99.9% of photographers will tell you that a successful shoot is impossible without a good model. Finding that uninhibited, rare, supple, imaginative, adventurous or interesting model to create that perfect shot is like gold dust and once that creative connection is there the mutual creativity can make for first class imgery. I've put together 12 mini features on models at DA for your viewing pleasure and information. This will be the first of many features - if you'd like to be a featured model in the next submission please send me a note.

(All images featured have links to the photographer in the model's notes. Naturally great imagery can't take place without the guy/gal with the camera and the know-how, but this is a submission concerning modelling so that's where I've placed the emphasis.)

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Pirate-Queen - United States


Magazine published fantasy artist and model with 40,514 page views to date and prints of her marvellous enchanted work for sale. Pirate-Queen displays great use of props and scenery to create atmospheric visions that are not easily forgotten.

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Scarlette-Rose - United States


Distinctive and uninhibited plus-size model who loves to play dress-up and boasts a gallery with great images that shows massive potential for future projects.

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=Verose - France


It's not hard to see why this model has so many watchers! Her striking art nude poses, wild hair and gorgeous expressions make her an astounding model with real staying power.

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kodoqkatie - Finland


Experienced alternative model and fetish performer with an addictive look and a spectacular gallery of visual delights.

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AK68 - United States


From shibari and fetish to alternative fashion and art nude, AK68 is a busy model with an open mind producing some great work.

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boykitten - UK


magazine published alternative model and androgyne working the festival and fetish circuits with her unique look, incredible features and inspiring artistic personality.

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myp55 - UK


An art nude model with astounding presence, collaborating with photographers as well as developing his immense skill in self-portraiture. IanKarlDavis once commented on a piece by myp55 advising, 'it urges contemplation'. The same can be said of his entire body of modelling work. Beautiful, honest and artistic.

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NatalieAddams - United States


This gorgeous LA-based model with a fabulous body and ever-changing hair would make a bin bag look good on her! But photographers prefer to shoot her in latex, lingerie and alternative fashion and she looks delicious in it!

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X9X0 - United States


Attractive and bold alternative model on the fetish scene making startling imagery with daring and skill.

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daniellebyrne- UK (NOT her model account - Danielle's art page)


It's no wonder this captivating model helped earn reed-richards a Daily Deviation. Serpentinekiss wrote in the appraisal, 'it's as if she holds secrets she may never share with us but if we get in close enough we may hear her whispering'. Danielle's DA gallery shows her to be a gifted artist in her own right. Request her portfolio for more modelling images.

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ClayreMckinnen - UK

Relatively new to the modelling scene Clayre has been snapped up by just about every photographer worth their salt and has developed a stunning portfolio with everything from art nude and fetish to fashion and girl-girl. A distinctive talent turning heads on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Lurking-Sypder - United States


A macabre artist with modelling experience , you can find this guy modelling for awesome DA photographers, adding something raw and gorgeous to their portfolios. He is proving himself a creative force capable of making striking imagery.

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I hope you enjoyed this small directory - a sample of the ludicrous abundance of modelling talent that's available out there.

Thanks for taking a look.