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Gender: Male
Status: In a Relationship
Age: 37
Sign: Libra

City: Ft. Lauderdale
State: Florida
Country: US
Signup Date: 9/12/2005

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Sunday, February 04, 2007 

Current mood:  productive
Category: Art and Photography

Do you have a website?
Yes,
www.onyxphotography.com



Do you ever travel?
No


Why dont you travel?
I am very busy here.  I have no time to travel. I have a studio and beach locations very close by.
Taking a studio on a plane is not practical and bringing a beach is even more difficult.



Where are you based/located?
Ft. Lauderdale FLorida
Map


Do you shoot tfp or free shoots?
No.



Will you shoot a tfp if i am an advanced model and i am super hot???
Unfortunatly i do not need new pics so tfp even with advanced models are not needed.

What if other photographers never charge me and i get paid for shoots???

Its you who contacted me, not the reverse.  No free shoots, no exceptions.



If i would like to book how long in advanced should i book?
at least a month



How many shots do i take in a typical shoot?
a good starting number would be 150 on upwards to several hundred for a full day shoot.



What kind of camera do i use?
Canon



Am i free to use the images from the shoot how i like?
Your paying me, of course you can.



I need to send you a deposit, how do i do that?
www.paypal.com  if you dont have an account its easy to set up.



If i shoot with you can i make it on your main page?
Unfortunatly no.  You can request my posting your pics but i can't guarantee it.



What does it take to get a shoot with you?
I am willing to work with anyone having a positive outlook and a goal to create very high quality images.



Do you have a make up artist or hair stylist?
Yes both.



Wednesday, November 01, 2006 

Category: Art and Photography

I would like to introduce Katie Nicole as the model of the month for November.
A very positive girl that is relatively new to the modeling world but you wouldn't know it but what
she's accomplished already.  Having worked with Katie two times its easy to see why she's
on a roll.

Have a look below



Katie's page




First off, I just want to say thank you to one of the best and most professional photographers I've ever worked with. George has given me some of the best images I could have asked for.  He has amazing work and has become such a great friend to me.
About six months ago, I did my first real photo shoot.  I decided I would put about a year of hard work into the modeling industry and see what came out of it.  I had know idea what to expect, but it ended up really taking off for me in a short amount of time.  I'm really excited for what I've accomplished and I'm proud of the work I've done.  My ultimate goal would be to get into acting, and be on the cover of a major health/fitness magazine.  I can't wait to see what's in store for my future.  Wish me luck!!
I am 22 years old, and I was born in Ft Wayne, Indiana.  I've pretty much grown up in Florida, and I absolutely love it here.  The beaches, the warm weather, the atmosphere....its awesome, and I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.  I actually just bought a house, so that tells ya I'm not going any place any time soon.  Right now, I am currently a mortgage broker in Tampa, Fl.  I got my license when I was 18, and have been doing it ever since.  I've been very fortunate to find a career that I really enjoy at such a young age, plus, it affords me the ability to travel when it comes to the modeling side of my life.
Some of my most recent accomplishments were FHM, Teeze Magazine, MMA Sports, Makes and Models Magazine, and a few other publications.  I also just recently won the cover of a 2007 Nascar/Swimwear Calendar which was pretty cool because some of the proceeds go to breast cancer awareness.  Make sure you check it out www.speedwayfashions.com. I was also in Mexico recently shooting for Sophie's Swimwear which also had a contest.  I placed 14th out of 50 girls, and ended up getting voted most photogenic.  Definitely a nice accomplishment for me, being as it was the first contest I've ever done.  It was such a great time, and ultimately, a good experience.
Ok...enough about me.  If you want to see more pictures or find out a little more about me, just check out www.katie-nicole.com or you can find me on myspace at www.myspace.com/katienicolmodel.  Thanks again to Onyx Photography for making me look and feel so beautiful in my pictures.  You truely are one talented individual!
xoxo Me


Here is a few Pics we have shot together...






Sunday, October 01, 2006 
I would like to introduce Giselle Windecher this month.  A very photogenic model that is always a pleasure to work with.   Working together now 5 times has produced many images that can be found in several print publications and online magazines.
And now i will let you read a bit about Giselle.

