I do great work, and I've been doing it for a long time.
I consider myself one of the best and most experienced photographers in the region.
If I contact you - I expect a
quick reply. I believe that it is just a common, business courtesy to respond back immediately -- even if it is to say "Thanks -- I'm really busy - but I can contact you this weekend."
Quick means that voicemails and text messages should be returned within 12 hours and other messages should be returned within 24 hours.
I assume that if you are contacting me (with private message or friend-request) that you are interested in working with me. I only book shoots when models provide me a
phone number and a list of best times to call. Providing me with the email address you use most frequently is also helpful; I have a real life and can't "hang out" on MM all day long, and if you're anyone I want to work with -- you likely don't have time to do that either.
If you're not able to keep up with your messages nor return calls, then you should consider hiring a secretary. I only will work with people who know their schedules, who can be reached directly by phone, and who complete their obligations. I'm far too busy to play MM-message-tag with others.
MAKE SURE TO VIEW MY WEBSITE - http://www.AMPStars.com/
I provide lots of specific information to models before booking a shoot. I don't have ESP, and I don't expect you to either. For that reason, I am bluntly honest from the start -- since you can only make good decisions if you have all the information.
Please
read this entire profile - as many of your questions will be answered here already. More information is found at my website
AMPStars.com under the Models Wanted area -- if you have interests in applying for my TFP and paid work.
My rates are simple:
Professional Photography:
$160 per hour, which includes 4 professionally retouched images (per hour) that you will select from a password protected online proofing site. Studio time is billed in 15-minute increments, rounded up.
If you choose to sign a comprehensive modeling release for your session - you receive a
50% discount on your session fees ($80 per hour).
Travel farther than 40-miles round-trip requires an additional $0.50 per mile travel fee.
Additional images: $35 (includes retouching and preparation)
You receive a
copyright release for the retouched images - allowing you to create your own prints at any photo lab.
MODELING PROJECTS:
I do offer some modeling projects for TFP (trade for portfolio/time for print).
TFP: If you are requesting a TFP shoot, then you should be willing to pose for
any type of image which could be found in a
fashion, entertainment, or photography publication which could be found at your local grocery store or mega-mart. If you can't - I don't really consider you're serious about modeling.
You can see hundreds of examples of these types of images on my website
www.AMPStars.com. In the TFP, you are being evaluated to see if you have the looks and attitude which would make you a candidate for future paid assignments.
At the TFP, you will earn at least 2 retouched images per hour of posing time (some models earn 2x, 3x, 4x as many images based on their looks, what they wear, and how they pose). Models with fewer restrictions tend to earn many more images.
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Retouching and Raw Images
It takes me
25 to 40 minutes per image to do the professional retouching which will transform the photograph into what you see in my portfolios. If I'm doing compositing with fantasy backgrounds (cutting and pasting you into another setting) -- move that up to several hours per image. When you are getting images from me, you are getting the best of the best.
I only give models the raw, unretouched images in two situations.
1) They are hiring me as a "work for hire / commercial" gig - which is $250 per hour. In those situations, I sign a transfer of all rights to the images to the client, and they can do anything with my images.
2) They are doing a swap - in which models are posing for 50% of the session for my erotica work (images I keep) and 50% for whatever they want to shoot (images they can have). In that situation, I do not transfer all rights, but I do give the model full-resolution copies of all images from the second part of the shoot and a copyright release for those images -- to do with what they wish. This option is mainly for those who are digital artists with substantial retouching skills of their own.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
Your photo shoot requires substantial studio preparation time and also prevents the studio from being booked for any other clients during your session. You will pay a $50 cancellation fee if you cancel or are more than 30 minutes late for any shoot for any reason. Asking to reschedule is also considered a cancellation. Sending an email stating that your father, mother, grandfather, brother, etc. was rushed to the hospital is considered a cancellation. I've heard every hard-luck excuse. Just be responsible about your appointment... or be willing to pay the cancellation fee.
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If you are ready to set up a shoot, you should call me directly.
Phone: 612-741-8122 (cell 24/7) or james@ampstars.com
International award winning photographer, published in Popular Photography magazine as well as several other national and international magazines. Artwork exhibited in galleries across the United States, work published as postcard and calendar art, and hundreds of art prints sold to private collectors across the world.
Over 20 years of professional photography experience including commercial, wedding, family portrait, and product.
