Jim Goodwin

I am a full-time photographer available for shoots 7 days a week around the clock. I work by appointment only (no walk-ins) from my studio centrally located in the greater Phoenix area. I schedule appointments on a first-come-first-served basis regardless of rate or type of shoot (commercial, editorial, portfolio, artistic, TFP, etc.). My schedule tends to fill fast each week so even though I can usually accomodate fairly short-notice appointments on weekdays, it is best to plan for weekend shoots in advance.

My creative taste and style is rather eclectic, and I enjoy working within genres like fashion, glamour, and art; and often mixing my favorite elements of each genre to come up with a unique creative perspective. I consider the appropriate use of lighting as the cohesive ingredient that gels the whole style, look, feel and mood of a visual story.

In between shooting commercial assignments, I also enjoy doing TFP work for artistic self-expression, testing models, experimenting with new ideas, and honing skills. I'm always looking for new talent to work with, and prior modeling experience is not necessary. I give plenty of direction in a teamwork kind of style, and can train new models in the process. I welcome new ideas for collaborative efforts with models in creating artistic works.   I am looking to work with models who share an interest in creating new artwork we can both be proud to show. If you think we share the same creative taste and style, please don't hesitate to let me know you would like to collaborate.
 
I enjoy conducting photography and lighting courses covering a variety of topics. These are generally one-on-one instruction/workshops custom tailored to meet individual goals, and group instruction is also an available option. I can also offer studio rentals to former attendees.