Giselle's Myspace





Hi Everyone! My name is Giselle Windecher a lot of you may know me as Gigi I started modeling as an Import Model because I got discovered at a Hot Import Nights Miami 2005 while walking around people kept asking me if I'd be able to take pictures with there car?...or if they could take pictures of me?...I was like "what do you mean I don't model?"...I even met a couple of people that asked me to start modeling for their company so I decided to do a photo shoot for fun to see how I liked it, I had so much fun and such great results that came from the shoot that I haven't stop modeling since. It's something I really enjoy doing...I even managed to make this hobby into a career I've worked for Hot Import Nights Miami 2005, Hot Import Nights Orlando 2006, Dub Show Miami 2006 and my most recent one was Nopi Atlanta 2006. I am the Spokes Model for Sevas Wheels and they send me out whenever they tour…you can pick up your own Sevas Wheels Poster 2006 on my website www.gisellewindecher.com  and you can watch out for my new poster with Nutek Speed and the new Street Trenz Calendar coming out soon for 2007 you can also see me in various sites most of my work is import modeling and you can also pick up copies of my most recent magazines, DMD Magazine, Plush Illustrated Magazine and Makes and Models Magazine…also watch out for me in the upcoming issues of Bonita Magazine, RIX Magazine, Down Shift Magazine and Top Pair Magazine  

I had the pleasure of working with George several times and every time it gets better then the last I can always count on getting quality images with George and yes they will eventually end up in a magazine somewhere that's call good work! Lol J

Gigi

www.GiselleWindecher.com 

Want to get to know me a little better?

Here's my most recent interview with Bonita Magazine J 

1. What is your background? My Parents are from Argentina and my Grandparents are German and Italian.  

2. What makes you feel sexy?  High Heels always change your attitude and they make you feel sexy when you wear them!

 

3. What is something that people might be surprised to know about you? Maybe that I used to be a really shy tomboy when I was a kid [Laughs]…my brothers made me tough!

 

4. What tips would you give regular guys out there in order to get your attention? Stop pretending to be so cool and macho! Just be yourself… that is the most attractive quality when a guy acts like himself and can make you laugh!

  
5. Percentage wise, how would you divide the importance of looks and personality of a guy? 30% Looks 70% personality…If you have a good personality you even look more attractive!
 

6. What is the hardest part about your job? Early morning photo shoots! [Laughs] I am not a morning person. 

7. How do you define sexy in a man? Tall, Lean and has to have nice eyes with a great smile!

  

8. What would be the perfect romantic date? A trip to Europe! 
 
 

 

9. Boxers or briefs on your man? Boxers 

10. What is the sexiest photo shoot you've ever done? Honestly, I think once you feel comfortable in front of the camera all your pictures will come out sexy. 
 
11. Do you like "bad boys" or gentlemen? Gentlemen…woman will always settle for the gentlemen even if we do have a thing for the bad boys. 
 
12.  I imagine you get approached a fair amount when you're out, what are some of the most outrageous things men have done to get your attention? I remember this one guy made this Hugh scene saying how he knows me and can't believe I don't remember his name and started to involve everyone around and just tried to make me feel bad for not remembering him…when I had never met him before! 
 
13.  How can a guy walk up to a beautiful woman like you and get somewhere? Act like your self, crack a silly joke once you got me giggling I am hooked! 
 
14. If you like a guy, what do you do to get his attention? I usually do small little hints like glance over at him, catch his eye give him a flirty smile and act shy all while twirling my hair in my finger tips then just turn away…they love that! Ha-ha trust me it works!!
 

15. Where can we see you next? Check out my website for upcoming events! www.gisellewindecher.com



























Friday, September 01, 2006 
Let me introduce Ava Cowan, ONYX feature model for September.  Working with Ava is aways a great pleasure.  Great images are always the end result.
I have not met a harder working model anywhere.  Check her bio and the great images below.

Ava's myspace


I am an actress-model-fitness professional located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  I have been very blessed the past year and have managed to turn a hobby into a career.  I offer personal training advice via phone consultations for clients, maintain my personal website, www.AvaCowan.com and compete as a figure competitor.
 
I plan on competing at FAME North American this November in the open Fitness Model division.  I really love to compete as it gives me the motivation I need to stay focused in the gym.
 
