Paul Reiffer
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Paul Reiffer
Paul Reiffer (born 12 May 1980 is a British
photographer, having previously been a commercial male model
.
and Europe, although hasn't actively worked as a model since 2009. Reiffer has featured on the cover of online publications such as BeautifulMag and Australia's DNA magazine. He has worked as a model across Europe and the US and been shot by fashion photographers including Simon Le (Australia), Scott Marrs (US), Joby Rawlins (UK), Bill McClaren (US) and Paul Reitz (US).
, who would be later signed to several agencies, into the public eye. He has shot landscape photography in central and southern Europe, but is more widely known for his model photography in the UK
, US
and Canada
and music photography of a number of performing artists such as Alenadra Burke
, Olly Murs
, The Wanted
, Boys Like Girls
and Kids in Glass Houses
. Reiffer's work has appeared on the front cover of Beige Magazine in the UK and DNA magazine in Australia.
and Associate of the Royal Photographic Society
, having been accepted by both organisations for direct entry at an Associate level due to the breadth of his existing portfolio. He was a finalist in the 2010 Landscape Photographer of the Year, for his images of the British coastline.
(San Francisco) as well as many smaller management companies.
His clients range from the US National Park Service
(NPS) to British racing drivers such as Andy Neate
, to organisations such as Pineapple Dance Studios
. He has shot many images for underwear brands such as Baskit and Lick - including advertising campaigns frequently published in Attitude Magazine
during 2010 and 2011. Since turning to professional photography, Reiffer has shot many known faces including Louie Spence
, Jodie Kidd
, Debbie Moore
and worked with ex Big-Brother star Imogen Thomas
on her publicity in 2009. Reiffer also shot publicity photos for The Grapes
, famously owned by Evgeny Lebedev
, Sean Mathias
and Ian McKellen
.
Paul Reiffer (born 12 May 1980 is a British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
photographer, having previously been a commercial male model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
.
Modelling
Paul Reiffer was represented by Target Models in the UKUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and Europe, although hasn't actively worked as a model since 2009. Reiffer has featured on the cover of online publications such as BeautifulMag and Australia's DNA magazine. He has worked as a model across Europe and the US and been shot by fashion photographers including Simon Le (Australia), Scott Marrs (US), Joby Rawlins (UK), Bill McClaren (US) and Paul Reitz (US).
Photography
In 2009 Reiffer switched to the other side of the camera and became a professional photographer himself. Using the contacts he made while modelling, he quickly gained publicity in the online space with sites such as BeautifulMag's "2XSexy" Cover Story. Keeping the online relationships he established as a model, he still features in such publications to this day - even launching new models such as Steve BoxSteve Box
Steve Box is an English animator and director who works for Aardman Animations.His early work in animation included the popular British claymation television series The Trap Door for Bristol-based animation studio CMTB Animation.Box joined Aardman Animations in 1990. He directed the video for the...
, who would be later signed to several agencies, into the public eye. He has shot landscape photography in central and southern Europe, but is more widely known for his model photography in the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, US
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and music photography of a number of performing artists such as Alenadra Burke
Alexandra Burke
Alexandra Imelda Cecelia Ewen Burke is a British R&B and pop recording artist who rose to fame after winning the fifth series of British television series The X Factor in 2008...
, Olly Murs
Olly Murs
Oliver Stanley "Olly" Murs is an English singer-songwriter and TV presenter. Murs rose to fame after being the runner-up on the sixth series of The X Factor...
, The Wanted
The Wanted
The Wanted are a British-Irish boy band based in London, England. The band consists of Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker and Nathan Sykes. Their debut single, "All Time Low", was released in July 2010 and reached number one in the United Kingdom for one week...
, Boys Like Girls
Boys Like Girls
Boys Like Girls is an American rock band from Massachusetts. Formed in 2005, the group gained mainstream recognition when it released its self-titled debut album. Boys Like Girls was the co-headliner with Good Charlotte for the Soundtrack of Your Summer Tour 2008 that toured across the United...
and Kids in Glass Houses
Kids in Glass Houses
Kids in Glass Houses are a Welsh rock band from Cardiff, and are considered a significant part of the Cardiff music scene. The band's name is inspired by the lyrics "not throwing stones at you anymore" from Glassjaw song "Tip Your Bartender". The band achieved success on the strength of the singles...
