2019 marks my 14th year on  Model Mayhem, and while I've made some wonderful friends and great art over the years. 

I’ve pulled a lot of stuff out of the gallery and re-added it over time, so a lot of stuff is in the gallery that has been around a few years but is on it's second or third trip in the gallery so not a lot of views and comments.   

Retired professional wedding and commercial photographer, but still have a desire to create and follow up on some project ideas I never saw to their end back when I was in business. 

Going forward I think I’m looking at a few specific project ideas that I’ll be looking for models in the months ahead.  Some will be studio based, some might be location work.

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Back to Basics
I want to revisit doing some simple basic model/actor portraits with a simple setup only this time shot on medium format film, maybe 80% black and white and some in color if it makes sense.  Short sessions - virtually any subject welcome.  No nudity.  Strictly TFP - no exceptions
My biggest inspiration for this is from
Mark Seliger’s Stairwell series: 
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS836US836&q=Mark+Seliger+starwell&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjg9Y-DsZfjAhUIiFQKHaz-CQMQsAR6BAgIEAE&biw=1716&bih=851
and
Vincent Peters - The light between us.
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS836US836&biw=1716&bih=851&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=--cbXciwMpqx0PEPrfKgOA&q=Vincet+Peters+the+light+between+us&oq=Vincet+Peters+the+light+between+us&gs_l=img.3...185530.197203..197816...1.0..0.88.2663.38......0....1..gws-wiz-img.......0j0i67j0i10j0i10i24.sOfcpWI8hWc

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Elements Project.
How do I explain this. In typical boudoir photography the woman truly is the subject. She is so beautiful, sexy, sensual, etc. the Elements Project is my attempt to explore sensuality as the subject in and of itself. Being sensual is the subject. In many ways it’s like doing bodyscapes that use light and shadow to highlight the form, but here using curves and contrast (elements of clothing against the skin for example to provide contrast and texture) to highlight the sensual aspect.  Mostly TFP but will consider paid models if their work in the lingerie and boudoir images is exceptional.  Mostly limited to female models but guys/couples - if you think you have an idea of a way to fit in this project let me know, but keep in mind I expect this series to be near 100% IG safe.
Inspiration is these simple fishnet images.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/markhayesme/galleries/72157709194897362/
and some of my work that is part of this series
https://www.flickr.com/photos/markhayesme/albums/72157709408853362
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Stories
This is the one for models with series ink.  Implied to nude.  The basic idea is to mix classical fine art nude setup and poses with more alt models.  1 or 2 little tattoos doesn’t count - this is for serious ink.  Some of this may be shot on infrared digital as well as a mix of black and white and color film.  Open to both male and female models.  Mostly TFP but will consider paid if the model has some quality figure work examples. 
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Bodyscapes and figure studies
Implied to full nude.  Pretty basic stuff.  Big thing for this one is no significant tattoos, consider stories above if this rules you out of the collection.  Mostly TFP but will consider paid if the model has some quality figure work examples. 
Basic examples.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/markhayesme/albums/72157709393239031
for posing and what I consider "Fine Art" the Yerbury's in Scotland are a great inspiration of mine:
https://www.yerburystudio.com/portfolios/art-nude-images-by-faye/?doing_wp_cron=1566955871.0006639957427978515625

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and of course I'm likely to do casual TFP shoots from time to time outside of these projects.


I've shot a lot on medium format film over the years and I find it just has a different depth to it, it's a different feel than digital, like comparing oil paints and watercolors, both can make wonderful imagery. 

Clarification on Film:
I once had a model state she wouldn't work with me since I shot film and she didn't need a bunch of drugstore prints - in her mind that's all you could do with film.  My film is sent out to one of the best film processing labs in the country and they produce very large scans of the negatives - it takes around 2 weeks to get the scanned images back, but in the end you've got large print ready JPG images for use online or to make your own prints from.  No drugstore proofs here. 



If you really think this is something that appeals to you hit me up on IG.
http://www.instagram.com/markhayes.photography
http://www.instagram.com/my_bnws



Follow your heart and never quit making art.

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MM Models I've had the pleasure to work with.
* indicates have worked on more than one occasion
** Indicates lots of times.
Dawn of the Rockies #3826 ** 
Teressa #33827 *
Kit #35963  **
TreannaDawn #16186 **
Ashlee #114759 *
Alisha #122483
Brittni Lynn #112530
Samantha OMP #235415
Ashly #154017
Jamie #5030 *
Candypants #158313  **
Jacquie #399192
Sara Liana #365532 **lots**
Lovelechavez #390263
tattoodangel #375650
Michelle #402701
Melanie #377484
Luna Sea #368772 *
LightningStorm #390827
Briana Rose Sprague #402314 *
BellaLynn  #231851
Rocky of the Rockies  #318932
Dangerous Curves#324990
Kyanne #404300
Andrew #541441
Danielle #516267
Agraphena #473406
JessM  #388046
CRJ (MUA)  #524637
Shannyv  #498985 **
Amber Tolchin #549335 *
Mari Lynn #528863
J-Chans Designs #542467 **
Shann Cox #555109
Dasha Vinae  #429210
Elizabeth Maiden #401472 **
Laura-Mrs Great Britain #587019 *
Pam S #534514
Angela Chung #520686
Leslie Moen #534914
Colorado Model Amber #5532
JLyn #343001
Durell #525689
Rochell #626945
Sean Moyer #381730
Lainey B      #653034
Natalia #451727
Ashley Klotz  #529860
AshyHin #577720
Kari Tanner #671759
Starphyre #669030
Kristilux  #668820 *
Perish #1262
Ianthe #691262 *
Sarah Cate #324990 *
Andrea #698230
ENLK (#605980)
Amber Tolchin (#549335)
Ianthe Wells (#691262)
Tricia (#550011)
Anastasia Danger #600887
Courtney Roxanne #715627
Xaphan #475954
Miss Ellen #197136
AEoN of AuDiOFLuX #184896
Kelsie Leigh #659810
Pinky and her Brain #712247
Anikka Von Lee #755572 *
Fetish Dolly #5023
sqooshie #711038
Catherine #1281525
Aly K #71492
Britts Eternal Sunshine #1830336
V Elliott #1868481
Miss Niki M #1603864*
A R I E S #26796*
Velocity #800145
Bigjae #1972466
Patrick Maderia #1944505
Joshua M #1924894
Sarah H #1892921
Molly #1992195
Stephanie ManerMillonig #1722815*
Jessica Rowell #2223415**
Miss Ashley Bell #2092090
Alyssa Caitlain #1367275*
Nabila Fenix #783467
Cynthia Hinojosa #1362817*
Christa Mary #1124828
Ernes K #2448708
Bonnie88 #2001278
Laura Orduno #1450793
Victory Gail #2001597
Jenny Renee Boswell #2304811
Jessica - Allie #1839690
Valeri K #1812421
Anita Joy #1116591
Marie Francesca #2037102
Miss Bella Notte #2475031
Kellie Nedrow #1623067
Nicole Kristine #1928874
Eris Foxx #1516486
Charlotte Gilner #1876239
Quest #9306
Dayna Louise #36789
Sassicaia #2500411
Adriana Michelle #1644840**
Megan Pottinger #781569
Krystalle Crow #1283578
MeganAnn #1889313
Jenea #2520031
Antoinette #2205252
Talya Vylyt #2215786
Ceara Blu #1869964
_AshleyRose_ #3349467
gorramreapers #3668980
Shelby Carr  # 2234359
Caitlin Ratliff #1247586
Steve Norwood #4127750
Lunatrix #4443280

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