I am just really enjoying modeling right now and had my second magazine cover, Planet Muscle, this September 2006.  I have a few major projects in the works and will be collaborating with a new up and coming Brazilian line of bikinis called www.divabikinis.com.  I will have my own exclusive line with this progressive company within the next month.  It will be an "Ava Xclusive" so stayed tuned for this stunning limited edition line coming very soon! 
 
Ava Cowan





        

        

  
Tuesday, August 01, 2006 

Category: Art and Photography

I would like to introduce Whitney Harchanko.


A beautiful and responsible young model from Minnesota that has come a long way in a short time.  You will agree looking at her pics and her achievements!



Whitney's myspce page




Hi  Everyone here is a little about me and what is going on in my life: 

I just turned 19, yeah!!!  I am fairly new to the modeling and entertainment world.  I just started modeling about a year ago.  While in High school I focused my energy on earning my 2nd degree black belt in karate, playing for the Varsity Tennis Team, playing on the Varsity Hockey team and taking advanced placement classes. I was raised a tomboy, growing up I had a lot of guys around.  My older brother and his friends were constantly challenging me to keep up with them.  I did my first pageant last summer, and I was so scared to do it because I had never done anything like it before.  But I like to push myself to see what I can do, so I did it and won.  That started my modeling career. I have always had the love and support of my family so they encourage me to follow my dreams.  Ever since I was a little girl I have always been a big dreamer, so this is a dream come true for me to model, travel, meet all kinds of great photographers and people in the industry.   

I am trying to constantly take BIG strides to advance my career. Im very spontaneous. I like to try new things. My favorite line is Why not?  I keep pushing myself to try harder and do better.  I love taking photos because I believe that each time I will get better and better. I try to conduct myself with the utmost class, energy and tenacity.  I have been so blessed to work with great photographers that have not only been wonderful professionally to work with but who have also become great friends and a wonderful source of support for me.    I'm experiencing my dreams unfolding into reality on a daily basis, I truly remember to count my blessings.  If you see me in the streets please say hi to me. I love talking to people and helping others, I try to live a life that is inspirational and motivating to others, especially young women. I think a  young women can be strong and sexy at the same time.

Here is a little more about me:

How did you get started in Modeling? I entered The Miss Minnesota Hawaiian Tropic Pageant. I won my first one and I kept winning and became Miss Minnesota Hawaiian Tropic and then went to Hawaii to compete in the US International Pageant. From there I  landed quite a few modeling jobs and it just snowballed. I travel around the country with Hawaiian Tropics doing promotions for them. I have always felt comfortable and loved to be in front of the camera so I decided to pursue it heart and soul.  
 
How about Ambitions? What are your Goals? I recently filmed a new series for MTV that aired on July 17. I am very interested in acting and would love to be in several big movies. I also just started recording a couple songs, I hope to put together a CD of all my music. I've wanted to perform in singing since I was a young girl. I have taken voice training and lessons for year. So I am so excited about spending time in the recording studio. I have met some awesome people in the business and they are helping me out. I love to model so I hope to be in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition someday.  
 
Turn Ons? Ambitious, funny, driven guys. I like random acts of sweetness. A guy who knows how to treat a lady. Flowers and chocolates are always good. I like muscular guys that love to work out. Tall dark and handsome is good too.  
 
Turn Offs? Lazy, self-absorbed, selfishness, boring, players!!!  
 
Favorite food: SUSHI

 
Favorite Car:  I want a pink Porsche Convertible 

Favorite Color: Pink

 
Favorite clothing: BEBE and Guess 
 
Favorite place to visit: FLORIDA!!!!!!  
 
What's the best concert you've been to?  Ne-Yo's VIP Celebrity CD Release Party in Hollywood California. I got to walk the Red Carpet and be in VIP. I met quite a few celebrities that night.  
 
What's your favorite Sport or Team? Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Wild and The Timberwolves of course!  
 
Do you have any Hobbies? I have quite a few  hobbies. I have a 2nd degree Black Belt in Karate, so I spend 5-6 days a week at Karate Classes and Sparring. I love to go to the gym and work out hard. I play Tennis, Hockey and Rollerblade. In the summer I Wakeboard, Fish and love to go Boating. I also like Singing, Reading and Eating Out. I love trying new restaraunts and new foods. Shopping too, of course.  
 
