Marita Bird Photography - ProfilesArchive

About Me

I'm a photographer based in Perth, Western Australia. Specialising in model portraiture/glamour photography since Feb 2007.
I currently have a full-time job, and therefore can only do photoshoots on weekends. Ideally, I'd love to do my photography full-time and eventually run my own studio.
I work in a professional, yet relaxed & friendly manner, in order to make you feel comfortable and to get the best results for both of us. I aim to make your shoot an enjoyable experience.
If you are interested in doing a shoot with me, please read my blog: "Prices and information on shoots...", and contact me either on here, or email: [email protected]
Please note: No modelling experience is necessary, BUT models wanting swimwear/glamour shots MUST be 18yrs or over!
I also offer portrait photography for couples, groups, families, babies, pets, corporate/business, sports teams/players etc
I also do landscape, cityscape, seascape, architecture and other general photography
I'd love to hear from any budding fashion designers or musicians/performers wanting promotional shots done!
Some examples of my work ~
see my "pics" page for more

I'm Published!! :)
An article from a French newspaper featuring one of my photos!! :)
All of my photos are subject to copyright ~
You may NOT copy or download them without my permission!!
My equipment:
Nikon D80 DSLR
AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
AF-S VR Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED
Nikon SB600 speedlight
Manfrotto 190XB tripod, with 804RC2 head
Canon PowerShot A720 IS
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30
Please also check out my profiles on these sites!:
Model Mayhem
One Model Place
Star Now
Fashionising
My Model Management
Models ~ Check this out!!
Depression
Another part of my life, that a lot of people may not realise
~ I suffer from severe (long-term) Depression and anxiety ~
I'm not saying this to get sympathy or attention!
I just want more people to understand -
Depression and mental illness IS real, and it IS a killer!
I am a very passionate and emotional person ~ I wear my heart on my sleeve!
There are different types of depression and mental illness,
mine is just one of them. Although there has been a minor
shift in social acceptance of this illness, there still
seems to be a large misconception and misunderstanding
of the disease amongst the general community.
It is not something that many people willingly admit to having,
for fear of rejection and ridicule.
But I personally believe, that if more people spoke up
and shared their experiences, it may help to break down
some of those barriers and create more understanding.
Depression can be treated and controlled, to a point.
Anti-depressants and psycho-therapy, either with a psychiatrist
or a psychologist (or both) are the usual methods.
That is the method I am using! :)
Some people choose to battle it in their own way -
there's no right or wrong way, it's a personal choice.
Although mental illnesses are inside the brain,
there are some outward symptoms that signal a person
MAY be suffering from depression.
To find out what they are, and for more information
on depression, please visit these sites:
Beyond Blue
Dep.Net
If you look out for the signs, you may be able to save a life -
maybe a friend, or family member. Maybe even your own!
Thankyou! :)

My Interests

**Photography**Aussie Rules Football**music**singing**movies**
**bellydancing**Hawaii**surfing**
**Super V8's~motor car racing (Go Fords!!)**
**reading**writing**internet**travel**
**camping**genealogy**arts/crafts**poetry**
**history**Marilyn Monroe**Elvis**classic 40's/50's Hollywood**
**astrology/tarot/spiritual/angels....**

Likes:

**chocolate**staying up late**sleeping in**cuddles**kisses**
**bourbon & coke**Baileys with milk**chocolate**
**a beautiful sunset/sunrise**the ocean**the sky**
**roadtrips and discovering new places**
**fireworks**singing**dancing**concerts**
**teddy bears**angels**crystals**holidays**surprises**
**flowers**roses**lavender**jasmine**perfume**mascara**
**old buildings**cemeteries**watching my football team win**
**happy endings....

Dislikes:

**liars**cheats**snobs**fake people**spoilt brats**
**papparazzi photographers & gossip magazines - GET A LIFE!!**
**idiot drivers**slow drivers**traffic jams**
**early mornings**marketing calls**answering machines**
**smokers**drug pushers**social security bludgers**
**reality tv**political correctness**politicians**
**housework (I'd rather be out taking photos)**
**immigrants who refuse to assimilate into,
or who denounce their adopted country's culture
(if you don't like the ways of your new country - GO HOME!)**
**immigrants who bring their problems with them**
**sad endings....

I'd like to meet:

**Fellow photographers, models, make-up artists, stylists, fashion designers, musicians!**

**Anyone who is interested in working with me!! :)**

**Anyone interesting, fun, real and down-to-earth**

**All of my new friends on here** -
Thanks to each and every one of you for your friendship,
and for giving me so much inspiration and encouragement! :)

Famous people I'd love to meet and photograph:

**Ben Cousins**Nathan Thompson, again**
**Jon Bon Jovi**Michael Buble**Chris Isaak**
**Megan Gale**Jennifer Hawkins**Olivia Newton John**
**Nicole Kidman**Cate Blanchett**Drew Barrymore**Jessica Alba**
**Johnny Depp**Matthew McConaughey**Jennifer Lopez**
**Matt Damon**Paul Walker**Rheese Witherspoon**
**Jane Seymour**Oprah Winfrey**

Would love to have met and photographed:

**Elvis Presley**Marilyn Monroe**Natalie Wood**James Dean**
**Grace Kelly**Katherine Hepburn**Audrey Hepburn**
**Princess Diana**Michael Hutchence**Bon Scott**Jim Morrison**
**Heath Ledger**

About adding friends

I'm NOT on here to win any popularity contest.

