Male Models

I’m always on the lookout for new models. If you like my work, have a good physique, a sense of adventure and are interested in working with me, I’d like to hear from you. You can e-mail me at michael@studio4496.com by clicking on the “MODEL” button at the bottom of the page.

If you are a seasoned professional, I can help you freshen your portfolio and give it a more artistic flair. If you are new to modeling, I can help you create a firm foundation for your portfolio. If you’ve never modeled before, please be sure to read the section below on Trade/Test.  I do require proof of age and ask you to sign a formal release before beginning any work.

My studio is located in Key West, FL, the southernmost city in the continental U. S. And while mostly “rockbound” to our little 1.5 by 4-mile island, it’s relatively easy for me to travel to southern or central Florida by planning in advance. However, if you're coming through Key West and would like to spend a few hours adding to your portfolio, please get in contact. Most guys find the experience to be fun-filled and, for some, even liberating. You'll walk away smiling. I'm the editor of the local GLBT newspaper Celebrate! (online at www.celebratekeywest.com) so my schedule is pretty full. But with some advance notice, I can usually work a shoot into my schedule.  

Trade/ Test

The idea behind a trade/test shoot is for the model and photographer to trade services of like value. Together, we shoot material to add to both our portfolios, with me as photographer providing some agreed-to number of prints and/or CD free of charge. For your portfolio we’ll shoot head shots, body shots, fashion work, whatever you would like to build up or freshen your portfolio.

Now, my portfolio is art nudes for the most part. I’ve also done a fair amount of erotic work – but usually at the request of the model. Regardless of the subject matter – fashion, physique or sexual – I apply the same artistic and professional standards. If, however, you are asking me to do a trade/test shoot, please be prepared to shoot some form of nudes. But also understand, that all "nude" means is that the body is the subject of the work. It does NOT mean you need to be willing to shoot full frontal nudity. I’m very flexible and creative in this regard and open to your ideas. Frequently the “tease” can be more suggestive than the fact. If you think you might be interested, drop me a line and we’ll start talking.