What are you rockin' in your CD player? Shakira's new song "Hips dont lie". I also love Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, VIP, mostly R&B ... ya gotta love the Techno too ... Crazy Frog!!  
 
What do you do for fun on a Saturday Night? I love to go dancing, concerts and hanging out with friends. Movie and dinner is always good too.  
 
What Projects are you currently working on? I'm currently spending time in the recording studio trying to finish up my first demo.  I also have been doing a lot of photo shoots with swimwear companies and calendar .I am a promotional Model for CMG, Hawaiian Tropics and 8 Days A Week. I was in the June and August issue of FHM and working on another photo shoot with FHM. I was on MTV in July on a new series. I am recording a couple songs and have modeling jobs in LA, Miami, New York, Las Vegas and London for Swimsuit Calendars and Catalogs.  
 
What kinds of things would you like to see in your Future? I would like to have a #1 hit song, be on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition and Star in a Movie. I also plan on moving to Hollywood soon.  
 
 
List off some of your favorite movies ... Zoolander, Legally Blonde, Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights.  
 
 
Thanks for your interest and support.  If you want to reach me you can e-mail me at whitneyjene@comcast.net


































Saturday, July 01, 2006 

  I would like to introduce Katie Carso as this months model of the month.  I have worked with Katie numerous times in the past.  Each time she was both prompt and professional.  Always eager to get the great shot and positive about the shoot.


Katie's myspace page


Here is a bio written by Katie herself;


Hi everyone, I want you all to get to know who I am and about my life a little so please read on and enjoy. I was born on April 15th 1982 in Pennsylvania, tax day of all days so everyone really looks forward to my birthday, lol!! I was the youngest; I have two older sisters, Jennifer and Melissa who loved to torture me all the time!! When I was little I didn't have any hair on my head until I was 4, they called me bowling ball head all the time!! I have so much hair now that I don't know what to do with it, my hair is naturally curly but I get it straightened. My mom and dad ended up getting divorced when I was two years
old,I dont really even remember my dad or any memories with him because I was
so young when they separated. The divorce was really hard on my mom and she really struggled to support us,
I remember we lived in this house next to a Christmas tree place and it was the first Christmas since the divorce and my mom was struggling to raise us. Well, I
remember we actually stole a Christmas tree from the place so we could have one for Christmas, I know thats
horrible, don't ever steal, but my mom did it for us and we couldn't afford a tree. My mom was doing all she could on her own to raise three daughters. Well
things got better, my mom met a great guy when I was 4 and he they got married when I was 5 and he became my
stepfather, but I consider him my father. My real dad never came around and just totally blew my sisters and I off, its the worst feeling to know that your dad
wants nothing to do with you. I saw my real dad once a couple times since I was two, I was 15 and I wanted to see him so I did and then he blew me off again. I have trouble sometimes thinking about it, especially now that I am grown up but you cant make someone be there,
they have to want to. Ok enough of the sad stuff, my mom and my step dad had two daughters together, Angela and Gina, and they are so great!!! I have 4 sisters!! My poor dad!! My sister Jennifer is 28, Melissa is 26, Angela is 16, and Gina is 13. My mom and stepdad really did a great job raising us and I give them all the credit in the world. I am also so thankful to have my son Anthony who is 6 years old, he is the best !! I had my son when I was at the very young age of 17, it was very hard to raise him being so young. My family helped me so much and I am thankful that I have them and they helped me out and made sure I would do whats best!!I got into modeling by doing some local bikini contests when I was 21, it was really hard for me to even do these, because I was always so shy and this really broke my shyness. I really loved doing the contests and I decide to take it a step further, so I heard of this place on the web called onemodelplace and posted a couple pics, I got a shoot with a local photographer and my modeling career boomed from there. I have traveled all over to work with different photographers and have traveled to work different promotional events. I love modeling, and I am so happy that I started doing it. I know in ten years I will have different goals but for right now I am going to pursue my career in modeling, you only live once and you should live it to the fullest. I hope you enjoyed reading a little about me, and if there is anything else you would like to know, please feel free to e-mail me, I always make time for my fans!! My fans and family are the reason I have gotten this far!! Thanks so much for all your support!!!



Turn ons : honesty, sense of humor, and confidence

Turn Offs: arrogance , liars, selfish people


Favorite food: SUSHI and THAI!!!! I also love mint chocolate chip ice cream from Baskin Robbins!!!!!!!


