I'm a full time professional model based in in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Only an hour from London, and centrally located, I travel all over, with my own transport, from south to north, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, all through Europe and further.

I have over 5 years experience working for professional and hobbiest photographers, painters, illustrators, sculptors, clothes & jewellery designers. I'm happy to work on portfolio building, personal projects, stock work, workshops, group shoots, camera clubs, courses, seminars and commercial assignments. I can work in studios, indoor and outdoor locations, and have been lucky enough to shoot in and around some incredible places including beautiful mansions, castles, derelict houses, beautiful gardens, mountains, rivers, oceans, waterfalls, desert, cities, forests, in the sun, rain, snow and underwater.

Passionate about stunning visuals, I adore creativity and expression. I love entwining emotion and energy to work I'm involved in, and enjoy collaborating with the photographer / artist, knowing the look & feel they are aiming for so I can help animate the ideas.

Being dedicated and reliable, I communicate well before the shoot, make sure I bring anything you require, and am very patient and down to earth, priding myself on being inspiring & easy to work with. I'm comfortable posing myself, allowing you to focus on your photography / lighting / compositions, but I also listen well and am happy to take direction if you have a very specific vision in mind.

I take my modelling seriously, being fully committed and always confident, focussed and prepared. I use professional make-up designed for use on film & tv, regularly update my wardrobe with fresh outfits & accessories, keep my hair, skin & nails in great condition and always make sure I am fresh & slept up for all shoots.

~ CREDITS ~

▪ Model for Louis Smith's awards shortlisted painting 'Holly' exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery July - Sept 2011.
▪ GF Smith 'Be Inspired' Workshop Tour
▪'Lighting the Nude' US Bookcover
▪ Various novel bookcovers
▪ Bridal, Boudoir & Classic Nude Workshops with Trevor & Faye Yerbury
▪ Professional Photography Magazine July 2010
▪ BIPP Masterclasses (with Pete Bristo, Kevin Wilson, Kelly Hearn, Tina Hadley)
▪ EOS Magazine April 2010
▪ Litebook Lara Jade feature April 2010
▪ Digital Photography Magazine Issue 94 2010
▪ Art Nude & Boudoir Training with John Denton
▪ Nude Photography Magazine Decemeber 09 3 pages
▪ BIPP Annual Seminars 2009
▪ Birmingham Pride Campaign 2009
▪ Film Photo Academy Tutorial DVDs
▪ Body as Temple 2009 Calendar by Jasper Johal
▪ Jim Furness 2009 Art Nude Calendar
▪ Extra work in TV Drama Miss Marple
▪ 'The Oracle' in Short Film 'Purification' by Nicolas Laborie Oct 08
▪ Professional Photographer Magazine June 08
▪ Advanced Photoshop Magazine Issue 42
▪ TheLondonPaper Article May 08
▪ Fishbelly Lingerie, Germany, May 08
▪ Short Film 'Renaissance of Bias' by Nicolas Laborie March 08
▪ www.headmagazine.co.uk 'heart of glass' Issue 55 March 08
▪ Oxfam Charity Fashion Show November 07
▪ Lincolnshire Life Magazine, Fashion feature, October 07
▪ Charity Fashion Show @ Oxford Malmaison for Breast Cancer June 07
▪ Model for Feva Jewellery June 07
▪ Live Mannequin in Fine Lingerie Shop Window April 07
▪ Ecologist Magazine, Modelling Fair Trade Ballgowns, May 06

~ RATES & TRAVEL ~

My rates are £45 an hour, £160 for 4 hours and £250 for a full day. I may also ask some travel expense to be covered.

Travelling is a normal part of my job, so nowhere is too far, I drive and have my own car, plus a discount rail card. I often organise mini trips to places further away, so do enquire if you're interested in booking me. I have a passport, and with flights so cheap in advance; travelling to Scotland, Ireland & Europe is no problem at all.

~ MODELLING LEVELS ~

I work in portrait, fashion, lingerie, lifestyle, bridal and fine art nude styles. No glamour or explicit work.

~ NUDE WORK ~

I love classic, timeless nudes, with my features suiting gentle, feminine, pre-raphaelite looks. I'm also interested in modern, unique styles using props or accessories. I am no gymnast but I love to push & challenge my body, I like strange and experimental poses, where there is skin, flesh, bone, emotion, innocence, sexuality, reality and human life. With outdoor location shoots, if its cold I am happy to work as long as I have reasonable breaks to warm up.

