FAQ | “When Thoughts Collide" - Creative Collaborations

QUESTION: Who is Xposure Artisan?

ANSWER:  Hi, my name is Hillie Irizarry and I am a creative fotographer under the brand “Xposure Artisan.” I create art with the help of models, various props and use Photoshop to create pieces.

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is NOT used under any circumstance.

QUESTION:    I’m interested in volunteering  to be a model for a Project. How can I make that happen?

ANSWER:  Xposure Artisan searches for persons who may be interested in being part of an Xposure Artisan piece. No modeling experience is necessary; however, the willingness be in front of my camera, follow directions and being part of a Casting Process is.

QUESTION: What does the Casting Process Involve?

ANSWER:  Xposure Artisan's  “Casting Process” is designed to create a more cohesive fit for the project and is fairly simple.

Here are the requirements:

1.   CLICK HERE To contact me with your interest in being part of a future project

2.   I will contact you with the following Model Package to fill out:

a.   Casting Call Information Form & Head Shot Specs

Please DO NOT send any nude fotos as they are not appropriate for the Xposure Artisan and will NOT be considered.

b.   Model Release Form

c.   Non-Disclosure Agreement

3.  Residency Restrictions Apply: Xposure Artisan is located in Southern Westchester County, New York. Models are responsible for their own travel and lodging costs to and from Westchester County, NY.

QUESTION: Where will my Artisan Session take place?

ANSWER:  Artisan sessions can take place on an agreed location for the project or in my home studio located in Mamaroneck, NY

 QUESTION: What’s in it for the Model?

ANSWER:  An opportunity to build upon your existing portfolio with an award-winning fotographer as well as experience a creative foto shoot.  In addition, all models are given both “Low-Resolution” (for Social Media) and “High-Resolution” Images in a digital format with limited restrictions that include the following:

1.   When using the fotograph on Social Media, please use the “Low Res” file to minimize theft of the creative work

2. Please Credit Accordingly - Fotographer Credit - Xposure Artisan by Hillie Irizarry or Tag Credit @xposureartisan

3.  Do not Alter the image or violate any Copyright Laws associated with the image.

 QUESTION: How long does it take to complete a project?

ANSWER: The average day of shooting is about 2 – 4 hours depending on the project. Post – production can take anywhere between 2 – 8 weeks depending on the additional elements that have to be shot and created as every aspect of the foto is made “by hand”.