Merlyn

My name is Sarah and I work full time for the emergency services. I have 2 horses and 6 cats, yes I'm one of those crazy cat ladies. I love being outdoors and active but my main sporty passion is attending regular pole dance and aerial hoop classes. 

I came to modelling fairly late in life, in my 30s, but it was something I'd always wanted to do. Sadly, due to some serious self confidence issues when I was younger never pursued it. After finally starting to do some work with a few photographers I ended up  takinh a break whilst having some extensive dental work done. So here I am at 42 wanting to try and pick up again from where I left off.

Because of my limited experience I do ask that photographers wishing to work with me are friendly and patient and understand I may need guidance still from time to time as I'm very much still learning.

I am keen to expand my portfolio and open to most genres and ideas up to boudoir and only once I've worked with you and if I feel comfortable potentially art nude (but all within reason due to restrictions imposed by my full time employment). I do not charge for my time as I feel it would be wrong to expect payment while I'm still learning, so offering myself on a TFP basis. (Although, I won't ever turn down a good cup of teaas an additional extra and can be bribed most successfully with lemon cheesecake!)

I have a selection of outfits/shoes/props for a variety of shoot styles and if given enough time happy to source items I don't have in preparation for a good shoot. I'm fairly proficient with doing my hair and make-up (something I'm looking into getting more training for to improve further) however, it is most appreciated when an MUA is booked by the photographer. This is something I'm happy to discuss with regards to where the cost lies. (I generally feel if I've approached you for a shoot it's my responsibility, if you've approached me it's yours, but as I say happy to discuss and split the cost also)

Shoots I am particularly keen to do next to add to my portfolio include the following (but this is not an exhaustive list so please throw other ideas at me)

Underwater shoot with chiffon dress

Milk bath shoot with flowers

Any kind of creative/colourful make up portrait shots

Black tape type shoot

Outdoor pole shoot with floaty fabric skirt/dress on a breezy day

Bridal/ball gown/parachute dress type shoots on location if anyone has an amazing dress that needs an outing

Shoot with my horses (or anyone else's) as I'll never say no to a nice photo with a horse!

Anyway, I think that's enough rambling. Please take a look at my port. I hope you like what I've done so far, please feel free to message me if you'd like to arrange a shoot (but be aware due to my work commitments I usually have to plan quite far in advance)

Thank you :-)

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