I'm NOT here to get hit on by random guys.

If I add/request to add you to my friends list it's because:

~ You're a photographer and I admire your work

~ You're a model/make-up artist or stylist,
and I'm interested in working with you and/or admire your work

~ Your profile got my attention and I thought we had a bit in common

~ I'm a fan! :)

~ I know you personally

~ We have a friend/friends in common

If I don't add you, or reply to your messages, it's because:

~ Your profile is set to private!

~ I don't feel we have anything in common OR

~ I just don't want to!

Please don't keep trying! :)

Please leave me a comment in this box, thanks! :)

Music:

As long as it's got a good tune and rythym I'll listen to it.

A few of my faves (in no special order) are:

**Bon Jovi**Elvis**The Beatles**Frank Sinatra**U2**Billy Joel**
**Robbie Williams**Guns'n'Roses**Eric Clapton**
**Chris Isaak**Powderfinger**Rogue Traders**
**Goo Goo Dolls**INXS**AC/DC**Sting**Police**The Eagles**
**Supertramp**Queen**ABBA**Cold Chisel**Jet**Shania Twain**
**End of Fashion**Eskimo Joe**Evanescence**Wolfmother**
**Bryan Adams**The Cranberries**Dido**Coldplay**
**Harry Connick Jnr**Michael Buble**Jack Johnson**Snow Patrol**
I will add to this later

Movies:

Comedy, Action, Romantic comedy, Thrillers

Television:

Not that I watch a lot, but it's usually on in the background though! :)

**AFL footy**sports**news**documetaries**
**Home & Away**McLeods Daughters**All Saints**Californication**
**Heroes**Desperate Housewives**Grey's Anatomy**
**Ugly Betty**What About Brian?**
**The Family Guy**That 70's Show**Men In Trees**Sex and the City**
**Friends**Will & Grace**Lost**
**The Ghost Whisperer**Mad About You**

Books:

**Photography books & magazines**fashion & beauty magazines**
**history**biographies**
**craft & home decorating books and magazines**

Heroes:

**My mum**

**Anyone who is real, and has the courage
and determination to follow their dreams!**

PROMOTING MY FRIENDS
These are some of my very talented photographer friends.
Please take a look at their pages. :)

Photo by Tyler Shields

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My Blog

Regarding Heath Ledger

Some people can be so narrow-minded, seriously!! Below is a cut & paste of a "debate" I had with a former "friend", following a bulletin he posted about Heath Ledger. He has subsequently deleted m...
Posted by Marita Bird Photography on Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:08:00 PST

RIP Heath Ledger 4 Apr 1979 ~ 22 Jan 2008

BREAKING NEWS: WEST Australian movie star Heath Ledger has been found dead at a downtown Manhattan residence, a New York Police Department spokesman says. (Nine-msn news)Heath, a legendary Aussie acto...
Posted by Marita Bird Photography on Sat, 26 Jan 2008 11:39:00 PST

Dont let this happen to Ben (or anyone else).......

I cut and pasted this article from the ninemsn news website today. I'm not a rugby fan, so I don't really know that much about Andrew Johns. But his story sounds very similar in some ways to Ben's, a...
Posted by Marita Bird Photography on Sun, 04 Nov 2007 03:40:00 PST

Stop persecuting Ben Cousins (Part 2)

Yes, I think he's still being persecuted by the media, by the WCE club, by the WA police, and now by the AFL! They are making him a scapegoat to cover up for their own mismanagement. The only people r...
Posted by Marita Bird Photography on Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:40:00 PST

Prices and information on shoots (PLEASE READ BEFORE REQUESTING A SHOOT - THANKS)

As of 1st July 2007, my prices are as follows:2-3hr shoot ~ $150.00(individuals)/$200.00**(couples)For groups of 3 or more - Price on application(hair & makeup not included) ~ You'll need to...
Posted by Marita Bird Photography on Sat, 03 Nov 2007 05:24:00 PST

STOP persecuting Ben Cousins

(Firstly, I want to say that this is not directed at anyone in particular, so please don't take offence! And these are my own opinions and I take full reponsibility for them.) Why is everyone so quick...
Posted by Marita Bird Photography on Sat, 20 Oct 2007 06:43:00 PST

Copy of Model Release Form

Photographic Model Release Agreement This agreement made on the ________ day of _______________ 20_____ is entered into between _________________ ("model") and Marita Bird ("photographer") for ...
Posted by Marita Bird Photography on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 02:47:00 PST