tony1947

I am at the moment a photographer by profession, so the likes of Model Mayhem and other sites are an outlet for stifled creativity the day job lacks which is mainly commercial.

Because of that, I love to experiment and try anything different, am frequently open to suggestion and if someone comes to me with an idea I have not tried, I am usually interested in cooperating on it.

I enjoy discussion!

Discussing the ideas of shoots is half the fun, and I appreciate people who are happy to put such time into it. Swapping sketches, stick men, mood boards, if it’s a big shoot with several people involved having a discussion face to face over coffee.

Some Points Of Interest

I like colour but not gaudy, I like fantasy of all kinds including cosplay, I like back lit images with soft light surrounding the models, I insist on shoots being fun (though my jokes are terrible), I insist on feeding the crew, if I say I am doing a shoot on a certain date that is final, props are welcome and add fun,

Pay

This outlet is for personal work and to network with like-minded creative people. I generally will not be asking to be paid unless the shoot will be of no benefit to me. Models I am happy to pay expenses, where on the odd occasion I need to hire a model I do so at Agency rates.

Types Of Model

Any type, but I ask that you look the same as when you are being booked. In some recent cases had to cancel shoots when hair has been dyed a different colour and new soar tattoos are present. Not helpful when you are aiming for a very specific look.

Travel

I live and work in Girvan, because we have good transport links here, particularly with regular trains, I tend to use this as a centralised base and then drive out to the various locations I intend to use which range from industrial to rural, with certain landmarks. If this is too far to travel, sorry but please don’t waste my time. I am upfront on the matter but still get let down at times.

Bring A Friend

Some I know are against this, I allow it and generally welcome it as they can be quite handy, but if they are a pain I will be letting you know and walking away from the shoot. I frankly do not have time for trouble wasters.

The Future

I am doing more home studio based work at the moment, and looking to learn digital art as its an area I feel I am lacking at the moment. Also looking to do boudoir work over the winter.

Also in the future looking to do small clips of video, I already have a list a mile long of ideas and scripts ready for such, just need the gear to shoot it now!

More Of My Work

Can be found on Facebook by looking for Anthony Dawson Photography (Ayrshire), Same for the Website.

But in best interests of the model, MUA or other creative please contact me on here initially.