Image Illusions

UPDATED INFO:
-It's very simple really, I'm an easy-going, quiet guy who loves a photographic challenge; you like what you see in my port and would like to shoot, or you don't.  :-)

-One thing has saddened me lately.  Models, don't limit yourself to a stripper on here, this is not a stripper network.  Ask for compensation for your time, not "if you want me to take off my clothes, you'll have to pay."  Don't degrade my work and motive by assuming that having you model nude is for my sexual gratification.  I want a model who can consistently pose with or without clothes, not a lapdance.

-90% cancellation / no-show rate recently.  Models, if you do this, all future shoot requests will require a "no-show" deposit.  I have a hard time believing that you all have such frequent family/medical emergencies that pop up on the day a shoot was scheduled (where just the day before you were still coming...), so let me know when you're actually capable of making good on your commitment.

READ THE NEW FAQ:
1) What are your rates?
I "paint with light" as an artistic outlet, not to make money. This isn't a job for me, so I don't pay for shoots or expect to be paid (unless I'm asked for shots that I don't feel will benefit my collection, then I'll ask for compensation for my time.

2) When will I get my images?
Soon :-) I usually get preview images out pretty fast, no later than a few days later. Manipulated images take as long as I need to do them. As I don't do this full time, I don't always have time to work on it. I do have a family and a full time job :-) I truly fulfill all promises as life allows and as inspiration flows.

3) Do you require nudes?
No, but yes :-) Let me clarify: I don't shoot full nudes most of the time, but I do require that you're at least comfortable with implied nudity. Why? Because those comfortable with it typically give me better (as in usable) images. If you're dead set against any kind of nudity, I'm sorry.

4) Are you legit?
As this is just a hobby, I don't have a studio. If that makes you suspicious, please contact any of the gals listed on my top friends list... I've worked with each and they can vouch for my legitimacy.

5) I'm under 18, can we shoot?
I usually don't shoot with minors.. All models are required to sign a release form before any shooting is done, which implies that you are of legal age to consent to the terms. You can download/preview/print the release form from
www.astonishment.org/Final_Adult_model_ … 406_US.pdf

Please also read the "READ THIS FIRST" and "Tips for a photo-shoot" blogs entries (on my myspace link above) if you're considering a shoot.

Tools of my trade include:
- Canon EOS 500D SLR
- Canon Lenses
- AlienBees studio strobe
- and lots of time on my laptop

Thanks to all these wonderful models who've colaborated with me!!