I am a versatile photographer in down town Toronto who is looking for models, makeup artists, hair stylists, and fashion stylists to update and expand my portfolio. In return, you will receive files on CD/DVD for your own portfolio and I will use the photos for self promotion purposes. Please contact Alan at 416-823-5570 or email if you have ideas to collaborate. I would like to thank those people I'd worked with before. Without you (the team) none of these images that I have would be impossible to realize. My schedule for SELECT TFCD work is LIMITED now. I usually do paid work during regular business hours. Yes, I have a day job. Comments and constructive criticism are always welcomed and will return the favor. Thanks for dropping by.
Cheers,
Alan
Quotes I like:
"He thought it happier to be dead, To die for Beauty, than live for bread." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness." John Keats. 1795-1821
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." Helen Keller
"Beauty is an experience, nothing else. It is not a fixed pattern or an arrangement of features. It is something felt, a glow or a communicated sense of fineness." D. H. Lawrence
"The highest form of beauty is where no form and no structure are left." Hoseki Shin'ichi Hisamatsu
"Art can never exist without Naked Beauty displayed." - William Blake
Ideas for 2007:
Grad Photos with a twist in the studio (need 2 females and males)
Edgy fashion, swim wear, and lingerie
Couples in love, lifestyle images
Glam headshots
Pin-Up girl
Your ideas here
After shooting for the last few months I've decided to concentrate in the following areas of fashion. Why? I think these trends will never be outdated and these looks are in style.
01. Designer jean - denim, think of Calvin Klein and what Scarlett Johanson and Micha Barton are wearing. Look at Richard Avedon's jean ads.
02. Urban Apparel - think of Tommy Hilfriger, Ralph Lauren, expensive jewelery, and hip-hop.
03. The Preppy Look - remember those looks? I think it's still in me.
04. Sneakers - Are businessmen/women still wearing these to work these days?
05. Disco - Remember Saturday Night Fever and John Travolta? How about the music? How about those gold chains and platform shoes?
06. The Big Hair - thanks to Jennifer Aniston her hair style from Friends is so popular these days.
07. The Anti-Style - Don't like anything out there? You are in the boat alone. Think of studded leather jackets, goth, punk, etc. You can pretty creative here. How about that guy showed up at the Academy Awards in a white tank top?
08. The Workout Wear - popularized since the 80's. Think of the hip-hop rapers like Run DMC and Public Enemy. Remember Jane Fonda?
09. The Power Suit - this is a classic. Think of G. Armani's collection here. Look how nice Richard Gere and Linda Evans look in a suit.
10. Miniskirt - always sexy and sassy. Try it with black laced stockings.
11. How about mix and match these styles and see what you come up with?
Email me if you are interested in doing TFCD work. I will make it worthwhile for the model(s), MUA, and stylists. Let's get things rolling.
Models who are under the age of 18 will need written permission from their parents or guardian for any photoshoot with me or the parents/guardian must be present at the time of the shoot.
If for whatever reason you can not make it to the shoot please tell me about it at least 24-48 hours in advance. I always confirm the shoot the day before. Once the session is confirmed I do not wish to cancel the session.
