model Elkie Cooper

10. Model Nina Nicole

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Top Modeling Sites - to Increase Your Exposure

Modeling - Photography Topsites - Banner Exchanges are a great way to gain exposure for your modeling - photography site.

We will be reviewing some of our favorite topsite locations.

SirenGold Top 200

Sirengolds Worldwide Glamour Models toplist focuses on UK, US and International Glamour, Bikini, models. One of the unique features of the list is that it permits banners up to 500 x 200 pixels, compared to most exchanges which feature 468x60 banner size.

There are currently 432 websites on the toplist with the first 150 banners showing on the list. 1 hit is needed to be in the list displayed on the list.

The site provides a "Newest 10 Sites" list, a "Site of The Moment" which features a randomly selected member site, Site Reviews, individual members statistics, F.A.Q's, site ranking as well as the standard in - out count.

Photo Links

One of the largest photography link directory on the net with over 15,000 unique listings in over 70 categories. PhotoLinks receives over 200,000 unique visitors a month. Great site for locating a photographer or finding on line photo tutorials. PhotoLinks also includes Photo model listings.

Candy Top 100

Smaller Topsite list featuring mainly Glamour, Bikini, Boots, Nylons, Fetish and Individual Model sites. With only 21 sites listed on the topsite list and an average of 100 plus hits per week this is a good topsite for smaller modeling sites. Site has a Frequently Asked Question list (FAQ).

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Looking for a great way to spice up your resume, lists of credits, cover letters.

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Great for modeling resumes and photographers, too.

If you're also into acting, you know the importance of an acting resume. Now your have a chance to stand out from the crowd, with your full color pictures on custom stationary. Take a look of the sample Art - Photography and Music - Entertainment custom letterhead.

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Model Cherish from Canada

Our newest model - Cherish hails from Toronto, Canada.

Model Cherish

In additional to modeling, Cherish is an accomplished actress and dancer.

She has appeared as the fantasy woman in the main character's dream on the new TV series on Life Network Addicted com, she played the Only in Your Dreams Fantasy Women in Sex, Toys and Chocolate the television series.

Her dance - music video credits include the lead hot girl/dancer in Lambaste and Premium music videos, and That Girl - Lindsay Lohan music video.

Cherish has many special talents including Acting, Brown Belt in Tae Kwon Do, Go Go Dancing, Kayaking, Make-Up and Swimming.

Stats:

• Cherish Portfolio


• Location: Canada - Toronto


• Height: 5' 9"


• Eyes: Brown


• Hair: Blonde, very long, wavy


• Bust: 35C


• Waist: 24


• Hips: 35


• Shoe Size: 9


• Dress Size: 5/6

Her special interests include: hiking, travel, reading, working-out, Tae Kwon Do, swimming, kayaking, and snorkling.

Type of Modeling:

• Bikini


• Dancer


• Editorial


• Fashion


• Fitness


• Glamour


• Lingerie


• Parts


• Runway

Comp Cards

Now is a great time to update your comp cards.

Summer might be here, but the busy fall shooting season is just around the corner.

So, edit your current pictures and start updating your comp cards.

Summer is also a great time to save on custom postcard printing

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Giant Mural Photos - Trade Show Displays

Giant Mural Photos - Trade Show Displays

Wow!!!

I am always impressed when I see a larger than life photo.

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There is probably nothing more impressive for a model or photographer, than to see their work displayed larger than life.

Especially when it is displayed as a SuperChroma high-resolution fabric banner.

Whether you are at a trade show, exhibit, in store or window display, sales presentation or special event, a larger than life photo mural display is really awe-inspiring.

We were recently involved in a project that required a photo mural display, and found a display company that does all the back end work.

From razor-sharp 600 DPI ink jet printing, laminated banner, panoramic one-piece mural to stand alone exhibit size photo displays.

Plus they offer all the support equipment needed to easily set up and display the photo banners.

This could be a great service to suggest to your clients.

Maybe you're name will not be displayed in lights, but what better way to see your work than in a larger than life display.

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Model Nicola from Downunder - Fashion Photography

Nicola comes from the land downunder - Perth, Australia.

