I picked up a camera while studying Anthropology at Michigan State University. One of my professors’ encouraged his students to learn photography as he showed his murky slides taken with a Kodak instamatic. For nearly twenty years, I used photography as a tool: a research tool while studying as an Anthropologist and as a journalistic tool as I wrote about music for magazines. I didn’t think of my photography as an art form at then.
Somewhere along the line, the urge to create images overwhelmed writing and research. My images are informed by visual anthropology as I look for beauty, sensuality and eroticism. I am fascinated by people dancing to their own beat. My images capture fetishists, punks, Goths, rocker chics, pinup girls and body art fanatics. This is my world as visual anthropology.
How I Work
Since I developed my craft shooting concerts and documenting events, my shooting style is laid back. I thrive working in collaboration with models who have a strong sense of self and who bring ideas to the shoot. I do give direction. I do set up shots, I am equally happy to capture the unexpected, the unguarded moment, and the happy accidents that occur during a shoot.
Credits
My work has appeared in:
Suicide Girls.com
ExoticaExpo.com (official staff photographer Exotica Expo 4)
Mena Brinno (band photo for Icy Muse CD and promotional material)
Angelcorpse (CD booklet photos)
beelzebabes.com
Gothic Beauty
Focus Magazine (Tampa)
Creative Loafing (way back in the distant past)
Creative Class Magazine
Ink 19
Sound and Vision
Moe Magazine
Various websites with events pictures.
Gallery Shows:
Square One: Magnum Opus - November
Arts on 9th - Ybor City, FL
Art Pool St Petersburg FL -
Tampa Artist Emporium, Tampa FL -
Square One: La Di Da, Tampa, FL -
NudeNite Tampa Feb 26-28 Tampa
Virgin 2.0 at the Ritz Theatre December 2008.
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts: Members Show 8/2008
Gala Corina: Iluminacions 11/2007
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts: Memebers Show 7/2007
Cigar Theatre: 2012 Show 5/2007
Bombshell Gallery -Zombies 10/2006
Thank you for accepting my friend request. I am very interested in setting up some TFCD shoots to add to my profile. Let me know if you are interested in setting up a shoot some time this month. I am versitile and love artistic, sexy, and creative shots, anything intriguing!My Email addreass is animafix444@hotmail.com. Email me here or there. Thank you, I hope to hear from you soon.
~Brooke
Erica Wedge
Model
2009-11-03 19:12:02
thanks for the lovely picture comment! very nice port btw!
Airballin
Body Painter
2009-10-21 16:39:07
Thanks! Nice work
Voss
Model
2009-09-20 20:21:39
I loved working with you too! I'm really excited about what we captured! Thanks again :)
AshleyyGrace
Model
2009-09-01 18:57:29
Love your style
Kimberly Sinical
Model
2009-08-22 17:49:01
It was nice seeing you at the Con again. Don't worry, I'm working on getting something in Detroit going to make it worth the trip. Take care!
River Taylor
Model
2009-08-21 08:14:16
I'm curious to know how it all went down for you @ the Con...
Larry Bradby
Photographer
2009-08-19 21:41:01
Sup buddy :)
Nicole Moser
Model
2009-08-19 08:10:45
Thanks so much Bob!!!
;)
Betty Jo
Model
2009-08-18 17:38:55
Southwest Florida Meet & Greet #4
Continuing the process of setting up a Meet-n-Greet for the members of Model Mayhem who are located from Bradenton/Sarasota south to Ft. Myers/Naples for
Saturday, September 26th, 4pm till 8pm @ ARISTO's Restaurant - 1603 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. This Restaurant has 2 floors as well as a rooftop for possible shootings. We will have Sunset shooting as well as indoor shots with possibly a backdrops setup. Saturday at 4pm till 8pm and we would love it if you could attend. This event is open to all Models, MUA’s Photographers who would like to attend this fun event. There is no official "membership" or organization nor are there any dues or fees to attend a meet.
