All we are is a result of what we have thought...Buddha
Giving people self-confidence is by far the most important thing I can do, because then they will take action
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I'm also on MM at 694778 and www.onemodelplace.com at 214658 and my main website at www.dougshotz.smugmug.com
I’m an experienced photographer in many arenas. People and portraits are my strongest calling. In my former career I was all about communication and relationships and I find that the best photos…as far as I’m concerned…are those that have honest expression. That can’t be achieved without comfort and communication between the subject and the photographer.
That’s about the only theme I see throughout my work. I love the challenge of doing things differently but you’ll always see real emotion either in faces or in body language.
I shoot as often as I can because:
I love to find creativity and beauty in everyone and everything.
It’s my best form of artistic expression ‘cause I can’t draw worth crap.
I like to use photos to make people happy.
I want to get better with every shot I take.
Things to note:
Even if we’re shooting for one of my ongoing projects, you and I will always work as a team, with thoughts/ideas/concepts. That pays off in better shotz for both of us.
Escorts are welcome if we’ve never shot before. If it helps you relax more, it’s a good idea. But during the shoot itself, they need to remain out of sight and out of mind.
A shoot usually lasts 3 hours or more. Longer, if our energy is good. That often means you should bring 6 outfits or so. And you can use what you want out of my closet full of a variety of extras.
In all circumstances, you’ll get to view all of your session shotz in a password-protected gallery online. That will happen no longer than one week after your shoot. Often much sooner!
You’ll be sent a model release ahead of time that must be signed prior to the shoot. You will have use of all shotz for promotion and I will retain all the copyrights to them. You’ll also receive a specified number of edited images according to the individual terms of this agreement by both parties. Plus, I’ll always send you copies of any shotz I edit for my own purposes, so you can use them too.
Photography is my full-time profession, so my time is valuable. If you are more than 20 minutes late to a scheduled shoot, that shoot will be cancelled, unless you call me immediately and we agree otherwise. You need to keep an organized day and so do I. Thanks in advance for this consideration.
On a much lighter note, I truly enjoy what I do; my great pleasure comes from adding to how good people feel about themselves through my photos. That drives me. Models’ comments about their experiences in working with me can be found under “testimonials” on my smugmug web page.
Whether your brand spankin’ new or totally experienced, I look forward to working with you, having great fun in the process, and producing some eye-catching shotz. Let’s get to it!
Contact info:
Kean (Doug Kean)
South Riding/Chantilly, VA 20152
yourbestside@shotzphotos.com
Website: dougshotz.smugmug.com
Facebook: Doug Kean
Myspace: Shotz Photography
Recent Client Feedback:
Sanema - You know I love to work with you! You are lots of fun and we always come up with something unique.There are lots more great shotz in the future, I hope. Thank you for your hard-working, fun and open-minded personality.
Katlyn - I had such a great time working with such a great photographer. I'm very pleased with how the pictures turned out. We def work well as a team. We should def schedule another photoshoot when I return to VA.
Keith - I happily say that I like your work, I enjoyed working with you, and I can’t think of anyone who I wouldn't recommend you to!
Heather - You are honestly in my Top 3 photographers I've worked with. You made me feel comfortable and beautiful and you take amazing shotz! I would definitely recommend you to anyone.
Christina - I really enjoyed working with you today. You made me feel very comfortable and I hope that you will be as happy as I know I will be with the end results. Can't wait to see!
Ashleigh - The pics look great! I had a great time! You were very easy to work with!
Leah - Thanks so much for your compliments, openness and zeal for life. Especially (shooting) in battle conditions. Haha. What a great experience and full of character!
Penny - OH MY GOSH! They are beautiful! Give me time to pick out those I like best. I just can't pick easily. I love them all!
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Published:
THE FIREHOUSE GIRLS contributing photographer (
www.thefirehousegirls.com)
DARE2WEAR SWIMWEAR contributing photographer
2 calendars
Recognition:
Cover shot for the 1st issue of The Firehouse Girls magazine
Photog for the First Annual Cabo Bikini Photoshoot/Freakfest 2009
Highlighted on
www.planetprettygirl.com
Selected for Showcase on OneModelPlace, Model Brigade, Solomodels.com
Upskalehairartistry.com 1st place photo award winner
Cutiecentral.com Cutie of the Day winner
Kptbeauty.ning.com contest
Outer Banks COC award winner
Commercial Work:
Fat-Trel (rap artist)
www.myspace.com/353985027
Cabo Freakfest 2009 (bodyboarding)
Photo work for
www.sarahstanleyinspired.com
Angel Handbags
Deejay Neekola promotion
Hot Import Nights
Hunter Valley Riding Assn.
Fairfax County Theater
FL State U golf tourney
Off Broadway Studio
