I LOVE FILM!
If you are looking for a photographer to take a nice portrait of you to give to your grandmother, I'm probably not the guy you should be contacting. (unless your grandmother has a tremendously outlandish sense on humor and isn't easily offended)
Welcome to my profile! Hope you enjoy what you see and I look forward to meeting many more wonderful people.
Show violence, war, blood and gore on tv but sex and nudity are immoral and distasteful. Fall in love all you want as long as they aren't the same sex as you. Take as many drugs as you want as long as someone in a white lab coat and a name tag gives them to you. Believe in whatever you want as long as you believe in "God". Spend 45+ hours a week working to make just enough money to be broke... -sigh- and they call me crazy because I hate society.
A little more about me; I am Atlanta born and raised and have always had an interest in different forms of art. Growing up in a city like Atlanta has exposed me to so many forms of artistic expression but photography has all but taken over my life. I started shooting in 2006 and have been sharpening my skills ever since. I am currently a photography major and am very happily married to an amazing young woman with who I have a beautiful baby girl. My wife has been a huge help with many of my shoots, providing makeup, styling and technical assistance. Check out her page here:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/1448748
Quite honestly, I love pushing the envelope. I'm willing to go the extra mile to get the perfect shot. If that means shooting in a blizzard while being chased by an angry mutant lion beast, I'll do it. I dream of being the photographer that captures scenes that cause controversy and make people question their morals! I am fascinated by societies taboos like public nudity, homosexuality, drugs (well, marijuana, anyway. Stay away from that other stuff, kids!), tattoos, piercings, etc. I give every shoot my all and am looking forward to meeting people who love this medium of art called photography as much as I do!
Current setup:
Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 50D - 17-40mm F4, 24-105mm F4, 50mm F2.8
I also shoot film (Canon AE-1/A-1 & Canon K2 35mm)
Hopefully I will have a Canon EOS 1V by Xmas (hint hint @ my wife ^_^)
E Mail / Face Time: RLOliver89@gmail.com
(quickest and easiest way to reach me)
Things you should know about this guy right here:
1- my name is Quintavius, you can just call me Q.
2- I'm a photographer (obviously) but I'm also a person. Which means I do things like swear and make sarcastic comments -shrugs- you should too! 'tis quite liberating!
3- I'm not here to date you! If I say you're beautiful, it means just that and nothing else!
4- if you want to shoot and can't pay me... Fine. Bring me cookies. Cookies make me happy ^_^
5- I did not become a photographer for the money. I do it because photographing people and creating art make me happy. I also like offending uptight conservative prudes with my work. That being said, this is still my career. I expect to receive the same amount of respect that I give.
6- don't be stiff! I love meeting new people. Especially people with personality. Don't call me mister or sir. Don't send me messages that sound like you're applying for a job at a law firm. Be yourself! ...just don't use the word "swag"! Hate that shit!
I've met so many awesome people on this site and it has been a huge help and blessing to me in building my career. However, with the good also comes the bad and this site has also shown me the difference between models and just beautiful women. A Model is professional, on time, reliable, prepared, and passionate about what she/he does... I've come across a lot of people on this site who AREN'T models. That being said, I'm only here to work with MODELS.
We WILL shoot if:
-You are creative and bring to the shoot a sense of individuality (I love to direct and create but at the end of the day, YOU are the one in front of the camera and YOU have to make the photo what it is! If you have a lot of personality, it will definitely show through in photos!)
-You are confident and determined (When you love who you are on the inside AND outside, it shows! Be proud of your look and your personality and your shots will certainly reflect that)
-You are professional and punctual (I understand that things happen. Give me a call or send a text if you think you might be late or need to reschedule, I'll understand!)
WE WILL NOT SHOOT IF:
-You show up late to a shoot without calling (that's just unprofessional)
-You are self conscious about your looks (modeling probably isn't for you if you think you are fat or ugly. Just sayin'. If you have a scar that's not going to go away, show it off! You're stuck with it! If you think you're larger than most people, either lose weight or embrace your size! There is no such thing as the perfect model look. It's all how you portray yourself to the camera!)
-You have hang-ups about what your boyfriend/husband/partner will "let" you do (Again, modeling probably isn't for you. Especially if you have someone telling you that you cant model in a swimsuit because of THEIR insecurities)
-You contact me asking me to pay you (I understand that everyone likes money but if you contact me asking for my professional skills, I expect that you are paying for my professional skills. That being said, I am open to doing TF shoots IF they benefit my portfolio as well)
-You bring your boyfriend/husband/partner to a shoot (I REFUSE to sit through another argument about a model's see through dress again. If you bring an escort, make sure he/she does not disrupt the shoot!)
I'm here to network with open minded, creative, innovative, goal oriented people; People who are willing to push the envelope when it comes to art and self expression.
...Soooo, I'll stop babbling and let you tell me what you think of my work
Anyone interested in shooting or collaborating on any projects should simply shoot me a message on here!
looking forward to working with you soon!
-Q
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