Book NOW to give a photoshoot as a Christmas gift!

No “say cheese!”
No performance anxiety.
No uncomfortable smiles.
No ‘fixing’ you in Photoshop.
No bright white backgrounds.

A range of props to play with.
A wardrobe of clothes to try on.
A make-up artist, if you’d like one.
A chilled out, easy-going atmosphere.
A shoot in the studio or in your own home.

A portraiture shoot – whether laid-back and natural, striking and colourful, classic black and white, a more boudoir-style or even a horror shoot (seriously, they’re awesome fun!) – makes a perfect gift for someone you love. As an open-minded and experienced female photographer, I’m happy to work with individuals and couples so whatever floats your boat will make a fabulous photo, whether its you and your other half having a pillow-fight or a close-up of your gorgeous face.

Prior to any shoot, I like to have a chat on the phone or by email to begin the process of working with the client to create the pictures they desire. I believe that people are beautiful as they are and while it’s understandable for a client to want a scar, a spot or a couple of little lines removed, I would never dream of airbrushing anyone into a fake plastic version of themselves. A RockstarVanity photo shoot is always a fun and comfortable experience resulting in you being, well, you!

If you would like to give a portraiture shoot to someone as a Christmas gift, I would be happy to provide you with a personalised gift certificate. Portraiture shoots start at £125 and last approximately an hour. For longer shoots, inclusion of numerous concepts and HOME shoots for clients outside of Edinburgh (my studio is in Edinburgh city centre but some of my equipment is portable for home shoots), prices will be higher.  A make-up artist can be arranged too, although this isn’t included in the shoot price. Please get in touch for a quote before booking!

Finished, fully processed, images (a print-resolution set AND a smaller set, perfect to use online or send by email) will be provided on a CD within two weeks of the shoot. I can recommend a print service which I have had only positive experiences with or am happy to handle printing for a small admin fee.

BOOK NOW FOR A SHOOT IN JANUARY OR FEBRUARY!

You can view a selection of my work at RockstarVanity.com

If you would like a reference feel free to request contact details for previous clients.

For further information or to book a shoot, you are welcome to contact me by email at Tanya@RockstarVanity.com or by phone on 07737 549 774.

CASTING CALL for female models (19+) in or near Edinburgh to shoot alt glam photo sets for Zivity.com

This is copy-pasta’d from my ModelMayhem Casting Call. If you would prefer to read and respond to it on MM, go HERE.

Before you read any further, this Casting Call will only be relevant to you if you are…
FEMALE, OVER 19, LIVING IN OR CLOSE TO EDINBURGH AND HAPPY TO POSE FOR AWESOME YUMMY ALT GLAM PHOTOS IN THE STYLE OF THE OTHER IMAGES ON ZIVITY.COM

I am currently planning to book shoots for content to submit to Zivity.com, starting to book early January 2010 when my back injury heals. This is the ONLY TF* that I am currently considering. I would like to connect with female models (19+) in or around Edinburgh to shoot photo sets for the site (and their portfolio and for use online). People thinking of signing up would be fab, but people who are ALREADY on the site would be even better!

Initially THIS IS TF* but Zivity’s FAQ explains that models and photographers earn royalties via the site’s voting system. I’m not under the impression that there are fortunes to be made here, but it’s a fun way to inspire creativity and get some exposure in a new field. As a member, I have invitations to send to models who would like to join. Models can have an extension of the initial free trial period by emailing Zivity with their username and portfolio link/headshot and once your first set goes live, you’re there for free forever (which is fab).

*** I don’t run Zivity or have anything official to do with the site – I am simply grabbing some info to post here so that I don’t end up answering the same questions a hundred times ***

Before replying, please visit Zivity.com, have a look around, get an idea of what the place is all about and take your time to think about whether or not you want to join. Obviously it’s better if both photographer AND model(s) are enthusiastic about the site and if you’re already working on establishing, building and maintaining an online fanbase, Zivity.com is another place to meet potential fans/followers/admirers.

If this isn’t your thing, no worries…just don’t reply

Ideally I would like to shoot studio sets in my studio on the south side of Edinburgh’s city centre and as this isn’t a paying gig right now I can’t afford to cover travel costs. If you aren’t able to easily and cheaply get to Edinburgh, please don’t contact me asking for travel money or saying that you live in London/Brighton/Australia but can come to Scotland.

