Ariel Taylor

*PLEASE NOTE: I am taking on limited modelling work this year due to demand in dance teaching. My 2022 is almost fully booked. Don't let this put you off contacting me for shoot ideas, but be aware I may take some time to reply. The best way to book in with me is giving me as much notice as possible!*

 

Welcome to my port :) Thanks for stopping by!

  

I am a very friendly and bubbly person! I have been modelling professionally for 2 years and do this full-time alongside dancing. I am incredibly passionate about my job and just love to work together with like-minded individuals to create unique images! I love exploring all types of modelling. I am bursting with different ideas to try, drop me a message if you have something you'd like to work on too!

I am currently living in Sheffield, but also have bases in Essex. I travel a lot with my dance work so no place is off limits!  

 

You can always expect from me 

 

Open and creative attitude. Always full of ideas. 

Bubbly and easy-going person. Naturally, a great sense of humour- I like to create a fun environment on shoot. 

100% professional, reliable, dedicated and hard working. Always 'on the ball'! 

Exceptional organisation and preparation.  

Versatile, flexible and suitable for all styles.

 

 

Dancing

 

I am a professional and experienced aerial dancer. I perform most weekends. I also compete and teach. I am a fully insured and qualified Pole Dance and Heels Instructor! I teach workshops internationally and often mix my dance tours in with modelling work.

 

My main dance styles are: Aerial Arts, Pole Dance, Heels/Sexy Dance, Ballet, Contemporary and Salsa. I train in all of these styles and have completed qualifications to a high level. PLEASE NOTE that I have trained ballet from a young age and continue to train. While I am proficient in this style to a high degree (including pointe work) I am not a professional ballerina.  

Check out some of my Dance Videos on Vimeo: https://[url removed]

 

My dance partner is available for duo shoots with me. We are experienced and advanced salsa dancers. We have also started to learn more ballroom and acro.  

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I own a floor to ceiling pole. This requires a safe and suitable space. I am also able to hire a freestanding x stage pole. I also have access to a pole dance studio where I teach for only £10ph. Please message me about pole specific photoshoots as there is a lot of information involved with this :)

 

Appearance

 

Pretty much what you see in my pictures! Long blonde balayage hair (brown roots fading into blonde tips). My eyes change between blue and green. NO TATOOS and don't plan on getting any! Pierced ears, I used to have my naval pierced (it's not there anymore, but there is still a tiny hole). Because of my dancing I usually have bruises, especially on my legs!

 

Levels

 

I work up to implied nude/hidden art nude. My portfolio provides good examples of what my levels are. If you need any clarification, don't hesitate to ask. I require all photographers that I work with at an implied nude level to sign a standard model release (I am happy to distribute this pre-shoot).

  

 

Rates

 

£90 2 hours

£170 for 4 hours

£300 for 8 hours 

 

I do ask for travel expenses to be paid at a small additional cost (accommodation costs will also need to be covered if necessary). I have my own car and willing to travel anywhere :) Studio day rates and small group shoots are at my hourly rate. I feel my rates are representative of the service I provide :) Enquire for commercial rates.

TF: I do not take on any TF work.

 

Mood Boards

 

Take a look at my mood boards on Pinterest to see the kinds of projects I would personally like to work on (or if you’re just stuck for ideas and need some inspiration!)

 

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Other things!

• My calendar does not reflect my availability- please message me for available dates! Note that I am only doing one tour a month (I would classify a tour as more than a 2 hour drive away).
• I am unfortunately coeliac :( This means that I cannot eat any gluten (wheat, rye and barley). I do not expect photographers to feed me at all, I usually bring my own food. But if I reject your kind offer of biscuits or cakes, this is why ;) 

• As mentioned previously, I have a model release form for us to sign on the day of our shoot. I am more than happy to send this to you before our shoot via email. The standard release covers both of our rights, including your rights to the images and scope of release (confirming and protecting my levels, allowing me to pose more freely) :)

• I expect my professional and personal boundaries to be respected at all times! Model safety is of the highest importance to me and should equally be your priority. Please do not touch me at any point during the shoot (even outside of covid). If my hair or clothing needs to be adjusted, I am perfectly capable of doing so, just tell me :)
• Cancellations: Stuff happens! But with plenty of notice, it's not a problem and we can rearrange :) If cancelling a tour booking 2 weeks or less before, the agreed fee must be paid. For regular bookings, 50% must be paid if the shoot is cancelled 2 weeks before, the full fee 1 week before. By booking a shoot with me you are agreeing to these terms.

 

Please contact me if you would like to book a shoot 

Thank you for taking the time to take a look at my portfolio!