Katy T

Mike Smith: "Katy_T - a force of nature... Katy: You are amazing, you are the bond that ties the artistic world together. You fill the voids between structures and add your form & beauty to the magic that is photography. I had the pleasure, honor, thrill and good fortune to shoot with Katy. I have not been the same since working with her. I feel that my own Artistic Vision will never be the same. From the beginning until the end I felt like I was in the presence of a 'Force of Nature,' Intelligent, Driven. An artistic partner - alive with ideas - not posed. She searched every moment of her movements for the perfect position. Between whatever objects she placed herself or any surface that she attached herself to - she became the force tying it all together in a composition of beauty - simple, elegant. ~~ Katy T - Thank You! A chance of a lifetime"


**TRAVEL 2016**

I'm from England and still have family there. I also have in-laws in Miami & Peru, so I frequently travel to these places. I don't always advertise these trips, so please drop me an email for updates on travel.

(Updated to current month)...

APRIL
Oregon, Washington, Vancouver
Florida - Miami, FL, Orlando, Tampa areas


MAY
Texas - Dallas, Austin, SA, Houston, Corpus

JUNE
East Coast - NYC/Upstate, NJ, MD, VA, DC, PA, NC, TN
Midwest - Illinois, Michigan, Ohio
Canada - London, Toronto

SUMMER
EUROPE! - England, Scotland (limited availability)
Germany, Austria, Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Romania (brief stop), Italy & possibly other places (ask me) smile

SEPT
California - LA & SF areas



I’m originally from the south west coast of England, but I also have French and Israeli ancestry.

I’m a trained dancer with a background also in choreography and acting. I’ve always been creative and love performing. When I’m not on stage I’m releasing my creative energy in front of your lens. I'm a spiritual person, so I give much more to my shoots than just a pose. I take a very active role in the creative process.

Some confuse me for being a ballet dancer. My trained style is contemporary, but I did do a little classical and pointe work. If you're wanting a classical shoot I would recommend hiring a ballet dancer for that, otherwise I can offer you my main style as you see and limited pointe work. Just wanted to be honest about that :)

Sorry, but I DON’T DO TFP. I’m an 11 year international professional. When you hire me, please see me as an investment, like your camera gear, just that I will bring the captured image to life. Likewise, you are the one that makes it possible for me to travel and keep creating this work, so thank you :)

I’m natural (no enhancements), no surgery, scars or tattoos. I invest time and money into keeping myself healthy and trim so I can look my best for each shoot. That means also rationing my mocha frappucchinos!! :)

I always recommend shooting me in my area of expertise (art nude). This is where you'll get me at my best. Please look over my portfolio to get an idea of my style so you can take advantage of my skills and what I have to offer. These shoots are a collaboration, where I bring my style and merge it with yours, to create unique and meaningful art, so there has to be freedom for us both to work.

As a guide, my work shows my style and comfort levels. I'm not interested in anything untasteful, no adult work, bondage or pay websites.

I treat every shoot with a fresh attitude, so you will always work with me at my best. I don’t turn up just to get paid, I do really care about the work we’re creating and want you to be pleased with the images. After all these years I still get excited about the results from each shoot! :)

I prefer, and actually crave, ongoing collaborations, rather than fly-by shoots. I like the creative connection that grows over the years. I’ve been working with some of the same photographers for 7-10 years and those connections are invaluable.

If possible I prefer a closed set. I’m not opposed to someone helping with lighting/sets in between, but I prefer the one-one collaboration without that third person as a distraction when we’re trying to connect creatively. I've also had numerous bad experiences with jealous wives, underage male assistants, friends assisting that just wanted to watch me nude and some that took over the entire shoot. I just want to create with you and have no distractions.

Unfortunately I no longer do workshops, just because I find the quality goes down when multiple people are shooting at once, and the quality is important to me. However, I do accept hourly time slots in a studio, where there is more focus on one-one and creative collaboration. If you have a studio I'm interested in discussing this with you.

I ask that you please value my time, as I do yours. Planning trips is a long process and it gets frustrating when I receive last minute cancellations. Please realize I have to budget for flights, hotels, rental car, gas and other expenses in advance of these trips, and often I have to turn others away for your time slot. If I’m already on the trip I will likely not receive your cancellation email, needless to say I also won’t have time to fill the time slot either. If you need to cancel please give me notice so it doesn’t affect my trip.

I usually confirm shoots once by email and it’s then set in stone in my calendar, so I will be there as agreed.

I'm that model that will do anything to create "that" image. Past shoots have included (but not limited to) shooting in the snow, underwater, up a tree, mountain or frozen lake in the Alps. I will be there and will bring my creativity, regardless of my comforts. (Hot chocolate wouldn't go amiss in snowy climates though) :)

Please don't feel intimidated by my work and experience. I’m patient with those who are new to the genre. I also don't believe in 'levels,' I believe in creating great imagery, so if you love photography and being creative then we'll have a great shoot. Every photographer has a different eye, that's what makes every image unique. Some of my favorite work was actually created with beginners.

I look forward to creating with you!