If you’d like to reply, please email me at Tanya@RockstarVanity.com

Preview of yummy Zivity sets with Morrigan666

Zivity is a site full of hot awesome. If you aren’t on it, you are seriously missing out.

Intrigued yet? As those of you who know me well will know, I spend a lot of time on the net, choose my online haunts carefully and make sure to be genuinely dedicated to and active on any sites I get involved with. I joined Zivity recently and have two photo sets already on show and two waiting to be published. One of the coolest things about the site is that members can vote for photo sets – members get free votes with their subscription and can also purchase additional votes. These votes actually earn money for the models and photographers. Yay! On Zivity, you can see photo sets of the more gorgeous girls shot by the most kick-ass photographers. Don’t be mistaken – this is NOT porn or cheesy sleazy, not by any stretch of the imagination.

Zivity’s goal is promoting female beauty, to allow each woman to shine and be glamorous.

These two photo sets will be open for public viewing for THIS WEEKEND ONLY! After that, you’ll have to sign up and join in the fun to see my Zivity pics. You can access both of the photo sets from my profile page HERE.

Disco Neko
Wearing super-cute pink kitty ears and bathed in vibrant colourful light, Morrigan666 strips from a corset and tutu down to nothing but a cheeky smile (and and awesome tattoo!).

The White Room
Soft and pale with a minimalist setting, Morrigan666 is delightfully graceful as she poses and twirls, allowing for elegant and whimsical mid-motion captures.

Want to see more? The images here are uber-careful-work-safe previews of my recently published sets, with model Morrigan666, so you can get an idea of the style of the photo sets without having to shield the screen should your boss wander by. The photos that you can see on Zivity as a non-logged-in viewer are a little bit less work-safe (depending on where you work…hehe!) but if you join the site you’ll be able to see ALL the photos. Even the super-sexy ones. Which I KNOW you want to see.

What are you waiting for? Come and hang out with me at Zivity!

A warning shot in the bathroom mirror

Self-portrait.

Also posted on: AltDiva, deviantART, Flickr, LiveJournal and MySpace
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and you, you bitch
with your prison guard keys
you followed me home
and you spat demands
in my face

stop! fall! lie! (lie)
silent. still. (still)
breaktheunfuckingbreakable

so i shot myself
in the head
in the heart
in the mirror

lips worn pale
drinking your poison
the taste of us both
on a sliver of ice

in the head
in the heart
in the mirror

and all i can think is
i am so out of focus
i am so out of focus

phantasm

Self-portrait.

Also posted on: Flickr, deviantART, AltDiva and LiveJournal
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seventeen, i was
seventeen, when i met you
seventeen times you
broke my heart

seventeen stab wounds
seventeen, a prime number
perfect conclusion
seventeen

seventeen years since
i tried to leave here, but you
nailed me down with knives
and bled me

seventeen dreams each
night, then i wake up always
and forever, still
seventeen

In case anyone has had a common sense bypass, the blood and gore effects in this are created with MAKE-UP and are NOT REAL. Obviously. If you want to make your own gory face, the materials used here are:

Texture on and around lips: Make-up International Liquid Latex
Nosebleed and blood on mouth and cheek: Kryolan Fresh Scratch Blood Effect
Skin tone and shading: Ben Nye Death Wheel
Blood in eye: Kryolan Eye Blood

Smug Cat

Pablo the kitty.

Also posted on: deviantART, Flickr, MySpace, LiveJournal and AltDiva
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Eyes like glass mistakes

You talked me to sleep last night
I hadn’t felt that sad in years
Your eyes like glass mistakes
They moved me close to tears
You speak those favourite fables
Which I am yet to live
And casually confirm my fears
That I’ve got nothing to give

I take it back, all of it
Those names I called myself
The heros of my childhood
Like hardbacks on the shelf
I take it back, those promises

I wish I could say I’ve clung to time like gold
But as you said goodbye, I almost died

- from Nothing To Give by White Lies

Self-portrait.
Also posted on: Flickr, deviantART and LiveJournal
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