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ALL NEW SHOOTING PROJECTS GOING ON HOLD THROUGH HOLIDAYS AND HOURS OF AVAILABILITY WILL BE CHANGING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - DISK DELIVERY HAS NOT CHANGED
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Current ongoing projects
GLBT (bonus points for couples)
Businesspeople
Athletes (especially male)
Lifestyle (couples & families)
African Americans
Medical Professionals
Costumes
Scary Clowns
Vintage/retro
I also LOVE collaborations and am very flexible to many things...
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Please don't hesitate to contact me if you wish to work with me. The best way to reach me is via text message or direct email through my website. Due to the large number of unsolicited sales calls I receive, I don't ever answer my phone, unless you're in my contact list.
A few things to read first:
I am available for shooting Mondays through Fridays only, for TF* work. Available on weekends for paying clients only. I will make rare exceptions for serious and very experienced models or special projects that I am working on.
Model releases are required with valid photo ID before each TF* photo shoot. If you are under 18, your parents will need to sign releases in person. If you have questions about releases or what they are for, please ask before booking a shoot. If you are agency represented or - heaven forbid - famous, please let me know ahead of time as the model releases I use may be in conflict with your agency. If you are unwilling or unable to sign a model release, please contact me for rates, if you are interested in having me photograph you.
For serious and professional models who want to establish a continuous working relationship with me, I may do paying shoots next year, depending on commercial viability and value. Rapport needs to be established first. For the record, there are only two models at this time I would pay to shoot with after doing this for six years. One is here on ModelMayhem - #1013798, the other is my own teenager. Commercial viability. It's not what you think, I promise you...
Message for more information...
Please note:
-Last minute cancellations and no shows will not receive future TF* bookings with me (i.e.: "I totally forgot!", "Oh my gosh, I'm so hungover I can't make it"). I will be more than happy to have you as a paying client, so long as deposit or payment is made first.
-Please note, once a shoot is complete, I will not chase down models for future work, beyond a basic follow-up. If you're interested in doing more, please let me know. If I never hear from you again, I will assume you are not interested.
-Image disks for models will be ready for pick up within 7-14 business days, which may vary depending on my client workload. Images are not released on same day as photo shoot for technical reasons. Each model will receive between 10 - 20 images fully processed/retouched at high resolution with watermark. If we have a great shoot, there may be more. If you are not available for pick up, disks will be mailed to you at address provided on model release form, at your expense. This will need to be paid before any disks are mailed out.
-All images will have a small watermark on them. If watermarks are removed from images and/or used commercially without my permission, or edited in image editing software (other than resizing), you will be invoiced for the cost of the photo shoot. (Around $600 USD + tax)
-Female Escorts for women are welcome provided they are not a distraction or create interference. If you bring a male escort with you, I will bring a male escort with me, as I too am a woman. Quid Pro Quo - This world is a little bit crazy.
-Guys - I love working with you, you all have been fabulous. If we've never met, our first shoot may be at a coffee shop or heavily trafficked urban area until I am comfortable with you.
-Hair/makeup and wardrobe will need to be provided by model unless otherwise specified. I do have experience with hair and theatrical makeup, however if this is arranged beforehand and I can/will do your H&MU, then you will need to bring your own supplies.
-Shoots are primarily on location. I will be setting up a studio at my house for the colder weather. We need to meet first before you come over to my house. It's a private residence. You'll also need to be ok with dogs, and a snarky cat (I'll pay you $50 cash if you take him home with you).
-Please let me know of any limitations, restrictions or personal (ie: religious) beliefs before the photo shoot. Sometimes I shoot quite controversial images, and need to know of any issues before they arise.
-I don't pay models (with that rare exception mentioned a few paragraphs ago). Generally, people pay me. If we do TF* work, I won't solicit you for money, payments or other such things (I'm hearing rumors of nefarious behavior from other photographers).
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It should be worth mentioning - I am funny, punny and a little weird. For some people, it may take some time to get used to my personality and sense of humor. If you're very sensitive/judgmental/impatient, overly religious or "too cool for school" then this probably won't work. What I lack in social skills, I more than make up for when I'm behind the camera. If you're serious about having great photos for your portfolio, then contact me. If you want new friends... well... you're in the wrong place.
Thanks!
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