. Reiffer's work has appeared on the front cover of Beige Magazine in the UK and DNA magazine in Australia.
Awards
Reiffer is an Associate of the British Institute of Professional PhotographyBritish Institute of Professional Photography
The British Institute Professional Photography is a not-for-profit organisation, which fills the role of qualifying body for professional photographers in the United Kingdom...
and Associate of the Royal Photographic Society
Royal Photographic Society
The Royal Photographic Society is the world's oldest national photographic society. It was founded in London, United Kingdom in 1853 as The Photographic Society of London with the objective of promoting the Art and Science of Photography...
, having been accepted by both organisations for direct entry at an Associate level due to the breadth of his existing portfolio. He was a finalist in the 2010 Landscape Photographer of the Year, for his images of the British coastline.
Known Clients
His portfolio photography is used every day by active models for top agencies such as Oxygen Models (London), W Athletic (London) and Look Model AgencyLook model agency
Look Model Agency is a modeling agency based in San Francisco, founded in 1986. The agency has strong ties with other worldwide agencies such as Elite Models, MC2, and DNA Model Management.-Celebrities represented by Look :...
(San Francisco) as well as many smaller management companies.
His clients range from the US National Park Service
National Park Service
The National Park Service is the U.S. federal agency that manages all national parks, many national monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations...
(NPS) to British racing drivers such as Andy Neate
Andy Neate
Andrew Neate is a British racing driver, who has driven in several different series throughout his career.-Racing career:...
, to organisations such as Pineapple Dance Studios
Pineapple Dance Studios
Pineapple Dance Studios is a dance studio complex based in the Covent Garden area of central London, England. It was founded by the English model and businesswoman Debbie Moore in 1979. The studio is used for castings and rehearsals by dance companies, record labels, television networks, film...
. He has shot many images for underwear brands such as Baskit and Lick - including advertising campaigns frequently published in Attitude Magazine
Attitude (magazine)
Attitude is a British gay lifestyle magazine owned by Vitality Publishing. It is sold worldwide as a physical magazine and a digital download for the iPad and iPhone via the App Store. The first issue appeared in May 1994....
during 2010 and 2011. Since turning to professional photography, Reiffer has shot many known faces including Louie Spence
Louie Spence
Louie Spence is a dance expert, choreographer and television personality who is currently the artistic director at the London Pineapple Dance Studios...
, Jodie Kidd
Jodie Kidd
Jodie Kidd is an English television personality and fashion model.-Early life:Jodie was a showjumper as a child and attended St Michael's School, Petworth.-Family:Jodie is the granddaughter from Hon...
, Debbie Moore
Debbie Moore
Debbie Moore OBE , is an English model and business woman who is most noted as the founder of Pineapple Dance Studios and its associated clothing brand...
and worked with ex Big-Brother star Imogen Thomas
Imogen Thomas
Imogen Mary Thomas is a Welsh glamour model, beauty queen and television personality. She rose to fame in 2003, after winning Miss Wales, and achieved further note in 2006, when she lasted three months on the seventh series of reality TV series Big Brother.-Early life:Imogen was born to Charles...
on her publicity in 2009. Reiffer also shot publicity photos for The Grapes
The Grapes
The Grapes is a public house backing onto the Thames waterfront, located at 76 Narrow Street, London E14 8BP . It is owned in partnership by Evgeny Lebedev, Sean Mathias and Ian McKellen, and managed by Paul Mathias.- History :...
, famously owned by Evgeny Lebedev
Evgeny Lebedev
Evgeny Alexandrovich Lebedev is the chairman of both Evening Standard Ltd, which owns the Evening Standard and also Independent Print Ltd which owns the Independent newspapers, which he bought in January 2009 and March 2010...
, Sean Mathias
Sean Mathias
Sean Gerard Mathias is a British theatre director, film director, writer and actor.Mathias was born in Swansea, south Wales. He is known for directing the film, Bent, and for directing highly acclaimed theatre productions in London, New York, Cape Town, Los Angeles and Sydney...
and Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen
Sir Ian Murray McKellen, CH, CBE is an English actor. He has received a Tony Award, two Academy Award nominations, and five Emmy Award nominations. His work has spanned genres from Shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction...
.