Photographer Mary Oakes grew up in a gym. She fell in love with gymnastics as a young child, and from the time she was two until her competitive retirement in 1995 she spent most of her life upside down or flying through the air. It is this unique perspective she hopes to bring to a new photography series on gymnastics.
A working portrait photographer and owner of Light & Time Photography, Mary Oakes is looking for skilled athletes, level 6 and above, to model for a new photographic series. Each athlete will be presented an artist’s selection print from their session as compensation.
Each perspective athlete will audition. The audition will consist of 2 rounds. The first is a video submission. Videos need not be professional but must consist of the athlete’s competitive routines and a handstand or strength pose of the athlete’s choice held for a minimum of 15 seconds. The second round will be a gym visit during regular training. Location may vary but the photographer seeks to photograph at least one model in a gym. The photographer plans to compensate the gym “in kind”.
If you have further questions. Please feel free to email oakes.mary411@yahoo.com or call 830.928.9488.
Submissions can be made via dropbox or youtube link and emailed to… oakes.mary411@yahoo.com. Please include athlete’s name, parent name, age, phone and email, level, length of time training at current level and gym they represent. Any additional information that sets your gymnast apart is encouraged.