Hello,
  I got into modeling during the last couple of months of 2008. It was something I have been wanting to do for awhile and then my husband finally talked me into it. The 2 main reasons for doing it are, first for fun, meeting people, creating artistic shots working with great photographers and secondly for a little extra cash to help make ends meet.
    It appears that in every profession and career there truly is a certain percentage of people that you really shouldnt trust with anything you cherish. The overall amount of photographers I have worked with in my short modeling career have been up front and honest for the most part. A couple have been outstanding and I will list them someday in the very near future. There have been a few "GWC" that have lied completely to get me to model for them and I have received little to nothing in return. These photographers know who they are....
So here are some guidelines as a heads up...
1. What we agree upon in discussion through emails or phone conversations must be what is in the contract...(Contrary to what many have said is the "Standard" Modeling contract, I have yet to see 2 that match at all)
2. The contract must be presented, agreed upon and signed before a single picture is taken.

My requirements are few but non-negotiable
1. I must receive a copy of all original pictures taken immediately after the shoot and before I leave the shoot. This is a requirement no matter if it is a TF shoot or paid shoot. What we both are allowed to do with the photos can be written in the contract in advance. I Just require a copy for my personal collection always. For those of you who try to pull the "No Good photographer would ever do that" routine, I have had much better photographers than you do this for me every time.  (The exception to this is if you shoot film instead of digital of course)

2. My husband must be allowed to be present at any and all shoots. Not for security but because he got me into this, helps arrange my schedule, buys my clothes, works with me on poses and making my next shoot even better than my last. We are a team. There has been only one photographer that has said "absolutely not, no good photographer would ever allow that" I revert back to my previous statement of having much better photographers that have not only allowed it, enjoyed that he was there to help with props, questions, backgrounds and above all his humor..He stays out of the way and the photographers do enjoy having him as much as he makes me feel comfortable and relaxed.

Having said all that,,,if you are interested in working with me, I do come with references that will tell you I am as comfortable and easy going as you will find. I enjoy modeling and meeting the good photographers in the industry.

I will work with you on reasonable rates for paid shoots. If I have enough advanced notice, I can book multiple shoots in your area to help keep everyones rates down and traveling expenses. Email me if you would like a list of standard rates.

TF shoots--I have done quite a few of them in helping build my port up. I am backing away quite a bit from them. If you have a great idea that could potentially turn into some profit for us both or wide recognition for the end product, please feel free to contact me. If I have already worked with you and you were straight up honest with me, please contact me for anything you would like to work together on. (You know who you are  If you have worked with me and were not up front and honest, dont bother contacting me for anything. (you know who you are as well!)

Sincerely
Lissa

Robert Martinez
(MM#89203)  Says....
Lissa is a peach! Great communication, and arrives on time, and is ready and eager to get to work! She's a joy to collaborate with, she has lots of great ideas, and brings tons of props and wardrobe to the shoot! Lissa is very laid back and easy going, wonderfully patient, really makes the flow of the shoot go smooth and relaxed.

I look forward to our next shoot together, and highly recommend her!

Bobby


On
03/02/09 6:00am
Robert S from Owen Roberts Studio (MM#627032) wrote

Hi Lissa

Thanks for photo shoot we had i love working with you. You are a fantastic model We had a lot of fun and took some great iimages of you. Let be know when we can have a shoot again

Thanks Robert


On
3/1/09
Rez from Shari Photography (MM#419086) Wrote
Hi Lissa,
Thanks again for Sunday. It was a great session. You posed really well and there are many excellent shots. I esp. like the ones with the purple. Some will look great in black and white.....I can also say that after photographing many models over the years, you are easily the most enjoyable person I have photographed and worked with on many different levels.

Rez

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