- prepared to give it a go and try something different or even a bit unflattering
- based in Melbourne, Australia
- look completely normal or utterly unusual or anything in between
- accept red wine, love and photos as currency
I take my responsibility as a photographer seriously. Prior to a shoot I will talk to you about my ideas, what I want you to do, how I want you and the whole image to look and discuss different options. I aim to create an art piece that best utilizes your particular look and attitude whatever that may be. If you don’t look like a typical model, brilliant.
I do not shoot underage models without a parent in attendance and encourage all models to bring a chaperon or friend to shoots. I always encourage models to leave their mobile phones switched on, take regular breaks, tell someone where we will be shooting and when they can be expected home. I provide examples of my work, and models I have worked with previously will happily attest to my not being a scam artist or psycho.
If you’d like to give it a go and have a bit of fun, drop me a email to mail@joobrien.com.au
EDIT>> June 2008… Yes, this post was made last year but I am still keen to hear from prospective models :)
Hien Nguyen
or u could also try www.starnow.com jo…
Jo O'Brien
Will do Hien
Amanda Cole
good luck guys, would love to but too far away
Jo O'Brien
I’d love to fly you over especially but… you know… the zero budget and all…. kind of gets in the way of such luxuries :)
demon
Are fat men with no money any use to you…lol
Jo O'Brien
Sure are. I really want a broad range of people for this project.
Steven Lippis
Man, if I was in Melbourne I’d be there for the free lunch!
Brett Foster
We are after a range of different looks, and both male and female models
On that basis, why not, I’ll give it a shot. Be good for me to see what it’s like on the wrong side of the camera for a change. That takes care of the middle-aged, average looking male.
Popular Mr
I wonder how far zErO dollars will stretch !!! LoL
Jo O'Brien
I’ll have to make it stretch very far!
Sarah Moore
wish i was in melbourne – sounds like a blast.
Lolo Lost
contact my agent, jo.
Michael Alesich
Jo, If you don’t mind hungover, tired or semi conscious, happy to help.
Jo O'Brien
Thanks Michael
Mark German
Interested in an old, bald, rough-looking man? He’s cheap!
LisaG
Might be a way for me to beat my phobia of being photographed….LOL….I guess so long as the photoshop work is great – should be interesting…
Lisa
PS – I’m OLD…..
peter kelly
pencil me in….....
peter kelly
pencil me in….....
WitheringMoon
I need to move to aus lol!!!! I would love to work with you guy’s =(
Kristy Lee
Okay..my turn..
If you don’t mind ex-models who are now too fat, ugly, lazy, hungover and self-conscious to go anywhere near a catwalk..buhaha
If not..then, maybe :) It DOES sound like fun
Jo O'Brien
haha. cool.
epiphany
I’d also like to help, but Im not model material either (short, over weight, etc,etc) – from all our descriptions you have your work cut out for you. Please do not hesitate to say “thanks but No Thanks”
epiphany
I’d also like to help, but Im not model material either (short, over weight, etc,etc) – from all our descriptions you have your work cut out for you. Please do not hesitate to say “thanks but No Thanks”
Jo O'Brien
haha! I love how everyone plays themself down. Don’t worry about not being ‘model material’ – I don’t want plastic fantastic.
epiphany
Sorry hit the add comment twice, add clumsy to that list above.
Paul Louis Vil...
This is cool Jo! Love the feedback you’re getting!
Kristy Lee
Well Jo…it’s just much more fun to prepare you for how beastly we are and for you to be slightly pleasantly suprised..than for you to see us and go “OMG fuggggly, what were you thinking” ;) hehe
Good luck with it all anyways :)
Jo O'Brien
You should see my hotmail – it might explode! The response is brilliant but so far everyone tells me they are old, overweight and ugly!!! Somehow I don’t think I believe all of them!
Got a head full of ideas too which I’m slowly constructing around who has volunteered.
Paul Louis Vil...
Nah, I don’t believe ‘em either!! LOL!
Their probably hot as and just trying to be humble and modest!!
We can see through that! hehehe!
epiphany
Just wanted to ask do you need any kids or will this open a can of worms too big to handle right now?
