I am a semi professional photographer that is retired from his main job. My main goal is to get published. I am hoping to get advise and contact models and other photographers on this site, that can help me to become a better photographer. I would also like to help the models, that have helped me, to find more paid work. I am looking for the special model that can get us both on the cover of a major magazine. I am also working on a book. I am trying to shoot a model in all 50 states over the next 2 years and publish it as a book. I will TFCD with most models that understand what the word TRADE means. I feel I can learn from each shoot. Feel free to contact me with ideas and offers.
I charge for portfolios if the models are not interested in trading work that I want to shoot. I feel my rates are reasonable for the quality of pics you get. $50 per hr. and you get an unedited CD of the entire shoot. I will shoot whatever the model is comforatable with.
None of the pics on my site are edited in any way. What you see, is what I shot. Some models have edited my pics before putting them on their sites and that is fine with me, but I don't do it. You should see what my unedited work looks like before you chose to shoot with me. You want a photographer, not a computer whiz.
You will be very happy with the pics we make.
I am very professional, not pushy, I listen to your concerns and I work to give you the best photos I can.
Life is too short to work with difficult people.
My cell # is 614-507-9603 I'm on the road so call me if you are interested.
For those of you keeping track of my progress on the book, I am home from Alaska. I shot in every state between here and there but 4. I need, Neb., Wi., Il., and Iowa. 23 models total.
Iowa and Neb. were my fault, bad planning, they were at the front of the trip.Wisconsin flaked on me at the LAST minute. I was literally driving to her to shoot, when she canceled.
I will be posting the MM#'s of the great models I shot with. ALL come highly recommended. I had 6 models lined up in Wy. and only 1 showed up. At least she was great, fun and creative.
Thanks to everyone that helped.
Jim
Great models I worked with on the trip. Most of these models have several of my pics up and about half are using my pic as their avatar. My computer sucks and i havn't been able to put many up yet. [memory problems] I took over 3000 pics on the Alaskan trip.
744981 Washington
1232755 Alaska
1232973 Alaska
1288925 South Dakota
1359278 Minnesota
748196 Wyoming
1317682 Kansas
1182400 Kansas
1200860 Kansas
1317269 Kansas
1235294 Idaho
1234727 Alaska
1266885 Montana
377664 North Dakota
1327179 Oregon
1252756 Oregon
1305968 Montana
More to be added later I need to find their MM #
All models came from MM
Unfortunately, so did the flakes, of which there are many.
I just got back from a 2 week trip to shoot in the states south and east of Ohio.[Nov.9-20] It wasn't very productive. I shot with a fantastic model in Atlanta, Ga. and got some wonderful sunrise shots on a beach in Fla. My Tn. and Al. models got rained out. We took some pics but due to bad weather, they aren't as good as they could be. No models responded from N.C. or S.C. and there were 5 flakes in Fl.
I leave for the southwest in mid Jan. and will be on the road a month. I need models in Il., Mo., Arkansas, La., Ok., N.M., Arizona, Ca., Nv., Utah, and Colorado.
Please contact me early so I can set up a reasonable route and get to all of you on time.
Anyone that could help with housing and put me up for a night here and there would really be a help. Traveling has really taken a BIG bite out of my budget. I have driven over 15,000 miles so far since Aug.
I have 3 rental cabins on my 45 acre farm in the Hocking Hills of SE Ohio. Any model that wants to come here and shoot can stay the night free or can trade modeling for a cabin for the weekend. Any photographer that wants to come here to shoot is welcome, if they want to stay the night, they get a considerable reduction in cost. Professional courtesy.
Credits
I have shot with over 80 models.
I recently completed a driving trip to Alaska and shot with models in almost every state between here and there. I will fill in the holes later. Nov. 20, just returned from Florida and the SE states. This is going to be published as a book.
I have shot with a model that was the cover of a Playboy special edition last year and is in another Playboy special edition that is on magazine stands right now.[ Nov.09]
Hello Jim, I seen your casting for the need of models in Arizona for the trip your doing in a few months here. I'm new to the modeling industry but hey if you need someone I'm up to give it a shot. I plan on doing some shoots by the end of this year so by Jan. I may have a little experience. Let me know what you think. You can tag me on my page or send me a message. Otherwise you may contact me via phone which my number is on my page. Thanks a lot for taking time to read this!
Linda Sharon M
Model
2009-11-21 15:00:02
Hi Jim.
Just got the CD yesterday. Awesome pics!
Linda Sharon M
Model
2009-11-16 08:31:22
Hi Jim!
