Tim Hunter Photography

Tim Hunter Photography combines vintage pin-up, modern fashion, and classic glamour to create timeless images. 

I have been shooting digital since 2002 and models since 2008.  I am self-taught and a fast learner.  I have a passion for creating images that make me smile.  People tell me I make them feel comfortable in front of the camera.  Often comments I receive from models are "My mom saw the pictures you took of me and really liked them."  I am literally mom approved.  I provide my models with a CD of all of the images and edit selected images for posting here or on Myspace.  I give the models all the images because I believe it's a learning process where we learn together and reviewing all the photos vs. just a few is better to understand what works and what doesn't for both photographer and model.

My core group of pin-up models I refer to as
"Tim Hunter's Hunny Bunnies" and I adore all of them.

I have recently started attending photography classes to fill in the gaps in my technique -- because being self taught can only take you so far.  I've learned so much and I'm applying it on every shoot.  I'm also shooting weddings and quinceaneras, mom and daughter shoots, portfolios for models of all ages.  My goal is to be well rounded and be able to do excellent work on all types of photography.

I prefer Nikon over Canon.  My first digital camera was a Fuji, then another Fuji and the Nikon I'm using is closely related to the Fuji.  They've been very good to me.

Incidentally, I don't shoot nudes either.  Not that I'm not capable of taking nude photographs of female models, it's just not a priority to me at this point in my photography career.

My specialty has been shooting models in the "real world" vs. studio -- so if it looks like she's standing by a spiral staircase or the bow of ship or the front of a 1955 Corvette -- she was.  I am now doing more studio work.  My long term goal is to be the best possible photographer I can be.  I am very competitive and highly motivated.  Working with me is fun and one of my primary motives for shooting is that pictures make people happy and are often good for the self-esteem of the models I shoot -- and that makes me happy. 

I'm am primarily shooting on location around southern California, but will be adding studio options and new locations for 2009.

Message me for rates and availability.
I'll consider doing a TFP or TF/CD shoot if it's an interesting concept, location and will expand my portfolio.

You can also see my work on myspace.com/photobytim.
The Myspace portfolio includes live events such as bands, burlesque and events in the Vintage/Retro and Rockabilly scenes.  You can also see live event videos at youtube.com/photobytim.

MM Models I have worked with include:

Alamilla# 519594
Cherryanna # 1185644
Christine Fury# 890332
Dollie Sunset #1128087
Emalou# 1179891
Inkerbella# 273650
Katarina Volanda# 721775
Kitty Walls# 784366
Kristabelle# 709448
Lisa Love# 817400
Mimi La Minkz# 849783
Miss Leema Lee# 800091
Nicole Marie# 841417
Pinky Sui# 113119
Ruby La Rue# 534248
Ruby Sharp# 299982

I have collaborated  with these photographers and recommend them:

Mario Castello # 181028
Painted Pin-ups# 802222
Through My Eyes Photo# 239041

Companies I have done work for include:

Lush Entertainment (http://www.lush-entertainment.com/) - an iPhone game
Bombshell-N-Ink (2009 Calendar)
Sinnister Heels
Snap On Tools (t-shirt/ad project)
The Rocketz (myspace.com/TheRocketz) - Rockabilly Band
Missy's Resurrections (myspace.com/missysresurrections)
Dismantled Fashions (myspace.com/dismantledfashions)
Lucky Cupcake Hairclips (myspace.com/luckycupcakehairclips)