I am a freelance (professional stock) photographer. I love photos of all kinds and have been shooting on and off for many years. I am a self taught mostly but I have attended some amazing workshops lately. I have become serious about the art form in 2004 when I borrowed a DSLR and fell back in love. I prefer on-site and location shoots, mostly due to not having a studio space at present, but because real life is not in the studio.
Photo shoots are and should be
FUN! If the interaction between photographer and subject is in a fun, and laid back atmosphere, that comfort level will translate into great pictures revealing the inner beauty and nature of the person. That being said, I have no problem with you bringing an escort, if it makes you more comfortable then bring them along.
I believe every photograph tells a story which is why I like to do theme oriented shoots. I love digital photography because the sky is the limit, even after taking the shot there is so much more sky left. I enjoy the after production as well. Everyone sees things in a different way; put 4 photographers in the same room with 1 model and you will get 4 completely different shots. Not everyone will like the same shot…that is what is great about the art.
I am always open to
TFP(CD), and always open to new ideas. I take a lot of time figuring out the theme and how it will work.
I can’t wait to work with you.
As a side note: I also shoot for Zivity.com
As far as manipulation is concerned...lately I have been playing with converting photographs into more of a painting or a drawing like this:
Let me know what you think.
Or Like this... It kinda looks real but doesn't in some areas...
