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Model Mayhem #:
4211763
Last Activity:
Apr 09, 2026
Experience:
Very Experienced
Compensation:
Paid Assignments Only
Shoot Nudes:
Yes
Joined:
Sep 20, 2017
Age:
35
Height:
5' 5"
Weight:
121 lbs
Bust:
34"
Waist:
25"
Hips:
37"
Cup:
B
Dress:
20
Shoe:
5.5
Ethnicity:
Skin Color:
White
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About Me

Experienced tattooed model available for portrait, editorial, lingerie, artistic nude and Shibari work

With over a decade of experience in front of the lens, I offer more than just poses — I offer a full creative collaboration. As a professional tattooed model specializing in portrait, editorial, lingerie, and fine art nude photography, I bring an elevated, immersive experience to every shoot.

My modeling journey began in 2012 with fashion and editorial work, evolving over the years to embrace the full spectrum of artistic expression. From structured compositions to fluid, spontaneous movement, I understand how to shape a visual narrative with my body. My background in acting — including time with a Tokyo-based theater company and appearances in television and advertising — lends emotional depth and range to my presence, allowing me to embody concepts with authenticity and nuance.

I have also worked extensively with art schools and drawing classes, where stillness and subtlety are key, and where an understanding of form, tension, and light becomes second nature. My experience includes Shibari/rope art modeling, a discipline that requires not only physical and mental presence but also trust and a deep respect for visual storytelling.

My heavily tattooed body offers a singular aesthetic that brings boldness and contrast to classical or contemporary visuals. Clients and collaborators often comment on my upbeat energy, intuitive movement, and commitment to creating imagery that feels both powerful and timeless.

Whether you're looking to build a compelling editorial series or bring a fine art concept to life, I offer a distinctive presence shaped by experience, artistry, and a true passion for image-making.

📸 **10+ years modeling experience** – active since 2012 in fashion and fine art.
🎭 Background in **acting** (Tokyo theater company, TV & commercial work).
🖋️ **Unique tattooed aesthetic** – bold, elegant, and unmistakably original.
🪢 Skilled in **Shibari/rope art modeling** and **figure modeling** for drawing classes.
✨ Known for being upbeat, reliable, expressive, and easy to work with on set.
📍Based in Marseille/ Budapest – available to travel for the right projects.
🔗 Featured in Playboy
Explore more about my work and ethos in my Playboy Magazine interview:
https://www.playboy.fr/playmate-du-jour-mara-gelato/

For inquiries and bookings, feel free to get in touch — let’s create something unforgettable together.

Feel free to message me here or reach out via email for bookings and rates.

Minimum 2hours of booking

Contact: maragelato06@gmail.com

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"I had a photoshooting with Gelato in Budpapest. She was truly exceptional during the entire work! Her confident and professional demeanor made the entire session seamless and productive. Her ability to strike poses effortlessly, while staying completely in tune with the photographer's direction, was remarkable. Her focus and dedication to the shoot brought an incredible energy that greatly contributed to the success of the project. An absolute pleasure to work with!" Read less

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"Gelato is highly dedicated to the creative process. She easily chooses poses and exudes confidence in her ability. Gelato can be trusted to bring the right energy and expertise to make magical images with whomever she works with. She's all around awesome to work with I didn't even direct I was just clicking with out a care in the world which I appreciated so much." Read less

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"Mara / Gelato is an inspiration. Intellectual. Creative. Professional. Turned me onto Helmut Newton and Warhol. 100% Berlin. Great body art. Shooting session was transcendent. Looking forward to future collaborations." Read less

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"What a pleasure to work with Mara. She jumps easily and quickly from one pose to the next, making it easy to just continue shooting. While I have not yet managed to look through all the images we took, from what I have seen so far, very happy with the outcome." Read less

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"It was a very fruitful and fun shooting with awesome outcome. Mara did really add to the outcome with new ideas, a variety of poses and easy communication. Setup and preparation also were straightforward. A pleasure, definately recommended." Read less

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"Had the most wonderful shoot with Mara, last week in Berlin. Not only is she very beautiful and are her extensive tattoos both fascinating and extremely photo-genetic, Mara is also a lovely person and a true joy to work with. Highly recommended!" Read less

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"Mara is a very flexible model, ready to listen to your requirements and adapt her way of posing to what you need. I have been extremely happy to spend some time with her, searching for the images that would match her beauty and my own visual universe." Read less

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"I would highly recommend Mara. She was on time, easy to work with and happy to take direction and helpful. Steve Powell" Read less

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"What a delight it is working wih Mara. She moves beautifully with a great sense of shape and form. In 2 hours we got so many wonderful images. Highly recomended11" Read less

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"Mara is an absolute pleasure to work with. Very bubbly, chatty and her poses are to die for. Very natural in every pose she does and does not need much guidance at all. Very willing to try any concept. I hope to work with Mara again sometime in the future." Read less

