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~~~Helen Diaz~~~

International, published, British Model/Singer-Songwriter based in England.

Instagram: HelenDiazOfficial

For a few singing demos, Youtube: HelenDiazOfficial

ICELANDIC VILLA- A truly luxurious Photographic Expedition

If you would like to be a guest on the next trip in Winter 2019 please contact me to be added to the guest list!

Photo album of past events may be found here!

~About me~

Thank You so much for dropping by!

Music, modelling and songwriting are my true passions in life- I started singing/songwriting at 12 years of age, heavily influenced by artists such as; Kate Bush, David Bowie, Tracey Chapman and Cyndi Lauper, writing over 200 songs to date (lyrics/vocals).

I really love the freedom of expression and creativity that modelling brings, using your body as a living canvas. I come from a family of photographers, artists and musicians and creative blood runs through my veins!

I love globetrotting and have been very blessed to have modelled worldwide. I have toured/visited; Australia, Indonesia, USA, Greenland, Iceland, The Netherlands, France, Belgium, Austria, Greece and Spain.

I have modelled nude on an Iceberg at Jokulsarlonglaciers in Iceland amongst freezing Waterfalls at Bruarfoss waterfall, at the Eqi glacier in Greenland, on Palm Beach in Australia and at the Munduk Moding Plantation in Bali!

As a person I would describe myself as very down to earth, patient, kind and fun to work with. I enjoy making people smile (and laugh!) 

I believe that laughter is the secret to any success - and I aim to bring this to every single shoot!

I am very happy to work with anyone of ANY experience, from the complete beginner to professional, I will never discriminate on the basis of experience.

I greatly enjoy working with beginners and intermediates for their infectious enthusiasm and professionals for their stunning photographic results- its a lovely mixture and I wouldn't be without the other! Lets create memorable images to be proud of!   

~Iceland Photographic Expeditions; the mystical land of Fire and Ice!~

Iceland is my spiritual homeland! Over the past 4 years I have organised various luxury photographic trips here for fellow enthusiasts and I know the country very well with many pre scouted locations in my repertoire. Here is a photograph from a recent trip with very minimum editing, if any!

When you have such an intensely beautiful backdrop set in the mystical Icelandic volcanic landscape it really is easy to achieve award winning photographs at the click of a button! I thrive in the colder climates and I love the absolute raw, grounding force of nature that Iceland brings, along with an unpredictable scattering of Fire, Ice and Snow! Every day is a new challenge and a photograph extremely hard to replicate with the forever changing weather and landscape.

If you would like to be a guest on future events please get in touch! There are Summer and Winter packages available. I am currently taking bookings for 2019!

~Commercial & Artistic work ~

Below is some of my recent work for American Author: Michael Anderle, one of the top 100 selling Authors on Amazon!

Book covers featured in "The Kurtherian Gambit series" which has received rave reviews. I represent the main character "Bethany Anne".

Photography and Digital Artistry below by the super talented: Andrew Dobell. Order your copy here! If you would like a signed copy or canvas please get in touch for details!  The new fan edition may be found here. 



I love Art! Artists please do get in touch, I would love to hear from you! If you need a natural art nude model, I am here!

I come from a very artistic background and LOVE to work with artists, of any experience. Most of my work is in photographic modelling (in film and digital photography).  I particularly enjoy being a photographic model for; paintings, sketches, sculptures and body paint. 

I am free of tattoos and cosmetic surgery and all of my stats are up to date. I have worked with many award winning Artists, including; Stuart Luke Gatherer and Pete Davies (who was recently commissioned to paint Twiggy) and I am very happy for my body to be used as your canvas!

I can recommend a fantastic Body paint artist/MUA near me also if needed. Two I highly recommend are; Alley at Pozers studio in Swindon and Lorraine 

~Charity work~

Over £10,000 raised for charity from my photography events to date!

If you would like to support me in this journey and join forces together, please get in touch for future events!

I am a very proud Patron of: The Moggery (Animal rescue centre based in Bristol) and Cheltenham Animal Charity.

I am a residential model for the AMAZING HACIENDA Studio in LONDON (founder: Sean Carroll) which donates 100% of its studio profits to charity.

I also support; St Peters Hospice who cared for my late father, Dorothy House Hospice and The Children's Hospice.

I regularly raise money for these fantastic charities whenever I can through my studio days and event. FULL receipts for charitable donations are always given and can be traced back to the charity for peace of mind. 

If you have any charity events you would like me to attend please get in touch, as I love to help where I can (Please note that I will need to see receipts of all charity contributions for events).

