THANKS, YOU GUYS!
I love photography and specifically photography of the female form! I prefer shooting outdoor, in natural settings, allowing sun, wind and nature to challenge me every time. I think that uncertain conditions often create spontaneous wonders ...and when we can't predict the situation, each shot becomes so unique.
I have another full-time career and escape to this world of imagery and beauty whenever I can! I travel quite a bit and have updated my travel schedule below.
My goals are simple: happiness, artistry and a passion to live and have FUN...and thus I encourage you to contact me if you'd like to work together! I do have and use a studio at my home in AZ..and am also available for standard studio work. I also have a large house in Peoria, AZ and have two guest suites in case models traveling to AZ are looking for accomodations. And, I'm flexible on trades for work!!
I fully respect each and every model and encourage THEM to share their ideas with me so that we can mutually create amazing work!
My current focus is my "Lonely Roads" project: sexy, implied and nude work along vacant, open stretches of road with the model and colors contrasted to nature! If you would like to partake...drop me a line!
I have been on the other side of the camera as well and have done nude, artistic work. I'm in the book credited below, and have shot several times with Scott Cook as well as recently with Joe Saadeh. You can see some of my images at MM site #1052948...and I charge $100/hour for such endeavors.
TESTIMONIALS:
Vanessa Tarachin # 463588:
Mike was such a pleasant soul to meet, such a breath of fresh air and he was amongst one of the only "true" free spirits I have met in life, he is very open and you would feel as if you have known him for years if your a free spirit too. Working together was so much fun, he gave me freedom to literally JUMP around and be the bubbly person I usually am at home, it was so lovely to do a different shoot for a change. Mike does so much to make a person feel good about themselves and is constently making sure you are comfortable, fed and watered throughout the shoot. He is has a "real" warm personality and is very humble, the best way to discribe him would be a "BIG BUNDLE OF JOY". I received a bunch of edited images within 3 days and they were amazing. I reccomend Mike to anyone who wants to brighten up thier port.~
My upcoming travels are:
BURNING MAN!!!!!
Aug. 31- Sept. 8 = several photo projects going @ Burning Man and a killer camp near 8:30/H called "Happy Hour Shower"....see you there!
I also would prefer NOT to have escorts and extras tag along for shoots. It's just more distraction and more to deal with. If you doubt me, contact the numerous references I have and ask them if I'm legit! I also love getting a chance to meet models before we shoot to create a level of comfort and familiarity...especially if a significant other is uncomfortable. Hope you understand.....
And......Thanks again for checkin' out my page!
"Pokin Round the Gorge", by Scott Cook
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www.pokinround.com)