For the past 5 years Nicola has been with Top Models International (Elite).

Recently, she has become a freelance model to try to promote myself more, as well as, gain more exposure.

Stats:

• Nicola Portfolio


• Location: Australia - Perth


• Height: 5' 4"


• Eyes: Blue


• Hair: Blonde


• Bust: 33


• Waist: 24


• Hips: 34


• Shoe Size: 6.5


• Dress Size: 6

She is interested in gaining more experience, as well as, to up date her portfolio.

Nicola is also very interested in print, modeling, promotional, acting and commercial work.

Type of Modeling:

• Bikini


• Editorial


• Fashion


• Fitness


• Lingerie


• Parts


• Runway

Fashion Model Photography

Covering all aspects of fashion model photography, this book is for the professional or amateur photographer interested in shooting commercial model assignments or working with models to create portfolios.

Tips on picking out each model's best features and highlighting them in photographs, hiding a model's flaws, and making models feel comfortable in front of the camera are detailed.

This guide is full of images that are analyzed individually, describing the photographic techniques used to create them as well as the composition; lip, face, and hand posing, lighting and selection of clothing.

Technical photographic advice is given on creating the perfect exposure to make a model's skin look its best and details how procedures such as cross processing film can make images stand out and attract further business.

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Molly - June Model of the Month - Updated Top Model List

With a 1950's retro pinup sensibility, a wickedsense of humor and a closet full of props, Models-Port Model of the Month is very versitile.

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Molly has been photographed as everything from a wanton punkette to a Victorian dolly to a fifties bombshell to a laced up, latexed fetish diva.

Stats:

• Molly Crabapple Portfolio


• Location: USA - NY - New York


• Height: 5' 3"


• Eyes: Brown


• Hair: Brown


• Bust: 36


• Waist: 24


• Hips: 36

With a corset, her waist goes down to 19 inches. "What else could you ask for", Molly replies. Besides she also been photographed as a plain ole pretty girl, as well as, a burlesque dancer.

Type of Modeling:

• Artistic Nude


• Bikini


• Boudoir


• Commercial


• Fetish


• Glamour



• Headshot


• Lingerie


• Nude


• Pin Up


• Print


• Retro Glamour


• Retro Vintage Lingerie


• Swimwear

With Molly extreme flexibility and sexy, hot look; she is just right for almost any modeling assignment.

Top 10 List Update

1. Model Molly Crabapple

2. Model Bernadette Valez

3. Model Tomiko

4. Model Metista

5. Model Jason Baca

6. Model Sylvanna Kock

7. Model Kelly Kole

8. Model Weili Lin

9. Model Elkie Cooper

10. Model Nina Nicole

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Model of the Month - BernaDette

BernaDette has an exquisitely tone body that most desire, but few achieve.

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From the very early age of 5, BernaDette started on her dancing - modeling career. She would watch Solid Gold every week on television, copying the dance moves.

Stats:

• BernaDette Portfolio and Stats


• BernaDette Bikini Portfolio


• BernaDette Lingerie Portfolio



• Location: USA - TX -Lubbock


• Height: 5' 2"


• Eyes: Brown


• Hair: Brown


• Bust: 34C


• Waist: 25


• Hips: 34


• Shoe Size: 6.5


• Dress Size: 0-1

She would than put on dance shows and plays for her family. Her love of dance - ballet, tap, jazz and physical fitness lead her into modeling.

Type of Modeling:

• Bikini


• Editorial


• Fashion


• Fetish


• Fitness


• Glamour


• Lingerie


• Thong


• Actress


• Dancer

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Dramatic Photo Gallery Display Scripts

Models-Port is always searching for dramatic and exciting ways to display models, photographers, makeup artists, hair stylist and stylist work on line.

3D Carousel Slideshow

In our continuing quest, we have found some very exciting scripts to accomplish this. Not only do these scripts create dramatic displays for your photos - but all of them are free.

The following is a capsule description of each script, but be sure to go to the demo page for each script to see it in action.