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I have been very fortunate to have worked for various multi award winning photographers such as; Faye and Trevor Yerbury, Damien Lovegrove, Banbury Photography, Julian M Kilsby and have been published many times. Please click here for some examples of my published work.

Credits; Dead Lotus Couture, Julian M Kilsby and Natalie Wood MUA

Credits;  Billboard for HEM Meubel, photograph by:  Roelf Rozema.   Front Cover for Amateur Photography Magazine. "Hollywood Portraits Remastered" Photography by the talented: Damien Lovegrove. Front cover by Jim Paterson for Practical Photoshop Magazine.

~Rates and booking~

£50ph (minimum of 2 hours preferred)

£180 per half a day (4 hours)

£300 per full day (8 hours with a break for lunch)

(~Plus reasonable travel expenses where applicable~)

*These rates may be slightly higher if I am on tour or abroad to go towards covering my overall expenses.

Studio days are generally charged at my hourly rate (£50ph, £400 per day). This is based on a 9 hour day (8 hours shooting, one hour of lunch)

I often offer discounts if booked in block sessions (4 hours or more. This is generally offered for local shoots where travel/accommodation is not needed). 

Group shoots & Workshops vary depending on the number of attendees and the advertised cost per person for each event. I usually prefer to split profits with the studio owner for such events.

I am always happy to hear from Students, Artists and those with disabilities. I try my very best to accommodate budgets where possible, so please do get in touch - I am very approachable.

I am registered self employed and I am happy to give receipts.

Please contact me separately for commercial work and work abroad as rates will differ and depend on the project which will need to be discussed.

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~The Diaz Package~

On photoshoots together can expect;

~A professional model; specialising in genres; Fashion, Portrait/Beauty, Hollywood Glamour and Art nude

~Hair/Makeup: I travel with a full Makeup kit and I am very experienced with applying makeup to a very good standard. I take great pride in using professional, high quality studio makeup on photo shoots where a MUA is not present. I also greatly welcome the opportunity to work with MUAS and Hair Stylists- they are a godsend! 

~Wardrobe/Styling: I travel with an extensive wardrobe and often have many bespoke and designer/loaned items available to use. I am happy to take special requests where possible. I am sponsored by local designers Scarlet-Etoile and Hallowed Latex and with notice may request to borrow garments. 

I have many bespoke, unique garments and costumes in my collection that I can bring with me, loaned to me by local designers throughout the year. I especially love  the 1920s-1940s eras and have many replica dresses and original accessories in my own personal collection including; skull caps, jewellery, stunning corsets, under busts, pasties and nipple tassels and various latex.

I currently have amazing designs loaned to me by these very talented designers;

Kiku Boutique

Powdered and Waisted Corsetry

Valkyrie Corsets

Hebi Corsets

I also own a unique warrior cosplay piece by the amazing designer John Davis (Designer name: Wizard of Foaminess)

All of these I offer as a complete package when booking me for a photoshoot, workshop or event (Please make sure to request these in advance, there is no fee for this).

~Travel is included for local shoots (I drive- A parking/permit is needed if applicable)

~Home Shoots: I have a beautiful, spacious large home to work from in Wiltshire. I regularly host Workshops and Events here and can offer very comfortable accommodation for touring models or photographers (for full day shoots and travelling from a distance) We are only 3 miles from the nearest train station.

There is easy parking and we also have good quality photographic lighting available and fast WIFI. Refreshments are always included and lunch is offered if a full day is booked! (Please note that we do not hire our home out commercially; we are not a studio).

If I am booked from my home you get the use of my exclusive Walk in Wardrobe (an entire room!) which is packed to the ceiling!

I am the official In-House model for Pozers Studio! A studio based in SWINDON, run by my lovely friend Alley Stallard and which I can highly recommend.

Pozers is one of the very few studios in the UK which offers the complete package; A fantastic studio with two photography rooms and great lighting equipment, Hair, Makeup, Wardrobe, Styling, Many bespoke/handmade garments, Photography, Lighting Tutorials, Workshops and many more services!

Pozers is my Number 1 local studio to use and I regularly organise studio days and workshops here. If you don't have any references or experience to your name and you would love to work in a real home from home environment, it is a fantastic place to start :)

~Terms of booking~ 

-I do not undertake ANY adult work of ANY nature and never have in my career. I do not model for adult websites or content and never have.

If you have a brand or product you would like me to represent, you can be assured of this and I am happy to sign a release.

