A few things about me:
1. I was born and raised here in Phoenix.
2. Believe it or not, not all of my photos look like this straight out of my camera, unfortunately.
3. Not all photographers are 52, with furry chests and cheesy business cards, rubbing themselves and giggling in a high pitch as they try to convince you to remove your top.
4. I have several different shooting and editing styles, so if you like one more than others let me know.
5. Flakey people can fluck themselves.
6. I love grand concepts, and prefer them to just "goin out and shooting". So, the more creative the better for me.
7. I am in a very happy relationship and do not need MM for dating. That is what the strip clubs are for:)
8. Would LOVE to have more talented MUA's and Hair Stylists to collaborate with.
9. My rates are very reasonable and I still do TFP for select situations where I need something for my port or really want to work with a model. Just don't get mad at me if your situation does not fall in to that category. Something's gotta pay for the MM VIP status:)
10. I'll get you your photos within a week, almost always!
11. I still run around with a lot of the guys I went to grade school with.
12. I am moving to San Diego within a year, or two...
13. I listen to The Killers, Taking Back Sunday, old school Blink and Guns n Roses and I'm a huge movie finatic.
14. My God are you still reading this?
15. If you ever text me within 12 hours of the shoot that you have a migraine and have to re-schedule, it actually means you are hungover from last night's party, and that you are a bad person. I will not re-book you.
16. Natural light would kick the shit out of studio lighting in a street fight.
17. I love going to the dunes, Sedona, and Flag to shoot. It's much prettier there.
18. Skin is sexy. It isn't always a necessity, but some times it is. You've got booty now show it off. I love shooting fashion but I also like shooting sexy. Implied nude is beautiful. There's a tasteful way of shooting nude that is quite different from Penthouse.
19. I will never flake on you unless I am in the hospital or dead.
20. Please bring your bag of fun to the shoot with you. Photos rock when you're having fun, trying some new, fresh poses. Bring some pics of the poses you like and try to mimic them. What's the worst that can happen? It doesn't make the MM top 20 list?
21. My Mom thinks I am the best photographer in the World.
22. I am self taught, no schooling for me.
23. Do I seriously have to post my credits and testimonials?
24. I forgot what 24 was.
25. Have your make up and hair rockin if not let's find someone to make it pop. And borrow some good wardrobe if you don't have some exciting garments to wear.
26. I bought a Mac 7 months ago but I do not use it yet, it is too confusing.
27. I go to bed much later than you.
28. If you've gained 20 pounds since the majority of your portfolio pics were taken, please let me know. This isn't e-harmony! It would be the equivelant of me showing up with an 80's poloroid instead cause I sold my good camera but forgot to mention it.
29. I've been shooting for one year and I get better each month. In two years I plan to become very cocky. Just kidding, maybe.
30. I think it is very unfortunate that some photographers on MM seem to try to take advantage of girls when it comes to pushing for nudity... I am not that guy! I might ask for implied but only up front and if I think it is a fitting concept for you.
31. My favorite foods: Restaurant Mac and Cheese, Taco Bell Mexican pizza, Open faced Cheese Crisps, and Cinnabons are my weakness.
32. I don't want to get pigeon holed in to one category of photography, so if you want me to try something new I can always seem to make it work! Lately I have lovin some new fashion work but I want to get more beauty and editorial shoots under my belt. I also want to do some "candid" stuff and group like 4 of 6 shots together for one piece if anyone is interested.
Contacts:
Joel: 480-430-5939
email: joelcontreras17@yahoo.com
facebook:
www.facebook.com/joelcontreras
www.jcphotoblog.com (check it there's some cool shit)
My normal rates: $75 for 10 retouched images. $125 for 20, as many looks as you can muster up!
*Will do TFP for select, special assignments involving MUA/ hair stylist, grand themes or stuff I need for my port.
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