3D Carousel Slideshow

Looking for a dramatic way to display pictures on your site.
Well, this 3D Carousel Slideshow script may be the answer.
This script presents your thumbnail pictures in a rotating
3D Carousel Slideshow. Pictures can be displayed or
linked to another page when clicked on. To really appreciate
the effect of this script click on 3D Carousel Demo.

Thumbnail Photo Gallery with Mouse over Enlarge Photo

You probably observed this effect on other model - photographer pages, a gallery of thumbnail photos that pop up a larger image of the thumbnail photo.

Thumbnail Photo Gallery
with Mouse over Photo Enlarge

Many of these effects pop up a enlarge photo in a separate window however, with this script you can place the enlarged image anywhere on the same page. You can also link the photo to another web page, so that when someone clicks on a photo, they are transported to a new page.
See Demo - Thumbnail Photo Gallery with Mouse over Enlarge Photo.

CMotion Image Gallery IE Script

If you are looking for a great way to display many pictures in a small space, the CMotion Image Gallery
IE script will do the trick.

CMotion Image Gallery IE Script

Just use your mouse pointer to scroll through the gallery.

You can control what happen to each thumbnail picture, when a visitor clicks on it - pop up an enlarge photo or redirect the visitor to a new web page.
See Demo - Thumbnail Photo Gallery with Mouse over Enlarge Photo

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Model of the Month - Lauren - Banners, Banners, Banners

Model Lauren has that girl next-door look, but looks can be deceiving.

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She can certainly turn heads in a string bikini or play the seductress in sexy lingerie. Her hazel eyes are haunting in photos and her well-toned body stats are 34C-23-33.

Stats:

• Lauren Portfolio


• Location: USA - OR - Keizer


• Height: 5' 4"


• Eyes: Hazel


• Hair: Blond


• Bust: 34C


• Waist: 23


• Hips: 33

Lauren modeling career started on a dare, when she entered and won a Hot Girls of Summer contest for a local radio station.

Type of Modeling:

• Bikini


• Commercial


• Fashion


• Lingerie


• Nude (in good taste, no xxx)


• Swimwear

Top 10 List Update

1. Model Tomiko

2. Model Metista

3. Model Molly Crabapple

4. Model Bernadette Valez

5. Model Jason Baca

6. Model Sylvanna Kock

7. Model Kelly Kole

8. Model Weili Lin

9. Model Elkie Cooper

10. Model Nina Nicole

Need a New Banner - Retouching

At the Models-Port, our graphic artist specialize in retouching and creating great final modeling photos, in fact, all of the photos appearing on the site have been retouched for maximum impact.

Our banners enjoy high ranking in most of the model banner exchanges were they are listed, and more importantly, generate targeted traffic to the Models-Port site. You can check out real time results by clicking on any of the modeling banner exchanges listed on Models-Port home page located at the bottom left side of the page.

Additionally, Models-Port banners generate 2 - 5% click thru rates in banner advertising, this compares to an national average of 0.5% for advertising banner click thru rates.

Unlike other services that charge $40 - $80 or more an hour for retouching or creating banners, Models-Port will charge you a fixed amount based on the type of work you request. A custom 468x60 banner may cost as little as $25 dollars. In addition, Models-Port can host your banner, since many web hosting services do not permit direct linking to banners or may limit your bandwidth per hour, day or month - so instead of seeing your banner, you see a banner from your web host saying you exceed your bandwidth.

If you would like a custom banner fixed rate quote, just tell us what size banner you need, what type of copy you want included on your banner, photos and any color perferences. You can use Models-Port form just fill in the information on the comments box at the bottom. You can also upload any pictures to be included on the banner using the form or, if you perfer, you can e-mail your request.

We will then send you a customized fixed rate quote.

Customized banner are generally produced within 72 hours and we will send your proofs for your approval prior to delivery of the final banner and billing you at the fixed rate.

In addition, if you request retouching, we will send you both the retouched PhotoShop "pds" file and a optimized "jpg" file at no additional cost to you.

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New Models-Port Site On Line

Our new Models-Port site is now on line.

