I asked many different people to model for me, ranging from tatto artists, to people in bands, and a few who have normal every day jobs. I struggled to find people who would be available on the days i needed them. Eventually, i asked one of the members of a local hardcore band i watched in Chatham. His name is Dan Lloyd, and he played guitar in a band called Alaska from Thanet. After meeting with him a fair few times, he was really interested in the project i wanted to do, and was really happy to help out. This is some background information on my model.
Dan is 21 years old and lives in Ramsgate. He has been a part of the local music scene for years, playing with various different bands as a drummer, guitarist, and vocalist. His current band, Alaska, are a hardcore band that have toured the UK and Europe, and have a big fanbase around the south east and other areas.
He studied Music Tech in Bristol for a year before returning to kent and starting up his own home studio, in which he records bands from around the area. Currently, daniel is also training to be a tattoo artist.
Our discussions eventually came on to the topic of his tattoos, and how they would affect his future. As he doesnt have a conventional job, and has no intention of getting one, he see's no issue with getting completly covered with tattoos, but he does see the issues that people with tattoos on show have getting everyday jobs.
At the moment, Daniel has his full torso covered, and one full sleeve on his left arm. He also has a number of tattoo's covering his leg, some of which he has done by himself for practise. He said that as soon as he can find the right person, and the right tattoos to cover himself with then he will eventually be covered.
I was very fortunate to have found Dan, as we both have similar interests, and getting to know him before the shoot will really help in making the day less awkward for both of us. He hasnt had any previous modelling experience, but is excited to give it a go.
He studied Music Tech in Bristol for a year before returning to kent and starting up his own home studio, in which he records bands from around the area. Currently, daniel is also training to be a tattoo artist.
Our discussions eventually came on to the topic of his tattoos, and how they would affect his future. As he doesnt have a conventional job, and has no intention of getting one, he see's no issue with getting completly covered with tattoos, but he does see the issues that people with tattoos on show have getting everyday jobs.
At the moment, Daniel has his full torso covered, and one full sleeve on his left arm. He also has a number of tattoo's covering his leg, some of which he has done by himself for practise. He said that as soon as he can find the right person, and the right tattoos to cover himself with then he will eventually be covered.
I was very fortunate to have found Dan, as we both have similar interests, and getting to know him before the shoot will really help in making the day less awkward for both of us. He hasnt had any previous modelling experience, but is excited to give it a go.
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