Shooting with you and your wife was ultra fun this morning! It looks like we got some awesome shots! If you ever need a model in Florida or Colorado, please don't hesitate to contact me. :)
-Linda
Candy Lasill
Model
2009-11-03 13:27:32
Hey Jim. Candy here to say t/y for the shoot it was fun and nice to get away from our roommates for a weekend! LOL
thanks again... we had a wonderful time and would love to do this again maybe we can get anna to model next time also... Yes when we come again we get first dibs on a cabin hopefully
AnnaInez Photography
Photographer
2009-10-25 17:05:44
I wanted to thank you!!!..That was so awesome!!!..You two are great!!
Anna xoxo
p.s I would love to have first dibbs on cabins at your next group shoot..:)
Lady Dai Plus Model
Model
2009-10-19 21:35:38
I have FINALLY found you on here :) Just received the pictures and I look like a rock star! Please send me info about the Saturday shoot. Stay blessed!
Sophie Model
Model
2009-10-19 13:13:00
Hi
Thank you for the friend request
Sophie x
Elizabeth09
Model
2009-10-07 19:55:41
Thanks for comment
HeatherC73
Model
2009-10-07 10:32:35
Hey Jim! Thanks so much for your comments on my new pics. Thank your beautiful wife too! Have a great week and travel safely!
xoxo,
Heather
Anna Serena
Model
2009-10-02 09:39:33
ahh lovely TAG...! oh well, my body is fine but my hands cant type anymore, hence no book writing in the near future....ahaha!
MissFierce Eyes88
Model
2009-09-29 22:49:01
Hey hun thank you for all of your hard work in our photo shoot! I am very pleased with how our pictures had turned out (and they haven't even been edited yet!) and i know that you will get your book published! If anything i would be honored to get an autographed copy of your book when it does! Thank you soo much for your kind insight of how i am as a model. Recently as you know i have been suffering from psoriasis and it really built up my confidence again! Thank you..Thank You! And get back home safely!
Robyn Marie Wilson
Model
2009-09-29 15:12:36
thank you so much for your kind words!
Renee J Anderson
Model
2009-09-26 23:50:34
I had such a great time working with you! You made me feel so comfortable and were such fun to work with. I received my CD and am happy with so many of the pics. Thank you! If you are ever in Mn again, we'll have to head to Lake Superior. We could do some AMAZING shots there, it would be such an awesome backdrop! Thanks again for everything!!!
CR NIGHTMARE
Model
2009-09-20 11:18:40
Thanks for the FR.. :)
Great work..
xoxoxo
jenniferconzelman
Model
2009-09-16 19:33:45
I had a wonderful time shooting with you here in Wyoming. What a great experience we had at the park :) haha. It was nice meeting you and your wife. I hope you both have safe travels and good luck. Thanks again!
Jenn
Ashley Slicer Photo
Photographer
2009-09-10 23:57:53
Again, it was really nice meeting you and your lovely wife. You were both a pleasure to hang around and listen to what you all had to say about your photography and everything else we covered. Made me think a lot about home and anyone who can do that, is a truly special person[s]. Hope your travels are going well and keep bringing those gorgeous photos of your's. :]
-Ashlee
Gwendolyn Scott
Model
2009-09-04 11:48:00
I had lots of fun! I am working on sorting through pics and getting them up. Hope your travels are going well. :)
HeatherC73
Model
2009-09-01 19:53:11
New shots are a TOTAL HIT!!! Thank you sooooo much!!!
xoxo,
Heather
Renee Lynn
Model
2009-08-25 22:47:56
Thanks again for the wonderful experience with you and your lovely wife. I wish you the best of luck in all the other states and can't wait to see those pics!
HeatherC73
Model
2009-08-25 07:34:10
AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! I had SUCH a GREAT time working with you yesterday! Can't wait to see the pics! Please travel safely and we'll see you in the future! Great work!!!
Char Rose
Model
2009-07-26 19:36:07
It was fun working with you yesterday... sorry we did not have tons to do together but next time we can spend several hours ^_^
Zoe Maddux
Model
2009-07-26 06:48:27
It was such a blast working with you yesterday! I can't wait to see what wonderful pictures we got : )
A.D. Cook
Artist/Painter
2009-07-24 08:05:04
Thanks for stopping by and the kind words. It afforded me the opportunity to see your portfolio. I'll look forward to checking back and seeing more sometime.
Cheers from Las Vegas.
SpookBat
Model
2009-07-23 17:03:31
Hey jim,
Thank you for the time you gave me though it was spur of the moment. lol.
How long before I recieve my pictures?
Michael_S_Photography
Photographer
2009-07-22 08:48:16
Hey Jim,
Thanks for your support in thread.
I'm trying to line up a body painter for the event...
fotoguy007
Photographer
2009-06-22 18:27:31
Jim,
I have added you to the list for the group shoot, look forward to meeting you sir.
Thanks
John