I am John Schultz, a professional photographer in Virginia Beach, Va. specializing in a wide variety of photographic needs from Fashion/Commercial to Swimwear to Bodypainting and Pinup.
I am not taking any unsolicited requests for TFCD shoots. I will continue very select testing I'm very pickey with my subjects. If I select you for a 'test' shoot I expect that you provide me reimbursement for my time. (a modest fee of $50.00 or see my prices below) If you think that's too much I implore you look below at my 'set' prices and then compare my quality with what the market charges (you'll find 'fifty bucks' is very inexpensive)
Due to this being my primary income source and having over 20 appointments for shoots cancel in the last six weeks, I will require that all models pay an up front (and non-refundable) $20.00 fee (via PayPal) to reserve the date/time.
All I ask of the people I work with is that they do what they say they'll do and show up when they say when they'll show up. For some reason if you can't show up that you communicate that fact with me as soon as possible.
Folks - sorry I've had to do this but I've been burnt too many times.
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MY FIRST TEAR SHEET!!! This is Andre Bland on the cover of Fitness Professional's Magazine (September 2011). I shot this amazing individual about 18 months ago. The image was re-edited by the magazine.
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Models who are at any stage will benefit working with me. I shoot both outdoors, on location (and I know some GREAT ones) as well as in my home studio. I have professional level lights, backgrounds, killer post editing software and the knowledge to use all of them to make YOUR pictures good!
I work with models on a Paid basis.
My fee is $150 per shoot and that includes the following:
1. Professional Hair Stylist
2. Professional Makeup Artist
3. Photography "Includes"
* Up to 3 hours of shooting with as many looks as possible
* When we're done you help choose images that I edit
* You receive CD with RAW images and two versions of edits:
One optimized for 8x12 printing and one optimized for web.
All models that work with me receive full 'shared' copyright to the images we produce.
I encourage all models to bring chaperones to all shoots. Model safety and comfort is the key! If a chaperone is present, I require both models and chaperones to sign our model/photographer contract as a witness.
Cancellation Policy:
Here is how my cancellation policy works:
1. All models will pay a non-refundable $20.00 fee to reserve my time. Once a date/time is set I require your cell phone number so we can stay in touch. (I'm professional and not going to 'give it out' for pete's sake!)
2. I contact you via phone (email or text) a few days prior to confirm that you're going to show.
3. I contact you the day prior and confirm that you're going to show.
- You CAN cancel up to this point and get your $20 back!
4. I expect a call or text from you the day of the shoot telling me you're going to show.
If a model cannot be contacted for #2 or #3 I send an email. If no response is received by the day prior to the shoot I consider it cancelled and the $20.00 will not be refunded. If a model cancels within 24 hours of the shoot the $20.00 will not be refunded.
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BODY-PAINT INFORMATION
Yes - I do the body painting! (even I get creative on occasion!)
For the majority of Body-Painting I use an Airbrush with latex based body-paints that come off fairly easily but will look GREAT for the camera!
I also like to dabble with Liquid Latex. It's FUN! Combine that with Body Paint via brush or airbrush and there's a costume that is KILLER!
You will also see some 'other' type of painting on my port as well - this is just FUN to do - sprayed out of the bottle onto the subject......... Just check it out!
Enough about that - let's talk about the practicalities of painting one's body! To do PROPER body Paint the subject should be nude to start with. If you can't handle that - then please don't contact me. Now - certain things can be covered prior to painting - but, essentially, you are nude with a thin layer of paint (or latex) on you. As you can see in my pictures - I "NEVER" concentrate the lens on any private areas. I try my best to tactfully 'hide' those by posing or lighting (or post-work). It's my GOAL to get good and TASTEFUL pictures!
Body Painting is neither easy or cheap. I'm going to be honest here. One OUNCE of Ben Nye paint is over $5.00 To paint your body with two coats of paint is over $25.00! Liquid Latex is also quite expensive ($30.00 per body application). I cannot afford to do give my skill at this, plus skill at photography away. At LEAST I require reimbursement of paints and materials used so please take that into consideration prior to contacting me.
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