TAG Photography of TN

About me:
My name is Jeremy and I have been shooting off and on since spring of 08. I have had issues and what not that has interrupted my pursuit of bettering myself as a photographer. But now I'm back, hopefully for good this time, and I'm in need of models to refresh my port. I can only do TFCD at this time though, so if anyone wishes to work with me just drop a line. Thank you.

My idea of a good shoot:
In my opinion the best shoot is a fun shoot. I will be the first to admit that I'm not "artsy". Mainly because I find alot of photographers using "art" as a excuse to get a model to take her clothes off. I'm only 23, but I'm defenitly old fashioned in certian areas. Rather then have a model take her top off and photoshop the hell out of a picture I would much rather have a unedited picture of a model in a t-shirt and blue jeans.

My Style:
Now that I have a solid portfolio I desire to move towards a more conservative style. This is my desired permanite direction for my work. Although, I do understand that in this industry a portfolio filled with "goody-goody" pictures won't stand out against most others. So models, I won't do seductive-sexy or provocative-sexy pictures but I will do flity-sexy. Yes, there is a difference and it's a thin line I try my hardest not to cross. But of course everyone has their own opinion as to where that line exists. The main three styles I focus on are casual/natural, swimsuit, and sport themed. However, I always consider opportunites in other styles. I like to whenever I shoot let the model "drive" in the beginning. Let her do her own poses, shoot where and what angle she wants to get a feel for their own stlye. It gets her in her groove while letting me "warm up" before I start slowly taking back over. Almost all the shots in my port are from the 2nd half of the shoots, they are almost always the best.

Photoshop:
Just a heads up to anyone wishing to work with me, I do NOT photoshop ANY of my pictures. If you look at the pictures in my port they are 100% just me and the model connecting, which is how I've always felt modeling should be. I don't know, after all the unexcusable photoshopping that hollywood/magazines has been doing lately its just completely turned me off from it. It's those photoshopped and airbrushed images of models and actresses that young girls stare at while they purge or just straight up not eat. I'm nobody special, but I believe that even the greatest movements started with a single person, and I would love to be it. But someone needs to show that these alterations are not needed. Models always have and always will be gorgeous, no matter how much time you spend sitting at a computer screen trying to "improve them".

Escorts:
I completely understand and respect a model's right/need to bring an escort to a shoot. However, I have a very strict no boyfriend as a escort rule. Husbands/fiances are completely fine, as are any other male: brother, father, friend, bodyguard. It's just the boyfriends that have caused me countless and continuous issues for some reason. Also any and all female escorts are welcomed. For a model under 18 I would prefer a parent/gaurdian serve as the escort or at least be present at the shoot.

My Camera:
New Primary Camera- Sony Cybershot (digital)
Backup Camera- Canon Rebel SX2000 (35mm)

If there's anything else you wish to know or ask then please don't hesitate to contact me.