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Model Mayhem #:
2165877
Last Activity:
Apr 17, 2024
Experience:
Experienced
Compensation:
Depends on Assignment
Joined:
Mar 29, 2011

About Me

I am deeply committed to the creative process. I've come to the realization that my best work happens when I'm not trying to MAKE something happen. In those moments I feel like the idea is presented to me, and I'm just the vessel in which the creative energy expresses itself.

Positive energy is the best way to tap into the source of creativity! Creativity cannot exist alongside negative energy. Also, you must be willing to fail. Creativity lies beyond your comfort zone!! FYI I am a pro musician as well....have been for many decades. Photography is something I came to in 2008. I was struck by the similarities at the creative level! Yes, the 2 pursuits a vastly different in execution as well as how they manifest, but the Source is the same....amazing!!

I welcome like-minded people who understand that creative energy is all around us, but realize we must have the courage to be open to it in order for it to manifest concretely. This is seldom easy.....yet at the same time, it feels effortless. I am in awe of this energy when I'm lucky enough to tap into it!

Meanwhile back on earth:

NOTE TO MODELS: If you're a model and what I just described is something you've experienced as well, then chances are very good we could create something amazing! Feel free to reach out to me if you are into creating something potentially epic. But please don't solicit me for paid gigs. If I approach you, you can be reasonably sure I will be willing to pay you!

NOTE TO RETOUCHERS: I do my own retouching.

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1st Place in the 2008 MCAC Juried Art Show for photography
Published in the prestigious Photo Review Magazine
1st Place BCC Alumni Art Show for photography
Winner 2011 NJ Emerging Artist Series
Participant in the 2012 "Illusion of Art" show at Monmouth Museum.
Winner "Best In Show" 2012, 2013, 2014 Belmar Annual Juried Art Exhibtion