CONTACT For BOOKINGS: 1infectious.angel(at)gmail.com

I'm an Army Vet turned model/photographer of Native American, Italian, Irish, and German ancestry based out of Kentucky in the U.S. and Bologna, Italy in Europe. I've enjoyed working alongside numerous Int'l Top Photographers like Ulf Scherling (DE), Rene Hoff (FR), and Karsten Skarbal, as well as phenomenal master airbrush artists like ArteKaos (IT-ranked 9th in the World) and Giorgio Uccellini (IT), body painter Lucie Brouillard (CAN), portrait artist Andy VanOverberghe (US), and fashion and music industry photographer, Bryan Smoak (US) to name a few. Current projects include a global Brand Ambassadorship with Unilever as an official AXE Angel.

I've exceptional experience in other professional venues like the renown World BodyPainting Festival, a prestigious international event held annually in beautiful Austria. The first of its kind, the festival has quickly become the 'Mecca of Bodypainting', drawing THE best artists, stylists, musicians and various performers from around the globe, as well as hundreds of thousands of visitors. In 2009, I was chosen by the Canadian artist Lucie Brouillard to be the face of her piece entitled, "Bird of Paradise". Broadcasting LIVE from main stage Seeboden via Eurostat satellite to more than 40 million viewers in over 40 countries, her exquisite design placed 1st World Champion in the Sponge and Brush category. I enjoy many wonderful collaborations with other artists lending Muse inspiration in a variety of works from rock and alternative music, to canvas and sculpture currently exhibited in art galleries, including several magazine and book publications, and other venues. One such collaboration began in 2008 and continues to this day where I am the resident 'Muse' at Kaos Studios Italia in Bologna, Italy; a proud partnership that's also resulted in being predominantly featured in the pages of "ArteKaos: Airbrush & Art", vol. 1, Arte Contemporanea, Emozioni di Alessandro Rinaldi", and as the book's Cover Model in a portrait aptly titled, "The Muse".

As a photographer, I specialize in architectural, abstract, and travel genres though all forms of photography piques my interest. To date, a number of my own photographic works under the moniker '10th Muse Photography' has garnered special peer accolades and are prominently featured in several industry portals & galleries worldwide.

IMPORTANT points how I handle my profession:
☆PLEASE R E A D ! ☆ Because I will assume you have.

MISC: I have 6 well placed tattoos meaning they can be HIDDEN or NOT depending on pose. NO body piercings. NO FAKE nails/hair/boobs/lips/or butt implants! What You See Is What You Get!! I arrive to set in full makeup and well-manicured nails in a nude color (unless we've discussed otherwise prior to shoot), ready to work.

WILLING TO POSE FOR:
- artistic/fashion/implied/selective artistic nudes
- lingerie/swimsuit
- Selective Fetish
- beauty/creative makeup/hair
- some glamour
- abandoned locations
- lots more - what do you have in mind?

CONTACT & BOOKING: I ask the following be provided w/*FULL* project details otherwise, I will NOT reply:
1. Details of shoot/concepts.
2. Length + location of a shoot.
3. Link to your website/portfolio or other special works+REFERENCES. (I will VET)
4. If H/MUA and/or wardrobe is provided.
5. PAYMENT/COMPENSATION

SUBMISSIONS & PM's: If you message me with a "Hey! I'm going to be in your area on such and such date, let's shoot!" and that's it...know, I'm not going to respond. I, like you, have a very BUSY life and cannot just drop everything out-of-the-blue, meeting up with strangers. I'M MARRIED! A MOTHER FIRST & FOREMOST...AN ARTIST FOREVER...AND A MODEL/STYLIST and Photographer...I am NOT HERE FOR DATES/PORN/OR "ESCORT" WORK, SO DON'T ASK!! DISRESPECT ME AND YOU WILL BE BLOCKED. IF YOU SEND VULGAR PROPOSALS or GENERALLY ACT LIKE AN ASS YOU'LL QUICKLY FIND YOURSELF ALSO REPORTED TO MODS, SO PLAY NICE ☆ SUBMISSIONS WILL ONLY BE RESPONDED TO IF OF PROFESSIONAL NATURE and again, CONTAIN *FULL* PROJECT DETAILS with contact references. TIME IS VERY VALUABLE and I DON'T LIKE WASTING IT FIELDING THROUGH THE LESS THAN GENUINE. IF YOU CANNOT PROVIDE STANDARD INDUSTRY INFO, THEN OUR COMMUNICATION ENDS AT HELLO. Simple as that.

FLAKING: I don't like it and I DON'T DO IT! I'm very serious about maintaining a sterling reputation. My commitment is guaranteed as soon as we set a date. SHOULD something arise and plans change - have the basic courtesy to call/text/email me letting me know asap.

