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Shalom and Welcome to the new myspace headquarters of SHAMAYIM Photography

My name is Sta'fon Shamayim {shaw-mah'-yim} Photographer/CEO and founder of SHAMAYIM Enterprise
Beauty should be showcased with the most high respect. Beauty is a gift from the Most High, a blessing we often take for granted or often desecrate. As a photographer I have pledged my YHWH given talent to paint his masterpieces using light and darkness the same two elements in which He used to create the world.
The human beauty
Often we loose sight of the majesty of the human form. We have trapped beauty into a containment of what man made organized religions would have you claim it to be. We have become afraid of our own presence. We fear the body as though it was something taboo, so afraid of offending tradition we have lost sight of the natural beauty that our bodies possess.
Art
Each man's perspective of art is different. It is important to understand what your chosen photographer considers art. To judge my idea of what is beauty and what is lust I ask myself" would I invite the Most High to one of my galleries to see this image?" I believe that would be a good idea for models to do as well.
Story
Each image I capture is a story. It is a story of my personal desires, it is a story of my models past and future, it is the manifestation of the moment of my life sacrificed to capture that instance, it is dreams and aspirations of it's viewers. Each image matters.
Quality
Quality is a key factor when it comes to respecting your personal beauty. I value quality because my work and what I display to the world is a reflection of my soul and a testimony to talent of the SHAMAYIM legacy.
TFP/TFCD
Law 40 of the 48 Laws of power state: What is offered for free is dangerous-it usually involves either a trick or a hidden obligation.What has worth is worth paying for. By paying your own way you stay clear of gratitude,guilt, and deceit. It is also wise to pay the full price-there is no cutting corners with excellence.
With that said NO I do not shoot TFP/TFCD with the exception of outstanding designers, MUA,or hair stylist. I have a very select group of models who I shoot TFP and they are called my Mousai or Muses. A group of exceptionally talented men and women who inspire the zenith of my artistic abilities through their mystifying beauty and personalities.
The SHAMAYIM Style
My style of shooting ,if it must be classified, is Chiaroscuro. Which is an Italian word for a Renaissance form of art. An element in art, chiaroscuro (Italian for clear-dark) is defined as a bold contrast between light and dark. I am a Fashion/Editorial shooter. I have a great passion for style and giving it a cinematic delivery full of drama to make the viewer interested in it's subject. I respect the male and the female spiritually and physically. With that said I have no interest in being a slut photographer. My images reflect romance and desire not cheap sex with a prostitute. I absolutely will not shoot an image that I feel disrespects my morals or my clients. There is a very keen difference between a La Perla ad and a photo of a girl in a thong bent over a motorcycle with her finger in her mouth.
Portfolio
My portfolio is reviewed internationally from New York City to Tokyo and beyond by respected agencies and clients. I am very particular about what I place my logo upon. I do not promote models or artist (designers,MUA,stylist,etc.) who I feel have negative spirits aka A-holes I don't care how wonderful the photo was. I enjoy the benefits of money, like the next person, but I am no slave to it so I am not held by the restrictions of developing images that fit the mainstream. My clients choose me because I can deliver a vision that no one else sees. Anyone can be trained to be a photographer but the most successful are those that respect the past but conquer the future.
SHAMAYIM is the future of photography an amalgamation of spirit and beauty.

CONTACT SHAMAYIM

Official Website
www.shamayim.net
updated quarterly with SHAMAYIM's portfolio,events, and career opportunities. Visit the official website to view unreleased photos and published photos
Booking a shoot
[email protected]
If you are interested in arranging a photo shoot with SHAMAYIM.
For shoot or project rates
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General Questions
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Career Opportunities
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THE SHAMAYIM ADMINISTRATION

CEO and Director of Photography-Sta'fon Shamayim
Director of Operations-Kiticha Kelly
Director of Casting-Michael Dav'id

