I have been a passionate photographer for approximately 11 years with experience capturing fitness and bodybuilding, senior pictures, sports, weddings, glamour, boudoir, fine art, modern pinup, fashion, as well as tasteful artistic nudes. I prefer photographing people more than landscapes. I offer quality service for my customers providing the utmost professionalism, comfort, and quality at an affordable price.
As an artist, some of my work entails creating images of the female form that are not just beautiful to look at, but may also be thought-provoking. I personally feel that photographs are most interesting when they intrigue the viewer. My objective is to create images that will enhance an individuals inner and outer beauty. I also realize that there will be images that may not be appreciated by all viewers. I produce images similar to what can be identified in magazines such as Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Maxim, American Apparel, or even Playboy, for instance. If you are the type of person that struggles to appreciate artistic views other than your own vision or are easily offended, then please feel free to leave this site.
My first memory of wanting to capture the moment was when I was around twelve years of age. I remember initially losing interest after ruining an entire roll of film that was important to me. Years later when my daughter was born, I again felt the need to capture each and every moment possible because I did not want to forget important moments in our lives. A passionate person will do his due diligence in order to learn his craft. This has to be done with hours of practice which includes trial and error. Also, reading books and magazines of the trade, attending group shoots, or simply observing other professionals in the field.
My home library contains a fairly extensive amount of references pertaining to photography, lighting, posing, Photoshop techniques, and other references such as portfolios of some of the greatest influences of the past and the present.
I have been influenced by many talented photographers such as Richard Avedon, Annie Leibovitz, David Lachapelle, Guido Argentini, and my favorite, the late Helmut Newton, who has likely been the most influential. I enjoy spending time with my clients prior to a shoot, so we can gain a mutual understanding of our goals. My best work has been done when there has been a synergy of both of our visions.
I do select very TFCD work now that I have a broadened portfolio, but my fees are very reasonable. Various factors that can determine the fee for a shoot include length of shooting time, travel, locations, use of studio and editing. I donât mind traveling for an on-location job, especially if you have an area with an attractive backdrop that will suit our vision. I have high-end lighting, backdrops, soft boxes, beauty dishes, wind machines, fog machines and other props more suited to the studio setting.
For my services, I can be reached through here, or my website under the âcontact meâ tab.
www.retaggartphoto.com
Or at my E-mail address: robtrdms@hotmail.com.
"The woman creates life; she is the one who makes our spiritual growth possible, although she may not realize it. She is the catalyst that brings about the chemical reaction leading to the creation of a 'new man.' Just as mixing oxygen and hydrogen results in water, a new element, a woman can lead the man to elevate himself to a different condition, a condition he will never reach in the absence of the feminine element."
Guido Argentini
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