~ WARDROBE & STYLING ~

I have a great wardrobe if you'd like me to bring a selection of my own outfits to the shoot, including beautiful dresses, floaty skirts, sheer chiffon tops, elegant ballgowns, edgy fashion clothes, full bridal wear, high quality lingerie, bespoke corsets, beautiful fabrics, jewellery, hats, coloured scarves, venetian masks & many other accessories. I'm also trained in basic make-up so can enhance my look well with natural looking or a more stylish/sexy/kooky make-up. If possible I'd recommend you hire a professional make-up artist and/or hair stylist as well, especially if you want your shots to be extra eyecatching and edgy, as the results of working with these talented artists really give a shoot an extra dimension.

~ REFERENCES ~

I always check references for every new photographer I work with, and if I can't check them online I will ask you for some details of people you have worked with that I can contact directly. This is necessary from a professional viewpoint. I will also need a full address of where we'll be working & contact number in advance. I have a whole section here on my website devoted to references or you can get in contact with people I have worked with directly by using the links in the photo galleries.

~ TERMS & CONDITIONS ~

These are my personal notes that may or may not apply to other models. They are not binding, but just as I treat people with professionalism, I expect the same back, and trust that you will have good morals and respect this is my full time living, and as significant as any other business.

• Payment can be made by cash, cheque or via Paypal. Payment on the day of the shoot (or sent prior to) is fine, but not after. I can supply an invoice and I'm happy to sign a regular model release at no extra fee.
• I have the right to object to any theme or style of shot if you haven't previously informed me of the full nature of the shoot (some examples I may object to: poses that are in my opinion too explicit or tacky, smoking shots, wearing real fur and posing with guns/weapons). The best thing is to always explain what styles you want to shoot beforehand, giving as much detail as possible or emailing me examples of similar images.
• I'm more than happy to bring outfits and accessories to the shoot, but it is your responsibility to inform me of what sort of thing you want preferably a week or more in advance (emailing the night before may be too late as I may not have the item or may not be staying at my house). If you want me to buy clothes or items specifically for our shoot, unless I was planning on buying it anyway, I will ask to be reimbursed.
• Unless otherwise agreed, if you book me for a specified length of time, I must be paid for that amount, despite if you are late or decide to finish earlier.
• If the location is a substantial distance from where you meet me, please email prior to the shoot to discuss length of booking.
• If you have to postpone a shoot once, that's fine, if you do it a second time, I ask that you pay me in advance for the next new date. If you cancel a third time, I will keep that payment. There is no third chance.
• If you book me on one of my working trips, any shoots cancelled within 5 days I will still ask to be paid in full.
• When arranging location shoots, if it turns out to be bad weather; I am happy to rearrange, but on the second attempt I advise that you have a Plan B as I will need to be paid in full whatever happens.

If you have any queries about any of these points please don't hesitate to email me.

~ WEB DESIGN ~

This website layout was built by Peter Herriman at www.digi-cube.co.uk

The background design was created by digital artist Aimee Stewart (see Artist Showcase section for more details)

~ A BIT MORE ABOUT ME ~

I have always been creative - painting, drawing, writing and taking photos from a young age. I've grown up very interested in photography, literature, film, fashion, psychology, and have a fascination for emotions, the human body, nature, dreams, and many other things that get me questioning the world. I graduated from Oxford Brookes University with a BA Hons degree in Fine Art in 2007 and still love being artistic in my spare time. I'm also currently training to be a massage therapist, with an interest in well-being and positive living.

I was fairly shy and quiet in school, so modelling is not something I'd previously seen myself doing, but I've always been quite photogenic, and I got into it by accident, being asked to fill in for a magazine photoshoot in Oxford at the last minute, and then built it from there.

It is super I can earn a living by doing something I enjoy, and although it is a huge amount of hard work and time to make it work, the plus points are very worth it. I appreciate the interesting things I've learnt, and useful life skills I've acquired. I love meeting new people from all sorts of backgrounds, seeing new parts of the world and broadening my horizons. I've also grown a lot in confidence, and discovered an awareness of my body and my surroundings, and broader perspectives on image, creativity and life, that  I might not otherwise have found.

Thank you very much to everyone who has supported me along the way; my parents, boyfriend & friends, the positivity of the online art community, and of course all the photographers & artists who have worked with me, and created beautiful images that I'm so happy to be part of :-)