I've been taking pictures for about 10 years, and have recently begun to move into studio work.
I believe that what makes any picture a good picture is if it speaks to us in some way. Pictures of people of whatever kind need to give us some view into someone's heart and soul.
My goal is to create images that evoke a mood, cast a spell, and allow us to see both ourselves and others in a new and uplifted way. I like to try to find more than just a fresh angle, but to create a moment, and at best propel us for a moment into a more magical world.
Since I'm just starting out however, right now I'm emphasizing primarily technical skill, and practicing a lot of the basic 'classic' images. I'm interested in practicing lots of different styles. I certainly believe that photography should serve all who are a part of creating it, so I'm very interested in doing technically proficient images that provide either a model or a client with the kind of imagery they want. In other words, if you have style of shot you'd like to do, I'd be up for making it happen.
I find that my own creativity gets going as I get to know someone, and begin to have a sense of the person behind the eyes.
Hi Mike, thank you for the listing of my "Juicy Fruit" zebra image --
However the image is created through bodypaint, prosthetic work, and blacklight combined with studion lighting - not by Photoshop.
There is minimal retouching in the image, and it's a manipulation or composite shot.
Similar techniques to the "We Are All Star Stuff" image also in my portfolio.
Thanks again, and glad the illusion worked for you!
Ursula C
Model
2009-10-27 05:24:29
Thanks for adding me to your list! Very original list idea :-)
Treat
Model
2009-10-17 14:52:35
What a cool list to be on!!
xo
Treat
Mona deLux
Model
2009-10-14 07:45:35
thx for the list! :)
Datura noir
Model
2009-10-11 16:47:02
You too, great work in your port ;)
Derek Cooper
Photographer
2009-10-05 12:56:15
Thanks Mike - truly appreciate it!
JeanetteM
Model
2009-10-05 08:17:18
Thank you so much Mike! That is really kind of you! :)
Keep up the good work!
Best wishes,
Jeanette
JR Mandeville Photograp
Photographer
2009-09-27 20:57:49
Mike...Thanks for the Listings...nice concepts...looking for more..cool stuff!
~Joe~
BCB Ltd
Photographer
2009-09-20 06:17:45
Thanks for adding us to your list.
Great Port.
Jerry
MojoMona
Model
2009-09-12 22:19:23
I appreciate the listing. Thank you.
Make Art!
Mona
My Otherside
Photographer
2009-09-12 19:00:19
Hey Mike!
We're you holding the snake in that picture? I'm not scared of many things,
but snakes....:-) Is it your snake?
I do like the pictures of the girls with the
snakes. I also like the industrial shoot with the brides.
I'm running a workshop in a couple
of weeks. The models are beautiful,
but even more important they're
super smart and experienced.
I'm excited because the people who
are signing up are great
photographers/people.
Check it out:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thread_id=495533
Nicole Moser
Model
2009-09-03 08:54:00
Thanks for including me amongst such great talent on your list!!!
