Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.
Scott Adams (1957 - ), 'The Dilbert Principle'
Photography, the act of creating beautiful images, combining elements of nature with occasional help from Photoshop, is my passion. However, it is 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 do not focus on it. If you want it, you will have to ask for it. I am an older gentleman, usually about three times the age of the models I photograph. Creating these images is my only agenda.
Owning a camera doesn't make one a photographer, much like owning a hammer doesn't make one a carpenter. The difference between a guy or gal with camera (GWC) and a photographer: artistic eye, skill, focus and professionalism.
All my fashion/glamour work is done on a TF-basis. Please do not contact me to do a shoot, then turn around and say you don't do TF-shoots. While I do occasionally pay a model, it's only because they are exceptional, talented and can add something special to my current project. Want to do a TF-shoot, contact me for terms.
The best advice I can give any beginner model is to work with as many photographers as possible as 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 have got to be able to model. Let's work together to develop and display your modeling talent!