RATES/DEPOSITS/CANCELLATION POLICY:
PAID ASSIGNMENTS ONLY unless offering TARES/complete DREAM TEAM Shoot! Rates available upon request and are VERY reasonable therefore NON-NEGOTIABLE. I require a $150.00 DEPOSIT via PayPal OR CASH *at the time of booking*. I don't accept any other form of payment, so please don't ask. Dates are NOT locked until FULL deposit is received. CANCELLATION less than 7 days = 50% of our agreed Terms. Cancellation within 48 hours = 100% of our agreed; NO exceptions!! If you book a shoot with me, you are agreeing to & LEGALLY CONTRACTING for PAID work! As a consummate professional, that attitude has afforded me 10+ yrs working at the professional level + many, on-going collaborations. This is NOT a hobby nor a springboard into something else. Thanks for your respect & understanding! Signed Releases: A signed release (provided by you) will be emailed to you AFTER I've received an agreed number of images from each look achieved on set. Due to a couple unscrupulous wolves, I've learned that spoken words hold very little value these days and I will NOT work with you unless you can adhere to basic ETHICS.

NUDES: I do NOT shoot explicit nudes, however *tastefully* executed or IMPLIED is fine. I will on occasion do *very selective* Fine Art projects w/the RIGHT photographer. I simply will not do spread leg poses, so DON'T even ask! For these bookings, I will also require an ADDENDUM to our CONTRACT specifically stating that you understand such shots and poses will not be taken nor used.

BOUNDARIES: I firmly belief that a professional rapport is essential to any collaboration but so is a personal one. Upfront: I view what WE do as ARTISTIC expression first and foremost and feeding off each others creative energy is VITAL to producing powerful imagery. Remember, I work BOTH sides of the LENS. I'm the nicest person you'll ever meet (so cliche but true), open, attentive, laid-back with a wicked sense-of-humor. However---DON'T EVER mistake my nicety for stupidity! I put 110% of myself into this and developing a genuine, professional rapport with everyone I work with. That's just the way I was raised. I do not care for DIVA's in front of or behind the camera. Side Note: Any attempts to get 'handsy' won't end well I assure you. I'm not here for ANYTHING other than straight legit WORK!! I won't waste my time on anyone who can't maintain a semblance of common decency.

DIRECTION: I do not mind you applying direction during shoots. In fact, I prefer this and feel that works best for a symbiotic outcome. But again---DO NOT think that gives you carte blanche to get hands-y!

TRAVEL: I speak 3 languages: ENGLISH, GERMAN, and ITALIAN and have a well-used Passport + an Int'l DL. I am ALWAYS willing to travel providing either my reasonable FULL DAY RATE is covered -OR- an exchange of flights, lodging+transportation, with a minimum of 2 hours booked at my normal rate. I'm not looking for 5 star accommodations, any cheap hotel is fine as long as it is clean & safe!

BE ADVISED---I do research ALL offers, persons, websites, and contacts for legitimacy & safety. I don't respond to unprofessional modes of contact/requests/or vulgarity in ANY communication. Nor do I respond to weirdo request for FETISH work! I've ZERO TOLERANCE for GWC's and nefarious intentions so proceed down that avenue at your own peril!!

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REGARDING TF: I don't do TF unless you're a ☆ROCKSTAR☆ with a killer port or a dedicated team to make it happen, a reputable magazines, are guaranteeing publication, OR for TARES!! Sorry, but we can make pretty pictures all day, unfortunately that doesn't pay the bills.

AMATEURS: I WILL shoot with EXCEPTIONAL new talent so long as you have a style that appeals to me or can up my port with something new/lacking. Because I'm hella cool like this---I'll even help with lighting, carpool, bring my own wardrobe, and do my own styling/HMUA, etc. so we can keep costs at a minimum. ;-D
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☆｡•*•¸★ For News, Behind-the-Scenes/Video/Exclusives from Shoots/Gigs ★ ｡•*•¸☆
(with exclusive video/pix from my ridiculously, awesome professional and personal life), feel free to visit my website at www.tammyrinaldi.com or feel free to follow me on any of my social media platforms updated as time/mood/moon cycles allow :)

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A SELECT LISTING OF INTERVIEWS/FEATURES/VIDEO/OTHER PUBLICATION:
Monument Rocks Photo Shoot BTS - Fashion - Editorial | 2015
Fixe Magazine | May 2013
Emergence Magazine | 2012
Special Guest Contributor, Snap Matter Magazine | 2011
Featured Model, Snap Matter Magazine | 2011
Published in the Italian Artbook, "ArteKaos: Arte Contemporanea" Vol. I | 2010
Foto Feature, Votre-Charme: l'art d'aimer le corps, 2010
World Bodypainting Festival website & CD Video | Austria 2009
Feature with Ferenc Ecseki | 2009

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