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"Working with Mara was a delight. She is easy-going, relaxed and chilled. I almost missed the opportunity due to my busy schedule, but we managed to organise a late night shoot in the city. Though it wasn't a long shoot, we got lots of great images. That's the benefit of working with a professional model who knows what's she doing. I look forward to working with her again. Highly recommended." Read less

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"Mara is super talented and very easy going. She easily understood the brief and was happy to try any ideas I had. Her posing and calm attitude makes her a great model to shoot for amateurs and experienced photographers. I would love to shoot with her again in the future!" Read less

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"Mara is a friendly and very professional model. She arrived on time and posed well on her own as well as taking directions too, I highly recommend her as a model and look forward to working with her again in the future." Read less

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"I worked with Mara today and just had an amazing, easy, wonderful shoot. Mara is the complete professional and is so damn nice too. Mara needs no direction whatsoever, she changes poses and improvises instantly. Highly recommended to any photographer of any level, they will not only have a great shoot but will love working with this beautiful person." Read less

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"I did photoshoot with Mara twice and I just want to say she is one of the best models I ever worked with. Mara is reliable, professional and easy to work with. She could easily comprehend the photographer’s instructions and was able to do difficult poses. I strongly recommend working with Mara!" Read less

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"Mara is a very good model to work with. She is pleasant, prompt, and professional. Very easy to recommend." Read less

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"Mara was fun and engaging to work with - an excellent model, with a great personality and who sports a spectacular and harmonious set of tattoos. Highly recommended!" Read less

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"Mara is a very adept model with a vivacious and enthusiastic personality. Working with her is a joy. She is professional, punctual, proficient and adds her effervescence to your shoot. Her exquisite ink artwork adds to her masterly posing. I would highly recommend her without hesitation." Read less

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"I had a great time shooting with Mara Gelato. She is a very friendly, professional, talented, and a very motivated model. Communication was fluid and precise. Despite the difficulties with the dark, lightless day, Mara helped me try to solve the problem. Highly recommended." Read less

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"Mara is an extremely professional model, with whom it is a great pleasure to work. Accurate in communications, she is always proactive in trying to find the best solution for the success of the shooting, and she shows that she cares about the final result." Read less

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"Mara is a Fantastic model!!! :) Fun, easygoing, cheerful & beautiful! Her body is covered with art. She is very professional. To say it in one word, she is Amazing to work with! I hope to shoot again with her, Thank you Mara!" Read less

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"Mara Gelato is an incredible model, full of passion and energy. She makes any session unique and stunning. She is smart and very professional. Each time I had a chance to shoot with Mara Gelato, we were working in a relaxed and productive ambiance ! so way more than I expect from a model ;-) Her tattoos are really exceptional and will make your pictures totally different any other ink pictures." Read less

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"Mara is professional in her modelling activity and an up beat person, easy to work with. I did a portrait model session, and she was a model for a group class that I taught. I really recommend" Read less

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"Working with Mara was a lot of fun. She was professional, cheerful, and versatile. I remember the beautiful color of her eyes. Let me know when you come back to Tokyo. Let's have another photoshoot." Read less

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"Mara is a very nice model to work with. She is professional, versatile, fun and her tattoos are impressive. Planning the shoot was quick and straightforward. We had a great time taking pictures and chatting. I hope I'll be able to work again with her in a not too distant future. I warmly recommend Mara!" Read less

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"It was a real pleasure to work with Mara. The preparation of the shoot was very easy and the quality of the exchanges with her is exceptional. She is very professional and knows how to put forward her assets, in this case an extraordinary tattoo which covers almost entirely her back with an indisputable quality of execution, and a very photogenic face (blue eyes, perfect smile). I look forward to working with her again and highly recommend her." Read less

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"Very pleasant photo session with Mara, very professional model. Great tattoos for beautiful light effects. Very good preparation of the session. I recommend her very much, a model with a beautiful look." Read less

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"Mara is an exceptional model, her tatoos are absolutely unique and amazing, here eyes are beautiful and she’s really a great person to work with. Pre-shooting communication was perfectly clear and reactive, she was right on time and had taken the time to buy some new cool clothes for the shoot. I look forward shooting again with her and warmly recommend her to other art and fashion photographers." Read less

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"Mara is a great model with beautiful tattoos! She is very professionnal, curious and easy going to work with. We had the occasion to work together many times and to do various kind of photos in many different settings." Read less

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"Darcy was really fun to work with! Very easy going! It was a great shoot! I'd definitely recommend Darcy to photographers" Read less

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"Darcy was so quick to pose at each spot we chose to stop and photograph at. She was very comfortable in any area and around any number of people. Such a joy to work with and great to meet while in Japan. Thanks Darcy! All the best luck in the future." Read less

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