Helen Saunders

Thank you for visiting my portfolio; please feel free to browse my albums to see more images, and read on to learn more about me.

I am a full time photographic and artist's model, posing in front of the camera as well as for life drawing, sculpture and portraiture; I'm also an actor and a supporting artist in the film industry. 

I have a strong confident style that can be transformed into soft and vulnerable at the drop of a hat. I am relaxed and easy going, full of energy and enthusiasm with a great sense of humour; I’m reliable and considerate and I have a full set of positive references. I pride myself on my creativity, resourcefulness and patience and I do my utmost to ensure any shoot I do is the best it can be.

I have a particular passion for athletic art nude and am also a very experienced underwater model. I have a good core strength and a reasonable level of flexibility; in 2016 (at the age of 50) I competed as a fitness model and bikini athlete, and whilst I no longer train I’ve retained a defined muscular physique maintained through playing sport and my work as an artist's model.

My hair is naturally grey and tumbles elegantly, giving my images a unique and striking look. I have pierced ears but no other piercings, no tattoos, and no false nails. I haven't undergone any cosmetic procedures and am revelling in growing older naturally and gracefully; I have no need or desire to hide the age I am, and I truly believe that age adds an air of calmness and serenity as well as displaying visible character. I own a wide selection of clothing, accessories and footwear and I take care in choosing the appropriate outfits for each shoot. I can do my own make up and hair, and whilst I favour a natural approach to beauty, I am comfortable adopting a more stylised look when necessary for a specific shoot.

In April 2024 I underwent major abdominal surgery and wear my scars proudly, as they are an essential part of me and the reason I’m still alive.

I can shoot fashion or lifestyle from my home, which is spacious with plenty of natural light. I live on the very edge of a local common and there are several stunning local woodlands a short walk away which are also perfect for fashion/lifestyle; I can also suggest a list of interesting and varied outdoor locations near Tunbridge Wells. If you're willing to walk and explore then I can take you to some more remote locations which serve as a striking backdrop for art nude imagery.

My rates are £40 an hour as a photographic model, and £25 an hour as an artist's model, minimum two hour booking. I'm happy to negotiate a package for half day or day rates to suit your budget, so please get in touch

 

Further examples of my photographic work, as well as pictures of artworks and sculptures created from my artist's modelling poses can be found on my Instagram page (helensaundersmodelling), or on my website (helensaunders.co.uk).

 

I work closely with my husband Luke Clampitt, and we can be booked as a duo for art nude and lifestyle shoots; examples of our work can be found in the athletic art nude duo and couple shoots albums.

 

I look forward to discussing any creative ideas you have; please check my levels, and if in doubt simply ask and we can look through the concept you have in mind and see if our styles are compatible.

 

PUBLICATIONS:

* King Kong Magazine http://www.kingkongmagazine.com/fashion/helen-the-great-saunders/

* H&E Naturist Magazine, December 2017

* 26 & Beyond Model Magazine, Issue #21

* Femme Rebelle Magazine, September 2018, Book 1

* Elusive Dreams Magazine, Edition 9.1

* Bellissima Bridal Magazine, Issue #44

* Through the Lens Magazine, Issue #4 The Black & White Edition

* Conjure Magazine, Issue #1

* Teal Magazine, Boudoir Edition

* Through the Lens, Summer Edition

* Female Gaze Magazine, Issue #1

* Teal Magazine, Pink Edition

* Teal Magazine, Couples Edition

* Teal Magazine, Green Edition

* Top Posters, February 2021 Nude #168

* Photography and More, Vintage & Retro Edition

* H&E Naturist Magazine, December 2021

* H&E Magazine, March 2022

* Drawers Off, Episode #2, Channel 4, 31st May 2022

* H&E Naturist Magazine, July 2022

* Prestige Magazine, September 2022 Monochrome Edition 

* Prestige Magazine, September 2022 Black Edition 

* H&E Naturist Magazine, November 2022 

* Bunny Cult Magazine, April 2023 Issue #06

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