Female "Elves" wanted - No... not the Christmas ones. Multiple models wanted

Hey all

So, long casting but stick with me here. 

So, in 2025, I am writing a book (go me) and hopefully, actually finish it before the end of 2025 too! This book is a fantasy book, aimed at the LOTR fans out there, and is very much centered on the race of the Elves, specifically females as they are the main focus of my book. The book will feature many different types of Elves. Good, bad, wood, royal, magic, dark.... So, plenty of choice, but I am looking at capturing at least one model for each of my Elven clans, potentially more, but I will want at least one. 

So, requirements for the shoots and model

Location of the shoots would be Peterborough, as I know the area and locations. However, depending on YOUR location and looks, I may suggest another location in the UK that would be potentially closer. When reviewing your portfolio, I will be looking at where you would fit in to the clans, and your distance to a potential location. As a landscape photographer, I know many great locations in places such as the Peak District, Northumberland, The Yorkshire Dales, The Yorkshire Moors and the East Yorkshire Coast, and I am happy to travel (as I will do some other work there too) but will never ask you to travel a further distance than you would be if you traveled to Peterborough. Make sense? IF so, only apply if you are happy to travel the distance from where you are based to Peterborough. 

Model requirements:

- must be of slender build

- must be happy to work to implied topless. No nipples will be on show but must be happy to go braless. May be some slightly "sexier" poses potentially showing a bit of side boob but nothing more.

- basic make-up only, maybe dark eyeliner but nothing much else. Will discuss full requirements if we are potentially going to proceed. 

- hair colour needs to be a natural colour. The colour not an issue but nothing like bright green, pinks, reds etc. Must be able to style yourself. Nothing too "done" as it will not fit theme. Might require it to look a bit rough potentially. There will be no fair or make-up artist involved. Sorry!!! 

- ideally no tattoos on arms/legs. Small ones may not be an issue if they can be removed but clear skin ideal for this theme. I have no issues with tattoos (I‘ve got plenty), it's just heavy tattoos will not fit the theme. Remember, this is a fantasy realm

I like to be very matter of fact with my requirements. Please don't apply if you do not fit this. 

All clothing and props will be provided. Footwear is the only requirement for you to provide but will be discussed in the message.

Ok, so, the bit you have all been waiting for... the pay rate.

Please provide a quote for the following criteria:
- Length of shoot - I would expect the shoot to take no more than 2 hours depending on location and how far we have to walk to the shoot. However, quote for 3 hours when providing your expected remuneration for the shoot. You may be required to walk a little in the countryside to the exact location so want to make sure all is covered. 

- Travel expenses as if you were travelling to Peterborough from your location. Even if the distance is like a 4 hour drive as you are closer to one of the other locations rather than Peterborough, remember, I am happy to travel to you IF you fit a theme of one of the clans and I know that there is a location that would fit perfectly. This would allow me to decrease this cost and I would never ask you to drive further than the distance from your location to Peterborough. 

I have an exact max budget in mind per shoot. Please do not provide an hourly rate. Just hit me with a combined amount for the shooting length and then an amount for travel. 

If you quote me for three hours, and the whole shoot only takes 2 hours, you will still be getting paid the agreed amount. 
I may also provide you with the images once the book is released but this would be at my discretion and may contain promotional information so its your choice if you use the images. 

Hit me up if interested. Sorry, I know this is a bit of an essay but I like to put all my cards on the table so to get the right models for this job as its something that I will be very close to and the ideas are all in my head. 

Please also note that a basic model release will be required to be signed to allow me to use the images I choose as part of the book promotion and for use with the book. 

Mike R