Hello,

I approach everything in a professional manner including modeling.  I model because I want to and only take assignments that I feel I will enjoy doing. So, you should rest assured that if I schedule a shoot with you I'm doing it because I genuinely want to participate in the shoot and achieve the best possible images whether monetary compensation is involved or not.  In addition to modeling, I  teach and perform for Host of Sparrows Aerial Dance and Circus Arts. I am a retired acrobatic pole dancer with 5 years of professional experience. I was a child runway model and have picked up various other types of modeling in more recent years. I have done maternity modeling but am NOT currently expecting. I try to be versatile in my look and am always seeking opportunities to branch out. I am also a big fan of conceptual photography. I am looking to work with people to create professional photos for publication submission. I look forward to expanding my portfolio and creating compelling imagery in the future...


NOTE::***Non-Contortion Shoots: If we are scheduled for a shoot that does not specifically involve contortion (extreme backbends)  Do NOT ask me to perform contortion!

Also, please note if we are scheduled for a contortion shoot I will need on location warm up time preferably half an hour prior to shooting. Thanks.

I will NOT work with you at all if:

- I feel uncomfortable with you and your general attitude towards me
- Your profile is new and you have no references
- Your location is not reputable or is in a "Bad" part of town
- You require me to email you unprofessional nude photos

If you tag my profile saying you want to work with me I will respond to you with the assumption that you are offering some form of compensation. If you aren't then please don't tag my profile in this manner. Thanks.

BTW, I never look at my friend requests.



If you would like to work with me you need to know the FAQ's:

1. Will you do TFP shoots?

Types of TF shoots I do:

-Trade for out of town accomodations

-Trade for publication credit or tear sheets.

-Trade for wardrobe.

-Trade for non-nude images with select local photographers

2. Will you shoot nudes?

There are nudes in my portfolio  but I have retired from shooting nudes.

3. Will you shoot fetish?

Fetish fashion style photos, yes. However, I will not shoot bondage or genki.

4. Will you shoot on location?

Yes.

5. Do you have any visible stretch marks from your pregnancy?

No.

6. Do you have any tattoos, scars, piercings, enhancements, or modifications?

Tattoos- I have a small one on my foot and the rest are on my  back.

Piercings- I only have piercings in my ears (non-removable)

Scars-  Left elbow 3'' long surgical scar and bikini line 6'' long C-section scar 

I have a natural bust, clear skin and do not/will not tan. I have stopped dyeing my hair. I'm letting it grow out in it's natural color.

I wear hearing aids in both ears. These can be removed for shoots but the photographer should be aware that it can present difficulty in comprehending direction.

7. For underwater shoots, how long can you hold your breathe and how deep can you dive?

If not already fatigued from previous dive attempts  during a shoot I can hold my breath for one minute, occasionally longer on a good day.

I can not to  dive any  deeper than 11 ft due to eustachian tube pressure equalization issues.


Please feel free to contact me with any ideas and assignment offers you may have.

Thank You!

Print:

Sly Horse Studio's Entrance Poster March 2011 (contortion)
CU Magazine Issue 1 Oct 2011 p.14 (contortion)
West End Imagery Advertising Banner 2011
Petersburg Area Tourism Guide 2012 secondary cover photo & p.19
Make-Believe Exhibition Photo Book December 2012 p.11,28-29,32
Vino Au Naturel Concept Book January 2013

Art Exhibitions:

World of Art Expo December 20-22 2012, Las Vegas NV
ArtSpace Richmond VA, ThinkSmall Show December 2013
Glave Kocen Gallery, Size Doesn't Matter Show January 2014, Richmond VA

Runway:
JCPenney Mannequin Model  1993-1995
JCPenney Spring Runway Fashion Show 1994
JCPenney Back to School Runway Fashion Show 1994
JCPenney Spring Runway Fashion Show 1995

Event Performance:
Richmond Varie-Tease Debut Show Contortion Performance 2009
International Contortion Convention Stretching Device Demonstration 2011
Spiral 10 Le Cirque Envoleur Contortion Performance 2014
Saturday Circus at The Sugarpad Contortion Performance 2014
American Heart Association Heart Ball 2015
Capital One Technology Appreciation Day 2015

Television:
Chesterfield Towne Center Club Mom Commercial 1992
NBC12 Newscast: Jamestown Pochahontas Reinactment 1995

Newspaper:
Richmond Times Dispatch Article: 1998 Crestar Richmond Marathon

Online:

Maternity Advertising Gallery: http://www.paulryanbohman.com/maternity/raven
11:59 Photography 12/2011 Feature: http://www.1159photography.com/
Zivity: http://www.zivity.com/users/Raven_Twist
Naked Fitness: http://nakedfitness.tv

Photography Workshops:

Jim Guzel Studio Lighting Class K March/April 2011 (contortion)
Richmond Photography Meetup Group Model Shoot September 2011
Nude In Nature 2 Workshop September 2011


Life Modeling:

The Visual Arts Center of Richmond  2010-2011
TAD RVA Rocketts Landing 2011
VCU Alumni Drawing Group 2011
VMFA Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 2011
VCU Virginia Commonwealth University 2011- 2013
University of Richmond 2012-2013
The Collegiate School 2013- Present
The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education 2013- 2014
The Hill Gallery Painting Class 2013-2014
Hanover County Schools 2014

Education:
Milby's Models & Talent: Runway Modeling Class of 1993
New England Center for Circus Arts: Contortion & Aerial Sling 2008-2009
Studio X : Advanced Pole Acrobatics 2009-2010
Dogtown Dance Theatre: Deep Flexibility 2012
Twisted Circus Arts: Alternative Flexibility training equipment, Aerial Sling 2013
Actor's Gymnasium Intensive Program 2015
Aloft Circus Arts Mongolian Contortion 2015-Present



MM Photographers in chronological order, does not include workshop attendees:

* = Multiple Shoots


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Paul Bohman  Mayhem #1472829
Raymond Lee Photos Mayhem #804000 *
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Your Beauty - My Vision  Mayhem #42655
RAA Productions Mayhem #725833
Longwatcher Mayhem #165421
Fantasyphotoart Mayhem #516891
Jim_Guzel Mayhem #27539 *
David H Photos Mayhem #508115 *
Moore Photo Graphix Mayhem #240549
Munro Mayhem #64192 *
Photonic Dream Mayhem #1216558
jmiddlebrook Mayhem #1263344
tjamda Mayhem #1767486
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Timothy Wood Mayhem #285210
N Gen Studio Mayhem #230496
MrClick Productions Mayhem #2618192
Photeus Photography Mayhem #2552377
IraG37 Mayhem #2193717
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Michael DBA Expressions Mayhem #14964
AlaskaPhoto Mayhem #1489275
SAPowers Mayhem #1673064
LS Nudes Mayhem #2140112
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BrandonPhotos Mayhem #900291
1k-words-photography Mayhem #2927111



MM MUA:

Satsuki MUA Mayhem #1559921
Phatpete Productions Mayhem #1908980
KustomRetrophilia Mayhem #1591583

MM Models:

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Rebecca Lawrence Mayhem #155507
Brynn Cook Mayhem #30804
Keira Grant Mayhem #799498
Sandra Vivian Mayhem #1805139
C P M Studios Mayhem #2671748

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