New Models-Port Site

We have completed porting the modeling portfolios over to our new site and will be adding a lot of new model portfolios now that we have the additional space and band width.

Models, photographers, make up artists and hair styles are welcome to submit their portfolios for inclusion on the site. Just send a e-mail to Models-Port Free Portfolios.

New Features

Models-Port will be adding may additional features including lots of links to on line tutorials - PhotoShop, Makeup, etc.

Top Models Listing

Our Top Models listing now has thumb nail photos of the top ten models. Just place your mouse cursor on the middle, right most picture to scroll through the list.

Just click on a picture to go directly to the models portfolio. This is a really cool new feature.

Top Modeling Sites Links

Top Modeling Sites links have been added to the bottom left section of the main page, so you will now have a lot of additional resources for locating models and photographers.

Add Models Port News to your MY Yahoo or My MSN pages for additional updates and announcements. Just use the Yahoo or MSN icons in the upper right hand corner to easily add Models Port News.

Now, that the site is up, we will be updating this newsletter on a regular basis.

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Model Laura - Hurrell Retro - Glamour Photography Tips

Model Laura Leanne is looking for commercial modeling work.

Laura Leanne -
CA, Orange County

Photographer:
© David Hickey

Laura enjoys the retro glamour, pin up girl - old style Vogue fashion look, as illustrated in this picture of Laura sipping on a ice cream soda.

Stats:

• Laura Leanne Portfolio


• Location: USA - CA, Orange County


• Height: 5' 9"


• Eyes: Hazel


• Hair: Brunette with blonde highlights


• Bust: 36C"



• Waist: 26"


• Hips: 34"


• Shoe Size: 8


• Dress Size: 4

She will also consider TFP/CD with the right photographer.

Type of Modeling:

• Boudoir


• Glamour


• Retro Pin-Up


• Spokesmodel


• Vogue style fashion

No nude/adult offers will be considered.

Glamour Photographer

George Hurrell

With the Academy Awards photos still in our minds, its a good time to reflect on one of the illuminators of Hollywood glamour photography - George Hurrell.

Hurrell photographed most of the glamorous actresses of his time including Jean Harlow, Norma Sheare, Dorothy Lamour, Jean Harlow, Greta Garbo, Myrna Loy, Joan Crawford and many others.

Unlike, many of the photographers of his day who would used soft lighting, Hurrell emphasis was on direct, dramatic lighting.

In fact, one of the keys to Hurrell glamour photos was his attention to lighting. To dramatically light cheekbones and create dark shadows under the eyes and nose, he invented an easily movable boom light, inspired by the movie studio's boom microphones.

A retrospective of George Hurrell glamour photos and slide show is currently on exhibit at the Palm Springs Desert Museum.

Complete Guide to Beauty & Glamour Photography

Learn how to take great beauty and glamour shots with this practical guide from professional photographer and teacher,Jon Gray.

Beauty and glamour photographs require the same technical skills as any other area of portraiture ­ strong compositions, competent use of lighting, an awareness of how to pose your model to the best effect.

The best shots also demonstrate a creative flair on the part of the photographer that goes way beyond mere titillation.

In this beautifully illustrated guide, Jon Gray explores both the techniques and the aesthetics of his subject ­ creating a book that is both informative and a joy to look at.

Covering everything from easy-to-replicate studio poses and lighting set-ups to exotic location work, Beauty and Glamour Photography is guaranteed to give your photography that all-important creative edge.

Jon Gray has been a professional photographer for 25 years.

He specializes in glamour, beauty, fashion and advertising photography and numbers Vogue, Armani and Gucci among his clients.

He teaches fashion and advertising photography at the American University in London and presents workshops for Bowens lighting, Mamiya cameras, Lastolite, and Fuji film.

He also gives lectures and workshops to professional organizations, colleges and universities in both the UK and the USA. Jon lives in London.

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City Rush

City Rush
Originally uploaded by lifeflaw.

This is how I feel on Monday morning.

What???

Tomorrow is Monday???

Well, I though you all would appreciate this photo which was posted on flickr by lifefaw.

Great makeup and boots photos.

Black on Red

Black on Red
Originally uploaded by patisfaction.

