Wednesday Harrington
The Anti-Model - Biography
Hi! I’m Wednesday Harrington! Often described as the “anti-model”, I don’t pretend to be a haute coutere, sculpted cheekbone diva with an eight grade physique. Hell, I’m five foot 3, and 130 lbs, and I’m bringing curvy back. Other points of trivia: I’m a mom of four, and happily married, as well as a bdsm lifestyler (slave of Lord M). I have a Bachelor’s Degree in English, attended Law School briefly (dropped out when my 3 year old began hiding my “car keys” to keep me home more), and also completed graduate coursework in an accredited MSW Program. In addition to modeling, I am gifted in writing and communications (just look at the length of this friggin’ bio, lol) My look is nostalgic. One photographer told me that I had the body of a woman from an era when women actually “looked like women and not young boys”… whatever that means. I have a classic beauty which lends itself well to 20s and 40s era pin-up glamour… however, I’m a chameleon, and unafraid to be “unglamorous” or even “ugly” for your camera, for we are all committed to the same outcome: a high quality image the way YOU want it.
My modeling ethos: I do not fall into the camp that feels that models are a “dime a dozen” dependent on a truly exceptional photographer to make her look good. Nor do I believe that only beautiful models can create beautiful images. Photography and modeling are both creative, artistic disciplines, each interdependent on the other for the genesis of inspiring artistry. Modeling isn’t about ME. It’s about a process, a collaborative give and take between the spectator and the image. And safe, comfortable, creative and committed models, in my opinion, create the best images.
I am available for prints/stills, video work, and requests for custom content. I welcome photographers and artists from all walks of life and experience levels.
Genres of Modeling I am available for include:
Fetish modeling… open to several genres including:
I am also open to new ideas, so if you don’t see your fetish genre represented, it never hurts to ask. The worst I can say is “no”, right? *Means I have some key limits in regard to these genres. Please ASK. Also, please note that my port does NOT reflect my extensive experience in fetish photography, so please ask for sample images if you are unsure about my appropriateness for a particular project. ON ESCORTS:
Please note that I bring with me a safety companion for all shoots, whether they are fine art nude or bondage. I adopted this policy as a result of actual negative photography experiences, and because, as a mother, I’m naturally neurotic about safety. I feel that my safety is non-negotiable, and want to ensure that my comfort level is always optimal so that you get the best possible images from me. It has been my experience that escorts keep the model safe and the atmosphere professional (i.e. free of lewd or harassing commentary, unnecessary touching, etc). I feel that for most professionally minded photographers, this will present a non-issue; however, even photographers uneasy about escorts have found mine unobtrusive, unthreatening, even helpful. I have happy professional photography references for both myself and my escort, attesting that he will NOT break your stuff, steal anything, slip on a banana peel and sue you, cause any “drama” or contribute to a negative mood on set. He won’t be a distraction during the shoot and diminish the quality of the photography. Bonus: he is also a gifted shibari rigger and back-up camera guy (think EXTRA photography or video content), and has been quite an asset to understaffed sets, so just put him to work! Again, I would be absolutely thrilled to provide references for myself AND my escort upon request. And if you would like to bring someone along to the shoot, like a wife or an assistant, that’s perfectly okay with me.
On TFP:
I typically do not consider time for print shoots. As a wife to be and active mother of school age and preschool children, who also holds down a “vanilla job”, my time is extremely limited. If you have an interesting concept and/or a style of photography that I wish to incorporate into my portfolio, it never hurts to ask. Generally I entertain 1 or fewer TFPs per month. Generally I do NOT offer nude or fetish content for TFP… If my schedule allows and the content falls within my limits, I I will consider TFP with exceptional photographers and models who wish to create and share content for their sites or clips stores, as well as makeup artists…
For exceptional photographers, on a very limited basis (read my statement regarding my TIME constraints), I will shoot for shared rights to final images for self-promotion, such as autographed prints, tear sheets for print ads etc…
On occasion, I will consider trade modeling for product, wardrobe or store credit. If you are a designer of awesome lingerie or corsets, bridal-wear, fetish footwear or gear, contact me! I will also, on occasion, do a trade for service (eg: if you are a web-master, a graphic artist, etc)…
I am busy compiling the complete contact information of all of the happy photographers I have had the pleasure of working with, so stay tuned! Basic info (name/site) available upon request.
Thanks again for considering me for your project! Here’s to a future successful collaboration!!
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