-I will not wear or model animal furs, vintage or non vintage.  Faux Fur (Fake fur) is welcome. Plus, have you seen what I have grown myself?! :P >>>>This is the only fur I wear! :)

-I model Fashion and Art Nude for still photography. 

 -Tours away from home & Abroad;  I kindly ask for a 50% deposit to secure a booking on tour a month prior to the start of my tour. This deposit just covers my basic running costs of the trip and ensures that the tour can be scheduled. If a shoot is cancelled 2 weeks before a tour booking (14 days) I will need the full fee agreed as I will already have budgeted for the tour and have booked accommodation, venues and travel in advance.

I may also have a studio day(s) or a venue booked on a tour which I cannot cancel as I have a contract with the studio or venue to attend that day (and pay for as I don't like to people down). 

The more notice I am given, the more likely I can try to fill the cancellation through the castings section, although this is not guaranteed.

-Workshops/Events; 100% of the Workshop/Event fee must be paid 2 weeks prior to the event so that all creatives involved (Designer, MUA) and the Studio/Venue can be paid in advance.

-Studios Days; I kindly ask for a 50% deposit to secure a booking on 2 weeks prior to my studio day. In the event of a late cancellation I aim to cover half of the venues fee so that they also don't miss out on the booking and their basic running costs are met.

-Photographic Trips & Expeditions; An initial deposit is needed to secure your place on the trip. 100% of the trip must be paid for 1 month prior to take off (unless agreed otherwise) so that the Accommodation and Car hire can be settled in full for the group. We are very happy to work around different budgets.

-Home Shoots/local shoots: A 50% deposit is kindly asked to secure a shoot 2 weeks prior to the shoot date. For home shoot cancellations a weeks notice (7 days) is needed unless I can fill the booking. 

Deposits are non refundable, however I am very kind and approachable- and happy to reschedule on compassionate grounds wherever possible. I will always aim to try to reschedule, although cannot always do this if I am on tour. If the shoot is cancelled for any reason on my behalf (extremely rare) I will of course refund this deposit in full or aim to reschedule if possible.

-Why ask for deposits? I am registered as Self Employed. This is my sole income so cancellations do affect me; I ask anyone who books me to please respect this and I am very happy to give receipts. 

Likewise, I would only cancel in an emergency and I would offer to reimburse any reasonable costs or to find a suitable model to cover my assignment.  Over the years I have built up a solid reputation (over 1150 references here alone) and pride myself on being honest and reliable. If in any doubt please contact my references here.

Any questions please ask, as I respect that everyone works differently. These are not set in stone, but these are my preferences.

-Regular breaks on shoots are vital for comfort and a really productive shoot- I work hard but I am not a machine! (Although some would disagree! :) ) 

-If you would like Yoga poses for the shoot, I will need to warm up my muscles beforehand (It usually take around 15 minutes to do a series of stretches- you are welcome to join me in a yoga session! I'm happy to give you a quick lesson! :) )

-I will need a warm studio for all shoots so that muscles are warm and there is less risk of strains or injuries if modelling Yoga and more strenuous poses.

I only have one main rule in modelling which is this: If I can't show my mother the photo, I know I am doing something very wrong! :)

I will presume you have read these terms and my notes on making the booking. 

Please read my references - More references may be found here.

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Leading up to a shoot:-

I pride myself on being extremely reliable and if a shoot is *confirmed* here, you can be assured I will be there.

Please use the diary booking system on Purpleport to confirm a shoot. My diary here is only a reflection of my bookings on this website, it is not my full availability which is why it is hidden to avoid confusion! :) I keep all main communication via Purpleport. I do make the odd telephone call but this is very time consuming for me (plus I will have the tendency to chat LOADS!), so its best to contact me online where possible with your full requirements. 

Due to being on the road very often and travelling, I aim to leave references within 4 weeks of the shoot taking place - I will always leave you a reference as a final thank you for a great shoot! I undertake all of my admin through social media myself which can take time. If I have missed you, its not purposely, please get in touch with a gentle reminder.

I always email the evening before the shoot and I will text or email you on the day of the shoot when I am leaving for peace of mind and to keep you updated of my journey.

I won't let you down, I have never had a "no show" or a "late cancellation". I pride myself on my reliability. 1000 plus references will back that up!

I really hope to work with you soon!

Helen Diaz x

I would like to take this opportunity to say a MASSIVE thank you to everyone that I have worked with so far in my career and met along the way! Thank you so much for your support and friendship! I am really proud to have recently celebrated my big 1000th reference here on Purpleport!  

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ICELAND

WARDROBE

Bodypaint Art!

Old Hollywood

~For Sale~

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