All models must be 18 or older!

At the center of all artwork is the "subject" and the human form is one of my interests. Without models I could not create my vision. Most of the individuals who work with me are not professional models, but are of a discerning eye and appreciate my work. They model for me because of the interest they have in my work and in documenting where they are in life at the present time.

In return for their modeling, the model will receive 6 high quality, ready for framing, black and white 10x10 silver gelatin prints from the shoot. One of these will be of the model’s choosing, the others will be the images that I consider to be the strongest works from the session. There will be no charge for these prints, the film, the development costs or my time. In return for these prints the model will sign a MODEL RELEASE that allows Raymond Ellstad to exhibit these pictures, sell them and publish them. (a signed model release along with a photo ID is required for all shoots).

If you are concerned about usage, please take a quick browse through the images in my Figure Studies Gallery and you will be reassured that not only are they quality portraits of which the models are proud to own copies, they are also clearly works of art.

A list of my personal references is available upon request.

Your session will take place in a professional and non threatening environment and my wife will be present in the studio during the shoot.

I work with individuals or couples and I do not have a body "style" preference, but comfort with one's body and an interest in my work is paramount.

My studio is located in Cardiff by the Sea, California. If you are not living in the greater metropolitan area of San Diego, but will be in the neighborhood, send me an E-mail and I will try to work something out. If you are interested in modeling for me, or have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

If you think you might be interested in doing a shoot, e-mail a few recent photos of yourself (in JPEG format) along with your stats, modeling interests, (please include a telephone number where you can be reached) your age (you must be at least 18), and location (City/State) to: Raymond Ellstad at Dancing_Brush@hotmail.com

If you would like to have fine art figure studies of yourself or significant other, but do not want other people to see them, please so indicate and please e-mail Raymond at Dancing_Brush@hotmail.com concerning session and print price structure.

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