“Bodies” - Model Call
“Bodies” is an ongoing personal project by Orlando-based portrait photographer, David Lawrence.
It started in September 2020 as an exploration of what it means to be human in our own skin. After several of these sessions, I quickly realized it’s so much bigger. This series is about self-love. It’s about accepting who we are; insecurities, scars, stretch marks, and all. It’s about not being in the “right shape” and embracing this body that we truly had no part in choosing.
Where do you come in?
I need HUMANS to share their bodies and stories.
The goal is to give you an opportunity to see and celebrate yourself. Through your own acceptance, you can begin to share your story with others. And through sharing your story, the hope is that others can experience the same joy and self-acceptance.
This is my primary focus of work for the unforeseen future. The images will be shared online and (with your permission) put up for sale in a digital gallery (Maybe in print form too- who knows!) I will give you full access to the images/get your permission before any are published or sold. On top of that, I will make sure you receive 20% of any digital sale that is made from this body of work involving your images.
Session info:
The portrait sessions are 30 minutes to an hour long. Email me here.
My studio is located just west of Downtown Orlando on West Moreland and Colonial. You will receive a text/email with the address upon signing up.
Safety Guidelines:
This work is INCREDIBLY vulnerable and your safety and comfort is of utmost importance.
When you arrive for your appointment, I will meet you outside. We will walk indoors and into my studio. It is an enclosed space with a door. It will just be the two of us, however, you are more than welcome to bring a friend if that puts you more at ease.
We will chat for a few, take some photos completely clothed, and then I will step out to allow you to undress for the remaining images. I’ll knock on the door and make sure you are ready before I enter back in.
From there I will ask you questions about yourself and your body and we will do a mix of still images using a variety of poses.
You have the complete and total freedom to be yourself and say “no” to any direction that would make you feel uncomfortable in the slightest. The goal at its core is to get simple imagery that shows you in your “body” and there is no right or wrong way to do that!
I will also give you a photo release form stating permission to use the images online/social media and for any gallery sales(In person or digital). Please feel free to ask any questions and address all concerns! It’s an open floor.
clothing guidelines:
Come in an outfit that you feel comfortable and most like yourself in.
“Body” portraits will be taken in your undergarments or nude. Your state of undress is totally up to you! My goal is that you feel comfortable and safe!