James Phelps

Avalon Creative Arts also known as Photos by Phelps
I make Pretty People..Prettier. :-)
Hey, 350 an some model's can't be wrong.. can they?

I'm a photographer with 9 yrs of shooting experience from head shots to dancer flyers to website content, I'll photograph someone as long as they have a vision and desire. I don't limit who should be in front of my camera.

When I do my shoots , I make sure to use our time and get your images seen by someone who can help you to reach your goals.  What's the use of good photos if they aren't helping you in your career?  Now my background is doing magazine shoots.. website content and viral promotions.. Basically it means I can take the picture..edit it.. get it into a magazine and when your ready to launch your site, I'll do the webcasts and get you web traffic which makes you money.

I don't let other's cage and barrier who I work with just because they don't fit a preconceived notion of a model. So have faith and bring your charisma to the camera. I'm ready to work with you.

ALWAYS seeking or looking to work with Models who need a photographer/designer who is CREATIVE, puts them first , and is easy to get along with. I like a relaxed environment with humor and silliness, but I know at the end of the day. I give you tips and pointers during the shoot as to why I say or ask you to pose or look a certain way. I talk to you and never at you, it's about RESPECT. You and I both need to have amazing pictures/ designs to promote us both.

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READ THIS!!!! UPDATED as of 6/30/09

2 hour shoot minimum  is recommended to maximize getting great images, on location that means no studio. The world is a big place let's use it Please have at least 2 outfits, variety is the spice of life.
The best 5 to 6 (4 for TFP shoots) images for every hour of shooting touched up and edited will be sent to you within 2 days of the shoot. They will be tagged with my logo as you can tell from looking at my gallery. You will get 2 versions of each image (TFP gets Hi Res web image only). A printable one meaning go to kinkos or such and you'll have at least a photo sized clear image and the other version is web ready meaning you can upload it straight to myspace or such without any image errors.

VERY VERY Limited TFP, which means almost none shoots with a 90 min max shoot time(To get a tfp shoot, we must have worked together before with TFP, the shoot will gain me more exposure to those who would need my services(calender, charity work, national exposure) or your shoot idea is very unique.  So when your contacting me , let me know or else I'm going to assume you know this ISN'T a tf shoot and will give you my rates for the various packages I offer.
Yes I know "Money is tight, can't you work with me".Everyone should have my photos in their portfolio.Yes, I do have a payment plan... as I said, "I want everyone in my portfolio." So contact me and we can set up a rate that works with your budget because after the shoot, I am still working on your images to make them look amazing. I create my shoots and themes based on you. I'm not a cookie cutter when it comes to shoots.

I like to talk and stay in contact with a person I'm going to be shooting with either via email or on the phone before and after a shoot. I feel it helps me to learn about the model and makes the shoot more fluid and relaxed.

I usually shoot on Fridays, Weekends, or on Government holidays.

Due to some backseat drivers and just bored "friends" of models.  I don't do escorts, under most situations unless your paying then bring who you want. If you must, then they can't be on the set while we work. I will want to talk to them before hand for my safety.  I'm looking to build a rapport with you while we shoot. If you can't trust me how can I trust you. I have plenty of references, to prove I am a safe and professional person. Sorry. My time like your time is valuable.

Deposit is required to hold your spot for a shoot. Cancelling of the shoot means deposit WILL not be returned. If canceling, deposit can be transferable to another agreed upon shoot date, upon approval. If you have ?tions feel free to ask.

I don't drive. Because I have a walking disability. Yep. I can get to most locations due to a cab or a being dropped off with in reasonable distances. If your looking to do a multiple location shoot, I'd hope I could ride with you from the first location to the other spots.

Please note, if we haven't worked together before , I can not get you paid work. I like to have a chemistry with anyone I work with.

A release form is presented at EVERY shoot this protects me and you.

DO NOT BRING YOUR KID/S to the SHOOT!
Your MUA is not the photographer. I shoot, they do make up.

To Contact me outside of ModelMayhem...
email= avalon.creative.arts@gmail.com
Aim:avalonworks
image retouching examples
http://www.modelmayhem.com/jamesphelpsretouching
Facebook-
http://www.facebook.com/photosbyphelps
Twitter-
http://www.twitter.com/dad_artist_blk

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Check out the January 2012 issue of Naked Hustle model Kspen and I made the cover.

Get your copy at http://www.nakedhustle.com/
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Check out the September 2011  Issue of SO Fine Magazine Feature about me and my photography as well as exclusive images from my photography Career.

GEt your copy now!!! http://www.sofineonline.biz/
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Check out  TK monae, our shoot got her in XXl.com!!!

http://www.xxlmag.com/homepage-highligh … x-gallery/
Read this January-February 2012 Enfluenz magazine A shoot I did with Kspen is inside