- Sarah “Zairia” Cayson
Business Phone as of January 2, 2011: (618) 334-2510
When is Doubt…Just call her “Z”
Zairia – a name pronounced just like an operatic “Aria”… with a “Z” is an internationally published Pinup and Beauty photographer.
For her, the devil is in the detail. Zairia fully recognizes that a misplaced finger or an unflattering pose often spells the difference between a terrific or horrific final image — so getting everything right before the shutter is clicked is her main philosophy.
With her love for classic pinup, her creative use of wardrobe and styling, recreated lighting and spectacular direction of her subjects, it was only natural for her to enter into the pinup realm.
Zairia’s pinups have been described as timeless or old school, with sexy sophistication and a twist of sultry playfulness! She’s been inspired by the incredible artwork of several creators of the original pinup art and style…namely Alberto Vargas and Gil Elvgren.
Serving the Greater Metro St. Louis Area, Zairia is located with her husband in Belleville, IL, (Just a stone’s throw east of St. Louis), and mother of two daughters and two stepdaughters, Zairia is also Sarah E. Cayson. She is the owner of Kitty Kat Pinup and Zairia’s Photography L.L.C.
More about her…
What Equipment do you use?
I use an Instamatic. I’m just kidding. I’m a Canon shooter and use a 40D. Most of my lights are AlienBees B800 .
How long have you been shooting?
I’ve been shooting for almost 7 years. While I am mainly self taught, I’ve had some amazing mentors and I’ve gone to several SuperShoots.com workshops where I started out as a participant and I’m now a mentor.
What type of photography do you take?
I specialize in Beauty, Fashion, Portfolio, Conceptual and Pinup photography. I am primarily a studio shooter but I’m looking forward to working outdoors and on location more. I also teach posing during my sessions.
Price Range for Clients
My price range for private clients interested in Pinup or Beauty images for their personal use is generally $650.00 to $1000.00. My most common package is $650.00. All packages include Makeup & Hair.
For Commercial clients, prices are determined by what is involved and needed.
Is there anything unique about what you do?
Being a conceptual shooter I plan each shoot. I generally do up a concept that shows how I want the makeup, hair, styling, lighting and posing. I send them off to my makeup artist and Hair Stylist and to the person I’ll be photographing. Generally my concepts are centered on the client or the clothing they will be wearing. It just depends on what is needed.
Have you had to change anything to adjust in current economic times?
Fortunately for me, I stay pretty busy. When I’m not busy with clients, I’m working on personal projects and updating my portfolio and my website.