Please visit our Events section for the latest updated information
Looking forward to meeting you at the FetCon meet and greet. Cant believe its less than a week away :)
SexyTLuv
Model
2009-08-06 18:45:26
wow amazing work-- are you still booking at or aafter fetishcon. Would love to work with you- get work with jojo. Love her work too!
gone bye bye
Model
2009-08-02 16:12:58
thank you
gone bye bye
Model
2009-08-02 12:16:29
thank you for what you said!
Voss
Model
2009-08-01 15:21:58
Hey!
I can't wait to work with you. :) I'm looking forward to getting to know you at the Con!
River Taylor
Model
2009-07-20 23:53:13
Freaky Freaky Avatar!!
How was Spain??
Wish I went with you. Now I will probably miss out on Ibiza this year
SexyTLuv
Model
2009-07-05 13:55:15
I would love to shoot with you at Con in august have a room at the Hilton 3 days-- if you are still booking shoots let me know I have some availability. To see some of my fetish and pinup images check out http://fetlife.com/users/79684
Tracy Jordan
Model
2009-06-26 08:31:04
Thanks for the lovely picture comment! I'll be in Tampa for the Con in August. Let me know if you'd like to shoot while I'm in town :)
Erin Taylor - Fetishes
Model
2009-06-22 09:51:41
FetishCon!? :]
Brittany Morgen
Model
2009-06-01 06:45:20
Awesome portfolio....
I love your style and creativity...
Would love to work with you one day....
LUNA LOVE
Model
2009-05-31 21:51:17
strange is better then ordinary ..thnx 4 the comment
Aisii
Model
2009-05-23 08:17:44
thanks for comment!
Sandra Falga
Model
2009-05-08 04:28:45
thank you so much for the kindly photo comment, much appreciated!!
nice pics ;-)
*SandraFalga.com Barcelona
Vancouver Gal
Model
2009-05-07 21:16:24
thanks for the pic comment!!
:)
Cyn
Yahoo IM: cynthia_vancouver
Liz River
Model
2009-05-05 10:38:29
Dude, that is one very awesome list.
thank you fro making me a part of it.
Yours,
-Liz
River Taylor
Model
2009-05-04 17:55:02
Got the cd today.
Thanks so much!!
Now what's this about being a spy?? LOL
Liz River
Model
2009-05-03 08:51:49
Thank you for finding me.
I hope we work together soon!
Yours,
-Liz
River Taylor
Model
2009-05-01 10:10:09
Loved Shooting with you!!
You were Fantastic!!
See you in August!!
Betty Jaded
Model
2009-04-21 23:05:21
Greeting, hope we cross paths one day and even work together. . .
JoJo Suicide
Model
2009-04-16 10:47:51
Happy day after tax day to you, too! :) hehe
Chloe Bond
Model
2009-03-23 12:54:03
great work!
Sarah_May
Hair Stylist
2009-03-02 19:10:39
It was great seeing you at Nude Nite and I can't wait to see the photos!!! :) :)
MegSchutz
Photographer
2009-02-28 11:47:23
Hope to see you next month at Central Florida's Alternative Photography Event, CAPErs, featuring nationally published fetish models Engel Schrei and BaunFire. http://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thread_id=411400
tattoo23
Model
2009-01-27 00:22:58
Hey thankyou for the FR accept fella :)
tattoo23
Model
2009-01-25 07:12:44
Hey thankyou for the image comment, your port is fantastic! :)
SolarePhoto
Photographer
2009-01-20 20:09:10
hi Bob, you dont shot my favorite concepts, ut belive me, i went thrue your pics and i read all your profile info about you! we are different, but i gat to admit, you are a rare, talented, artistic photographer! wish you the best, take care, Alex
Miss Whitney Morgan
Model
2009-01-20 15:54:10
I thought we were already friends on here..? I told you I have a HORRIBLE memory..
GREAT shoot with you on Sunday! You're an amazing photographer!! *hugs*
Luna Mystique
Model
2009-01-07 20:32:25
Hey Bob, Fancy seeing you here! *grin* Thought I'd drop you a line and say Hi!.. I see you know Rikki too!
April DeVyne
Model
2008-12-27 14:58:42
I think I've decided for the new year, to come visit you hun. Whatcha think?
