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Model Mayhem #:
1774612
Last Activity:
Apr 19, 2026
Experience:
Experienced
Compensation:
Depends on Assignment
Joined:
Jul 21, 2010
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2019

15 Photos

Beautiful Photos

20 Photos

Great Concepts

9 Photos

Models I'd Like to Work With

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About Me

Photographer and Photography Educator. I shoot primarily portrait and model photography either in studio or on location. I have studio space in Farmington Hills. I am a Shutterfest Speaker and ambassador for Backgroundtown.com

I am available for creative projects for advertising and promotional material such as movie posters, book covers, album covers etc... I do my own photoshop work and can shoot, edit and finalize images to suit your needs.

My rates are reasonable for shoots and projects and I'm willing to negotiate so please don't hesitate to ask.

TF* - I am also willing to do TF* work on concepts/ideas that interest me and/or with models with whom I want to work. For TF I will provide models with a proofs sheet of keepers from the shoot within a reasonable time and then a minimum of 1-2 edits per look that we shoot. I will also require a release at the time of shooting.

1-20-2026 Update: Continuing to look for models to shoot and collaborate with. Open to creative concepts with the goal of creating publishable sets and/or art pieces. Also looking for models willing to help me develop class content.

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"Russ was professional and courteous. He took my comfort during the shoot into consideration, which I'm very thankful for. I'd definitely work with him again!" Read less

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Liv Sage
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Worked together 1 times; Most recent: May 2016

"Fantastic experience working with Russ. The experience was joyful and interesting. He experimented with some unique ways to light, and I must say his hypothesis that it would work proved true! I look forward to future shoots with him." Read less

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Molly Beth
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Worked together 1 times; Most recent: February 2026

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Ayeonna Gabrielle
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Worked together 1 times; Most recent: July 2025

"Russ is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is highly talented with editorial and dark fantasy style concepts, wonderful to communicate with during planning and on set, and a joy to create art with. I highly recommend working with him if you're lucky enough to have the opportunity!" Read less

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AshleyBryan
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Worked together 1 times; Most recent: July 2025

"Russ is incredibly laid back and easy to work with. He’s respectful and not pushy at all. He went out of his way to make sure I felt comfortable. Our shoot was a lot of fun and I’d love to work together again someday!" Read less

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Orchid O
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Worked together 2-10 times; Most recent: December 2022

"Great experience! Fun to shoot with passionate and kind, meant for a relaxed shoot. Generous with his print & sale of print polices. You want to get published this is a good horse to bet on. Any time any shoot, I am with the project!!! Thx Good Sir." Read less

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Slick Fergus
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Worked together 1 times; Most recent: January 2018

"Russ is awesome! Hes so laid back and easy to work with and the images always look great on camera. Love him!" Read less

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Ryan Leigh
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Worked together 2-10 times; Most recent: August 2017

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LISA MARCELLA
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Worked together 1 times; Most recent: December 2014

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Mizz Amanda Marie
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Worked together 2-10 times; Most recent: November 2016

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Keira Grant
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Worked together 1 times; Most recent: August 2015

"Russ creates magic when he shoots photos. Not only are the images he shoots lovely, but he then takes them and adds magic to them via editing that creates something new and quite often breath-taking. He's very easy to work with and I do hope we'll be working together again soon ^_^" Read less

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Dekilah
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Worked together 1 times; Most recent: December 2014

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Fae
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Worked together 2-10 times; Most recent: August 2015

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Cat Hedlund
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Worked together 2-10 times; Most recent: October 2015

Credit Notes

Awards:

2013 Steampunk Chronicle Reader's Choice Award: Best Steampunk Photographer
[url]http://www.steampunkchronicle.com/SPCAwards/Wiiners2013/tabid/623/Default.aspx[/url]

Publications:

Surreal Beauty Issue 257 - Cover and Featured Model
Surreal Beauty Issue 253 - Cover and Featured Model
Surreal Beauty Issue 258
Surreal Beauty Issue 262
Conceptual Magazine - Issue 2.
Conceptual Magazine - Issue 3.
Petite Alternative Magazine, October 2012 (full page)
Arts London News, May 2012
Metro Times, May 2012 Advertisement for World Steam Expo
Detroit News Play September 20-26, 2012
International Victorian Fashions (book) published April 2013
Alice Clark Book Series by Andrea DiGiglio - Covers
Finding Jericho by Mary Lynne Gibbs - Cover

Interview on FStoppers.com : [url]http://fstoppers.com/an-emerging-artists-approach-to-fantasy-steampunk-and-victorian-portraits-nsfw[/url]


Models I've worked with (* denotes multiple shoots)

#1430220 Jessi June*
#124480 Sarah Hunter
#1771218 Cat Hedulund
#484449 Ivy Lee
#2993978 Daeze Mae
#845974 FabulousFae*
#2766334 Mariemania
#2753410 Irene Cameron
#2837601 Wingless Feuer*
#377063 Deanna Deadly
#1220506 Melanie Swank
#2574449 Megan Peterman
#279500 Holli Streetman
#1586094 Persian Ree
#2419242 Andrea Dreams
#7297 Gwen Joy
#2485255 Veronica Kruze
#819461 Haley Jane*
#2454718 Kelly Rose Sheptack
#887841 Alyssa Victoria*
#1568202 TiffanyAudri
#578164 E e v a
#1450601 Lexi Amiss
#2255570 Holly Rae D
#2123195 Elliana Johnson
#1067833 Kittie Nightbreed
#2240299 Rachel LB*
#2248319 Model-Kati414*
#1307451 Natalie J*
#637251 Jessica1985
#1947885 Ruby's Dove
#628400 Jordan Trovillion*
#1624444 Amber Rose Oski
#713507 JEM Model
#410239 Jenni Lee Cupcakes
#2123660 Olivia Stray
#11998 Sikora Kelly
#5028 Valerie Whitaker*
#1594751 Elleana Liebe
#2288256 Jessica Gwisdala
#2918759 LittleRoma
#2427040 Nicolegeri*

Makeup Artist:

#2176619 Makeup By Deaette