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A portion of the work on our official website has been previously published in one form of media or another.....usually for advertising. Please appreciate and observe the fact that
all of our work is under copyright. In other words, make your own pictures.
We look forward to working with professional and aspiring models as well as commercial clients in need of photography services. Since we will spend three to four hours with a model, we usually only provide TF sessions for models who can provide something truly unique to our portfolio. Read more about TF work down below and tell us about your concept for a shoot. Thank you.
The current images here on MM represent a small cross section of our work. There is a much more diverse selection of images on our official website
www.ferrara-araujo.com so if you're curious....or you plan on working with us, PLEASE do take a look. Thank you for your interest!
About the photographer
I've lived and worked in New Orleans most of my life. My partner and wife Elaine is a native of Brazil and has lived here for ten years.
Getting to know new clients is always a pleasure for both of us. We prefer to take our time with everyone who comes to us for photography; as much time as it takes to achieve the results you're looking for. In fact, we never want you to feel rushed at your session and we're always willing to listen to your ideas.
Be it professional models or aspiring models with professional attitudes, actors, commercial clients or someone who just wants a great portrait; we want you to enjoy your shoot as much as possible. The result is a much more relaxed experience overall and naturally, the finished images will reflect that.
Elaine and I often work as a team on our various projects. In fact, Elaine is also a photographer and from angle to composition, she brings her own unique approach and style to every shoot. In addition, she provides technical support on commercial and location shoots as well.
We love to help talent and client's accomplish what they have in mind regarding style of lighting, locations, special effects and ideas that transcend the traditional.
While I am very experienced with a variety of imaging software programs, like most professional photographers, I always try to achieve the best results possible by using enhanced natural lighting or a particular style of studio lighting as a solid foundation.
Nevertheless, clients with special requests often call upon these software imaging skills, in some way or another, to further enhance the image according to their preferences including the incorporation of graphic design work for commercial and promotional needs.....
(More info below)
Ashley Bernard
Erin Picou
Ashley Bernard
Erin Picou
When you visit our website, you will find that our modeling and headshot rates are very reasonable and competitive.
Many models ask us if we can do TFCD. We would love to be able to help everyone in need but because of the time investment, we are often unable to do so. To create a
professional portfolio for someone using a varied wardrobe as well as several locations and studio setups is pretty much an all day affair; and that's if everything is well planned. In addition, there are many hours of post processing, building a proof gallery, touch ups, prints etc. Consequently, if we do take time to do any TF work, it will be rather selective and benefit our portfolio too.
HOWEVER, depending on your type as well as your ideas, concepts or goals for the session, we will offer discounted rates on sessions and prints to aspiring models who have;
1) Carefully researched and understand the industry
2) Are very committed to their future career in modeling and
3) Need a head start to achieve their goals.
Discounts for models who only need to update their existing portfolio as well as aspiring models, will be based on number of wardrobe categories and time spent with each model. For example, three looks, in studio or location is only $195....you provide your own make up and wardrobe.
On the other hand, if your concept for a shoot is beyond brilliant, please call so we can discuss the details of what you have in mind regarding set design, props and wardrobe; TFCD may then be a definite possibility. Nevertheless, if you have a dream shoot in mind or just an interest in working with us, don't hesitate to call......you never know!
Sounds like you? Great...please contact us by email soon and be sure to mention you found us on Model Mayhem. If you haven't already visited our official website, you should! Just click on the link up above.
No matter what your needs are, we promise professional results.
............Wayne and Elaine Ferrara
P.S. Your comments are always welcome and appreciated. However, please don't be offended if we don't always have time to respond to comments, tags and friend requests right away. If you live in the New Orleans area or travel here often, we would still like to know that you're out there and interested in working with us.
IF you
would like to work with us, send us an email with your MM#, some details including your ideas/concepts for what you would like to accomplish with
your shoot......and please, try to be specific. Or, you can call us using the number on our official website.
Thank you for taking the time to review the portion of work displayed here.....please visit our website for lots more. If you work in the New Orleans area or are a frequent visitor and need a portfolio session, please contact us via our website or this page. Thank you again.
