Photography, the act of creating beautiful images, combining elements of nature’s beauty with occasional help from Photoshop, is my passion. However, it’s not my day job. Nearly all shoots are done on weekends; some local shoots can be accomplished week nights. Most of my work is done outdoors in nature, some is done in a studio environment. I generally allow the models to choose their own look, location and bring whomever they wish to the shoot. While I do some nude work, I don’t focus on it. If you want it, you’ll have to ask for it. I’m an older gentleman, usually about three times the age of the models I photograph. Creating these images is my only agenda.
Time For…(TF*) is often confused by those new to the industry as something-for-nothing. It is not. TF* is a trade of time and talent between a photographer and a model. It’s OK to be a newbie, but be professional about it. If you’re just looking for snapshots (with next day photo service), that you can upload to your Facebook page, I’m not your guy. If you want high quality images of yourself modeling that I spend hours to ensure you look your best, and can lead to work in the modeling industry, then I am your guy.
The best advice I can give any beginner model is to work with as many photographers as possible – we all see you differently and have different styles. That will give your portfolio variety and show versatility. Like photography, modeling is a skill and a skill requires practice to become good at something. We can dress you up, put makeup on you and do your hair, but to make a session successful, to walk away with several great shots, you’ve got to be able to model. Let’s work together to develop and display your modeling talent!
Friends are those I have worked with or would like to work with. If we're not moving in that direction, then there's no point in listing each other as friends.
