David Kolodny

I am a published freelance photographer from NY.  I've shot a calendar for charity (Hurricane Katrina Relief), been published in both magazines and newspapers, shot professional sporting events, and have shot at Fashion Week in NYC.  I am always looking to expand my horizons and try something new.

What I need are open minded models who are willing to bring both their beauty and their personality to a shoot.  I want each photo to capture something about a person and not just be a record of their beauty.  Personally I prefer most of my work to be of natural beauty whether it's an emotion that is conveyed or subtle sexiness of a certain smile or gaze.  I guess you can say I'm a minimalist with grandiose visions.

I respect the people I work with and except the same respect and decency in return.  I am here to collaborate and create images with models, MUAs, and designers/stylists.  I've never failed to make a shoot fun for both everyone involved and myself.  You have to show up for it to happen.

Do you want a photographer who does the same one shot for every model?  In the same basement, same stairway, same torn wet shirt or do you want a photographer who is capable of more than one look look, one style, and will create an image with you that is all your own. I see too many models working with the same one trick ponies here and afraid to try something new.  I enjoy growing and evolving and I want to working with models who feel the same.

Looking for paid work but will always consider TF* if its mutually beneficial.

Currently seeking female models who would be comfortable with various forms of creative/artistic nude work.  If this applies to you please let me know upfront.

Come on people.  This is MySpace for photographers and models.  The same crapola applies.  Some people just talk, some people actually network.  Some people like to start rumors and some people like to keep their noses clean.  Some people are clearly wackos, pedophiles, sickos, etc and some of us are just here to do our thing which should mean working together to take great photos.

I've met beautiful women who didn't realize they were.  I've seen people with NO experience act like they were running the show.  I've seen other photographers who touch models inappropriately.  While there are many "guys/girls with cameras" on this site there are probably just as many male and female 'models' that don't belong here because they are just looking for attention and comments and have no desire or aspirations to model legitimately or create photos.  So don't be childish.  Check references, be cautious, and take some amazing photos.  Put up or shut up.  Too much jibber-jabber on this site.