Jo O'Brien
Kids, hmmm. I’ll get back to you on that one- how old are said ‘kids’
Deborah Bowness
What a cool thing to do, I wish I lived in Australia!! Will the final shots be posted on here too|
Jo O'Brien
That would depend on a few things including how we handle the rights to the images and whether the models are happy for us to post stuff here. I’d expect to do a bit of sharing and caring at some point, yes.
Leia
Good luck Jo, sounds like you’ll be really busy, but you’ll love it!
I am too shy (and geographically challenged) to volunteer for such a massive project but wish you luck xoxo
Anne van Alkemade
will you need us to bring our own brooms?
bellmusker
Thanks to Jessica’s support, am slowly becoming receptive to photography.
Do heavy tattoos & a Medusa scowl rule me out?
dairygirl
lol, I would help but i am but I am just a plain jane, lol, as you may have seen in my self portraits
Jo O'Brien
bellmusker- very cool. We’ll talk at Lorne
Cathie Tranent
I would love to help – but am geographically estranged!
Trilby
I’m f*cking gorgeous! ;) And I live in Victoria!
I’ve sent you an email….
Jo O'Brien
Hahahaha! Oh that is priceless, thank you :)
Christine Wilson
looking forward to the exhibition you must post when its on
Jessica Tremp
i’m happy anytime, you know that x
shaytay
I wish!!!! Canada is just to far away!LOL
TheFatman
I look like Kenny and have the body of Jaba the hut….Im soooo hot
Paul would need a super wide angle lens and a fork lift.
katietomato
i’d love to help but im a redhead who doesnt photograph well !!
Jo O'Brien
Don’t give me that!
Christian Hartung
hi i was just wondering do the people have to be a certain age..
Jo O'Brien
Nope. Looking for a very broad range.
Jasmine Costello
Gosh Jo I am exhausted just after reading all the comments! I would love to be involved, but live in Tas unfortunately. Good luck with it and would love to see the finished product!
gemini23
am a makeup artist keen to expand my portfolio – more than happy to help out/assist
Watertoy
I’m happy to volunteer.
Jenni Smith
Happy to volunteer if you ever need someone like me.
masterjellydude
i will model for you anytime your in the uk…..if thats any use
Jo O'Brien
in reply to masterjellydude’s comment
Who knows? Maybe one day :)
masterjellydude
bloody hell, quick response
Bryan Davidson
Take photos of me if you like.
Teer Wayde
Hey Jo i’d love to be a part of this!
Veronica Fisher
more than happy to help whenever you want
Harsh Upreti
Hi Jo.. would like to be a part of this.
I believe I will fit in your broad range.
Stephen Mitchell
With all these volunteers for models, you’re gonna need extra photographers, or groupies, or someone who just wants to watch (and learn, not perv!). I’m each of those people. Checking out aeroplane flights ASAP.
But I’m not model material. According to my wife, I’ve got a certain ‘je ne sais quoi’, certainly something special. Never quite sure if that’s a compliment.
Jo O'Brien
in reply to Stephen Mitchell’s comment
Absolutely. If you’re ever in the area, or are planning a trip, drop me a line and you can come along as a second shooter.
Stephen Mitchell
:) Thanks Jo. :)
ladyb
I would love to, and I couldn’t ask for a better payment. Red wine, love and art. x
Jo O'Brien
in reply to ladyb’s comment
I may well call your bluff – are you based in Melbourne?
ladyb
Yes, beautiful. Brunswick west. x
Jo O'Brien
in reply to ladyb’s comment
yippee, right near me! I’ll bubblemail
melanie tschid...
i’ll volunteer my services, even during these colder months!
Globalphotos
I’d do anything for red wine and choc !! Shame you’re a few thousand kms away :))
michael embelton
I would be interested in providing myself as a subject. Live in Malvern, Melbourne. Never modelled before, but love being behind the camera. I think I’m more unusual that regular.
Jess ♥
Hi Jo…I am really interested if you are still looking…I’m in Yarraville at the moment so drop me a line if you want to.