BEFORE YOU SEND A FRIENDS REQUEST READ THIS FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!! cuz it seems people don't!... lol!
I LOVE FRIENDS.... BUT at least send me a message or comment on one of my photos or something before you ask me to be your friend. I mean gotta at least know something before you call someone your friend
RIGHT?
Alooooha!
Welcome to TGeorgePhotography, I'm a freelance photographer for fashion, glamour, import, swimsuit, lingerie, implied nude, and erotic nudes for portfolio or web works. While in college I fell in love with photography and won several awards for some of my work and then circumstances led me away from photography. But as it turned out photography drew me back. I've been fortunate to work with some of the industries top import models and some of Hawaii's local celebrities.
As a photographer, I've always loved to help models to succeed. I'm very professional at my work and expect the same from you. My rates are very reasonable though. If you feel you want to give the "modeling world" a try, and
you're serious about it, and you think you got what it takes, contact me and let's talk. One thing, I tell all models is that, "be careful of photogs that are not professional". Besides, professional photogs seldom pay to work with amateur models.
FRIENDLY ADVICE TO MODELS
It's
QUALITY NOT QUANTITY. It does not matter how many images you have, it's how, with just a few strong images make a good impression.
Professional models get paid!!! No professional model has gotten wealthy by doing "trades or test shoots".
TF** or test shoots are helpful, but, only with the right photographer.
If you want to make modeling a career, treat it like it's your own professional business, learn to manage yourself.
Strive for paid assignments, especially if you're freelancing or just beginning. It's a
MUST.
Even if you're with an agency, don't depend of the agency to do all the work for you.
Be careful of lazy agencies. Some agencies have their
"favorites". It's important for you to find out what's happening and maybe change to an agency that will actually
"work" for you.
Do your research on photographers, agencies, "wanna be" managers. Always ask alot of questions.
Be careful of photographers that take advantage of you especially when it comes to TFP/CD.
Always ask to review a Model Release, especially if you're doing a "trade" or "test" photo session. And be sure to read it.
Be careful of photographers that will ask to "shoot" or "test shoot" you for free.
No TF Photoshoot session should exceed more than two hours at a maximum, if it does, then you should be compensated for your time.
If you're a model just starting, always review the photographers portfolio and determine if it will benefit your portfolio, it it doesn't, then why bother working with him/her.
Be careful if you're just beginning or an experienced model, don't take your modeling for granted, there are alot of GWC and amateur photog's in Hawaii who are willing to work for free with you, you are free to decide and choose who and
what you like.
I always work hard towards the creation of better and higher quality images.
Your success is my goal.
FRIENDLY ADVICE TO MUA'S
Here's a NEW one......
BEWARE of MUA's who ask for a parking fee (up front).....kit fee(up front)....times must be really hard.
I was recently contacted by a MUA who asked to do a "trade" to build her port. Then in the next sentence quoted her "kit fee as being $35". Where's the trade????
DON'T quote me your kit fee.......
TRUST ME I know how much a package of eye lashes cost. Hell, I can go to Don Quiote's, Longs, Target, various fashion shops and find eye lashes on sale. If need be I'll bring some lashes to the photoshoot and you can USE the one's that I bring!!! (Then we'll see how much is deducted from your rate....lol)
TRUST ME I know how much a bottle of brush cleaner from MAC costs.
TRUST ME I shop at MAC, Sephora and Neiman Marcus.
DON'T ask me to pay for your parking fee, espcially upfront. You are being compensated for your time.
DON'T ask me to pay for your bus or cab fare either.
DON'T ask to be compensated for your additional time after inital MU/hair if you're spending that time cleaning your make-up box, cleaning your brushes, and texting or talking on your cell phone. (And why is your cell phone on anyway).
DON'T ask to work with me if you can't stay to do minor touch-ups after initial mu/hair. And you have the nerve to call yourself a professional.....get real!!!!!
DON'T be surprised if I ask for an itemized statement from you before you're compensated at the
end of the photoshoot.
And lastly if you're an MUA and you ask me any of the above, I'll list you. Who wants to be first?
1. ???
2. ???
3. ???
For 2010, priority goes to paid assignments and to models who I have worked with in the past.
TFP/CD will be on a selective and limited basis. Test shoots are available and reserved for agency represented models. Otherwise, my rates are reasonable and negotiable. I have stylists and MUA's available and their rates are reasonable, also. Please message me for more details.
And to Kim, my muse, friend, a gorgeous model, with a cute little laugh, thank you for allowing me to capture your beauty. I'm looking forward to seeing what we can capture.
And lastly, a very special THANK YOU to Nana, my friend, a beautiful model, thank you for being who you are and being a part of my journey.
"Mysterious...everything I hold dear"