Favorite Car: BMW 745 LI

Favorite Color: Pink or Blue

Music: I listen to everything, it just depends the mood I am in!

Favorite clothing: BEBE!!!

Favorite place to visit: FLORIDA!!!!!!

Thanks for learning a little about me, I m such a silly, down to earth girl, who loves to be around people and is full of love!!!!!

Katie Carso xoxo

        

        

      
Saturday, June 03, 2006 

Category: Art and Photography


I would like to introduce Teresa Noreen as the first ONYX
model of the month.  I have had the
pleasure of working with Teresa twice. 
She is down to earth hard working model who strives for professional
results.  And of course we cant forget
her obvious great look :)








Teresa Noreen from Duluth Georgia

Myspace page,

click here


Bio,

I was born in Washington State, and grew up 100 miles outside of
Spokane, WA. After high school I continued onto college where I studied
architecture and accounting. After college I joined the United States
Air Force. I excelled at many things while I was in the military. One
accomplishment I am proud of is the "Senior Airman Below the Zone"
award which promoted me to the next rank, six months before everyone
else. After I received my honorable discharge from the military I moved
to Georgia to pursue other career options, and to start working on my
other goals, one of which is to become a successful and respected
model. This website is a step towards achieving that goal. I live near
Atlanta, GA and I am attending a local university to acquire my
Bachelor's degree in Business Management. Along with school and
modeling, I run my real estate investment firm with my husband.

Appearance


I don't have any tattoos or piercings (except my ears). All of the
images on my website were taken within the last year so they are an
accurate representation of my current appearance. My hair is currently
at my waist in length and dyed dark auburn. I have two very small body
scars that do not show in most photographs.


Ancestry


I am Swedish, German (Black Dutch), Irish, Native American (Blackfoot & Cherokee) and French Canadian.


Schedule


I am available for modeling shoots or events any time except Monday
and Wednesday until 3 PM.  If you'd like to book me, you can send an
e-mail via the contact page.  If you require an immediate response, you may contact my manager, James at 678.907.3512 from 7 AM to 10 PM Eastern Time.


Type of work


I am available for petite fashion (editorial, catalog, print, show
room, lingerie, bathing suit and fitness), commercial (product,
lifestyle, corporate, product demo, trade shows and car shows) and
glamour (bikini, lingerie, etc). For definitions of the above modeling
types visit: http://www.jurgita.com/topics/modeling-types.php


Turn-ons


Intelligence, integrity, sincerity, compassion and confidence without arrogance.


Turn-offs


Cockiness, rudeness, dishonesty, overt displays of wealth,
hatefulness, jealousy and people who require laws to force them to be
considerate of others.


Interests


Cars, my pets, my sweetheart, computers, video games, modeling,
investing, craftwork, construction, architecture and DIY home projects.


My Heroes


My fans are my heroes - they give me the motivation to give
everything I have!  As well as Nikola Tesla, Mother Teresa and Robert
Kiyosaki.


Spirituality


My beliefs defy definition.  I feel we owe it to ourselves and our
future generations to work together for a better tomorrow and let our
unity and actions speak to others, instead of a religious affiliation.


Children


After reading the last statement, you might find it ironic that I do
not have children and I have no plans to change that situation.  It has
nothing to do with "losing my figure" -  Demi Moore has disproven that
myth.  Most simply stated - I've read up on the history of Easter
Island.
































Saturday, June 03, 2006 

Current mood:  chipper
Category: Art and Photography
Keep and eye out ONYX will be featuring a model of the month.  Its time to take a look at some of the wonderful models ONYX has had the oportunity to  work with.  Keep a look out!
Thursday, December 08, 2005 

Current mood:  grateful
Category: Art and Photography

I just wanted to give some credit to the fine models I have had the pleasure to work

with.  Some times the models do not get the credit they deserve, putting up with some photographers barks and deceptions only to find themselves tossed away in the mix.

Let it be known however being a model in my book is not about being just another pretty face in the crowed.  You all have minds to, not just a pretty face to look at but rather a special person with feelings.  You all have my respect and be sure you know it!

 

I could not do my work without you and you are all awesome! every one of you!

You all know who you are!  Thank you so much!!

 

George Hoffmann

~ONYX