Just love the colors in this picture posted on Flickr. Great lighting and great legs, what else could you ask for.

Retro Glamour - Top List - Makeup

From retro glamour pin up muse to tantalizing dance performer, Models Port newest model has it all.

Molly Crabapple -
New York, New York

Brian Bothwell

Molly has a 1950's pinup sensibility, a wicked sense of humor and a closet full of props.

In a corset, her waist goes down to 19 inches. What else could you ask for?

Stats:

• Molly Crabapple Portfolio


• Location: USA - New York, New York


• Height: 5' 3"


• Eyes: Brown


• Hair: Brown


• Bust: 36"



• Waist: 24"


• Hips: 36"

Molly been photographed as everything from a wanton punkette to a Victorian dolly to a fifties bombshell to a laced up, latexed fetish diva.

Besides being photographed as just a plain ole pretty girl.

Type of Modeling:

• Artistic Nude



• Bikini


• Boots


• Boudoir


• Commercial


• Fetish


• Glamour


• Headshot


• Lingerie



• Pin Up


• Retro Glamour


• Retro Vintage Lingerie


• Shoes


• Swimwear


• Thong

Molly is also a burlesque dancer performing both solo and with Ixion Burlesque.
She danced at the Slipper Room, Arlene's Grocery, Editrix Abbey's Mondo Porno Parties, the Circus Parties, the Cat Lounge, and Bolonza Bar.

Molly also wheels a wicked pencil as a illustrator and writer, for a taste of her other talents visit Molly Crabapple Live Journal.

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T O P 10

Bikini, Fashion, Glamour, Swimwear Models List

1. Model Tomiko

2. Model Kelly Kole

3. Model Ember

4. Model Weili

5. Model Toyna White

6. Model Nina Nicole

7. Model Leann D

8. Model Elkie Cooper

9. Model Jason Baca

10. Model Katie Rudova

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New version of the best-selling "how to" book by England's leading makeup artist.

Penny Delamar numerous credits, among others, include Dad's Army, Steptoe and Son, Z-Cars, The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix on Top of the Pops, David Copperfield and Midsummer Night's Dream.

Penny Delamar has a unique breadth of makeup experience having spent 10 years at the BBC and 20 year freelancing.

Penny worked on pop promos such as The Rolling Stone's Too much Blood, commercials, photographic shoots and feature films.

She served as personal make-up artist to Dudley Moore on Santa Claus - The Movie and to Nastassja Kinski on Revolution.

As principal of Delamar Academy, the most successful specialist Media Training Provider in the UK, she has trained a generation of top-class professional make-up artists.

She counts Oscar and BAFTA winners among her graduates and her fellow teachers.

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Sylvana - Feb. Model of the Month

Sylvana uses here dancer training to full advantage in her modeling.

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Her fluent movements and flexibility of her body enable her to make and maintain difficult poses - even in ultra high heel stiletto boots - easy.

Stats:

• Sylvana Portfolio



• Location: Dessau Germany


• Height: 168cm


• Eyes: Blue gray green


• Hair: Red Black


• Bust: 88 cm


• Waist: 62 cm



• Hips: 62 cm

In additional to modeling, Sylvana enjoys acting and television work.

Type of Modeling:

• Actress


• Advertising



• Artistic Nude


• Boots and Shoes


• Dancer


• Erotic


• Fashion


• Fetish


• Gothic



• Lingerie


• Thong

She also enjoys the artistic side of modeling including artistic nudity, gothic fashions and fetish fashions.

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Covering all aspects of fashion model photography, this book is for the professional or amateur photographer interested in shooting commercial model assignments or working with models to create portfolios.

Tips on picking out each model's best features and highlighting them in photographs, hiding a model's flaws, and making models feel comfortable in front of the camera are detailed.

This guide is full of images that are analyzed individually, describing the photographic techniques used to create them as well as the composition; lip, face, and hand posing, lighting and selection of clothing.

Technical photographic advice is given on creating the perfect exposure to make a model's skin look its best and details how procedures such as cross-processing film can make images stand out and attract further business.

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