SHAMAYIM CASTING

SHAMAYIM:Edge of the World
Casting:
Edge of the World: Photographer SHAMAYIM will be publishing a designer swim suit calender to benefit the research for a cure to breast cancer. 100% of the proceeds of this ground breaking calender will go to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization. Mr.Shamayim will be casting a total of 24 models (12 female and 12 male) to travel to 12 exotic locations around the world to shoot his collection of the most beautiful designer swim wear.
With his premiere calender Mr.Shamayim will be mixing his poetic love for romance with his unique eye for fashion and human form and stage his images on some of the planets most beautiful rain forest, canyons, oceans,white sand deserts, waterfalls, underground rivers, caves, and deserted islands.
US Locations:
Model Requirements
Age:16-25 all minors are required by law to have an authentic parental release form. height:female-5'8 and taller male-6'0 and taller weight:female-105-120lbs male-must be physically fit
We are seeking models of any ethnicity.
Model must be comfortable and confident with their body and working closely with other models.
Male Models must be in top physical condition with good muscle and tone with strong abs. Male Models must have good skin and hands. We prefer males to have long hair but is not required depending on models look.
Female Models must be in great physical condition with flat stomach with slender legs and thighs. We prefer female models with long legs and arms.
All models should have very striking facial features such as eyes and lips are preferred. Model must be comfortable with traveling with a professional team and shooting long hours. Model must be professional on and off the set. Model must have at minimum basic swim experience. All shoots will be on location, models will need to be comfortable with working long shoot hours in various outdoor conditions. Models are required to sign a SHAMAYIM Photography:Release form
Models will receive print rights to all non-published images for exclusive use in their professional modeling portfolios. Each model will have a featured article on the Edge of the World official website.
Models have the opportunity to interview for a position directly with SHAMAYIM at a Casting Call hosted in one of several designated cities or online by sending a clear head shot and full body shot or comp card to [email protected] attached with your physical stats, location, references, experience, and contact information.
Designers/Stylist/Make Up Artist/Hair Stylist Casting:
MUA and Hair Stylist who wish to showcase their talent with this artistic fashion opportunity can audition by submitting a minimum of 3 pieces of your work to [email protected] or attend a casting call hosted in one of several designated cities. All participating artist will receive credit on the calender and will receive print rights to all non-published images for exclusive use in their professional portfolios. Each artist will have a featured article on the Edge of the World official website promoting their talent and will be featured as a professional talent sponsor with our donation campaign.
The CAUSE:
Women have always been the catalyst to what we call the fashion industry. We as an industry owe it to our shinning stars to give back what we have so generously been blessed with, the presence of our artistic inspiration.
The fight against breast cancer is a personal vendetta of Mr.Shamayim who has a great grandmother who survived the cancer during a time when little to no research was documented for the disease. Now Mr.Shamayim spearheads his fashion campaign to raise awareness and support for the cause.
More information about the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization:
For the past 25 years, Komen for the Cure has played a critical role in every major advance in the fight against breast cancer - transforming how the world talks about and treats this disease and helping to turn millions of breast cancer patients into breast cancer survivors. We are proud of our contribution to some real victories:
* More early detection - nearly 75 percent of women over 40 years old now receive regular mammograms, the single most effective tool for detecting breast cancer early (in 1982, less than 30 percent received a clinical exam).
* More hope - the five-year survival rate for breast cancer, when caught early before it spreads beyond the breast, is now 98 percent (compared to 74 percent in 1982).
* More research - the federal government now devotes more than $900 million each year to breast cancer research, treatment and prevention (compared to $30 million in 1982).
* More survivors - America's 2.3 million breast cancers survivors, the largest group of cancer survivors in the U.S., are a living testament to the power of society and science to save lives.
for a more in depth informational about the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization please visit http://cms.komen.org
The SHAMAYIM Experience
International Fashion Photographer SHAMAYIM has elevated the process of professional photo shoot development. The SHAMAYIM Administration, the team behind the photographer, has gathered all of SHAMAYIM's international networks to bring his clients a professional shoot experience with options that can create any fantasy into a reality.
SHAMAYIM now host The SHAMAYIM Experience in Miami, Atlanta, New York City, Houston and Los Angeles by 2008 he will expand his stations to Barbados, London and Paris. By 2009 SHAMAYIM will expand to Kenya, Dubai, and Tokyo.
Step into the future of fashion photography
We now live in a global community. SHAMAYIM's clients are no longer reserved to one destination. SHAMAYIM Photography is now sponsored by several US and International commercial airlines.
Step outside of your flight accommodations to be greeted by a SHAMAYIM representative and a personal limo escort to your photo shoot destination. Fly into your destination for a single day of shooting or fly in for an over night shoot, we now accommodate photo shoot packages for travel and lodging.
SHAMAYIM represents the very essence of style and fashion, and we provide our clients with hotel accommodations that represent the SHAMAYIM image. Nothing less then a 4 star room, remember this is the SHAMAYIM Experience.
In each of SHAMAYIM's host cities we have sponsorship networks with some of the best hotel facilities that the city has to offer located in prime fashion districts.
Prefer a Upgrade?
SHAMAYIM can now fly any client on a private jet to 7 major fashion destinations in the world for a photo shoot.
No destination is off limits to you. Do you prefer to shoot within shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro, on the volcanic sands of Hawaii, perhaps the white sands of New Mexico, how about the forbidden city of China...all things are possible. Regardless if you are a undiscovered model from the suburbs of Wyoming, or a talented designer living in Kentucky you now have access to the world for your professional photo shoot.
Go beyond props
The SHAMAYIM Administration now includes a team of set designers who work around the clock and across the globe to pull and build anything you would need for your dream shoot.
Need a Lamborghini, Ferrari, or even 1972 Ford Pinto if it is out there we can provide it for your photo shoot. Our team works with the top car dealers, car rental companies, and even Ebay Motors to make certain if there is a vehicle that our client desires we can get it.
Your imagination is seriously your limitation now when it comes to props or set designs for your photo shoot.
Go wild
SHAMAYIM has connections with several wildlife preserves and animal actor organizations to provide you almost any animal you may need to give your shoot that WILD edge you were seeking. Need a elephant, black panther, how about a Killer whale? SHAMAYIM can provide.
That extra touch
SHAMAYIM has a virtual warehouse of stored props at your disposal. Identical movie props from almost any featured film you can think of we can provide. Need Rambo's gun, Neo's jacket from the Matrix, how about a Spartan helmet from the movie 300? SHAMAYIM can provide.
It's always about the quality
If you are a designer, MUA, wardrobe stylist, or even a model who needs to see your work collaborated with a certain look, now SHAMAYIM can provide that perfect model for your vision. Let us know the particulars of what you are seeking. If it is a 5'9 Brazilian female model that you feel would be perfect for your shot or a 5'2 middle aged African American male just let us know. SHAMAYIM now works closely with several modeling agencies who can provide exactly the model your photo shoot needs.
The SHAMAYIM Experience is expanding constantly to provide more quality services to the already unique photography style that is provided by SHAMAYIM. SHAMAYIM strives to create a masterpiece of art with each and every photo he takes. Each project and each client is very personal to him. He wants his clients to leave his shoots with more then quality work and satisfied results, he wants them to return because of the EXPERIENCE.

SHAMAYIM:The Soundtrack

UPCOMING TRAVEL LOCATIONS

If you are a model located in one of my upcoming travel destinations or would like to travel with me to one of my destinations and book a shoot, you can do so by contacting my casting director at [email protected]
September 21-23
Washington D.C
Barbados-October
Chicago-October
London-November
Paris-December