Ash berries. Autumn, Russian folklore. TF. Fleet (forest, garden studio with the bath) October-November

LOCATION: Fleet, UK

DATE & TIME: weekend, October-November

THEME: Autumn & Russian Folklore & Ash berries

The vision for this shoot: folklore linen dresses, embroidery, folklore shawl, loose hair, ash berries necklaces, flower crowns with berries and grass. Something I wanted to shoot for almost a decade, but there was always not enough time �� I decided no longer delay and bring this fairytale to life this autumn �� I have a few linen dresses,  folklore shawl, silver birch bark decoration, spinning wheel and other costumes/props suit the theme.

You can see more of my work here  https://mariamiragephotography.com/

Video of my autumn work https://www.facebook.com/1460640817510007/videos/1000311123702350

I am looking for 2-3 models with Slavic(east European) looks who is willing to help me collect and make beads from ash berries. I will be photographing in my garden studio or in the near forest and maybe in water as well as in the bath in my garden.

WHO AM I LOOKING FOR? 

• Females size 6-10, age 16-35
• Girls age 7-16 (girls younger than 13 has to bring their own costume)
• Men (have to bring their own costume)

• Looks: Slavic(East European/Russian) 
• Hair: Mostly likely I will be using wigs so it does not matter, having own long think hair is a plus but not necessary.
• No piercing & tattoos
• No acrylic nails
• No fake tan
• Experienced in modelling is a plus but not necessary
• Bringing an assistant is a GREAT plus! (assistant will be holding the ladder, reflector, etc)
• Access to ash berries is a GREAT plus
• Ability doing own makeup a plus

HOW TO APPLY?

The best way to apply via my Facebook casting, there where I will be looking first. https://www.facebook.com/maria.mirage.photography/photos/a.1514791682094920/2724982664409143/

You also can apply via PurplePort,  Apply by replying on 6 questions below. Please do not message "interested" or something like that, I DO need to know the answers on questions below.  

IMPORTANT NOTE: These are requirements for THIS casting only. I photograph all kind of people and themes in my studio, if you want to book a personal photo session outside of this casting you only need to message me, you will receive information about my photography services and you can choose the theme, package and date. 

INFORMATION TO PROVIDE IN YOUR APPLICATION 

Your looks:

• 1. Link to your recent portrait (closeup, face only - minimum makeup/photoshop no Instagram filters) You can embed it in the message or send link to the relevant picture. Selfies are ok.
• 2. Your current Chest/Waist/Hips in centimetres and height. (PurplePort may show your size incorrectly if you added clothes size) 

Logistic & Assistant:

• 3. Travelling. Which city/county you are from and how you are planning to go to Church Crookham, Fleet (Car or Train/taxi)
• 4. Can you bring an assistant with you? 
• 5. Can you do your own makeup or you would like makeup artist do your makeup?
• 6. Can you bring ash berries?

TERM & CONDITIONS

• Photosession is free of charge
• The model will be signing model release prior to the photo session
• You can bring a chaperone, but then chaperon has to become an assistant. 

COVID

• During the whole time of photo session (preparation, makeup, shooting) will be done outdoor in my garden or in forest
• Access to the garden via the garage
• The only indoor facility will be accessible is a downstairs toilet.
• We all have to keep social distance as well.

Looking forward to your applications and start creating beautiful portraits.