Kate
Web: http://www.katyt.com
Blog: http://katy-t.blogspot.com

BOOKS/MAGAZINES/AD CAMPAIGNS

"Naked Afternoons" Book (Carney Malone) - March 2014
'Editorial' Magazine - David Apeji - Sept 2013
Vogue (Italy) - Figurative Arts - Feb 2013
Art Nude Book (Mark Harris) - March 12
'Naked Beauty' Book (Sylvie Blum) - Oct 11
FXM Online Magazine (Larry Hoth) - July 11
Artsi Magazine (Larry Hoth) - March 11
Carrie Leigh Nude Magazine - Several Pages (J Wade Purdy) - Dec 10'
'Lighting The Nude' Book - Oct 10'
Book of Contemporary Pin-Up Photography (Thomas Denlick) - Oct 10'
Range Finder Magazine - Half Page - Oct 10'
Mystic V Fine Art Magazine - Front cover + 11 double page spreads - July 10'
Love It Magazine - England - July 10'
Featured in the premier issue of 'Photo Paper Magazine' (Efren Herrera) - March 10'
2 Half Pages - Focus Magazine (Tyler Keeler) - Oct 09
4 Pages - Carrie Leigh Nude Magazine (Kim Weston)- Aug 09
Full Page - Carrie Leigh Nude Mag (Glen Larson) - Aug 09
H&E Magazine (full page) - June 09 issue
3 pages - Carrie Leigh Nude Magazine (Gary M) - April 09
Art nude image (stock) - Dutch media (unknown) - March 09
Book Cover (stock image used) - book currently unknown - March 09
Lifestyle stock image (1/4 page) - magazine unknown - March 09
H&E Magazine (full page) - Spring 09
AOL Publication - UK - March 09
Stern Classic Nude Competition Winner - Spring 09
Book cover publication (sold through image library, book unknown) - Australia - Sept 08
Lightphile Studios Gallery & Book Publication - June 08
J Jansen Jewelry Design Collection - my images used in a magazine and online website - April 08
(My leg used) Esteopathy Ad & Promotional Material - Feb 08
Lifestyle images published in Europe (Photographer: David Green)
Elkor Catalogue Publication - Brad Wilson - 2008
Body Ad (online website) - Brad Wilson - 2008
Sleep Pillow Ad - Brad Wilson - 2008
British Photography Magazine - Fine Art Nude Winners - Dec 07
Book: "Distance Fades Between Us: Nudes After Dark" by Tim Phillips (Sensual Images Photography), Nov 07
Published in a UK Women's magazine - 500,000 print run - magazine unknown - Aug 07
Published in a Czech Republic Magazine - 500,000 print run - Magazine unknown - May 07
Pick Me Up Magazine - 500,000 print run - March 07
Erotica Ad in Skin 2 Magazine (Oct 06)
One of my images in B&W magazine (US: Nov 06 UK: Feb 07)
Published in Scarlet Magazine (issue 25) and London Metropolitan paper - Nov 06
Model for Erotica 2006 national ad campaign & exhibition - images now being used on buses, billboards and publications, nationally - London (Nov 2006)
Published on a full page in 'New Nude' magazine (October, issue 4) Photographer: Andrew Or.
Fine Art Model for a 2007 calendar
Published in 'Photographer monthly' magazine (October issue, 06)
Model for FastBird clothing Design collection - Scotland


GALLERIES/EXHIBITIONS

* "In Awe of Nature" - Elements of Nature show, Dublin (Eamonn Farell)- 16th-26th Oct 2013
* Location Nude Exhibition - Eine Art Gallery, Germany (Fritz) - 2013
* Contemporary View group exhibition - Garage Bonci, Pietrasanta, Italy (Eamonn Farrell) - 6th Dec 2012 to 7th January 2013.
* Whelan Galleries Show & Book (Bronze Award) - Laguna Beach, CA (Jim Hoyle) - Aug 11
* Methodart Exhibition - Scottsdale, AZ (Juan Garcia) - March 11
* 27th Exotic Art Show and Spectacular Show (Kirby) - Feb 11
* Pascal Baetens Gallery Exhibition - Cafe Photo/Roubaix, France - March 10'
* Featured in Rochester Art Fest (Dan Richards) - Rochester, NY - March 10'
* Featured in William Siegel Gallery (Peter O) - Santa Fe, NM - Dec 09
* Fahey Klein Gallery (Sylvie Blum) - Nov 09
* The "Nude In Minnesota" II Show - featured in it by 2 photographers - May 09
* Efren Herrera Gallery Show - Dec 08
* Lightphile Studios Gallery & Book Publication - June 08
* Ted Preuss Gallery Exhibition (my work used) - Chicago - Dec 07-Jan 08
* Gallery Exhibition - Zhou B Arts Center, Chicago - 17th August 07
* Featured in Preuss Photography Exhibition - Chicago - Nov 06
* Model for Erotica 2006 national ad campaign & exhibition - images now being used on buses, billboards and publications, nationally - London (Nov 2006)


DANCE/FESTIVALS/TV

* "Stairs" Dance movement video - selected for screening at five major Dance & Movement Film and Video Festivals around the world, with others still in the pipeline ('Moves 08,' Manchester/UK - 'NeMe,' Limassol/Cyprus- 'Pam@Scope,' NY- 'Visions in the Nunnery,' London/UK- 'Shoot-Dance for screen,' Sweden) - May 08
* Dancer for international film company - 10th June (London) Director: Lauren Mary Davis
* Choreographer & dancer - 'Bid for a Bride' musical. Director: Les S
* Channel 4 - "Live now" documentary - London
* Dancer - 'Cornish Folk Tales' - ETK Dance Company
* Dancer & Choreographer - Easter Event - Jim T (Event Organiser)
* Choreography showcase - 'Babysitter' - Dancer & choreographer - Dorset Theatre
* Dancer & Choreographer - 'Guernica', 'People watching' and 'Run On' - Dorset Theatre
* Dance Teacher - 2 Schools